Album
Beauty And The Beat
1981 · Rock
82 collectors on Gatefold own this
Beauty And The Beat is an Electronic album by Go-Go's, originally released in 1981. On Gatefold: 118 pressings tracked, owned by 82 collectors.
About
The Go-Go’s’ debut is one of rock’s most perfect encapsulations of the teen experience. It’s all here: jittery energy, romantic longing, and carefree fun—fueled by a uniquely Californian blend of surf-rock, power pop, and fizzy punk. Anchored by the rumbling kicks of “We Got the Beat,” the album moves from the lovelorn delirium of “Our Lips Are Sealed” to the sweet-tart thrills of “How Much More” and “Skidmarks on My Heart.” From start to finish, it’s an irresistible sugar rush.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Our Lips Are Sealed2:45
- A2How Much More3:03
- A3Tonite3:33
- A4Lust To Love4:00
- A5This Town3:15
Side B
- B1We Got The Beat2:36
- B2Fading Fast3:32
- B3Automatic2:34
- B4You Can't Walk In Your Sleep (If You Can't Sleep)3:00
- B5Skidmarks On My Heart3:13
- B6Can't Stop The World3:22
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- synthetic
- euphoric
- club
The first US vinyl pressings (and maybe others) of the Beauty and the Beat album contain a 2:36 mix of "We Got The Beat". This version of the song has all of the lead vocals double-tracked, the chorus vocals are in stereo, and there's no piano. It was also released as a B-side on the Our Lips Are Sealed (US 1981) (opens in a new tab) 12".
Although the sleeve and labels were not changed, most pressings of the US LP contain the 2:32 hit single version of "We Got The Beat", which includes the piano, has the bass guitar lower in the mix, has mono chorus vocals, and has mostly solo lead vocals. This version also removes a 2-bar instrumental passage right before the 2nd verse (at about 0:44). All CDs have this version as well.
Cover variations also exist.
According to bassist Kathy Valentine, as stated in her 2020 memoir "All I Ever Wanted: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir", and excerpted here (opens in a new tab), the initial covers had a peach color. The artist name is in blue printed over a pink/beige or peach background; these features a painted effect to the back cover photos.
Valentine further states that the band was displeased with the peach cover and insisted on a new version. Subsequent covers were done in blue. Go-Go's is printed in white on a blue background features clear B&W halftone photos on back. Additionally the center photo of drummer Gina Schock is reversed.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Belinda CarlisleLEAD VOCALS VOCALS
- Charlotte CaffeyGUITAR, BACKING VOCALS, KEYBOARDS GUITAR, VOCALS, KEYBOARDS LEAD GUITAR, VOCALS, KEYBOARDS
- Gina SchockDRUMS, PERCUSSION
- Jane WiedlinGUITAR, BACKING VOCALS RHYTHM GUITAR, VOCALS VOCALS, GUITAR
- Kathy ValentineBASS, GUITAR VOCALS, BASS, GUITAR
- Elissa BelloDRUMS
- Margot OlavarriaBASS
82 collectors on Gatefold own this · 118 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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