The B-52s - Cosmic Thing Vinyl

Artist: The B-52's
Title: Cosmic Thing
Label: Reprise Records
Catalogue Number: WX 283
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1989
Pressing Year: 1989 UK Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Cosmic Thing is the sixth studio album by The B-52's and their most commercially successful release. Issued in 1989, the album marked a triumphant comeback for the band and features the hit singles "Love Shack", "Roam", "Deadbeat Club" and "Channel Z". Blending new wave, pop rock, dance-rock and alternative influences, the album became a defining soundtrack of the late 1980s.

Pressing Notes

UK Reprise Records pressing issued under catalogue number WX 283. Produced by Nile Rodgers and Don Was, Cosmic Thing helped introduce The B-52's to a wider global audience and remains one of the band's most celebrated releases. Original vinyl pressings are increasingly sought after due to relatively lower production numbers compared with CD editions of the era.

Track Listing

Side A

Cosmic Thing
Dry County
Deadbeat Club
Love Shack
Junebug

Side B

Roam
Bushfire
Channel Z
Topaz
Follow Your Bliss
Matrix / Runout

Side A: WX 283 A
Side B: WX 283 B

Additional Information
Original UK Reprise Records pressing
Produced by Nile Rodgers and Don Was
Features "Love Shack" and "Roam"
Original printed inner sleeve
Stereo pressing
One of the defining alternative pop albums of the late 1980s
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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.