| Rock 'n' Roll Adult | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 22 March, 30 April, 1–2 May 1981 | |||
| Genre | Rock, Reggae | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Bob Clearmountain, Garland Jeffreys, Dick Wingate | |||
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Rock 'n' Roll Adult is a live album by Garland Jeffreys. It was recorded live in Lyon France and at The Ritz in New York City. It was released in 1981 by Epic Records.
All tracks composed by Garland Jeffreys; except where indicated
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