Songs About Jane is the debut album by Maroon 5. Released originally in June 2002, it became a huge international commercial and critical success, going on to sell in excess of 10 million copies worldwide.
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Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Songs About Jane is the debut studio album from Maroon 5. The album became a sleeper hit with the help of five singles that attained chart success: 'Harder to Breathe', 'This Love' and 'She Will Be Loved'. At the end of 2004, the album reached the top 10 of the US Billboard 200 chart and sold nearly 2.7 million copies by August 2015. It has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Maroon 5 formed in Los Angeles, California. Before the current group was established, the original four members, Adam Levine (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jesse Carmichael (rhythm guitar, backing vocals) Mickey Madden (bass guitar) and Ryan Dusick (drums), formed a band known as Kara's Flowers in 1994, while they were still in high school. The band, which self-released an album called We Like Digging?, then signed to Reprise Records and released the album The Fourth World in 1997. After the album garnered a tepid response, the band parted ways with the record label and the members attended college. In 2001, the band changed it's image by adding guitarist James Valentine and pursuing a new direction under the name Maroon 5. At this point, Carmichael switched to playing keyboards, which has since become his main instrument in the band. After these changes, Maroon 5 signed with a subsidiary of J Records, Octone Records, and released their debut album, Songs About Jane, in June 2002. The rest is history
Printed inner sleeve with credits. Made in Holland printed on the back of the sleeve.
Some copies came with a sticker ?Made in Netherlands? affixed to the shrink.
Similar version from [l197898] series has different runouts with "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" on side A: [r=9978079].
"Songs About Jane" is the breakthrough LP that introduced Maroon 5's distinctive fusion of pop, rock, soul, and funk to a worldwide audience. Released in the early 2000s, the album is characterized by tight grooves, soulful vocals, and hook-laden songwriting that made tracks like "This Love" and "She Will Be Loved" instant modern classics. Across the LP, Maroon 5 move between upbeat, rhythm-driven songs and intimate, emotionally charged ballads, creating a cohesive narrative about love, desire, conflict, and heartbreak. The warm, guitar-centric production and rich arrangements make "Songs About Jane" particularly well-suited to the LP format, giving the record a timeless, analog feel that rewards attentive listening from start to finish. As an LP edition, this release appeals both to long-time fans and to new listeners who want to experience the band's seminal debut in full, with dynamic range and sound depth that highlight every instrumental detail and vocal nuance.
Maroon 5, formed in Los Angeles, quickly grew from a club act into one of the defining pop-rock bands of the 21st century. Frontman Adam Levine's instantly recognizable voice and the band's talent for memorable melodies have earned them a global fanbase and numerous awards and chart placements. "Songs About Jane" was their major breakthrough, producing multiple international hit singles and laying the foundation for a career that has since included platinum-selling albums, global tours, and a long string of radio staples. This album is often regarded as one of their most influential works, capturing the band at a moment of raw energy and creative focus.
The LP is released by Interscope, a renowned music label known for working with some of the biggest and most innovative artists in contemporary music. Interscope has built its reputation on combining strong artistic visions with high production standards and effective international distribution. By supporting artists across pop, rock, hip-hop, and alternative genres, the label has consistently helped shape mainstream music trends. With "Songs About Jane" on LP, Interscope underlines its commitment to quality pressings and long-lasting catalog titles that continue to resonate with listeners years after their initial release.
I almost have forgotten the sound from a good pressing, and on black vinyl to boot. The record is absolutely flat. There are no detectable surface noises. Especially appreciated when playing at a higher volume level. It was so clear, that for moment, I thought I was listening to a CD. I didn't detect any distortion on the inner tracks.
Now, if we could only stay away from colored and picture discs. Record manufacturers attempted this back in the 1970's. Why repeat the process. It was undesirable for sound reproduction back then. Why attempt to bring it back?
In conclusion, I like this album. I don't have to worry about playing it in front of children with virgin ears. I was excited to learn that the song "Secret" was on it. This is the tune used the 2005 movie, "The Wedding Date." One of my favorite movies.
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