R.E.M. - Eponymous (Vinyl LP)

R.E.M. – Eponymous is the 1988 compilation of the band's I.R.S. years – twelve songs from “Chronic Town” to “Document”, split into an “Early” and a “Late” side. It includes rarities such as the original Hib-Tone single of “Radio Free Europe” and a different vocal mix of “Gardening At Night”. On offer is the European 1988 edition on I.R.S. Records with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: I.R.S. Records – ILP 463147 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation
• Pressing: Original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Alternative Rock – Indie Rock, Rock
• Inserts: original inner sleeve (ois)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A (Early)

1. Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single)
2. Gardening At Night (Different Vocal Mix)
3. Talk About The Passion
4. So. Central Rain
5. (Don't Go Back To) Rockville
6. Can't Get There From Here

Side B (Late)

1. Driver 8
2. Romance
3. Fall On Me
4. The One I Love
5. Finest Worksong (Mutual Drum Horn Mix)
6. It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

Personnel

Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Bill Berry. Produced by Mitch Easter, Don Dixon, Joe Boyd, Scott Litt and R.E.M.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – an edition from the year of release, 1988, not a later reissue.

What makes “Eponymous” special?
Besides the hits, the compilation includes alternative versions such as the early Hib-Tone version of “Radio Free Europe” and “Romance” from the “Made In Heaven” soundtrack.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means an almost new-looking record, VG+ light signs of use on the sleeve. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more alternative and indie?
Yes – browse our Indie Rock collection.