John Lurie – Stranger Than Paradise And The Resurrection Of Albert Ayler (Music From The Original Scores)r (Music From The Original Scores) (Vinyl LP)

John Lurie – Stranger Than Paradise And The Resurrection Of Albert Ayler (1986) brings together two works by the Lounge Lizards saxophonist: side A is the score for Jim Jarmusch's film "Stranger Than Paradise", played by a string quartet, side B the music for a dance performance by Karole Armitage. It moves between chamber-style film music and New York no-wave jazz with Arto Lindsay on guitar.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1986 on Normal (NORMAL 21), with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Normal – NORMAL 21
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Jazz, Rock, Soundtrack, Contemporary Jazz, Avant-garde – more in Soundtracks
• Features: original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Stranger Than Paradise

Side A

1. Bella By Barlight (3:17)
2. Car Cleveland (3:08)
3. Sad Trees (0:55)
4. The Lampposts Are Mine (1:45)
5. Car Florida (3:00)
6. Eva & Willie's Room (0:36)
7. Beer For Boys (0:19)
8. Eva Packing (0:59)
9. The Good And Happy Army (3:11)
10. A Woman Can Take You To Another Universe; Sometimes She Just Leaves You There (1:20)

The Resurrection Of Albert Ayler

Side B

1. Sixties Avant-Garde
2. Sex With Monster
3. You Owe Me Money
4. Resurrection

Personnel

John Lurie (Composed By, Producer, Saxophone), Evan Lurie (Orchestrated By), Arto Lindsay (Guitar), Dougie Bowne (Drums), Tony Garnier (Bass), The Paradise Quartet (Ensemble).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1986 on Normal (NORMAL 21).

Which film is the music from?
Side A holds the score for Jim Jarmusch's film "Stranger Than Paradise", side B the music for a dance performance by Karole Armitage.

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 Soundtracks collection.

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

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