Calexico - The Black Light (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 2012)

Calexico – The Black Light was originally released in 1998 and is regarded as the breakthrough of the Tucson duo Joey Burns and John Convertino. Desert rock, hints of mariachi, Tex-Mex and post-rock merge into a cinematic soundtrack of the American Southwest. Highlights include Gypsy's Curse, The Ride (Pt. II), Minas De Cobre and Stray.

On offer is the 2012 German reissue on City Slang (SLANG50031LP) on 180 gram vinyl with insert and poster, the cover still in shrink.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: City Slang – SLANG50031LP
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 2012
• Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Post Rock, Americana – more in Folk Rock
• Features: 180 gram vinyl, insert, poster, cover still in shrink

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: NM- (still in shrink)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Gypsy's Curse (4:17)
2. Fake Fur (2:36)
3. The Ride (Pt. II) (3:08)
4. Where Water Flows (1:56)
5. The Black Light (3:20)
6. Sideshow (2:02)
7. Chach (3:33)
8. Missing (6:01)

Side B

1. Minas De Cobre (For Better Metal) (3:08)
2. Over Your Shoulder (4:10)
3. Vinegaroon (1:06)
4. Trigger (2:33)
5. Spawl (1:27)
6. Stray (2:54)
7. Old Man Waltz (2:29)
8. Bloodflow (5:10)
9. Frontera (4:18)

Personnel

Joey Burns (Vocals, Guitars, Producer), John Convertino (Drums, Vibraphone, Producer), Howe Gelb (Organ, Piano), Craig Schumacher (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the 2012 German reissue on City Slang, on 180 gram vinyl with insert and poster.

Which songs are particularly well known?
Among others Gypsy's Curse, The Ride (Pt. II), Minas De Cobre (For Better Metal) and Stray.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Folk Rock collection.