Eno - Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) (Vinyl LP)

Eno – Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) is Brian Eno's second solo album, following "Here Come the Warm Jets". It was recorded in September 1974 at Island Studios in London with a small core band of Phil Manzanera, Brian Turrington, Freddie Smith and Robert Wyatt; during the sessions Eno used the "Oblique Strategies" cards he developed with Peter Schmidt. The loose concept album about espionage, the Chinese revolution and dream imagery was released on Island in November 1974. This copy is the UK original pressing (ILPS 9309) in a gatefold sleeve with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – ILPS 9309
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, gatefold
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1974
• Genre: Art rock, electronic, experimental
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Burning Airlines Give You So Much More
2. Back in Judy's Jungle
3. The Fat Lady of Limbourg
4. Mother Whale Eyeless
5. The Great Pretender

Side B

1. Third Uncle
2. Put a Straw Under Baby
3. The True Wheel
4. China My China
5. Taking Tiger Mountain

Personnel

Brian Eno (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Phil Manzanera (guitar), Brian Turrington (bass), Freddie Smith (drums), Robert Wyatt (percussion); guests include Andy Mackay (saxophone), the Portsmouth Sinfonia and Phil Collins (additional drums on "Mother Whale Eyeless"). Produced by Eno, engineer: Rhett Davies. Cover art: Peter Schmidt.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the UK first issue from 1974 on Island Records, catalogue number ILPS 9309.

Where does the album title come from?
Eno was inspired by postcards of the Chinese revolutionary opera "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy".

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more experimental music?
More records are in our Electronic collection.