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Cosmic Thing | 3:50 | ||
Dry County | 4:54 | ||
Deadbeat Club | 4:45 | ||
Love Shack | 5:21 | ||
Junebug | 5:04 | ||
Roam | 4:45 | ||
Bushfire | 4:58 | ||
Channel Z | 4:49 | ||
Topaz | 4:20 | ||
Follow Your Bliss | 4:08 |
Credits (32)
- Christoph LanzenbergCinematographer
- Manhattan DesignDesign
- Manhattan DesignDesign Concept [Cover Concept]
- The B-52'sDesign Concept [Cover Concept]
- Dave CookEngineer
- Tom DurackEngineer
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![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album Specialty Pressing | Reprise Records – 9 25854-1, Reprise Records – 1-25854 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album AR, Dolby HX Pro, B NR | Reprise Records – 4-25854, Reprise Records – 9 25854-4 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | ||||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album, Reissue, Repress | Reprise Records – 7599-25854-2, Reprise Records – 925 854-2, Reprise Records – 9258542 +1 more label... | Europe | 1989 | Europe — 1989 | ||||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Reprise Records – 925 854-4, Reprise Records – WX 283 C | Europe | 1989 | Europe — 1989 | ||||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album, Stereo | Reprise Records – 925 854-1, Reprise Records – WX 283 | UK & Europe | 1989 | UK & Europe — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album | Reprise Records – 92 58541 | Canada | 1989 | Canada — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album | Reprise Records – 1-25854 | Uruguay | 1989 | Uruguay — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album, Club Edition Columbia House | Reprise Records – W2 25854 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album | Reprise Records – 670.8092, Reprise Records – 00698 | Brazil | 1989 | Brazil — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album, Reissue, Repress | Reprise Records – 7599-25854-2, Reprise Records – 925 854-2 | Europe | 1989 | Europe — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing (Cosa Cósmica) LP, Album, Stereo | Reprise Records – PN-REP-0258541.7 | Peru | 1989 | Peru — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album | Reprise Records – 25854-1 | Australia & New Zealand | 1989 | Australia & New Zealand — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Reprise Records – 4-25854, Columbia House – W4 25854 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album | Reprise Records – CD 25854 | Canada | 1989 | Canada — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album | Reprise Records – 925 854-1 | Greece | 1989 | Greece — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album, Club Edition | Reprise Records – W1-25854, Reprise Records – 1-25854 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album, Stereo | Reprise Records – 925 854-2 | Europe | 1989 | Europe — 1989 | ||||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Warner Music Poland – 7599-25854-4 | Poland | 1989 | Poland — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album SRC, No SIDs | Reprise Records – 9 25854-2 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | ||||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album | Reprise Records – 22P2-3076 | Japan | 1989 | Japan — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Jugoton – MC-7-S 3025410, Reprise Records – MC-7-S 3025410 | Yugoslavia | 1989 | Yugoslavia — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album Dolby HX Pro | Reprise Records – 92 58544 | Canada | 1989 | Canada — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label | Reprise Records – 925 854-1 | Greece | 1989 | Greece — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album SR, Dolby HX Pro, B NR | Reprise Records – 9 25854-4, Reprise Records – 4-25854 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album, Stereo | Warner Music Mexico – CDXB-6856, Reprise Records – CDXB-6856 | Mexico | 1989 | Mexico — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Reprise Records – 925 854-4 | Greece | 1989 | Greece — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album, Promo | Reprise Records – PN-REP-0258541.7 | Peru | 1989 | Peru — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album, Club Edition Dolby HX Pro B NR | Reprise Records – W4 25854 | Canada | 1989 | Canada — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album | Reprise Records – LDXB-6856 | Mexico | 1989 | Mexico — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – LP-80100 | Ecuador | 1989 | Ecuador — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album, Club Edition | Reprise Records – 9 25854-2 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | ||||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Warner Bros. Records – CASS.80100 | Ecuador | 1989 | Ecuador — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Reprise Records – 25854-4 | Indonesia | 1989 | Indonesia — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Reprise Records – 4-25854 | Indonesia | 1989 | Indonesia — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album | Reprise Records – 7599-25854-4, Reprise Records – WX 283 C | Germany | 1989 | Germany — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing (Cosa Cósmica) LP, Album | Reprise Records – 1-25854 | Argentina | 1989 | Argentina — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album, Club Edition | Reprise Records – 9 25854-4 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing CD, Album, Club Edition | Reprise Records – W2 25854 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing (Cosa Cósmica) Cassette, Album | WEA – 90157, Reprise Records – 90157 | Argentina | 1989 | Argentina — 1989 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Cosmic Thing Cassette, Album, Stereo | Reprise Records – 195274 | Chile | 1989 | Chile — 1989 | New Submission |
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Show All 35 Reviews- Theres some strange criticisms that this record lacks bass which is wrong as the recording itself lacks bass. It was produced in sprightly fashion and this release preserves that. It perhaps sticks out abit more because the mid and treble here are the best its ever been heard imo comparing an OG and 2020 reissue. It will take a full remix to change the production enough to get this sounding thick and then it will be going into the digital realm and got only knows what we would end up with. I for one havent heard this record sounding better
referencing Cosmic Thing (LP, Album, Reissue) R1 25854
Great pressing for GZ. Plays flat and quiet. Decent sound quality. Well worth the £18 i got mine forreferencing Cosmic Thing (LP, Album, Reissue) R1 25854
Fine pressing and fine sounding. Got one with same catalogue and barecode numbers but with a sticker on back that says "Made in Czech Republic"
When I start listen to side A , music´s sounds quite pitched for me, so I took the original pressing from 1989 and playing both records at same time on Technics SL 1200 MK II , the new repress it´s highly pitched +1 on my turntables. Locked both to zero pitch and repress goes faster. Anyway sounds good, maybe a little bit low volume .
This kind of albums with 5 tracks per side needs a good repress on 2 X LP !!!- I've been listening to this album since I was 11 years old. My first copy was a tape, and I then got the CD about two years later. I've had this album in rotation off and on throughout my entire life. In 2010 Audio Fidelity came out with a remastered Gold CD
(https://www.discogs.com/release/4276938-The-B-52s-Cosmic-Thing) which sounds absolutely fantastic. I also have the RSD rainbow version, and this Mofi version as well.
In my opinion this Mofi LP sounds excellent. It's open, airy, and crystal clear. It sounds very much like the Audio Fidelity CD.
In regards to the comments about the bass, you can't create what isn't there. This is not a bass heavy recording at all. Never has been. But the bass that is there is tuneful and quick. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend searching out this version, but don't overpay. referencing Cosmic Thing (CD, HDCD, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Gold CD) AFZ 077
Does anyone know how many copies of this CD were made (and of other AP Gold CD's)??- same bad experience for me, THe Bass is completely MISSING on this one Got the serial #006077 from 2021 re-issue from MOFI. Very low volume too...
- Edited one year ago
referencing Cosmic Thing (LP, Album, Reissue) R1 25854
This is the black vinyl version.
Wow, what an amazing pressing! I know this release well since it came out, and this is the best version I've heard. Title Track and Channel Z punches you in the gut with drums and bass. Very 3D soundstage. Vinyl is dead quiet. Highly recommended at $22 USD. And mastered by R. Ludwig, score. - Had a really bad experience with this pressing. Very low volume and where is the bass? No dynamics, everythings flat . Finally (and luckily) sold it and wait for a better re master or repress..
- Edited one year ago
referencing Cosmic Thing (LP, Album, Stereo) 925 854-1
... "BOMBS!!".. best moment on the whole album is when Fred yells it during the breakdown section of Channel Z, he should have won a vocal Grammy for it, lol! Anyways this , the original european vinyl pressing, is the bomb! That's all I wanted to say... Oh what the hell, one more time!.. "BOMBS!!" referencing Cosmic Thing (2×CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition) R2 595939
Disc 2 is actually a mess if you research it. Tracks 1-14 + 16 are from Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX, USA 04 August 1990, a 17 track live concert. Missing are tracks 'Junebug' and 'Planet Claire. Track 15 is 'Whammy kiss' from the previous night at Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre, Dallas, TX, USA. Why this track isn't placed at the end of the disc the lord only knows. Firstly it wasn't played at The Woodlands, secondly it was played as Coca-Cola Starplex as the final track of the night, Go figure...
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