R.E.M. – Eponymous
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I.R.S. Records – IRS-6262 |
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Vinyl
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US |
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Genre: |
Rock |
Style: |
Jangle Pop |
Tracklist
| Early | |||
| A1 | Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single) | 3:47 | |
| A2 | Gardening At Night (Different Vocal Mix) | 3:31 | |
| A3 | Talk About The ion | 3:22 | |
| A4 | So. Central Rain | 3:11 | |
| A5 | (Dont Go Back To) Rockville | 4:34 | |
| A6 | Cant Get There From Here | 4:10 | |
| Late | |||
| B1 | Driver 8 | 3:18 | |
| B2 | Romance | 3:25 | |
| B3 | Fall On Me | 2:49 | |
| B4 | The One I Love | 3:17 | |
| B5 | Finest Worksong (Mutual Drum Horn Mix) | 3:49 | |
| B6 | Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) | 4:07 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright © – I.R.S. Records
- Manufactured By – MCA Records, Inc.
- Distributed By – MCA Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – I.R.S. Records, Inc.
- Recorded At – Drive-In Studio
- Copyright © – I.R.S. Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – International Record Syndicate, Inc.
- Published By – Night Garden Music
- Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
- Mastered At – Precision Lacquer
- Mastered At – Sheffield Lab Matrix – △22026
Credits
- Band [R.E.M. =] – Peter Buck
- Design [Righteous Cover Collaboration] – Ron Scarselli
- Other [Additional Inspiration] – Geoff Gans
- Photography By [Band] – Sam Hughes (2)
- Photography By [Front Cover] – West Light
- Producer – Scott Litt (tracks: B2, B4 to B6)
Notes
FILE UNDER GRAIN
© 1988 I.R.S. Records [back cover]
℗ 1988 I.R.S. Records, Inc. [spine]
© 1988 I.R.S. Records, Inc. [Insert]
℗ 1988, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982 International Record Syndicate, Inc. [side A label]
℗ 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985 International Record Syndicate, Inc. [side B label]
A1: recorded spring 1981 at Mitch Easter's Drive-In in Winston-Salem, N.C. Later "made over" for "Murmur." This is the original track released as Hibtone 45 in July 1981. Check "cattle call" vocal available on bootlegs. Mike and Jefferson think this one crushes the other one like a grape. Original version on "Murmur" (sp 70014)
A2: Autumn 1981. Oct. 2, 3, 4, 7, again at Mitch's recorded for "Chronic Town" ep. This is the original vocal take, which was replaced for the ep. written on a mattress in the front yard, now condominiums. Original version appears on "Chronic Town" (sp 70502)
A3: Hunger song. Never played live until recorded for "Murmur" and after that not very often. Finally a single. Trans: how much time. From "Murmur" (sp 70014)
A4: First song written during late 1983 preparations for tour with Let's Active and "Reckoning." Played on David Letterman before it had a title. The vocal for the video was sung live. From "Reckoning" (sp 70044)
A5: Early thrash became country for "Reckoning" as a joke on Bertis. From "Reckoning" (sp 70044)
A6: Philomath is located between Lexington and Crawfordville and used to have its own post office. From "Fables Of The Reconstruction" (irs-5592)
B1: Train song from "Fables" with a train video to match. From "Fables Of The Reconstruction" (irs-5592)
B2: Written long ago (with, errr, "Stumble") just before first trip to northeast as openers on Gang Of Four tour. Used a microsecond in the still despairing Alan Rudolf's 1987 film - "Made In Heaven." From the "Made In Heaven" soundtrack.
B3: From Pageant," sometimes misunderstood but generally in the right direction. Michael likes this one. From "Lifes Rich Pageant" (irs-5783)
B4: This one went to #9, radio, video, etc. From "Document" (irs-42059)
B5: Another song from "Document" that gained horns for 12" and 7" versions. This is the "should-have-been" horn mix had instinct prevailed at the time. Michael likes this one, too. From "Document" (irs-42059)
B6: No its not. Soon to be released in Soviot Union for Greenpeace. From "Document" (irs-42059)
All songs Night Garden Music (istered all over everywhere by Unichappell Music, Inc.)
