Album Overview

Originally released in 1983, Speaking in Tongues is the fifth studio album by the groundbreaking American rock band Talking Heads. This album marked the band's commercial breakthrough, successfully blending their art-school roots with funk, African polyrhythms, and danceable New Wave sensibilities.

This premium 180-gram vinyl reissue from Rhino Records captures the intricate textures and polyphonic layers of tracks like "Burning Down the House," "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)," and "Girlfriend Is Better." Featuring the iconic minimalist artwork, this pressing is widely praised by audiophiles for its clarity and dynamic range, making it the definitive way to experience this 80s masterpiece.

Tracklist

• Side A:
  • Burning Down the House
  • Making Flippy Floppy
  • Girlfriend Is Better
  • Slippery People
  • I Get Wild / Wild Gravity
• Side B:
  • Swamp
  • Moon Rocks
  • Pull Up the Roots
  • This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Product Specifications

• Format: 12" 180g Vinyl LP
• Original Release Date: June 1, 1983
• Label: Rhino / Warner Records
• Barcode: 081227966652
• Dimensions: 31.4 cm x 31.4 cm x 0.5 cm