Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1978)

Peter Gabriel – Peter Gabriel is his second solo album, commonly nicknamed “Scratch” after its cover, released in 1978 after the debut Car. Produced by Robert Fripp, it is edgier and more stripped-down than its predecessor, with tracks like “On The Air”, “D.I.Y.”, “Exposure” and “Mother Of Violence”.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1978 on Charisma (9124 025).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Charisma – 9124 025
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rock, Pop, Art Rock, Prog Rock – more in Rock

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. On The Air (5:22)
2. D.I.Y. (2:29)
3. Mother Of Violence (3:15)
4. A Wonderful Day In A One-Way World (3:25)
5. White Shadow (4:57)

Side B

1. Indigo (3:22)
2. Animal Magic (3:20)
3. Exposure (4:05)
4. Flotsam And Jetsam (2:14)
5. Perspective (3:20)
6. Home Sweet Home (4:30)

Personnel

Peter Gabriel (Performer), Hipgnosis (Cover Design, Photography), Richard Macphail (Co-ordinator).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1978 on Charisma.

Which songs stand out?
“On The Air”, “D.I.Y.”, “White Shadow”, “Exposure” and “Home Sweet Home”.

Is this the album with “Solsbury Hill”?
No. “Solsbury Hill” is on the first solo album (1977); this is the second Peter Gabriel album from 1978 featuring “On The Air” and “D.I.Y.”.

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 Rock collection.