Television – Marquee Moon (Vinyl LP)

Television – Marquee Moon was released on Elektra in 1977 and is driven by the interlocking guitars of Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd. The album was produced by Andy Johns and Tom Verlaine at A&R Studios in New York, with cover photography by Robert Mapplethorpe. On offer is a German reissue on Elektra (ELK 52 046) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Elektra – ELK 52 046
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, reissue
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year: Reissue, year not stated (original: 1977)
• Genre: Rock, New Wave (Rock, Punk)
• Inserts: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Sleeve: VG+ with some shelf wear

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. See No Evil
2. Venus
3. Friction
4. Marquee Moon

Side B

1. Elevation
2. Guiding Light
3. Prove It
4. Torn Curtain

Personnel

Tom Verlaine (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Richard Lloyd (guitar, vocals), Fred Smith (bass, vocals), Billy Ficca (drums). Produced by Andy Johns and Tom Verlaine.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue on Elektra (ELK 52 046). Early 1977 pressings can be identified by the Elektra butterfly logo on the label.

Who wrote “Marquee Moon”?
All songs were written by Tom Verlaine – except “Guiding Light”, which Verlaine co-wrote with Richard Lloyd.

What does media NM- to VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- = near mint with barely any visible signs of use; VG+ = very good plus with light signs of use that hardly affect sound or appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

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