© 1988 I.R.S. Records [back cover]
℗ 1988 I.R.S. Records, Inc. [spine]
© 1988 I.R.S. Records, Inc. [Insert]
℗ 1988, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982 International Record Syndicate, Inc. [side A label]
℗ 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985 International Record Syndicate, Inc. [side B label]
A1: recorded spring 1981 at Mitch Easter's Drive-In in Winston-Salem, N.C. Later "made over" for "Murmur." This is the original track released as Hibtone 45 in July 1981. Check "cattle call" vocal available on bootlegs. Mike and Jefferson think this one crushes the other one like a grape. Original version on "Murmur" (sp 70014)
A2: Autumn 1981. Oct. 2, 3, 4, 7, again at Mitch's recorded for "Chronic Town" ep. This is the original vocal take, which was replaced for the ep. written on a mattress in the front yard, now condominiums. Original version appears on "Chronic Town" (sp 70502)
A3: Hunger song. Never played live until recorded for "Murmur" and after that not very often. Finally a single. Trans: how much time. From "Murmur" (sp 70014)
A4: First song written during late 1983 preparations for tour with Let's Active and "Reckoning." Played on David Letterman before it had a title. The vocal for the video was sung live. From "Reckoning" (sp 70044)
A5: Early thrash became country for "Reckoning" as a joke on Bertis. From "Reckoning" (sp 70044)
A6: Philomath is located between Lexington and Crawfordville and used to have its own post office. From "Fables Of The Reconstruction" (irs-5592)
B1: Train song from "Fables" with a train video to match. From "Fables Of The Reconstruction" (irs-5592)
B2: Written long ago (with, errr, "Stumble") just before first trip to northeast as openers on Gang Of Four tour. Used a microsecond in the still despairing Alan Rudolf's 1987 film - "Made In Heaven." From the "Made In Heaven" soundtrack.
B3: From Pageant," sometimes misunderstood but generally in the right direction. Michael likes this one. From "Lifes Rich Pageant" (irs-5783)
B4: This one went to #9, radio, video, etc. From "Document" (irs-42059)
B5: Another song from "Document" that gained horns for 12" and 7" versions. This is the "should-have-been" horn mix had instinct prevailed at the time. Michael likes this one, too. From "Document" (irs-42059)
B6: No its not. Soon to be released in Soviot Union for Greenpeace. From "Document" (irs-42059)
All songs Night Garden Music (istered all over everywhere by Unichappell Music, Inc.)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 76732-6262-1 4
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): IRS 8256
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): IRS 8257
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A etched [Var 1]): IRS 8256 PL-1-DMM THEY AIRBRUSHED MY FACE Precision DMM 1-2 1 △22026
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B etched [Var 1]): IRS 8257 PL-1-DMM △22026-X Precision DMM 2-2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A etched [Var 2]): IRS 8256 PL-1-DMM THEY AIRBRUSHED MY FACE Precision DMM 1-4 2 △22026
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B etched [Var 2]): IRS 8257 PL-1-DMM △22026-X Precision DMM 2-2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A etched [Var 3]): IRS 8256 PL-1-DMM THEY AIRBRUSHED MY FACE Precision DMM 1-2 1 △22026
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B etched [Var 3]): IRS 8257 PL-1-DMM △22026-X Precision DMM 2-4
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Eponymous (CD, Compilation) | I.R.S. Records | IRSD-6262 | US | 1988 | ||
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Eponymous (CD, Compilation) | I.R.S. Records | 466338 2 | Europe | 1988 | ||
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Eponymous (LP, Compilation) | Epic | ILP 463147 1 | Spain | 1988 | ||
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Eponymous (CD, Compilation) | I.R.S. Records | IRSXD-6262 | Canada | 1988 | ||
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Eponymous (CD, Compilation) | I.R.S. Records | DMIRG 1038 | UK | 1988 |
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Reviews
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The first 5 tracks on Side 1 are pretty close to perfection. Band sounds great, recording is beautiful, sound on the disc is sterling. The emergence of their "commercial" sound on Side 2 is just a small step down IMO. I have a touch of hearing damage and usually need a bit of boost in the highs so the treble-y sound (matched with deep bass) is great for me. This is my favorite R.E.M. 12". An essential disc.
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Edited 5 years agoThe sound on this compilation LP is pretty great albeit a little treble heavy. The recordings are tight and mastered well. Pounding drums, lively bass and vocals placed ever so gently. Sparkling acoustics and a detailed midrange. The songs are balanced well and full sounding and have a nice richness and warmth to them. The band sounds really good here. With some songs really opening up like Talk About The ion which just invades the room with its shimmering guitars and soft background string arrangements. Big, bold sound on this one. A nice compilation of some of REMs most excellent tracks and a quality pressing. Found a sealed copy for cheap and plays without any flaws for a decades old vinyl. Fans will appreciate the beautiful sound on this collection of songs.
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