The B-52's Cosmic Thing Vinyl LP 1989 Record Album Club Edition 1-25854 Mint
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Dive into the eclectic world of The B-52's with their iconic album "Cosmic Thing" on vinyl. Released in 1989, this LP is a treasure for enthusiasts of 1980s pop rock, new wave, and indie music. With hits like "Keypunch Operator" and "Mack the Knife," the album is a dynamic showcase of the band's creativity. This first edition, first pressing vinyl is a must-have for collectors, featuring the original cover and inner sleeve. The record and sleeve are both graded as Excellent (EX), ensuring the quality of your listening experience. Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of an era defined by the B-52's unique style, all presented in stunning black vinyl.
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Tracklist A1 Cosmic Thing Drums – Steve Ferrone Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Tommy Mandell* Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson Drums – Steve Ferrone Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Tommy Mandell* Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson 3:50 A2 Dry County Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Sonny Emory Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Keith Strickland, Philippe Saisse Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Sonny Emory Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Keith Strickland, Philippe Saisse Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland 4:54 A3 Deadbeat Club Backing Vocals – Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Sonny Emory Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Philippe Saisse Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson Backing Vocals – Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Sonny Emory Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Philippe Saisse Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson 4:45 A4 Love Shack Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar – Keith Strickland Horns [Uptown Horns] – Arno Hecht, Bob Funk, Carl Beatty, Chris Cioe*, Paul Literal* Keyboards – Kate Pierson Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar – Keith Strickland Horns [Uptown Horns] – Arno Hecht, Bob Funk, Carl Beatty, Chris Cioe*, Paul Literal* Keyboards – Kate Pierson Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson 5:21 A5 Junebug Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland Percussion – Fred Schneider Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland Percussion – Fred Schneider Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson 5:04 B1 Roam Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Leroy Clouden Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Richard Hilton Lyrics By – Robert Waldrop Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Leroy Clouden Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Richard Hilton Lyrics By – Robert Waldrop Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson 4:54 B2 Bushfire Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar, Keyboards – Keith Strickland Percussion – Fred Schneider Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar, Keyboards – Keith Strickland Percussion – Fred Schneider Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson 4:58 B3 Channel Z Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson Drums – Charlie Drayton* Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson 4:49 B4 Topaz Backing Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – Keith Strickland Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Leroy Clouden Guitar – Nile Rodgers Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson Backing Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – Keith Strickland Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Leroy Clouden Guitar – Nile Rodgers Vocals – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson 4:20 B5 Follow Your Bliss Backing Vocals – Kate Pierson, Sara Lee Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Leroy Clouden Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Keith Strickland, Richard Hilton, Sara Lee Backing Vocals – Kate Pierson, Sara Lee Bass Guitar – Sara Lee Drums – Leroy Clouden Guitar – Keith Strickland Keyboards – Keith Strickland, Richard Hilton, Sara Lee 4:08
Companies, etc.
- Copyright © – Reprise Records
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Reprise Records
- Recorded At – Skyline Studios
- Mixed At – Skyline Studios
- Recorded At – Dreamland Recording Studios
- Produced At – Bearsville Studios
- Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
- Published By – Man Woman Together Now!
- Published By – Irving Music
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
- Lacquer Cut At – Masterdisk
Credits
- Cinematographer – Christoph Lanzenberg
- Costume Designer [Dresses] – Alpina Bawa, Chris Isles
- Design – Manhattan Design
- Design Concept [Cover Concept] – Manhattan Design, The B-52's
- Engineer – Dave Cook (tracks: A4, A5, B2, B3), Tom Durack (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Martin Kunitz (tracks: A4, A5, B2, B3)
- Engineer [Second] – Ed Brooks (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5), Keith Freedman (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5), Patrick Dillett (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5), Paul Argelli* (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
- Hair – Tokyo (30)
- Management – Martin Kirkup, Steven Jensen
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Mixed By – Nile Rodgers (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5), Tom Durack
- Performer [The B-52's Are] – Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland
- Photography By – Virginia Liberatore
- Producer – Don Was (tracks: A4, A5, B2, B3), Nile Rodgers (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
- Production Manager – Budd Tunick (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
- Programmed By – Richard Hilton (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
- Songwriter [All Songs By] – The B-52's
- Stylist [Earrings] – Arthur Koby
- Stylist [Styling] – Kachin (3)
Notes
Nile Rodgers sessions:All tracks recorded and mixed at Skyline Studios, NYC
All Nile Rodgers cuts recorded digitally and mixed analog
Don Was sessions:
All tracks recorded at Dreamland Recording Studio, West Hurley, NY
Pre-production at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, NY
Mixed at Skyline Studios, NYC (A5, B3)
Mixed at Electric Lady NYC (A4, B2)
All Don Was tracks recorded and mixed analog
Mastered at Masterdisk, NYC
© 1989 Reprise Records
℗ 1989 Reprise Records
Made in U.S.A.
All songs published by Man Woman Together Now! BMI Administered by Irving Music
except B1 publishing by Man Woman Together Now! Administered by Irving Music BMI (copyright control).
All songs © copyright 1989.
Catalog numbers: 9 25854-1 of the spine and inner sleeve, 1-25854 on the labels.
Some copies were stamped for promo and included a yellow oval sticker on the front with the eye cartoon from the inner sleeve, FEATURING THE SINGLE "CHANNEL Z" and a catalog number (1-25854-DJ)
Runout details are etched except MASTERDISK and SRC logo stamped.
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