Ramones - Ramones Mania (Vinyl 2LP | EU Original | 1988)

Ramones – Ramones Mania is the double-LP career overview released by Sire in 1988: 30 songs from “Blitzkrieg Bop” to “I Wanna Live”, remastered by Ed Stasium and Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound. For many it is the ideal way into the work of the New York punk pioneers. This is the 1988 European original edition (925 709-1) with printed inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Sire – 925 709-1
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation, Remastered
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Rock, Punk, New Wave
• Inserts: Inner sleeves

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

1. I Wanna Be Sedated
2. Teenage Lobotomy
3. Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?
4. Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment
5. Beat On The Brat
6. Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (Single Version)
7. I Wanna Live
8. Pinhead

Side B

1. Blitzkrieg Bop
2. Cretin Hop
3. Rockaway Beach
4. Commando
5. I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
6. Mama's Boy
7. Bop 'Til You Drop
8. We're A Happy Family

Side C

1. Bonzo Goes To Bitburg
2. Outsider
3. Psycho Therapy
4. Wart Hog
5. Animal Boy
6. Needles & Pins (Single Version)
7. Howling At The Moon (Sha-La-La) (Single Edit)

Side D

1. Somebody Put Something In My Drink
2. We Want The Airwaves
3. Chinese Rock
4. I Just Want To Have Something To Do
5. The KKK Took My Baby Away
6. Indian Giver
7. Rock 'N' Roll High School (Stereo Movie Mix)

Personnel

Joey Ramone (vocals), Johnny Ramone (guitar), Dee Dee Ramone (bass), Tommy, Marky or Richie Ramone (drums, depending on the song). Producers of the original recordings include Tony Bongiovi & Tom Erdelyi, Craig Leon, Ed Stasium, Phil Spector, Graham Gouldman, Jean Beauvoir and David A. Stewart. Compiled by Kevin Laffey; remastered by Ed Stasium and Greg Calbi; liner notes by Billy Altman.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 1988 European original edition on Sire (925 709-1), manufactured in Germany.

Are there any special versions on the compilation?
Yes – including the single versions of “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” and “Needles & Pins”, the single edit of “Howling At The Moon (Sha-La-La)” and the stereo movie mix of “Rock 'N' Roll High School”.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) stands for almost flawless records, VG+ (Very Good Plus) for light signs of use on the sleeve. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more punk on vinyl?
Yes – browse our Punk collection.