The Fall - The Frenz Experiment (Vinyl LP + 7" | UK Original | 1988)

The Fall – The Frenz Experiment was released on 29 February 1988 on Beggars Banquet and shows Mark E. Smith's band between angular post-punk and more accessible moments – including a cover of Ray Davies' "Victoria". Early copies came with a bonus 7" featuring "Bremen Nacht Run Out" and "Mark'll Sink Us", which was not sold separately. On offer is the UK original pressing from 1988 with this bonus single.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Beggars Banquet – BEGA 91 (7": FALL 1)
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album + 7" Single, 45 RPM
• Pressing: UK – Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock, Experimental
• Extras: Bonus 7" single

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- (LP and 7")
• 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. Frenz (3:24)
2. Carry Bag Man (4:00)
3. Get A Hotel (4:29)
4. Victoria (2:40)
5. Athlete Cured (4:45)

Side B

1. In These Times (3:15)
2. The Steak Place (3:55)
3. Bremen Nacht (7:00)
4. Guest Informant (Excerpt) (0:40)
5. Oswald Defence Lawyer (5:30)

Bonus 7" – Side C

1. Bremen Nacht Run Out (4:40)

Bonus 7" – Side D

1. Mark'll Sink Us (4:42)

Personnel

Mark E. Smith (vocals, electric piano), Brix E. Smith (guitar), Craig Scanlon (guitar), Steve Hanley (bass), Simon Wolstencroft (drums), Marcia Schofield (keyboards), Simon Rogers (guitar, synthesizer). Produced by Simon Rogers and Grant Showbiz, the 7" tracks by Ian Grimble and Dian Barton.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1988 UK first edition on Beggars Banquet (BEGA 91) with the bonus 7" FALL 1.

Is "There's A Ghost In My House" on this LP?
No – the song is not part of the vinyl LP, nor of the bonus single of this edition.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG mean?
NM- means near mint; VG indicates more noticeable signs of wear on the sleeve. See Vinyl Grading for details.

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