Tom Waits -SUPER RARE 12" version of "The Black Rider"
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Description
This is a copy of the original March 1990 theatre showing of "The Black Rider" - by Tom Waits, Robert Wilson and William Burroughs and put out by Alka Seltzer Medien in 1999.
It is in practically MINT condition and printed on pink vinyl (see pics).
There is a US version which exists, but this is the German printed version.
As you can see from the photos all of the text is in German and the credits include William Burroughs, Robert Wilson and a huge cast of musicians.
On the back there is a panel which I believe gives some of the background on the shows, unfortunately I don't speak german so I can't be too sure of what it says. I've listed a photo of this panel, perhaps someone can let me know if they find out?
(You can find information on the US version here:
http://www.keeslau.com/TomWaitsSupplement/
use the links at the bottom of the site page) This is one of very few sites that knows anything about this recording.
However you can see that this version has a totally different front cover. I also believe that the US version is not printed on coloured vinyl.
The track listing is as follows:
Black Rider (Opening)
November
The right bullets
The briar and the rose
George Schmid
Chase the clouds at
Flash pan hunter
Instrumental
? by W.S. Burroughs
In the morning
Gospel train
I'll shoot the moon
Instrumental
The last rose of summer
As I've said, I've tried my best to find out more about this record, but because of it's rarity this has been difficult. However, I will be more than happy to answer any questions people may have about this item.
As mentioned the condition of this record is nearly immaculate. The case is absolutely mint. The disk is as new too. As with any disk (old or new) there are one or maybe two tiny marks which have been caused by the inner sleeve. Overall it is in really fantastic condition. I have listened the whole way through once and it plays perfectly. No skips or faults.
Please see my other auctions (including other Tom Waits rarities). Thanks for looking and happy bidding!
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