Tom Waits - Rain Dogs (Vinyl LP)

Tom Waits – Rain Dogs is Tom Waits' ninth studio album, released on 30 September 1985 on Island. The middle part of his trilogy between "Swordfishtrombones" and "Franks Wild Years" blends blues, polka, tango and bar-room ballads; guitarist Marc Ribot shapes the sound and Keith Richards guests. It also contains "Downtown Train", later a hit for Rod Stewart. This is the 1985 European original pressing with the 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: Close to 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. Clap Hands
3. Cemetery Polka
4. Jockey Full Of Bourbon
5. Tango Till They're Sore
6. Big Black Mariah
7. Diamonds & Gold
8. Hang Down Your Head
9. Time

Side B

1. Rain Dogs
2. Midtown
3. 9th & Hennepin
4. Gun Street Girl
5. Union Square
6. Blind Love
7. Walking Spanish
8. Downtown Train
9. Bride Of Rain Dog
10. Anywhere I Lay My Head

Personnel

Tom Waits (vocals, guitar, piano and more), Marc Ribot (guitar), guest: Keith Richards (guitar). Produced by Tom Waits.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1985 European first pressing on Island (cat. no. 207 085).

Is "Downtown Train" the original of the Rod Stewart hit?
Yes. Tom Waits wrote the song and released it on "Rain Dogs" in 1985; Rod Stewart's version came a few years later.

What does Media close to NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is almost near mint, the sleeve shows light signs of use. See our Vinyl Grading page for details.

Do you have more rock?
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