Wir - The First Letter (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1991)

Wir – The First Letter was released in October 1991 on Mute Records. Wir are Bruce Gilbert, Colin Newman and Graham Lewis of Wire – the album is an idiosyncratic mix of synth-pop, electronics and experimental rock, produced by Paul Kendall and the band. On offer is the German original LP from 1991 (Mute/Intercord INT 146.876, Stumm 87) with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mute – INT 146.876 / Stumm 87
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1991
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-Pop, Indie Rock, Experimental
• Inserts: Insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Take It (3:12)
2. So & Slow It Grows (5:14)
3. A Bargain At 3 And 20 Yeah! (2:54)
4. Footsi-Footsi (4:52)
5. Ticking Mouth (6:34)

Side B

1. It Continues (4:31)
2. Looking At Me (4:09)
3. Naked, Whooping & Such Like (1:24)
4. Tailor Made (3:49)
5. No Cows On The Ice (4:16)
6. Big Glue Canal (4:07)

Personnel

Bruce Gilbert, Colin Newman, Graham Lewis; spoken word on "Naked, Whooping & Such Like": Claude Bessey. Produced by Paul Kendall and Wir.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the German LP edition from the year of release, 1991, made under licence by Intercord (INT 146.876).

What does Wir have to do with Wire?
Wir consists of Wire members Bruce Gilbert, Colin Newman and Graham Lewis, who co-wrote all the songs.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
"Very Good Plus": record and sleeve show light signs of use that barely affect the listening experience. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more synth-pop?
Yes – browse our Synth-Pop collection.