The fifth studio album from San Francisco's iconic Grateful Dead, American Beauty was recorded between August and September 1970, just months after Workingman's Dead. These two albums were revolutionary, blending bluegrass, rock, folk, and especially country music. On American Beauty, Jerry Garcia uses more pedal - steel guitar instead of his typical lead role. The album's artwork from Mouse - Kelley Studios is an ambigram that reads 'American Reality' when flipped. It includes well - known tracks like 'Sugar Magnolia', 'Friend of the Devil', 'Ripple', and 'Truckin', with 10 tracks in total. This 180g black vinyl is remastered from original analog tapes, housed in a deluxe tip - on gatefold jacket, and comes with an obi strip and printed liner note insert. Originally released in 1970, it's re - issued by Warner Records in 2024.
To use this vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable, align the spindle with the center hole. Carefully lower the tonearm onto the lead - in groove. As for maintenance, always handle the vinyl by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. After each use, store it back in its deluxe tip - on gatefold jacket to protect it from dust and damage. Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. And don't forget to clean the vinyl occasionally with a proper record cleaning brush to maintain sound quality.
