{"product_id":"atomic-opera-penguin-dust-cd-2026-retroactive-texas-groove-rock","title":"Atomic Opera - Penguin Dust (*CD, 2026, Retroactive) Texas Groove Rock!","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRE-ORDER BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #d97706; background-color: #fff7ed; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e⚠️ Pre-Order Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-orders ship on or before the posted release date, barring manufacturing delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 This is a pre-order that ships on or before the release date of 09\/2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must place a separate order for all pre-orders if you do not want your in-stock items held up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items ordered together will ship together when the last item arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-orders may not be split, cancelled, refunded, credited, swapped, or altered in any way once placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders are final—no exceptions, including manufacturing delays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBy purchasing from this store, you agree to these terms and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== RELEASE DETAILS BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333333; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e💿 Release Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atomic Opera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin Dust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retroactive Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RRCD2254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 732131698503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewel Case with 12-Page Booklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 300 Copies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== RELEASE DETAILS BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ==================== KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333333; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e🔥 Key Collector Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetroactive Records Legends Remastered Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition pressing of only \u003cstrong\u003e300 CDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released independently in \u003cstrong\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Hart\u003c\/strong\u003e on vocals, bass, guitars, and cello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures original Atomic Opera drummer \u003cstrong\u003eMark Poindexter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003eKemper Crabb\u003c\/strong\u003e on mandolin and vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Hart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal album mastered by \u003cstrong\u003eTy Tabor\u003c\/strong\u003e at Alien Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered by Rob Colwell\u003c\/strong\u003e for this Retroactive Records edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003enew liner notes by Frank Hart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe \u003cstrong\u003e12-page booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring lyrics, artwork, photos, credits, and new liner notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Fans Of:\u003c\/strong\u003e King's X, Galactic Cowboys, The Jelly Jam, Ty Tabor, and adventurous progressive hard rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ==================== ALBUM DESCRIPTION BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333333; 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