Marianne Faithfull – Broken English (Vinyl LP | NE Original | 1979)

Marianne Faithfull – Broken English was released in 1979 and marked a striking artistic new beginning – raw, dark and uncompromising. New wave and art rock with electronic textures, carried by Faithfull's weathered voice. It features the title track, “The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan”, her version of John Lennon's “Working Class Hero” and the biting “Why D'Ya Do It”.

On offer is the 1979 Dutch original pressing on Island Records (201 018).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 201 018
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: NE Original
• Country: Netherlands
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave, Art Rock – more in New Wave

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

Side A

1. Broken English (4:35)
2. Witches' Song (4:43)
3. Brain Drain (4:13)
4. Guilt (5:05)

Side B

1. The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan (4:09)
2. What's The Hurry (3:05)
3. Working Class Hero (4:40)
4. Why D'Ya Do It (6:45)

Personnel

Steve Winwood (Featuring), Barry Reynolds (Featuring), Darryl Way (Featuring), Bob Potter (Recording Engineer), Ed Thacker (Mixing Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1979 Dutch original pressing on Island Records.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Broken English”, “Witches' Song”, “The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan”, “Working Class Hero” and “Why D'Ya Do It”.

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.

• 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.