Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs is a masterclass in storytelling through sound—layered with streetwise surrealism, junkyard percussion, and New York barroom grit. Released in 1985 on Island Records, it’s widely considered one of his defining works and a crucial moment in experimental rock history.
This is a true U.S. first pressing, complete with the original printed insert, and a noteworthy variant detail: the B-side label does not include the embossed “E A ST”, which distinguishes it from other Allied pressings of the time.
Tom Waits – Rain Dogs (1985 US Original Pressing, w/ Torn Insert, No “E A S T” Label)
Label: Island Records – 905265-1
Released: September 1985, United States
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Avant-Garde, Experimental, Folk Rock
Media: Very Good + (VG+)
Sleeve: Near Mint (NM)
Inserts: Original printed insert included (tear present)
Special Note: B-side label does not have the embossed “E A S T”
Tracklist:
A1 Singapore. 2:46
A2 Clap Hands. 3:47
A3 Cemetery Polka. 1:51
A4 Jockey Full Of Bourbon. 2:45
A5 Tango Till They're Sore. 2:49
A6 Big Black Mariah. 2:44
A7 Diamonds & Gold. 2:31
A8 Hang Down Your Head. 2:32
A9 Time. 3:55
B1 Rain Dogs. 2:56
B2 Midtown (Instrumental). 1:00
B3 9th & Hennepin. 1:58
B4 Gun Street Girl. 4:37
B5 Union Square. 2:24
B6 Blind Love. 4:18
B7 Walking Spanish. 3:05
B8 Downtown Train. 3:53
B9 Bride Of Rain Dog (Instrumental). 1:07
B10 Anywhere I Lay My Head. 2:48
Barcode & Other Identifiers:
Barcode (Text): 0 7567-90299-1
Barcode (Scanned): 075679029911
Rights Society: ASCAP
Pressing Plant ID (On labels): SP
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): ST-IL-855765-SP
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): ST-IL-855766-SP
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): ST-IL-855765-D MASTERDISK Hw 1-1SM1-1 [SRC logo]
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): ST-IL 855766-B MASTERDISK 1-1SM1-1 [SRC logo]
📦 Shipping: The record will be carefully packaged in a sturdy vinyl mailer, with the vinyl placed outside the sleeve to prevent seam splits during transit.
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