Tom Waits - Rain Dogs (Vinyl LP | NM-/VG+)

Tom Waits – Rain Dogs was released by Island Records in 1985 and blends blues, polka, tango and rock into Tom Waits' unmistakable big-city universe – with songs like "Singapore", "Jockey Full Of Bourbon", "Time" and "Downtown Train". Keith Richards plays guitar on several tracks. On offer is the 1985 European original pressing (207 085) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 207 085
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Singapore (2:43)
2. Clap Hands (3:45)
3. Cemetery Polka (1:47)
4. Jockey Full Of Bourbon (2:45)
5. Tango Till They're Sore (2:50)
6. Big Black Mariah (2:43)
7. Diamonds & Gold (2:32)
8. Hang Down Your Head (2:30)
9. Time (3:55)

Side B

1. Rain Dogs (2:53)
2. Midtown (Instrumental) (1:01)
3. 9th & Hennepin (1:57)
4. Gun Street Girl (4:37)
5. Union Square (2:23)
6. Blind Love (4:19)
7. Walking Spanish (3:05)
8. Downtown Train (3:50)
9. Bride Of Rain Dog (Instrumental) (1:07)
10. Anywhere I Lay My Head (2:47)

Personnel

Tom Waits (vocals, guitar, piano, organ, harmonium, banjo), Marc Ribot, Chris Spedding, Robert Quine and G.E. Smith (guitar), Keith Richards (guitar, backing vocals), Larry Taylor, Greg Cohen, Tony Garnier and Tony Levin (bass), Stephen Hodges, Mickey Curry and Michael Blair (drums, percussion), Ralph Carney (saxophone, clarinet), John Lurie (alto saxophone), William Schimmel (accordion), The Uptown Horns (horns). Produced by Tom Waits, recorded at RCA Studios.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 1985 European original on Island Records (207 085) with the printed original inner sleeve.

Which songs does Keith Richards play on?
On "Big Black Mariah", "Union Square" and "Blind Love".

What does Media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
Media NM- means: just below Near Mint – almost like new with at most minimal traces. Sleeve VG+ means: Very Good Plus – light signs of use that barely affect play or appearance. All grades follow the Goldmine standard – details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more rock records?
Yes – browse our rock records collection.