John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, known for his heartland rock style that blends electric rock and folk with traditional instrumentation. Emerging in the 1980s with hits like “Jack & Diane” and “Small Town”, Mellencamp became a voice for ordinary Americans.

Before that there was Johnny Cougar who recorded two albums in the 1970's, 'Chestnut Street Incident' and 'The Kid Inside'. The later was not officially released until his success in the 80's.

'Chestnut Street Incident' has been completely remastered and repackaged on 180G colored vinyl with two Bonus Tracks, "I Need Somebody" and "When I Was Young". Limited to only 500 copies each of Gray and Silver vinyl.