Joe Jackson – Big World (Vinyl 2LP | DE Original | 1986)

Joe Jackson – Big World was released in 1986 on A&M and is one of his most unusual projects: new songs recorded live in front of an audience direct to two-track and spread across three record sides – the fourth side is left blank on purpose. Elegant pop rock with a worldly outlook. Tracks include Wild West, Right And Wrong, Fifty Dollar Love Affair and Home Town.

On offer is the 1986 German original pressing on A&M Records (396 021-1) as a double LP with inserts.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: A&M Records – 396 021-1
• Format: 2LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave – more in Pop / Rock
• Features: With inserts

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. Wild West (4:36)
2. Right And Wrong (4:35)
3. (It's A) Big World (4:43)
4. Precious Time (3:23)
5. Tonight And Forever (2:29)

Side B

1. Shanghai Sky (5:10)
2. Fifty Dollar Love Affair (3:33)
3. We Can't Live Together (5:27)
4. Forty Years (4:33)

Side C

1. Survival (2:19)
2. Soul Kiss (4:43)
3. The Jet Set (3:50)
4. Tango Atlantico (2:58)
5. Home Town (3:11)
6. Man In The Street (5:03)

There Is No Music On This Side.

Side D

1. (no audio)

Personnel

Joe Jackson (Design Concept), Rick Ford (Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals), Gary Burke (Drums), Vinnie Zummo (Guitar, Vocals), Michael Frondelli (Engineer [Recording]).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1986 German original pressing on A&M Records, with inserts.

Why is one side blank?
The album is a three-sided live direct recording; the fourth side deliberately contains no music.

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 Pop / Rock collection.