Tom Verlaine - Self Titled Vinyl

Artist: Tom Verlaine

Title: Tom Verlaine

Label: Elektra Records

Catalogue Number: K 52156

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Tom Verlaine is the acclaimed self-titled debut solo album from former Television frontman Tom Verlaine. Released in 1979, the album showcases his distinctive guitar style and poetic songwriting, building on the groundbreaking sound he pioneered with Television while exploring a more atmospheric and melodic direction.

Featuring standout tracks including Kingdom Come, The Grip Of Love, Souvenir From A Dream, Flash Lightning, Red Leaves and Breakin' In My Heart, the album has become a cult favourite among fans of new wave, art rock and post-punk. David Bowie later recorded a version of Kingdom Come for his 1980 album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps).

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK pressing on Elektra Records, catalogue number K 52156.

Produced by Tom Verlaine, this debut solo album was issued following the breakup of Television and was praised for its intricate guitar work and understated production. Original UK Elektra pressings remain highly regarded for their analogue sound quality and are increasingly sought after by collectors of new wave, punk and art rock.

Track Listing

Side One

The Grip Of Love
Souvenir From A Dream
Kingdom Come
Mr. Bingo
Yonki Time

Side Two

Flash Lightning
Red Leaves
Last Night
Breakin' In My Heart
Additional Information
Original 1979 UK pressing
Elektra Records
Catalogue number K 52156
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Tom Verlaine
Features Kingdom Come
Includes The Grip Of Love
Features Souvenir From A Dream
Includes Flash Lightning
Features Red Leaves
Former Television frontman
Classic new wave 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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