Talking Heads - Fear Of Music Textured Sleeve Vinyl

Artist: Talking Heads

Title: Fear Of Music

Label: Sire Records

Catalogue Number: SRK 6076

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Early Porky Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Fear Of Music is the groundbreaking third studio album by Talking Heads and one of the defining releases of the post-punk era. Produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads, the album broadened the band's sonic palette with funk-inspired rhythms, experimental textures and darker lyrical themes. Featuring the classic singles Life During Wartime and Cities, alongside standout tracks including I Zimbra, Mind, Air, Heaven and Drugs, it is widely regarded as one of the most influential albums of the late 1970s.

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK early pressing on Sire Records, catalogue number SRK 6076. This copy features the desirable A2/B2 matrix combination together with the legendary "PORKY PRIME CUT" inscription, confirming mastering by George "Porky" Peckham.

Housed in the iconic embossed textured sleeve with the original printed inner sleeve, this Porky-mastered edition is especially sought after for its outstanding analogue sound, exceptional dynamics and clarity. Early UK Porky pressings are considered among the finest-sounding versions of Fear Of Music and are highly prized by collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

I Zimbra
Mind
Paper
Cities
Life During Wartime

Side Two

Memories Can't Wait
Air
Heaven
Animals
Electric Guitar
Drugs
Matrix / Runout

Side One: SRK 6076 A2 PORKY PRIME CUT

Side Two: SRK 6076 B2 PORKY PRIME CUT

Additional Information
Original UK early pressing
Sire Records
Catalogue number SRK 6076
A2 / B2 matrices
PORKY PRIME CUT mastering by George Peckham
Embossed textured sleeve
Original printed inner sleeve
33⅓ RPM LP
Produced by Brian Eno & Talking Heads
Features Life During Wartime
Includes Cities, Heaven, Air, I Zimbra and Mind
Landmark post-punk and new wave album
Highly collectible UK Porky 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

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.