Dive deep into the gritty genius of Tom Waits on Real Gone—his 16th studio album, originally released in October 2004 by Anti‑ in the U.S.. It marks a bold departure: no piano, immersive beatboxing, percussion by Waits himself and his son Casey, along with contributions from Marc Ribot and Les Claypool. The result is a genre-melting mix of funk, rock-steady, urban/rural blues, and raw anti-pop experimentation.
This copy is the original 2004 U.S. pressing, not the later remaster or reissue versions. It features all original inserts, adding authenticity and collector value.
Tom Waits – Real Gone (US Vinyl, 2004 Original Pressing)
Label: Anti‑ (Cat # 86678‑1)
Released: October 5, 2004, United States (original release)
Genre: Rock – Experimental Rock, Blues Rock, Lo‑Fi
Style: Beatboxing-driven rhythms, raw funk, stripped-down blues, avant‑folk textures
Condition:
Media: Very Good + (VG+): Strong gloss, minor surface blemishes visible under light—clean playback, quiet background.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+): Crisp edges, firm seams, light shelf wear—well preserved for over two decades.
Inserts: Retains original sleeves—not generic replacements.
Real Gone
Tracklist:
A1 Top Of The Hill
A2 Hoist That Rag
A3 Sins Of My Father
B1 Shake It
B2 Don't Go Into That Barn
B3 How's It Gonna End
B4 Metropolitan Glide
C1 Dead And Lovely
C2 Circus
C3 Trampled Rose
C4 Green Grass
D1 Baby Gonna Leave Me
D2 Clang Boom Steam
D3 Make It Rain
D4 Day After Tomorrow
D5 Chickaboom (Hidden Track)
Barcode & Other Identifiers:
Barcode (Text): 0 4577-86678-1 9
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): S-55366 ANTI-86678-A G1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): S-55367 ANTI-86678-B G1
Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): S-55368 ANTI-86678-C G1
Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): S-55369 ANTI-86678-D G1
Matrix / Runout (All runouts, stamped): MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Rights Society: ASCAP
📦 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.
