Sonic Youth – Daydream Nation
| Genre: | Rock |
|---|---|
| Style: | Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Avantgarde, Noise Rock |
| Year: |
Tracklist
| Teen Age Riot | 6:56 | ||
| Silver Rocket | 3:46 | ||
| The Sprawl | 7:39 | ||
| 'Cross The Breeze | 7:00 | ||
| Eric's Trip | 3:46 | ||
| Total Trash | 7:30 | ||
| Hey Joni | 4:17 | ||
| Providence | 2:39 | ||
| Candle | 4:57 | ||
| Rain King | 4:38 | ||
| Kissability | 3:06 | ||
| Trilogy: a) The Wonder | 4:27 | ||
| Trilogy: b) Hyperstation | 7:04 | ||
| Trilogy: z) Eliminator Jr. | 2:37 |
Credits (14)
Kim GordonBass
Steve ShelleyDrums
Matt TrittoEngineer [Assistant]
Dave SwansonEngineer [Second Assistant]
Lee RanaldoGuitar
Thurston MooreGuitar
Notes
LP Masters:
1988 Masterdisk DMM is found on 1988 releases worldwide and all Blast First represses.
2007 Golden mastering for the box set is repressed in 2014 2xLP version.
CD Masters:
1988 Masterdisk version heard on all worldwide 1988 releases.
1993 Remaster (uncredited) heard on all DGC/Geffen versions including except Deluxe Edition.
2007 Golden remaster is found on deluxe edition and 2014 CD.
'Daydream Nation' was Sonic Youth’s sixth full-length, their first double-LP, and their last for an indie label before signing with Geffen.
Widely considered to be their watershed moment, the album catapulted them into the mainstream and proved that indie bands could enjoy wider commercial success without compromising their artistic vision.
More recently, has been recognized as a classic of its era: 'Pitchfork' ranked it #1 on their “100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s”; 'Spin' listed it at #13 on their “125 Best Albums of 1985-2010”. Daydream Nation was one of 50 recordings chosen by the Library Of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry in 2006 and it was voted "One Of The Greatest Albums Of All Time" by 'Rolling Stone'.
1988 Masterdisk DMM is found on 1988 releases worldwide and all Blast First represses.
2007 Golden mastering for the box set is repressed in 2014 2xLP version.
CD Masters:
1988 Masterdisk version heard on all worldwide 1988 releases.
1993 Remaster (uncredited) heard on all DGC/Geffen versions including except Deluxe Edition.
2007 Golden remaster is found on deluxe edition and 2014 CD.
'Daydream Nation' was Sonic Youth’s sixth full-length, their first double-LP, and their last for an indie label before signing with Geffen.
Widely considered to be their watershed moment, the album catapulted them into the mainstream and proved that indie bands could enjoy wider commercial success without compromising their artistic vision.
More recently, has been recognized as a classic of its era: 'Pitchfork' ranked it #1 on their “100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s”; 'Spin' listed it at #13 on their “125 Best Albums of 1985-2010”. Daydream Nation was one of 50 recordings chosen by the Library Of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry in 2006 and it was voted "One Of The Greatest Albums Of All Time" by 'Rolling Stone'.
Versions
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| Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album | Blast First – BFFP 34 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | ||||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album | Torso – Torso CD 088, Blast First – Torso CD 088 | Netherlands | 1988 | Netherlands — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album | Torso – TORSO 33088 | Netherlands | 1988 | Netherlands — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album | Blast First – BFFP 34 CD | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album | Au Go Go – ANDA 90 | Australia | 1988 | Australia — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album | Enigma (4) – 7 75403-4, Blast First – 7 75403-4 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album | Enigma (4) – 7 75403-2, Blast First – 7 75403-2 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | ||||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album, Allied Pressing | Enigma (4) – 7 75403-1, Blast First – 7 75403-1 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album | Grabaciones Accidentales – GA275 | Spain | 1988 | Spain — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album | Di Di Music – Di Di 145, Di Di Music – DI DI 145, Blast First – BFFP 34 | Greece | 1988 | Greece — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album; Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered | Blast First – BFFP 34 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Clear/Foil Cassette | Blast First – BFFP 34 C | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album, Club Edition | Enigma (4) – D2-575403 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Advance, Album, Dolby HX Pro, B NR | Enigma (4) – 7 75403-4, Blast First – 7 75403-4 | USA & Canada | 1988 | USA & Canada — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album | Supernatural Organization – SUR LP2 | Japan | 1988 | Japan — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Grey Cassette, Silver Paper Labels | Blast First – BFFP 34 C | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album, White Label | Blast First – BFFP 34 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Club Edition | Enigma Records (3) – 7 75403-4 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Dolby HX Pro, B NR | Enigma Records (3) – 7 75403-4, Blast First – 7 75403-4 | Canada | 1988 | Canada — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album, SRC | Enigma Records (3) – 