01. "Party out of bounds" 02. "Devil in my car" 03. "Dirty Back Road" 04. "6060-842" 05. "Wig" 06. "Rock lobster" 07. "Strobe Light" 08. "Give Me Back My Man" 09. "Song For A Future Generation" 10. "Planet Claire" 11. "52 Girls" 12. "Private Idaho"
Extra-Infos:
.. Around (best Of)/ / 180gr.
Description:
Dance This Mess Around (best Of) by the B-52's, released 7 January 2016, includes the following tracks: " Dirty Back Road", " Wig", " Strobe Light", " Song For A Future Generation" and more.
This version of Dance This Mess Around (best Of) comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - .. AROUND (BEST OF)// 180GR.
Limited 180 gram heavyweight vinyl LP pressing. The Best of The B-52's: Dance This Mess Around is an excellent summation of the group's late-1970s/early 1980s heyday, featuring such staples as 'Wig', 'Give Me Back My Man', 'Song For A Future Generation', '52 Girls', 'Private Idaho', 'Strobe Light', 'Devil in My Car', 'Planet Claire' and 'Rock Lobster'. It is arguably the best compilation of the group's work. Dance This Mess Around is a first-rate survey of the band's best (and most groundbreaking) years.
Black vinyl reissue released with same catalog number as limited colored vinyl pressing
"Dance this Mess Around (Best of)" on LP brings together some of the most iconic tracks by The B-52's, capturing the band's unmistakable mix of new wave, surf-rock twists and quirky pop energy in one essential collection. Pressed by renowned reissue specialist Music On Vinyl, this edition focuses on a warm, detailed analog listening experience, with careful attention to pressing quality and sound clarity. The selection spans different creative phases of the group and showcases their unique blend of angular guitars, driving rhythms, call-and-response vocals and off-beat humor that made them one of the most distinctive bands of the late 1970s and 1980s. From dancefloor-ready numbers to more off-kilter cult favorites, the compilation provides a vivid snapshot of the band's world, perfect both for long-time fans and new listeners discovering their sound on vinyl.
The B-52's emerged from Athens, Georgia, at the end of the 1970s and quickly became a cult sensation with their eccentric style and infectious live shows. They broke into the mainstream with hits like "Rock Lobster", "Private Idaho" and later "Love Shack" and "Roam", songs that dominated radio and MTV and turned the band into international stars. Their blend of playful kitsch, tight musicianship and unmistakable vocal interplay influenced generations of alternative and indie acts, carving out a lasting place for the group in pop and new-wave history. This "Best of" LP draws on that legacy by concentrating some of their best-loved material onto one record.
Music On Vinyl is a respected vinyl-only label known for high-quality pressings and carefully curated reissues across rock, pop, soul, jazz and soundtracks. Working from trusted audio sources and pressing on heavyweight vinyl, the label places strong emphasis on sound quality, durability and collectible presentation. With "Dance this Mess Around (Best of)", Music On Vinyl offers fans of The B-52's a reliable, audiophile-minded edition that honours the spirit and energy of the original recordings while providing a satisfying, modern listening experience for turntable enthusiasts.
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Technical specifications
Language
Features
Song titles
Side A
1. Party Out Of Bounds
2. Devil In My Car
3. Dirty Back Road
4. 6060-842
5. Wig
Side B
1. Rock Lobster
2. Strobe Light
3. Give Me Back My Man
4. Song For A Future Generation
5. Planet Claire
6. 52 Girls
7. Private Idaho
Alternative
49.428
- Dark Wave 743- Funpunk 41- Garage 3.120- Grunge 138- Independent 13.132- Industrial 827- Internat.Punk 12.970- Melody Core 29- New Wave 550- Other Alternative 17.189Songwriter 3.442
