Robert Wyatt – Old Rottenhat (Vinyl LP)

Robert Wyatt – Old Rottenhat is an album by Robert Wyatt, released on Rough Trade in 1985. Every track was written by Wyatt himself; the songs combine sparse, idiosyncratic arrangements with political lyrics such as “East Timor”, “The British Road” and “The U.S. Of Amnesia”. The cover features paintings by Alfreda Benge. On offer is the original Rough Trade LP (ROUGH 69) for the UK & Europe in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade – ROUGH 69
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK & EU – Original
• Country: UK & Europe
• Year: 1985
• Genre: Art Rock, Ambient, Avant-garde (Rock, Electronic)

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. Alliance
2. The U.S. Of Amnesia
3. East Timor
4. Speechless
5. The Age Of Self
6. Vandalusia

Side B

1. The British Road
2. Mass Medium
3. Gharbzadegi
4. P.L.A.

Personnel

All tracks written by Robert Wyatt. Recorded in 1984 at West 3 Studios (Acton) by John McGowan and in 1985 at Acre Lane Studios (Brixton) by Bill Gilonis. Cover paintings: Alfreda Benge.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the original Rough Trade LP with catalogue number ROUGH 69, released in 1985 for the UK and Europe.

When was “Old Rottenhat” released?
The album came out in 1985; it was recorded in 1984 and 1985 in two London studios.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is almost like new with at most minimal traces of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light signs of wear. Details at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more art rock and avant-garde?
Yes – browse our Rock collection and Electronic.