Description
Steve Earle & The Dukes / Justin Townes Earle – The Saint Of Lost Causes – RSD Yellow Vinyl 7 Inch Record
RSD 2021 Drop 1
Limited edition one time pressing
The Record Store Day (RSD) yellow vinyl 7-inch release tied to The Saint of Lost Causes is a small but emotionally significant piece of Steve Earle’s catalog. The inclusion of Justin Townes Earle alongside his father adds a deeper layer of meaning that goes beyond the music itself.
RSD releases are often curated with collectors and dedicated fans in mind, and this particular pressing stands out for both its presentation and its context. The yellow vinyl gives it a visual identity distinct from standard black pressings, aligning with Record Store Day’s tradition of making physical music feel special and tangible again. The 7-inch format also evokes an earlier era of music consumption—when singles were prized objects—making it feel intimate and focused, almost like a snapshot rather than a full narrative.
What makes this release especially compelling is the connection between Steve Earle and Justin Townes Earle. Their relationship—both collaborative and complicated—has always been part of their artistic identities. Having them linked on a single record, even in a limited format like this, carries emotional weight, particularly in light of Justin’s passing in 2020. For many listeners, the record functions not just as a collectible, but as a symbolic bridge between two generations of songwriters shaped by similar influences but expressed in very different voices.
The material associated with The Saint of Lost Causes reflects Steve Earle’s stripped-down, socially conscious songwriting style—rooted in folk and country traditions, with an emphasis on narrative and empathy. Justin Townes Earle, while sharing those roots, often brought a more nuanced, sometimes jazz-tinged sensibility to his work, along with a sharper focus on character-driven storytelling. When placed in proximity, even across separate tracks, their differences and similarities become more apparent, highlighting the ways musical lineage can evolve within a family.
It captures a moment in Steve Earle’s late-career output while also preserving a meaningful association with Justin Townes Earle. In that sense, it feels less like a typical single and more like a keepsake—something that holds both musical and personal significance within the broader story of their work.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Steve Earle & The Dukes – The Saint Of Lost Causes
Justin Townes Earle – The Saint Of Lost Causes
