THE B-52'S Cosmic Thing EX+ PLAY GRADED 1989 Reprise 1ST PRESS Bob Ludwig
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Why buy a first or early pressing and not a re-issue or a ‘re-mastered’ vinyl album?

First pressings are made from first generation lacquers and stampers. They usually sound vastly superior to later issues and re-issues (which are often pressed from whatever tapes or digital sources  are currently available). First or early pressings nearly always have more immediacy, presence and dynamics. The sound staging is wider and subtle instrument nuances are better placed with more  spacious textures. Balances are firmer in the bottom end with a far-tighter bass. Upper-mid ranges shine without harshness, and the overall depth is more immersive, with inner details more clearer.  On first and early pressings, the music tends to sound more ‘alive’ and vibrant.
Vinyl:  EX+ Play Graded. Sounds Great!  Reprise Labels are Clean.  This is the Original 1989 Reprise 1st Pressing!  9 25854-1.  Classic B-52's who drop kicked themselves into the Top 10 with "Love Shack" and "Roam"...No two hit wonder, this is one of their best.  all music gives it 4 stars!!   Mastered by Bob Ludwig of Masterdisk.  "Masterdisk" in the Dead Wax.
Cover:  EX+  (see photos)  Includes the lyric/credits/photo sleeve insert.
Goldmine Standards.   See Review Below!

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AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine  [-]

Many observers were prepared to write off the B-52's after the release of Bouncing Off the Satellites. Granted, the album was completed in the wake of Ricky Wilson's death, but the group appeared bereft of new musical ideas and were sounding rather stale. In other words, the last thing anyone expected was a first-class return to form, which is what they got with Cosmic Thing. Working with producers Don Was and Nile Rodgers, the B-52's updated their sound with shiny new surfaces and deep, funky grooves -- it was the same basic pattern as before, only refurbished and contemporized. Just as importantly, they had their best set of songs since at least Wild Planet, possibly since their debut. "Cosmic Thing" and "Channel Z" were great up-tempo rockers; "Roam" had a groovy beat blessed with a great Cindy Wilson vocal; and "Deadbeat Club" was one of their rare successful reflective numbers. Then there was "Love Shack," an irresistible dance number with delightfully silly lyrics and hooks as big as a whale that unbelievably gave the group a long-awaited Top Ten hit. The thing is, Cosmic Thingwould already have been considered a triumphant return without its commercial success. The big sales were just the icing on the cake.


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