11-08-24 Release
This expanded vinyl edition of Talking Heads' '77 features a new remaster of the original album, plus another album of demos and rarities, including a version of "Psycho Killer", featuring legendary NYC musician Arthur Russell. Originally released on September 16, 1977. It cemented the classic lineup as Weymouth, Byrne, and Frantz and also welcomed Harrison to the fold during its creation.
'77 remains entrenched in popular culture as one of the most influential American records ever made. Its impact on indie, alternative, new wave, and art rock proves palpable to this day. In a retrospective review Pitchfork put it best, “In 1977, they didn’t need to rush towards the future. They were already there.” The record paved the way for a legendary four-album suite of masterpieces that includes More Songs About Buildings and Food [1978], Fear of Music [1979], and Remain In Light [1980].
Exclusive NEON GREEN double vinyl produced by Rhino Records for Sire Records in 2024. Gatefold sleeve.
TRACKLISTING:
LP1: Original Album (2024 Remaster)
Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town
New Feeling
Tentative Decisions
Happy Day
Who Is It?
No Compassion
The Book I Read
Don’t Worry About the Government
First Week/Last Week… Carefree
Psycho Killer
Pulled Up
LP2: Rarities
Sugar on My Tongue
I Want to Live
(Love Goes To) Building On Fire
I Wish You Wouldn’t Say That
Psycho Killer (Acoustic Version)
Uh-Oh Love Comes to Town (Alternate “Pop” Version)
New Feeling (Alternate “Pop” Version)
Pulled Up (Alternate “Pop” Version) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)
Stay Hungry (1977 Version)
First Week/Last Week… Carefree (Acoustic Version)
I Feel It in My Heart
Psycho Killer (Alternate Version) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)