Radiohead – Kid A

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Label:	XL Recordings – XLLP 782B
Format:	2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:	Europe
Released:	Sep 23, 2016
Genre:	Electronic, Rock
Style:	Alternative Rock, IDM, Experimental

Tracklist

	Alpha
A1	Everything In Its Right Place	4:11
A2	Kid A	4:44
	Beta
B1	The National Anthem Bass Trombone – Mike Kearsey Effects [Rhythm Sampling] – Henry Binns Horns [Alto Horn] – Martin Hathaway, Steve Hamilton Horns [Baritone Horn] – Stan Harrison Horns [Tenor Horn] – Andy Hamilton (7), Mark Lockheart Performer – Hook Horns Trombone – Liam Kerkman Trumpet – Andy Bush	5:52
B2	How To Disappear Completely	5:56
B3	Treefingers	3:43
	Gamma
C1	Optimistic	5:16
C2	In Limbo	3:31
	Delta
D1	Idioteque Composed By [Sample] – Arthur Kreiger, Paul Lansky	5:09
D2	Morning Bell	4:36
D3	Motion Picture Soundtrack	6:59

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – XL Recordings Ltd.
Copyright © – XL Recordings Ltd.
Published By – Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios
Lacquer Cut At – Abbey Road Studios
Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BG38574

Credits

Artwork [Landscapes, Knives And Glue] – Tchock*, Stanley*
Composed By [Orchestra Score] – Jonny Greenwood
Conductor [Orchestra] – John Lubbock
Engineer [Additional] – Gerard Navarro, Graeme Stewart
Engineer, Mixed By – Nigel Godrich
Gaffer – Plank (3)
Lacquer Cut By – Christian*
Mastered By – Chris Blair
Orchestra – The Orchestra Of St. Johns*
Recorded By [Assistant] – Gerard Navarro
Recording Supervisor – Nigel Godrich, Radiohead
Typography ['Radiohead' Font] – Büro Destruct
Written-By – Radiohead

Notes

The track 'Idioteque' contains two samples from the Oddyssey label title Various - Electronic Music Winners (1976).
The two compositions samples are Paul Lansky's 'Mild Und Leise' Published by Grim Tim Music and 'Short Piece' by Arthur Kreiger Published by The Subito Music Corporation.
Both samples are used with the kind permission of the composers and The Sony Music Corporation.

Comes in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves.
Includes digital download card for MP3 or WAV.

Side A ends with a locked groove of endlessly repeating sound from the beginning of track B1 - The National Anthem.

Made In The EU [labels]
Printed In The EU [sleeve]

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 634904078201
Matrix / Runout (Etched side A): BG 38574-01 A1 XLLP 782B
Matrix / Runout (Etched side B): BG 38574-01 B1 XLLP 782B
Matrix / Runout (Etched side C): BG 38574-02 C1 XLLP 782B
Matrix / Runout (Etched side D): BG 38574-02 D1 XLLP 782B [email protected] ROAD

Other Versions (5 of 156)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Kid A (CD, Album)	Capitol Records, Capitol Records	CDP 7243 5 27753 2 3, cdp 7243 5 27753 2 3	US	2000
	Kid A (2×10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album)	Parlophone	7243 5 27753 1 6	Europe	2000
Recently Edited	Kid A (2×10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo)	Parlophone	LPKIDA 1	UK	2000
	Kid A (CD, Album, Stereo)	Parlophone, Parlophone, Parlophone, Parlophone, Parlophone	CDKIDA 1, 7243 5 29590 2 0, 29590 2, 7243 529590 2 0, 7243 277753 2 3	Europe	2000
Recently Edited	Kid A (Book And Compact Disc) (CD, Album)	Parlophone	7243 5 29684 2 8	Europe	2000

Reviews

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joaop264 Mar 4, 2023
this pressing is amazing. got it a few months ago, gave it a deep wet clean, and its perfect. no clicks or pops, and the soundstage is wonderful. if youre using headphones and it doesnt sound good, change your setup. highly recommend getting this EU pressing if possible.
Bukayo-ESR Feb 22, 2023
This is damn near one of the greatest pressings I’ve ever heard in my life. And I’ve got original Parlophone/Capitol copies of this album. Goodness.

Opened a sealed copy, got it professionally cleaned, play it on a vintage Marantz 2245 cranked at 12 o’clock with a Pro-Ject Carbon Evo turntable and Sumiko Moonstone cartridge.

Not a single crackle or pop. Just the low hum of high quality and thoughtfully pressed vinyl. Unbelievable sound, power, and depth to this pressing. Simply magnificent.

This copy is the definitive way to listen to this timeless and iconic album. The marginal upgrade from 10” to 12” plates seems to make a difference- with a bonus Easter egg on the end of side A. Simply a must-have copy, especially for the cost!
ep_aia Jan 17, 2023
Crisp and beautiful, this one sounds incredible. I especially enjoyed the surprise locked groove at the end of Alpha.
Ap2022 Nov 23, 2022
This mastering is flawless. One of the best pressings I've ever heard. Highly dynamic.
junkimchi Oct 24, 2022
Mine is great other than the crackling on Treefingers (out of all the tracks to crackle on lol)
zeppelin666 Sep 27, 2022
Is this piece of plastic on 33 or 45 rpm? thanks for info
23rizzle23 Aug 21, 2022
Reviews are weird on this one. Mine smokes all previous versions. Reference level press.
joeyuli Aug 4, 2022
My copy has two instances of crackling. Doesn't really affect the listening experience. Otherwise, it is an excellent sounding pressing.
Andrewslattery Jun 2, 2022
My press is Perfect. Silent vinyl. No surface noise at all even in headphones. Huge dynamics. Analogue warm sound. 3D sound scape. Really good
Doomguy-id May 19, 2022
Edited 10 months ago
I was one of the unlucky ones, unfortunately. I gave it a deep clean before listening (and then re-listening to be certain), but sides B and D have a substantial amount of ongoing crackling and repeated pops (the type that happen at the same spot every rotation). For the semi-premium price I paid, it's just not up to snuff.

It's a shame because the music itself sounds great, and the other 3 albums I own from XL Records have been good stuff.

Back to the store it goes, but I'll thank my lucky stars that I have the sense not to be a vinyl purist. Time to buy the CD instead.