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PortisheadDummy

Label:

Go! Beat – 828 522-1, Go! Beat – 828 522 - 1

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 180 gram

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Trip Hop, Downtempo

Tracklist

A1Mysterons
DrumsClive Deamer
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Geoff Barrow
Guitar, Theremin [Thereman]Adrian Utley
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByA Utley*, B Gibbons*, G Barrow*
A2Sour Times
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Organ [Hammond]Neil Solman
GuitarAdrian Utley
Programmed By [Programmer]Geoff Barrow
VocalsBeth Gibbons
A3Strangers
DrumsClive Deamer
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Geoff Barrow
GuitarAdrian Utley
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByA Utley*, B Gibbons*, G Barrow*, W Shorter*
A4It Could Be Sweet
Drum Programming [Drum Programme]Richard Newell (3)
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Geoff Barrow
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByB Gibbons*, G Barrow*
A5Wandering Star
DrumsClive Deamer
GuitarAdrian Utley
Organ [Hammond]Gary Baldwin
Programmed By [Programmer]Geoff Barrow
VocalsBeth Gibbons
B1Numb
BassAdrian Utley
DrumsClive Deamer
Organ [Hammond]Gary Baldwin
Programmed By [Programmer], DrumsGeoff Barrow
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByA Utley*, B Gibbons*, G Barrow*
B2Roads
DrumsClive Deamer
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Neil Solman
Guitar, Bass, Arranged By [Strings Arrangement]Adrian Utley
Nose FluteDave Mc Donald*
Programmed By [Programmer], Arranged By [Strings Arrangement]Geoff Barrow
StringsStrings Unlimited
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByA Utley*, B Gibbons*, G Barrow*
B3Pedestal
BassAdrian Utley
DrumsClive Deamer
Programmed By [Programmer]Geoff Barrow
TrumpetAndy Hague
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByA Utley*, B Gibbons*, G Barrow*
B4Biscuit
DrumsClive Deamer
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Geoff Barrow
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByB Gibbons*, G Barrow*, J Ray*
B5Glory Box
Guitar, Organ [Hammond]Adrian Utley
Programmed By [Programmer]Geoff Barrow
VocalsBeth Gibbons
Written-ByA Utley*, B Gibbons*, G Barrow*, I Hayes*
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Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Go! Discs Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Go! Discs Ltd.
  • Published ByChrysalis Music Ltd.
  • Licensed FromFantasy, Inc.
  • Marketed ByUniversal
  • Distributed ByBarclay
  • Recorded AtState Of Art Studios
  • Recorded AtCoach House Studios
  • Mixed AtMoles Studio
  • Lacquer Cut AtUniversal M & L, Germany

Credits

  • Engineer [Engineered By]Dave Mc Donald*
  • ManagementFRUiT (8)
  • Producer [All Tracks Produced By]A Utley*, Portishead

Notes

Vinyl contained in full-colour gloss varnish liner with track credits.

Quotation marks around "Dummy" on label are identical to each other and NOT of the COMPLIMENTARY, '66' '99' variety
Spine reads PORTISHEAD DUMMY 828 522 - 1 GO!! BEAT [not GO! BEAT]
The inner sleeve is thin paper and has no thumb cut-out on the opening at the back

The credits for 'Biscuit' include a spelling error of 'Johnnie Ray'; it reads 'Jhonnie Ray'

Recorded at State Of Art and Coach House Studios, Bristol with additional mixing at Moles Studio, Bath.

© 1994 Go! Discs Limited ℗ 1994 Go! Discs Limited

A2 samples Lalo Schifrin from "The Danube Incident" courtesy of Warner Chappell Music/MCA Records. Smokey Brookes from "Spin-It Jig" courtesy of Goldmine Soul Supply.
A3 samples Weather Report from "Elegant People" courtesy of MCA Music/Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
A5 contains portions of "Magic Mountain" as performed by Eric Burdon & War courtesy of Avenue Records / Polygram Music Publishing.
B4 samples Johnnie Ray from "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" courtesy of Carlyle Music Publishing/Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
B5 samples Isaac Hayes from "Ike's Rap II" courtesy of Rondor Music (London) Ltd./Under License from Fantasy Inc.

Cat.#s:
828 522-1 on spine.
828 522 - 1 on back cover.

