Album

The Enigma Variations

Various

1985 · Electronic, Rock

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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The Enigma Variations by Various

The Enigma Variations is an Alt/Indie album by Various, originally released in 1985. On Gatefold: 8 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Maniac2:38
  2. A2Shadowdrive4:41
  3. A3Flesh On The Wall2:34
  4. A4Oh Mother2:55
  5. A5Straight Ahead4:10
  6. A6Time Stands Still4:08
  7. A7A Blind Man's Penis1:41

Side B

  1. B1No Easy Way Down6:58
  2. B2Disengaged From The World2:36
  3. B3Worm Boy2:10
  4. B4Just For The Moment2:20
  5. B5Leaving Trains2:28
  6. B6Sixteen Ways II2:23
  7. B7243:05

Side C

  1. C1Insurance From God5:03
  2. C2Blue Funk4:50
  3. C3Juvenile Justice1:54
  4. C4Citadel2:52
  5. C5Flowers By The Door3:32
  6. C6True West2:59

Side D

  1. D1A Situation Of3:25
  2. D2The Yellow Boat3:41
  3. D3Lebanon3:42
  4. D4Where Did We Go Wrong3:46
  5. D5Cowpunk4:51
  6. D6Playback4:51

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Alternative Rock

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Compilation of various songs by several Enigma artists.
Housed in a gatefold jacket.
Although it appears on the LP, track B7 is not listed on the label.
This version has the El Segundo address on the labels. The Enigma Variations (US 1985) (opens in a new tab) has the Torrance address.
B2: Floral Drape Music/Amgine Music/Bug Music / From the Enigma/Pink Dust LP "Plasticland (opens in a new tab)"
C6: Channel 3 Music/Amgine Music/Bug Music / From the Enigma mini-LP "Airborne (opens in a new tab)"
D1: Movement Of Leaves/Amgine Music/Bug Music / From the Enigma mini-LP "Cathedral Of Tears (opens in a new tab)"
[Gatefold inside:]
Color separations by Quadcolor

Credits

The people behind it.

Production & Engineering

  • Alex GibsonPRODUCER
  • Brian AhernPRODUCER
  • Chaz RamirezPRODUCER
  • Chris D.PRODUCER
  • Chris GrayPRODUCER
  • Chris SilagyiPRODUCER
  • Craig LeonPRODUCER
  • Dan StuartPRODUCER
  • Daniel R. Van PattenPRODUCER, WRITTEN-BY
  • Danny WildePRODUCER
  • Dennis DragonPRODUCER
  • Gary TrainerPRODUCER

Songwriting

  • Clyde Grimes
  • Dan Mullen
  • David Roback
  • Dinah Cancer
  • Don Bolles
  • Don Cowan
  • Doug Holland
  • Eddie Sedano
  • Green On Red
  • Gwynne Kelly
  • Jack Grisham
  • Jagger-Richards

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 8 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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