Patti Smith Group - Radio Ethiopia (Vinyl LP | NM-/VG+)

Patti Smith Group – Radio Ethiopia is Patti Smith's second album, released in 1976 and produced by Jack Douglas. Raw, guitar-heavy rock between punk and garage with “Ask The Angels”, “Pissing In A River”, “Ain't It Strange” and the sprawling title piece.

On offer is the German reissue from 1977 on Arista (1C 064-98 283), with original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – 1C 064-98 283
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Rock, New Wave, Punk, Garage Rock – more in Punk / Hardcore
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (minimal sticker tear on the front)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Ask The Angels (3:08)
2. Ain't It Strange (6:32)
3. Poppies (7:02)
4. Pissing In A River (4:40)

Side B

1. Pumping (My Heart) (3:19)
2. Distant Fingers (4:16)
3. Radio Ethiopia (12:01)

Personnel

Jack Douglas (Producer), Lenny Kaye (Guitar, Bass, Vocals), Ivan Kral (Guitar, Bass), Richard Sohl (Keyboards), Jay Dee Daugherty (Drums), Judy Linn (Cover Photography).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue (1977) on Arista (1C 064-98 283).

Which songs are the best-known?
“Ask The Angels” and “Pissing In A River” are regarded as the record's classics.

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 Punk / Hardcore collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (minimal sticker tear on the front)

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