Was (Not Was) – Born To Laugh At Tornadoes (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1983)

Was (Not Was) – Born To Laugh At Tornadoes came out in 1983 and is the gloriously idiosyncratic second album by the Detroit band of Don and David Was. Funk, new wave, synth-pop and absurd humour merge into an unpredictable whole – with “Shake Your Head (Let's Go To Bed)”, “Knocked Down, Made Small” and “Zaz Turned Blue”.

On offer is the 1983 EU original pressing on Geffen Records (GEF 25592) in stereo.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Geffen Records – GEF 25592
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Synth-Pop, Disco, Funk – more in Synth-Pop

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. (Return To The Valley Of) Out Come The Freaks (4:20)
2. Professor Night (4:10)
3. The Party Broke Up (2:14)
4. Smile (3:12)
5. Zaz Turned Blue (4:18)

Side B

1. Knocked Down, Made Small (Treated Like A Rubber Ball) (3:05)
2. Bow Wow Wow Wow (3:09)
3. Betrayal (3:02)
4. Shake Your Head (Let's Go To Bed) (3:52)
5. Man Vs. The Empire Brain Building (4:00)

Personnel

David Thoener (Engineer), Michael H. Brauer (Engineer), Jeri McManus (Album Cover Design).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1983 EU original pressing on Geffen Records.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Shake Your Head (Let's Go To Bed)”, “Out Come The Freaks”, “Zaz Turned Blue”, “Professor Night” and “Smile”.

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 Synth-Pop collection.