Tina Turner - Rough (Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | 1984)

Tina Turner – Rough was originally released in 1978 and is one of Tina's early solo albums – long before her big comeback with "Private Dancer". Produced by Bob Monaco, it blends gritty R&B and funk with rock and a touch of disco. Highlights include "Fruits Of The Night", her take on "The Bitch Is Back" and "Viva La Money".

On offer is the EU reissue from 1984 on Ariola (206 542).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Ariola – 206 542
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU – Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1984 (Original: 1978)
• Genre: R&B, Soul, Funk, Pop Rock – more in Soul / Funk

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. Fruits Of The Night (4:05)
2. The Bitch Is Back (3:30)
3. The Woman I'm Supposed To Be (3:10)
4. Viva La Money (3:14)
5. Funny How Time Slips Away (4:08)
6. Earthquake & Hurricane (2:30)

Side B

1. Root, Toot Undisputable Rock 'N Roller (4:29)
2. Fire Down Below (3:13)
3. Sometimes When We Touch (3:54)
4. A Woman In A Man's World (2:41)
5. Night Time Is The Right Time (6:21)

Personnel

Bob Monaco (Producer), Rick Kellis (Arranger, Strings and Horns).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the EU reissue from 1984; the album was first released in 1978.

When was the album originally released?
Rough first came out in 1978; this Ariola edition is the 1984 European reissue.

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 Soul / Funk collection.

• 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.