Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones (Vinyl LP)

Tom Waits – Swordfishtrombones is the 1983 album on which Tom Waits radically reinvented his sound – written and produced by Waits himself. Odd percussion, horns and blues meet lounge and jazz-rock, as in "Shore Leave", "16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought-Six", "In The Neighborhood" and "Johnsburg, Illinois".

On offer is the European reissue from 1987 on Island Records (ILPM 9762), with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – ILPM 9762
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Jazz-Rock, Lounge – more in Blues Rock
• Features: original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (with shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Underground (1:58)
2. Shore Leave (4:12)
3. Dave The Butcher (2:15)
4. Johnsburg, Illinois (1:30)
5. 16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought-Six (4:30)
6. Town With No Cheer (4:22)
7. In The Neighborhood (3:04)

Side B

1. Just Another Sucker On The Vine (1:42)
2. Frank's Wild Years (1:50)
3. Swordfishtrombone (3:00)
4. Down, Down, Down (2:10)
5. Soldier's Things (3:15)
6. Gin Soaked Boy (2:20)
7. Trouble's Braids (1:18)
8. Rainbirds (3:05)

Personnel

Tom Waits (Written-By, Producer, Arranged By), Francis Thumm (Arranged By), Greg Cohen (Bass), Larry Taylor (Bass), Stephen Hodges (Drums), Fred Tackett (Guitar).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the European reissue from 1987 on Island Records (ILPM 9762). The album was originally released in 1983.

Which well-known songs are on the album?
"Shore Leave", "16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought-Six", "In The Neighborhood" and "Johnsburg, Illinois".

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 Blues Rock collection.