Joe Jackson Band - Beat Crazy (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1985)

Joe Jackson Band – Beat Crazy was originally released in 1980 as Joe Jackson's third album and the first he produced himself. Snappy new wave meets reggae rhythms, jazz touches and power-pop energy, carried by Graham Maby, Gary Sanford and Dave Houghton. Tracks include Beat Crazy, One To One, Mad At You and Battleground.

On offer is the 1985 German pressing on A&M Records (393 241-1) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: A&M Records – 393 241-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Pop, New Wave, Jazz-Rock, Power Pop – more in New Wave
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

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. Beat Crazy (4:15)
2. One To One (3:22)
3. In Every Dream Home (A Nightmare) (4:31)
4. The Evil Eye (3:45)
5. Mad At You (6:03)

Side B

1. Crime Don't Pay (4:24)
2. Someone Up There (3:47)
3. Battleground (2:33)
4. Biology (4:31)
5. Pretty Boys (3:41)
6. Fit (4:45)

Personnel

Joe Jackson (Producer, Arranged By, Keyboards, Melodica), Graham Maby (Bass, Vocals), Gary Sanford (Guitar), Dave Houghton (Drums, Vocals), Anton Corbijn (Photography By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to the shop listing it is the German original pressing of this 1985 edition on A&M Records (393 241-1), including the original inner sleeve; the album itself first came out in 1980.

Which well-known songs are included?
For example Beat Crazy, One To One and Mad At You.

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 New Wave collection.