Tom Tom Club - Close to the Bone (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1983)

Tom Tom Club – Close To The Bone is the second album by the project of Talking Heads' Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, released in 1983. Recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas, the record blends new wave, funk, disco and dub into a playful groove sound. Featuring songs like Pleasure Of Love, The Man With The 4-Way Hips and Atsababy! (Life Is Great); the cover art is by James Rizzi.

On offer is the original 1983 European pressing on Island Records (205 630) in stereo.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 205 630
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Electronic, Funk, New Wave, Dance – more in New Wave

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. Pleasure Of Love (6:33)
2. On The Line Again (4:56)
3. This Is A Foxy World (3:39)
4. Bamboo Town (3:56)

Side B

1. The Man With The 4-Way Hips (5:48)
2. Measure Up (5:05)
3. Never Took A Penny (3:33)
4. Atsababy! (Life Is Great) (4:02)

Personnel

Chris Frantz (Drums, Vocals, Producer), Wally Badarou (Keyboards), Tyrone Downie (Keyboards), Alex Weir (Guitar), Steve Scales (Percussion), James Rizzi (Cover).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1983 European pressing on Island (205 630).

Who is behind Tom Tom Club?
Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, bassist and drummer of Talking Heads – backed by, among others, Wally Badarou and Tyrone Downie on keyboards.

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 New Wave collection.