Talking Heads - Speaking Tongues 12" Vinyl LP Album

Speaking in Tongues (rendered on the album cover as SP EAK IN GI N TO NGU ES) is the fifth studio album by the band Talking Heads, released in 1983. This web-page has hi-res photos of the album covers, record label and a detailed description.

 

Album cover photos of : Talking Heads Speaking Tongues
Talking Heads Speaking Tongues 12" Vinyl LP  
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Album Summary:

Speaking in Tongues (rendered on the album cover as SP EAK IN GI N TO NGU ES) is the fifth studio album by the band Talking Heads, released in 1983.

The album was a commercial breakthrough that produced the band's first (and only) American Top 10 hit, "Burning Down the House", which was accompanied by a promotional video. The following tour was documented in Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense, which generated a live album of the same name. (The concert film and live album's title comes from the repeated phrase "Stop making sense!" during the song Girlfriend is Better.) In addition, the album crossed over to the dance charts, peaking at number two for six weeks.

David Byrne did the cover for the general release of the album. Artist Robert Rauschenberg won a Grammy Award for his work on the limited-edition LP version. This album featured a clear vinyl disc in clear plastic packaging along with three clear plastic discs printed with similar collages in three different colors. Original cassette copies of the album have special extended versions of "Making Flippy Floppy", "Girlfriend Is Better", "Slippery People", "I Get Wild/Wild Gravity" and "Moon Rocks".

 

Music Genre:

 
New Wave Music 

Collector's info:

 
Produced by the Talking Heads

Album Packaging / Information:

 
Cover design David Byrne

Record Label Information:

 
SIRE 92-3883  

Media Format:

 
12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record 

Year & Country:

 
1983 Made in Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: Talking Heads Speaking Tongues
    Talking Heads Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • David Byrne
  • Chris Frantz
  • Jerry Harrison
  • Tiny Weymouth
Track Listing of: Talking Heads Speaking Tongues
    Side One:
  1. Burning Down the House
  2. Making Flippy Floppy
  3. Girlfriend is Better
  4. Slippery People
  5. Get Wild/Wild Gravity
    Side Two:
  1. Swamp
  2. Moon Rocks
  3. Pull Up The Roots
  4. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Index of TALKING HEADS Vinyl Album Discography and Album Cover Gallery

TALKING HEADS - Fear of Music (German and French Versions) 12" Vinyl LP
TALKING HEADS - Fear of Music (German and French Versions)  album front cover vinyl record

Talking Heads' "Fear of Music," released in 1979, epitomizes late '70s musical innovation. Produced by Brian Eno and the band, the French release in August 1979 added a European touch.

Fear of Music - German Release Fear of Music - French Edition)
TALKING HEADS - Little Creatures 12" Vinyl LP
TALKING HEADS - Little Creatures album front cover vinyl record

 EMI 1C 064-24 0352  , 1985 , Germany

The album examined themes of Americana and incorporated elements of country music, with many songs featuring the steel guitar. It was voted as the best album of the year (1985)

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TALKING HEADS - Naked 12" Vinyl LP
TALKING HEADS - Naked album front cover vinyl record

Fly / Sire Records 1-2565   , 1988

"Naked," the Talking Heads' 1988 album, marked the apex of their musical experimentation, heavily infused with African influences. As David Byrne assumed greater control, the album became a swan song

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TALKING HEADS - Speaking Tongues (1983, Germany) 12" Vinyl LP
TALKING HEADS - Speaking Tongues (1983, Germany)  album front cover vinyl record

SIRE 92-3883   , 1983 , Germany

The album was a commercial breakthrough that produced the band's first (and only) American Top 10 hit, "Burning Down the House", which was accompanied by a promotional video.

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TALKING HEADS - Stop Making Sense 12" Vinyl LP
TALKING HEADS - Stop Making Sense album front cover vinyl record

EMI 1C 064-24 0243   , 1983 , EEC

Released in 1984, "Stop Making Sense" is a live album by the American rock band Talking Heads. Renowned for their innovative sound and distinctive artistic approach

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TALKING HEADS - True Stories (Philippines and Italian Releases) 12" Vinyl LP
TALKING HEADS - True Stories (Philippines and Italian Releases)  album front cover vinyl record

Talking Heads' 1986 album "True Stories" and its accompanying film, directed by David Byrne, marked a pivotal moment in the band's career.

True Stories (1986, Italy) True Stories (1986, Philippines)