Talking Heads present Talking Heads: 77 (Super Deluxe Edition)
By Dan Biggane | September 17, 2024
Returning to where it all began, Talking Heads present Talking Heads: 77 (Super Deluxe Edition), which is released on 8 November.
A 4LP Black Vinyl + 4 7″ Singles boxset, housed in a lift-off-lid box, includes 1LP of the remastered original album, 1LP of rare and previously unreleased demos and outtakes, and a 2LP live concert at CBGB, New York, (10 October 1977). The 7″ singles are set in a gatefold with a black and white image of the band and an immersive 80-page hardcover book comprising never-before-seen photos, fliers, artwork, and thoughtful liner notes personally penned by each member – Tina Weymouth, David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, plus notes by recording engineer Ed Stasium.
The live renditions of Psycho Killer, Uh-Oh Love Comes to Town, and Don’t Worry About The Government see the group firing on all cylinders in front of a rabid hometown crowd unassumingly witnessing history-in-the-making. Among a plethora of extras, the rarities range from long sought-after B-sides and alternate versions to acoustic recordings. One such gem is the rare Psycho Killer (Acoustic Version) [feat. Arthur Russell]. They also unearthed a previously unheard Alternate Version of Psycho Killer, as well as an unheard Alternate “Pop” Version of Pulled Up for the set.
Tracklist: Original Album Remastered
Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town
New Feeling
Tentative Decisions
Happy Day
Who Is It?
No Compassion
The Book I Read
Don’t Worry About the Government
First Week/Last Week… Carefree
Psycho Killer
Pulled Up
Rarities
Sugar on My Tongue
I Want to Live
(Love Goes To) Building On Fire
I Wish You Wouldn’t Say That
Psycho Killer (Acoustic Version)
Uh-Oh Love Comes to Town (Alternate “Pop” Version)
New Feeling (Alternate “Pop” Version)
Pulled Up (Alternate “Pop” Version)*
Stay Hungry (1977 Version)
First Week/Last Week… Carefree (Acoustic Version)
I Feel It in My Heart
Psycho Killer (Alternate Version)*
*Previously Unreleased
Live at CBGB’s, New York, New York, 10/10/77 (All Previously Unreleased)
(Love Goes To) Building On Fire
Don’t Worry About the Government
Take Me to the River
The Book I Read
New Feeling
A Clean Break
No Compassion
Thank You for Sending Me an Angel
Who Is It?
Pulled Up
Uh-Oh Love Comes to Town
Psycho Killer
Stay Hungry
Classic Album
The world formally got to know Talking Heads when the band unveiled their full-length debut, Talking Heads: 77, on 16 September 1977. Of course, it cemented the classic lineup as Weymouth, Byrne, and Frantz welcomed Harrison to the fold during its creation.
47 years later, it remains entrenched in popular culture as one of the most influential American records ever made. Its impact on indie, alternative, new wave, and art rock proves palpable to this day.
The LP ignited a legendary four-album suite of masterpieces for Sire Records, paving the way for More Songs About Buildings and Food [1978], Fear of Music [1979], and Remain In Light [1980].
The Super Deluxe Edition caps off a celebratory season for Talking Heads, who recently commemorated the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking concert film with Jonathan Demme – Stop Making Sense – with a 2LP and 2CD/Blu-Ray set over the summer and sold-out screenings hosted by Andy Richter and Questlove.
The 4LP Black Vinyl + 4 7″ Singles boxset is available here. To pre-order all other versions, including 2LP Neon Green Vinyl, a 2LP Standard Black Vinyl and 3-CD/Blu-Ray, click here .
Read More: Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz interview
