The Human League - Being Boiled / Circus Of Death (Vinyl 12" Maxi | EU Original | 1982)

The Human League – Being Boiled / Circus Of Death: “Being Boiled” was the Human League's debut single on Fast Product in 1978 and was reissued as a maxi by EMI in 1982 – announced on the cover as the first German release. Together with “Circus Of Death”, the 12" shows the band's early, edgy electronic sound before the pop success of Dare.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1982 on EMI (1C K 052-64 693 Z) as a 12" maxi.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI 1C K 052-64 693 Z
• Format: Vinyl 12" Maxi
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-Pop, New Wave – more in Synth-Pop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Being Boiled (3:37)

Side B

1. Circus Of Death (4:47)

Personnel

The Human League (Producer), Philip Oakey (Written-By), Martyn Ware (Written-By), Ian Craig Marsh (Written-By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1982 on EMI – the songs themselves date from 1978 and 1980.

What is “Being Boiled”?
The Human League's very first single from 1978 – an early classic of British electronic music.

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 Synth-Pop collection.