Talk TalkLaughing Stock

Label:

Polydor – 847 717-2

Format:

CD , Album

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

1 Myrrhman 5:33
2 Ascension Day 6:00
3 After The Flood 9:26
4 Taphead 7:01
5 New Grass 9:46
6 Runeii 4:58

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Polydor Ltd. (UK)
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Polydor Ltd. (UK)
  • Published ByWarner Chappell Music Ltd.
  • Published ByEMI Music Publishing Ltd.
  • Recorded AtWessex Sound Studios
  • Designed AtPeacock (3)

Credits

  • Acoustic BassSimon Edwards
  • CelloRoger Smith (3)
  • Composed By [All Compositions]Tim Friese-Greene
  • Contrabass Clarinet [Contra Bass Clarinet]Dave White (2)
  • DrumsLee Harris
  • EngineerPhill Brown
  • HarmonicaMark Feltham
  • Illustration [Cover Illustration]James Marsh
  • ManagementKeith Aspden
  • Organ, Piano, HarmoniumTim Friese-Greene
  • PercussionMartin Ditcham
  • ProducerTim Friese-Greene
  • SleeveRussell Uttley
  • Trumpet, FlugelhornHenry Lowther
  • ViolaWilf Gibson
  • Vocals, Guitar, Piano, OrganMark Hollis

Notes

Packaged in a standard jewel case with an 8-page booklet containing credits and lyrics in Mark Hollis' handwriting.
Note: durations do not appear on release

In booklet:
Recorded at Wessex Studios, London Sept 1990 - April 1991
Sleeve at Peacock Design

On disc:
Catalog# on disc: INT. 847 717-2
℗ 1991 Polydor Ltd. UK
© 1991 Polydor Ltd. UK
Published by Warner Chappell Music Ltd / EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Polydor UK Ltd.

On traycard:
Also available on
L.P. 847 717-1
M.C. 847 717-4
℗ 1991 Polydor Ltd. UK
© 1991 Polydor Ltd. UK

Polydor logo on spine.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned): 042284771726
  • Barcode (Text): 0 42284 77172 6
  • Label Code: LC 0309
  • SPARS Code: AAD
  • Price Code: POL 900
  • Rights Society: BIEM STEMRA
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 847 717-2 01 >
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, In Solid Mould Ring): MADE IN
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 847 717-2 01 > D
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, In Solid Mould Ring): MADE IN
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 847 717-2 01 > G
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3, In Solid Mould Ring): MADE IN
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): 847 717-2 01 > J
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4, In Solid Mould Ring): MADE IN

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Laughing Stock (CD, Album, PDO USA) Polydor 847 717-2 US 1991
Laughing Stock (LP, Album, Stereo) Verve Records 847 717-1 UK 1991
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Laughing Stock (CD, Album, SRC pressing) Polydor P2 47717 US 1991
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Laughing Stock (LP, Album) Verve Records 847 717-1 Spain 1991
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Laughing Stock (CD, Album) Polydor 847 717-2 Spain 1991

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Reviews

  • asudoforga's avatar
    asudoforga
    Edited 6 months ago
    this is an amazing example of what people are capable of when it comes to making music. simply sublime!

    I sought out the OG european CD's as I much prefer the 'continuous' mix, in which After the flood and Taphead are blended together, and New Grass retains its full length (only difference by ~10s). imo it retains the overall atmosphere of the album better. No vinyl pressing or CD reissue offers this, so if you're in the same boat, get this! cheap as chips too!

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