Album
What Is Beat?
1983 · Rock, Reggae
13 collectors on Gatefold own this
What Is Beat? is a Reggae album by The English Beat, originally released in 1983. On Gatefold: 24 pressings tracked, owned by 13 collectors.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Mirror In The Bathroom3:07
- A2Twist & Crawl2:33
- A3Tears Of A Clown2:39
- A4Can't Get Used To Losing You (Remix)3:23
- A5Doors Of Your Heart2:59
- A6What's Your Best Thing?3:47
- A7Hit It3:00
Side B
- B1Save It For Later (12" Version)4:54
- B2Best Friend3:02
- B3I Confess5:45
- B4Too Nice To Talk To3:05
- B5Get A Job
- B6Stand Down Margaret6:40
Sound DNA
- Reggae
- Ska
- raw
- restless
- punky
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Same as What Is Beat? (US 1983) (opens in a new tab), but no barcode.
A4 "Remixed version not on any album"
A6 "UK single not on any album"
A7 "UK single not on any album"
B1 "12" version not on any album"
B3 "12" version not on any album - Remixed by John 'Jellybean' Benitez"
B4 "UK single not on any album"
B5 "recorded live at the Opera House, Boston, November 19, 1982"
B6 "recorded live at the Opera House, Boston, November 19, 1982"
B5/B6 are one band on the record and listed on the center label as one track at 6:40. On the jacket they are divided as two tracks.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Andy CoxGUITAR
- Dave BlockheadKEYBOARDS KEYBOARDS, PIANO PIANO
- Dave WakelingGUITAR VOCALS VOCALS, GUITAR
- David SteeleBASS ELECTRIC BASS
- Everett MortonDRUMS
- Ranking RogerPERCUSSION VOCALS , PERCUSSION VOCALS, TOASTING
- SaxaSAXOPHONE
- Wesley MagooganSAXOPHONE
13 collectors on Gatefold own this · 24 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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