Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues (LP) 180g Vinyl Record Reissue

Talking Heads – Speaking in Tongues (180 g Vinyl LP, 2013 Reissue)

The Music Inside

Released in 1983, Speaking in Tongues marked Talking Heads’ breakthrough into mainstream acclaim. With the explosive hit “Burning Down the House,” the album showcases the band's art-pop edge, groove-driven funk sensibility, and David Byrne's kinetic vocal energy. The 2013 Rhino reissue on 180-gram vinyl brings crisp analog warmth to this new-wave classic, preserving the danceable chaos of Talking Heads at full stride.

Tracklist

1. Burning Down the House
2. Making Flippy Floppy (LP Version)
3. Girlfriend Is Better (Album Version)
4. Slippery People (LP Version)
5. I Get Wild / Wild Gravity (LP Version)
6. Swamp (LP Version)
7. Moon Rocks (LP Version)
8. Pull Up the Roots (LP Version)

9. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) (Album Version)
   
   

Sample Notes

While not a hip-hop record, Speaking in Tongues offers percussive textures and phrases that hip-hop and electronica producers sometimes recontextualize. Tracks like “Burning Down the House” and “Slippery People” have been used in remixes and beat-inspired projects—always ripe for adventurous sampling.

Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, 180-gram audiophile black vinyl
• Label: Rhino / Sire, reissued June 4, 2013
• Mastering: Cut from the original analog ¼″ tapes; includes custom inner sleeve and replica jacket. Lacquer cut by Bernie Grundman.
• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed

• UPC: 081227966652

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Speaking in Tongues is a kinetic masterpiece at the crossroads of art, dance, and post-punk innovation. This pressing brings that electric live energy back to vinyl with top-tier fidelity. Perfect for new-wave collectors, audiophiles, or those looking to sample something delightfully different.