The The – Mind Bomb (Vinyl LP | UK | 1989)

The The – Mind Bomb was released in May 1989 on Epic and Some Bizzare. Matt Johnson produced the album together with Warne Livesey and Roli Mosimann. Johnny Marr plays guitar; on "Kingdom Of Rain" Sinéad O'Connor sings a duet with Johnson.

This is the 1989 UK vinyl LP with catalogue number 463319 1 on both labels. You get eight tracks blending alternative rock, acoustic instruments and layered arrangements. The inner sleeve is included.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – 463319 1 / Some Bizzare – 463319 1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: 1989 UK edition
• Country: United Kingdom
• Released: May 1989
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Alternative Rock
• Inserts: inner sleeve included

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+; hype sticker on the front of the cover

Graded to Goldmine standard. Explanations can be found in our vinyl grading guide. The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Good Morning Beautiful (Matt Johnson) – 7:27
2. Armageddon Days Are Here (Again) (Matt Johnson) – 5:40
3. The Violence Of Truth (Matt Johnson) – 5:40
4. Kingdom Of Rain (Matt Johnson) – 5:49

Side B

1. The Beat(en) Generation (Matt Johnson) – 3:02
2. August & September (Matt Johnson) – 5:45
3. Gravitate To Me (Matt Johnson / Johnny Marr) – 8:07
4. Beyond Love (Matt Johnson) – 4:19

Personnel

• Matt Johnson: vocals, guitars, keyboards, songwriting and production
• Johnny Marr: guitar, additional harmonica and backing vocals; musical co-writer of "Gravitate To Me"
• James Eller: bass
• David Palmer: drums
• Sinéad O'Connor: vocals on "Kingdom Of Rain"
• Mark Feltham: harmonica on several tracks
• Warne Livesey: various instruments and co-production of "Good Morning Beautiful", "Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)", "Kingdom Of Rain" and "The Beat(en) Generation"
• Roli Mosimann: co-production of "The Violence Of Truth", "August & September", "Gravitate To Me" and "Beyond Love"
• Felix Kendall: recording and engineering

FAQ

Which edition of "Mind Bomb" is this?
The UK vinyl LP from May 1989 on Epic and Some Bizzare with catalogue number 463319 1.

Does Johnny Marr play on this album?
Yes, Johnny Marr plays guitar and is credited as musical co-writer of "Gravitate To Me".

On which song does Sinéad O'Connor sing?
Sinéad O'Connor sings together with Matt Johnson on "Kingdom Of Rain" on side A.

How are the record and cover graded?
Record and cover are each graded VG+. There is a hype sticker on the front of the cover. More on the grades can be found in our vinyl grading guide.