Talking Heads - Psycho Killers (12-Inch Vinyl Test Pressing)

'Test pressings', often known as white label pressings, are copies produced from the masters by the pressing plants in tiny quantities of between ten and thirty copies. These test discs are then sent to the artists and record companies for approval before the main manufacturing is commenced.

These discs are very rare and much sought after by collectors as these are the working copies intended for the artists and label executives to check that the vinyl mastering process is true to the master tapes. The discs were not created for retail sale as part of a manufacturing run – they are genuine test pressings used at work in the industry.

Talking Heads - Psycho Killers (12-Inch Vinyl Test Pressing)

Talking Heads formed in 1975 in New York City. The original line up comprised three former art school students who had emerged from the New York punk scene. The trio featured lead vocalist and guitarist David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz and bassist Tina Weymouth. The edgy stage presence of singer Byrne gave the band a sharp disconcerting power and Talking Heads became a cornerstone of the new wave music phenomenon. In 1978 Talking Heads were augmented by the addition of Jerry Harrison on keyboards and guitar.

WXRT FM, from Park West, Chicago 23rd August 1978 showcases the band live on stage during the ‘More Songs About Buildings and Food’ era.

Track Listing:

Side 1

1. The Big Country

2. Warning Sign

3. Stay Hungry

4. Artists Only

5. The Girls Want To Be With Girls

Side 2

1. The Good Thing

2. Uh-Oh Love Comes To Town

3. Love->Building On Fire

4. Psycho Killer

5. Thank You For Sending Me An Angel

6. Take Me To The River