Before John Cougar added Mellencamp to his name, he recorded for local Indiana record label, Gulcher Records, and released an EP called “U.S.Male” revealing his more “garage grease” style. Recorded in 1976 and released in 1978, it was the style he favored before tasting success with more commercial hits like “Hurts so Good” and “Jack and Diane.” The EP “U.S. Male” is now worth up to $200.00.