Klaus Nomi – Klaus Nomi (Vinyl LP)

Klaus Nomi – Klaus Nomi is the self-titled album by the New York-based German countertenor, originally released by RCA in 1981. Nomi combines new wave and synth-pop sounds with opera arias – from „Nomi Song“ and „Lightning Strikes“ to Purcell's „The Cold Song“ and Saint-Saëns' „Samson And Delilah“. On offer is an RCA reissue made in Germany (PL 70027) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: RCA – PL 70027
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1983 (original: 1981)
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-Pop (Synth-Pop, Electronic)
• Included: original inner sleeve (OIS) with photo, credits and lyrics to „The Cold Song“

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+, traces of a removed sticker on the front

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Keys Of Life
2. Lightning Strikes
3. The Twist
4. Nomi Song
5. You Don't Own Me

Side B

1. The Cold Song
2. Wasting My Time
3. Total Eclipse
4. Nomi Chant
5. Samson And Delilah (Aria)

Personnel

Klaus Nomi (vocals), Jon Cobert (keyboards), Scott Woody (guitar), Rick Pascual (bass), Daniel Elfassy (drums); further musicians include Man Parrish. Produced by Ron Johnsen; recorded and mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No – the album was originally released in 1981. On offer is a later RCA edition made in Germany with the catalogue number PL 70027.

Is „The Cold Song“ included?
Yes – Nomi's famous interpretation of the Purcell aria opens Side B; the lyrics are printed on the inner sleeve.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ stands for light signs of wear. On the front of the cover, remnants of a peeled-off sticker are visible. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is there more synth-pop?
Yes – have a look at our Synth-Pop collection.

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+, traces of a removed sticker on the front

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.