7 75403-1, Blast First – 7 75403-1 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album | Enigma (4) – D4-575403, Blast First – 7 75403-4 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered | Au Go Go – ANDA 90 | Australia | 1988 | Australia — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album | Enigma Records (3) – 7 75403-2, Blast First – 7 75403-2 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation 2×LP, Album | Di Di Music – Di Di 145, Di Di Music – DI DI 145, Blast First – BFFP 34 | Greece | 1988 | Greece — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Dolby HX Pro, B NR | Enigma Records (3) – 7 75403-4, Blast First – 7 75403-4 | Canada | 1988 | Canada — 1988 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album, Club Edition | Enigma Records (3) – 7 75403-2 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | New Submission | |||
 | Нация Мечтателей LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release | AnTrop – П91 00037 | USSR | 1991 | USSR — 1991 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Нация Мечтателей LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release | AnTrop – П91 00037 | USSR | 1991 | USSR — 1991 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Нация Мечтателей LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release | AnTrop – П91 00037 | USSR | 1991 | USSR — 1991 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Нация Мечтателей LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo | AnTrop – П91 00037 | USSR | 1991 | USSR — 1991 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Нация Мечтателей LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo | AnTrop – П91 00037 | USSR | 1991 | USSR — 1991 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album, Reissue | DGC – DGCD-24515 | Canada | 1993 | Canada — 1993 | ||||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album, Reissue | DGC – DGCD-24515 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album, Reissue | Geffen Records – GED24515, Geffen Records – Ged24515 | Europe | 1993 | Europe — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Reissue | DGC – DGCC-24515 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Reissue, Dolby System | DGC – DGCC-24515 | Canada | 1993 | Canada — 1993 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation Cassette, Album, Club Edition, Reissue | DGC – DGCC-24515 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation LP, Album, Reissue | Geffen Records – 170.8100, Geffen Records – GEF-24515 | Brazil | 1994 | Brazil — 1994 | New Submission | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album, Reissue | Geffen Records – MVCG-21018, Geffen Records – GEFD-24515 | Japan | 1995 | Japan — 1995 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Daydream Nation CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered | Geffen Records – UICY-2115 | Japan | 2002 | Japan — 2002 | New Submission |
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Reviews
Flimsy, will-this-do packaging but first-rate audiophile vinyl - everything sounds full, warm and dynamic. Very happy to have this masterpiece in my collection and I won't worry about seeking out any other pressing.referencing Daydream Nation (2×LP, Album) BFFP 34
I bought this edition now, but it comes without inner covers. Does anyone have printed inner covers?
Please contact me.
I would actually like to know which is technically the first pressing, the UK or U.S?referencing Daydream Nation (2×LP, Album) BFFP 34
I would actually like to know which is technically the first pressing, the UK or U.S?
Sounds great with clarity and loudness, the artwork is ok-ish but what matters most is the sound stage which is awesome. buy with confidence.
The vinyl comes in a weird plastic sleeve. Like the poly liner in a sleevereferencing Daydream Nation (2×LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 2×LP, Box Set, Deluxe Edition) GOO-013
compared this to an original pressing, the remaster is definitely louder. The guitar and noisy part of the mix are brought up. The original is a touch quieter and more dynamic. The vocals and drums stand out a lot more and this quietness definitely lets track build up.
My copy has the proof sleeve as two separate pieces of rectangular card approximately 12" x 24" without any tabs, and as is the case here, the inside one is missing 'Teen Age Riot' in the track list.
Edited 8 months agoThe records themselves I have no qualms about, sounding excellent with all the punch and dynamics you'd hope for on an album like this. The packaging and quality control however is extremely poor, from the gatefold itself bulging very easily and feeling very weak (as well as being aligned slightly wrong on my copy), to the poster being extremely small as opposed to what you'd hope for, to the label misspellings which (unlike what other comments say) still persist on copies to this day. If all this doesn't bother you and you're just here for sound quality though, this is a great pressing.
Edited one year agoThis is the sound of NYC in 1988. It was one of the hottest summers (to that point, anyway) - more than 60 days over 90 degrees. Daydream Nation captures the humid nights and it squeezes it into wax (or whatever medium you have). Sweating in the subway, grimy from bus exhaust and still low rents. "From Bowery to Broome to Greene I'm a walking lizard". Those words are facts. The 80's US underground at it's peak. The teenage riot got snuffed by grunge yodelers.
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