Pixies - Bossanova (Vinyl LP | German Pressing | 1990)

Pixies – Bossanova is the third studio album by US band Pixies, released on August 13, 1990 on 4AD. Produced by Gil Norton, it was recorded in 1989/90 mainly in Los Angeles studios, with sessions also at Hansa Tonstudio in Berlin. The album combines surf guitars and science-fiction themes with the band's loud-quiet dynamics; it opens with the Surftones instrumental "Cecilia Ann" and includes the singles "Velouria" and "Dig For Fire". It reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 27 in Germany. This copy is the 1990 German pressing on Rough Trade / 4AD with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade / 4AD RTD 120•1175•1 / RTD 120•1175•1 27
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German pressing
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1990
• Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
• Extras: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (tiny tear from sticker removal on the back)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Cecilia Ann (Frosty Horton/Steve Hoffman)
2. Rock Music (Black Francis)
3. Velouria (Black Francis)
4. Allison (Black Francis)
5. Is She Weird (Black Francis)
6. Ana (Black Francis)
7. All Over The World (Black Francis)

Side B

1. Dig For Fire (Black Francis)
2. Down To The Well (Black Francis)
3. The Happening (Black Francis)
4. Blown Away (Black Francis)
5. Hang Wire (Black Francis)
6. Stormy Weather (Black Francis)
7. Havalina (Black Francis)

Personnel

Pixies: Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals), David Lovering (drums, vocals). Guest: Robert F. Brunner (theremin on "Velouria" and "Is She Weird").

Produced by Gil Norton; engineered by Alistair Clay; mixed by Steven Haigler; design by Vaughan Oliver/v23.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is a German pressing from the year of release, 1990. In Germany 4AD was released through Rough Trade at the time, hence the RTD catalogue number.

Who plays the theremin on "Velouria"?
Robert F. Brunner, who guests on theremin on "Velouria" and "Is She Weird".

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Both record and sleeve are graded VG+. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. The back of the sleeve has a tiny tear from sticker removal. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Pixies records?
We currently have no other Pixies titles in the shop. Similar records are in our Indie Rock collection and under Alternative Rock.