Portishead – Dummy (Vinyl LP, 180 g Reissue)

Portishead – Dummy (Vinyl LP, 180 g Reissue)

🎵 The Music Inside

Released in 1994 and heralded as a landmark of the trip-hop genre, Dummy is the debut from British act Portishead. With haunting vocals by Beth Gibbons, turntable/production by Geoff Barrow, and moody instrumentation, the album redefined atmospheric hip-hop-influenced music. This edition is a 180 gram reissue that preserves the rich textures of the original production.

📜 Tracklist

1. Mysterons

2. Sour Times

3. Strangers

4. It Could Be Sweet

5. Wandering Star

6. Numb

7. Roads

8. Pedestal

9. Biscuit

10. Glory Box

🔍 Sample Notes

• “Sour Times” – Contains a reversed loop of the sample from “Danube Incident” by Lalo Schifrin.

• “Glory Box” – Samples “Ike’s Rap II” by Isaac Hayes.

• “Numb” – Uses elements of “Georgia On My Mind” performance interpretations and layered drums to create its brooding feel.

• The album is rich in atmospheric samples and production techniques—its layers of tape loops, scratches, jazz elements, and trip-hop beats make it a source of inspiration for producers and crate-diggers alike.

📦 Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, 180 gram black vinyl, gatefold sleeve

• Label: Go! Beat / Mercury (2014 UK reissue) 

• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed

• UPC: 602537972050 

🧠 Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Dummy stands at the intersection of hip-hop, soul, electronic and cinematic production. For anyone into deep, moody grooves or sample-based music production, this pressing offers both influential content and premium vinyl fidelity.