BPM (not provided on the record):

A1: 82 | B1: 78
A2: 94 | B2: 76
A3: 84 | B3: 84
A4: 77 | B4: 68
A5: 80 | B5: 60

Geoff thanks: Jo • Watts family • Barrow & Craggs family • Mum, Dad • Sarah & Jonto Walker • Rich Newell & family • Andy Smith & family • Chris Masey & all the Portishead lads • Ali Pride • Ant "The Horn" Poploski • Christine • Tim Bishop, Mike, Jo & kids • Neil Solman • Dave Barry • All Hip Hop acts worldwide • Cam, Neneh & John Sharp • Charlie, Nick, Simon & Chris (Airbus) • Monk & Canatella • Lee Boy • Mo-Wax • DNA • The Thereman • All the Alans • John & Sam • Roxy the Wonder Cat • Caroline & Debbie.
Beth thanks: Jo Tozer for her heart and endless faith - I couldn't have done it without you and I will never forget • Paul Webb • Jan & Pete (Monkey Business) • Monika • Mum, Kate, Dave, Lydia & Hannah • Fee for her inspiration on "Wandering Star" • Fi & Mark • Berkely A.G. • Tertia, Henry & Burridge • Sara (& Tina) • Jonathan • Louise • Sam & Jim • Polly • Adrian & Margi • Nick & Tracey • Jane • Clare • Jamie Wilson • Douglas Chalk • Simon Flynn • Tina Simmons • Caroline & Debbie.
Portishead thank: Alex & all at Fat Fish • All at Go! • Andy, Rick, Matin & all at The Coach HouseBooga Bear & Neneh Cherry • Cheryl and all at Chrysalis • Fruit • Garry & all at Anglo • Helen SearleHelen WhiteJames Lavelle • Jan & all at Moles • Johnny Dollar • Marc BessantMassive Attack • Miles & all at Copymasters • Sean & Gobs at State of Art • Spence • Tim Horrocks & Sheila • Tricky • Everyone who saw us through sour times.
Dave thanks: God and the Planet!
Adrian thanks: Hazel and Mr C Chalk Esq.
Special thanks: Adrian Utley & Dave McDonald (2) for unerring judgement in the line of fire • Ferdy for his unrelenting persistance & faith • Richard Newell (3) & Fiona Bowyer for their inspirations on tracks 4 & 5 respectively.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed): 0 42282 85221 2
  • Barcode (String): 042282852212
  • Label Code: LC 07192
  • Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
  • Price Code (Boxed): BA 281
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): D33 828 522-1 S1 320
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): D33 828 522-1 S2 320

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Dummy (LP, Album)Go! Beat828 522-1Europe1994
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Dummy (CD, Album, Stereo, PMDC, Germany)Go! Beat, Go! Beat828 553 - 2, 828 553-2Europe1994
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Dummy (Cassette, Album)Go! Beat828 553-4India1994
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Reviews

  • Zeja's avatar
    Zeja
    I was never a huge fan of this album until I listened to it on vinyl.

    This is definitely intended for vinyl listening - can't recommend it enough.
    • charlesthornton's avatar
      Overall this vinyl sounds incredible as I expected it too, only downside was when I opened it up it was alarmingly dirty and had a few scuffs and one minor scratch fresh out of the shrink wrap. Nothing that affects how it plays just disappointing to see as I am pretty meticulous about my vinyls and keeping them in pristine condition. I think mine was an anomaly as other people have not reported having anything similar to what I received. I do still recommend this as I think it is essential to every collection.
      • meinolfbrune's avatar
        meinolfbrune
        Habe keine Ahnung wie das auf mp3 klingt, aber auf Vinyl kann ich beurteilen. Sehr gut!!
        • Andino13's avatar
          Andino13
          Its supposed to sound dusty snd deranged like you are beat up. Amazing dynamic and clear vocals.
          • 3350records's avatar
            3350records
            What more can I say? It’s a 320 pressing. IYKYK.
            • retrocandy's avatar
              retrocandy
              Can anyone comment on how this compares to the OG Europe pressing?
              • AppleBlossome88's avatar
                INSANE sounding.
                At least 10 words must be entered hehe
                • pardan_me's avatar
                  pardan_me
                  My copy has a decent amount of static throughout and has since I took it out of the shrink. Was surprised to find out it was an official pressing given how pixelated the sleeve is. Fantastic record and good sound, my copy just isn't the most clean.
                  • MrDayInTheUk's avatar
                    MrDayInTheUk
                    Lovely sound on mine. Quiet and full, with just the right amount of bass, mids and treble. Had this on CD for years but I much prefer this on vinyl. I’m not normally fussed about format as long as the end product sounds good, but this one feels right on record. Recommended.
                    Plus I’ve now got all their other albums on the way.
                    • haroldlasvegas's avatar
                      From the “Dummy” Wikipedia page:

                      “In order to create a vintage sound, Barrow said that they distressed the vinyl records they had recorded by "putting them on the studio floor and walking across them and using them like skateboard", and they also recorded the sound through a broken amplifier.”

                      I notice the most crackle on “Glory Box”. It’s on the digital version as well.

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