{"product_id":"talking-heads-fear-of-music-textured-sleeve-vinyl","title":"Talking Heads - Fear Of Music Textured Sleeve Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Talking Heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Fear Of Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Sire Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: SRK 6076\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1979 UK Early Porky Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFear 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoused 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI Zimbra\u003cbr\u003e\nMind\u003cbr\u003e\nPaper\u003cbr\u003e\nCities\u003cbr\u003e\nLife During Wartime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMemories Can't Wait\u003cbr\u003e\nAir\u003cbr\u003e\nHeaven\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimals\u003cbr\u003e\nElectric Guitar\u003cbr\u003e\nDrugs\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: SRK 6076 A2 PORKY PRIME CUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: SRK 6076 B2 PORKY PRIME CUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK early pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nSire Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number SRK 6076\u003cbr\u003e\nA2 \/ B2 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\nPORKY PRIME CUT mastering by George Peckham\u003cbr\u003e\nEmbossed textured sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal printed inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Brian Eno \u0026amp; Talking Heads\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Life During Wartime\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Cities, Heaven, Air, I Zimbra and Mind\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark post-punk and new wave album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK Porky pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333263434101,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/39D969E4-6451-43A3-A763-590A7CC6664F.jpg?v=1782914629","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/talking-heads-fear-of-music-textured-sleeve-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}