Talking Heads
Remain in Light
Vinyl LP - Sire SRK 6095 NP
VG+ First Pressing Portugal Import (1980)
with Once In A Lifetime

Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout. Original cover has great color, no splits, a little creasing, spine visible.

Remain in Light is the fourth album by Talking Heads, released in 1980, by Sire Records. The band's third and final album to be produced by Brian Eno, Remain in Light was recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas and Sigma Sound Studios in New York in July and August 1980.

After the release of Fear of Music in 1979, Talking Heads and Eno sought to dispel notions of the band as a mere vehicle for frontman and songwriter David Byrne. Drawing influence from Nigerian Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti, they blended African polyrhythms and funk with electronics, recording instrumental tracks as a series of looping grooves. Session musicians included the guitarist Adrian Belew, the singer Nona Hendryx, and the trumpeter Jon Hassell.

Remain in Light attained widespread acclaim from critics for its sonic experimentation, rhythmic innovations, and merging of disparate genres into a cohesive whole. The album reached number 19 on the US Billboard 200 album chart  and produced the singles "Once in a Lifetime" and "Houses in Motion". It has been featured in several publications' lists of the best albums of the 1980s and of all time, and is often considered Talking Heads' magnum opus. In 2017, the Library of Congress deemed the album "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry.

Tracklist

A1 Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) 5:46
A2 Crosseyed And Painless 4:45
A3 The Great Curve 6:26

B1 Once In A Lifetime 4:19
B2 Houses In Motion   4:30
B3 Seen And Not Seen 3:20
B4 Listening Wind 4:42
B5 The Overload

Talking Heads
David Byrne – lead vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, vocal arrangements
Jerry Harrison – keyboards, guitars, percussion, backing vocals
Tina Weymouth – keyboards, bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals
Chris Frantz – keyboards, drums, percussion, backing vocals

Additional musicians
Brian Eno – keyboards, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals, vocal arrangements
Adrian Belew – electric guitar, Roland guitar synthesizer (2, 3, 7, 8)
Robert Palmer – percussion
José Rossy – percussion
Jon Hassell – trumpets, horns
Nona Hendryx – backing vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.


MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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