The Beatnigs – Television (Vinyl 12" | UK Original | 1988)

The Beatnigs – Television is a 1988 12" maxi on Jello Biafra's label Alternative Tentacles. The San Francisco band around Michael Franti and Rono Tse combines industrial sounds, hip hop beats and spoken word into a biting critique of television and the media world. According to the cover it was remixed by Tackhead, and you also get dub and radio versions plus “Jazzy Beats” on the B-side.

On offer is the 1988 UK original pressing on Alternative Tentacles (VIRUS 71T) as a 12" maxi single.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Alternative Tentacles – VIRUS 71T
• Format: Vinyl 12", Maxi-Single
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Industrial, Industrial Hip Hop, Spoken Word – more in Industrial / EBM

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Television (Extended Mix)
2. Television (Dub Mix)

Side B

1. Television (Radio Edit)
2. Jazzy Beats

Personnel

Michael Franti (Performer), Rono Tse (Performer), Kevin Carnes (Performer), Andre Flores (Performer), Henry Flood (Performer), The Beatnigs (Written-By, Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1988 UK original pressing on Alternative Tentacles (VIRUS 71T).

Which versions are on it?
Side A has the Extended Mix and the Dub Mix of “Television”, side B the Radio Edit and “Jazzy Beats”.

Who is behind The Beatnigs?
Among others Michael Franti and Rono Tse, who later went on with The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy.

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 Industrial / EBM collection.