Big Black – Songs About Fucking (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1987)

Big Black – Songs About Fucking is the final studio album by Steve Albini's Chicago noise rock band and was released in the UK on Blast First in July 1987. Cutting guitars, drum machine and short, aggressive songs – plus a cover of Kraftwerk's “The Model”. The sides are titled “Happy Otter” and “Sad Otter” on the record. On offer is the original UK pressing on Blast First with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: Blast First – BFFP 19
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: United Kingdom
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Post-Punk, Noise Rock, Indie Rock (Punk, Indie Rock)
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.

Tracklist

Side A (“Happy Otter”)

1. The Power Of Independent Trucking
2. The Model
3. Bad Penny
4. L Dopa
5. Precious Thing
6. Colombian Necktie

Side B (“Sad Otter”)

1. Kitty Empire
2. Ergot
3. Kasimir S. Pulaski Day
4. Fish Fry
5. Pavement Saw
6. Tiny, King Of The Jews
7. Bombastic Intro

Personnel

Steve Albini (guitar), Melvin Belli (guitar), Dave Riley (bass). Side A recorded with John Loder at Southern Studios, Wood Green; Side B in Chicago. Mastered at Europadisk.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – on offer is the 1987 first British edition on Blast First with catalogue number BFFP 19.

How can I recognise the UK pressing?
The run-out groove area reads “BFFP 19 A” and “BFFP 19 B” respectively; the pressing was mastered at Europadisk. Some copies also carry a “*!?” sticker on the cover.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect the listening experience. Details can be found on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is there more Punk and Noise Rock?
Yes – browse our Punk collection.