Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (Vinyl LP)

Penguin Cafe Orchestra – Penguin Cafe Orchestra is the second album by the ensemble around composer Simon Jeffes, released in 1981 on Editions EG. Somewhere between chamber music, folk and minimal music, it offers playful miniatures such as “Air À Danser”, “Telephone And Rubber Band” and “Paul's Dance” – recorded between 1977 and 1980.

On offer is the 1981 German original pressing on Editions EG (2344 168).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Editions – EG 2344 168
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Electronic, Pop, Classical, Art Rock, Modern – more in Experimental

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. Air À Danser (4:27)
2. Yodel 1 (4:00)
3. Telephone And Rubber Band (2:25)
4. Cutting Branches For A Temporary Shelter (3:36)
5. Pythagoras's Trousers (3:14)
6. Numbers 1 - 4 (6:46)

Side B

1. Yodel 2 (4:25)
2. Salty Bean Fumble (2:07)
3. Paul's Dance (1:37)
4. The Ecstasy Of Dancing Fleas (3:55)
5. Walk Don't Run (2:56)
6. Flux (1:39)
7. Simon's Dream (1:41)
8. Harmonic Necklace (1:12)
9. Steady State (3:28)

Personnel

Simon Jeffes (Composed By, Guitar, Piano, Cuatro, Ukulele u. a.), Helen Liebmann (Cello), Steve Nye (Electric Piano, Cuatro), Peter Veitch (Accordion, Violin), Giles Leaman (Oboe), Emily Young (Cover Painting).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1981 German original pressing on Editions EG (2344 168).

Which songs are on the record?
15 pieces, including “Air À Danser”, “Telephone And Rubber Band”, “Cutting Branches For A Temporary Shelter”, “Pythagoras's Trousers” and “Walk Don't Run”.

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 Experimental collection.