Talking Heads - Naked (Vinyl LP)

Talking Heads – Naked is the band’s final studio album, released in 1988 on EMI. Recorded at Studio Davout in Paris, it brings together African, Caribbean and Latin influences with funk and pop rock. With “(Nothing But) Flowers”, “Blind” and “Mr. Jones”, it holds some strong late works by David Byrne and co.

On offer is the original European pressing from 1988 on EMI (064-79 0156 1), with original inner sleeve (OIS) – the sleeve is still in its shrink wrap.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI 064-79 0156 1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Rock, New Wave, Synth-pop, Funk, Afrobeat – more in New Wave
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve, still in shrink

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (still in shrink)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Blind (4:58)
2. Mr. Jones (4:19)
3. Totally Nude (4:02)
4. Ruby Dear (3:49)
5. (Nothing But) Flowers (5:15)

Side B

1. The Democratic Circus (5:02)
2. The Facts Of Life (6:26)
3. Mommy Daddy You And I (3:57)
4. Big Daddy (4:02)
5. Cool Water (5:04)

Personnel

David Byrne (Lyrics By, Cover Concept), Richard Manwaring (Recording Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original European pressing from 1988 on EMI (064-79 0156 1) with original inner sleeve.

Where was the album recorded?
It was recorded at Studio Davout in Paris, with overdubs and mixing at Sigma Sound in New York.

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 New Wave collection.