Kate Bush - The Kick Inside Vinyl

Artist: Kate Bush

Title: The Kick Inside

Label: EMI Records

Catalogue Number: EMC 3223

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1978

Pressing Year: 1978 UK Original First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Kick Inside is the remarkable debut album by Kate Bush, released in 1978 when she was just 19 years old. Produced by Andrew Powell, the album introduced Bush's distinctive songwriting, theatrical vocals and imaginative storytelling, immediately establishing her as one of Britain's most original artists. It reached the UK Top 3 and launched a career that would redefine art-pop and progressive music.

The album features the UK No. 1 single Wuthering Heights, along with fan favourites including The Man With The Child In His Eyes, Moving, Them Heavy People, Strange Phenomena, Kite and the haunting title track The Kick Inside.

Pressing Notes

Original 1978 UK first pressing on EMI Records, catalogue number EMC 3223.

First pressings were issued in a fully laminated picture sleeve with a rounded-corner lyric inner sleeve. Early UK copies are celebrated for their warm analogue sound and remain highly desirable among collectors of classic British singer-songwriter and art-pop albums.

Track Listing

Side One

Moving
The Saxophone Song
Strange Phenomena
Kite
The Man With The Child In His Eyes
Wuthering Heights

Side Two

James And The Cold Gun
Feel It
Oh To Be In Love
L'Amour Looks Something Like You
Them Heavy People
Room For The Life
The Kick Inside
Additional Information
Original 1978 UK first pressing
EMI Records
Catalogue Number EMC 3223
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Fully laminated sleeve
Rounded-corner lyric inner sleeve
Produced by Andrew Powell
Features Wuthering Heights
Includes The Man With The Child In His Eyes
Features Them Heavy People
Includes Moving
Classic British art-pop album
Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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