Tom Verlaine - Dreamtime Vinyl

Artist: Tom Verlaine

Title: Dreamtime

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Catalogue Number: K 56919

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1981

Pressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Dreamtime is the acclaimed second solo album by former Television frontman Tom Verlaine. Released in 1981, the album expands upon the atmospheric art rock and intricate guitar work of his debut, blending post-punk, new wave and poetic songwriting into one of the finest solo records of the era.

Featuring standout tracks including There's A Reason, Penetration, Always, The Blue Robe, Without A Word, A Future In Noise and Mary Marie, Dreamtime showcases Verlaine's unmistakable guitar style and inventive compositions. The album has become a cult favourite among collectors of post-punk and alternative rock.

Pressing Notes

Original 1981 UK pressing on Warner Bros. Records, catalogue number K 56919.

Produced by Tom Verlaine, this original UK edition is highly regarded for its warm analogue sound and understated production, allowing Verlaine's distinctive guitar playing to take centre stage. Original UK Warner Bros. pressings remain increasingly sought after by collectors of Television, post-punk and new wave vinyl.

Track Listing

Side One

There's A Reason
Penetration
Always
The Blue Robe
Without A Word

Side Two

Mr. Blur
Fragile
A Future In Noise
Down On The Farm
Mary Marie
Additional Information
Original 1981 UK pressing
Warner Bros. Records
Catalogue number K 56919
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Tom Verlaine
Features There's A Reason
Includes Penetration
Features Always
Includes Without A Word
Features A Future In Noise
Former Television frontman
Classic post-punk and art rock 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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