7 CD Collector\'s Lot - Talking Heads, Ramones, Lou Reed, Joe Strummer, More For Sale

Talking Heads, David Byrne, Joe Strummer, Ian Hunter, Lou Reed/Cale/Nico, Ramones – 7‑CD Collector Lot VG+

Description:

A curated 7‑CD set spanning art‑rock, proto‑punk, post‑punk, and alternative icons. These discs come from a well‑maintained private collection and include historically significant releases, solo projects, and rare live recordings. All CDs are original retail pressings.

This expanded listing includes key tracks and critical context, including Rolling Stone’s 90/100 review of Speaking in Tongues.

Included Titles (with Key Tracks & Critical Notes)1. Talking Heads – Speaking in Tongues

Key Tracks:

• Burning Down the House — the band’s sole U.S. Top 10 hit.

• Girlfriend Is Better — later immortalized in Stop Making Sense.

• Slippery People — elevated by its live performance in Jonathan Demme’s concert film.

• This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) — one of the band’s most beloved songs.

Rolling Stone (Critic Score: 90): David Fricke praised the album’s adventurous crossover spirit, comparing its eclecticism to Television’s Marquee Moon, Thriller, The Message, and Nigerian high‑life music.

Collector Note: This is Talking Heads’ commercial breakthrough, their highest‑charting U.S. album, and certified platinum in Canada.

2. David Byrne – Uh‑Oh

Key Tracks:

• Now I’m Your Mom — Byrne’s signature blend of humor and rhythmic eccentricity.

• A Million Miles Away — showcases his post‑Talking Heads melodic sensibility.

Critical Context: Byrne’s early ’90s solo work is widely recognized for expanding his global‑rhythmic palette.

3. Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros – Global A Go‑Go

Key Tracks:

• Global A Go‑Go

• Bhindi Bhagee

• Gamma Ray

• Mondo Bongo (Tracklist confirmed from search results.)

Critical Context: Strummer’s late‑career renaissance — blending punk ethos with world‑music influences — is beloved among Clash collectors.

4. Lou Reed / John Cale / Nico – Le Bataclan, Paris Jan 29, 1972

Key Tracks:

• I’m Waiting for the Fatale

• All Tomorrow’s Parties

• Pale Blue Eyes
  

Critical Context: A rare and historically important live reunion of three Velvet Underground members — essential for VU collectors.

5. Ian Hunter – Rant

Key Tracks:

• Still Love Rock ’n’ Roll

• Wash Us Away

• Dead Man Walkin’ (Eastenders)

Critical Context: Hunter’s late‑career work is celebrated for sharp songwriting and literate rock craftsmanship.

6. Ramones – End of the Century

Key Tracks:

• Do You Remember Rock ’n’ Roll Radio?

• Chinese Rock

• Rock ’n’ Roll High School (Tracklist confirmed from search results.)

Critical Context: Produced by Phil Spector — one of the most debated and historically significant albums in the Ramones catalog.

7. Talking Heads – More Songs About Buildings and Food

Key Tracks:

• Take Me to the River — one of their signature tracks.

• Found a Job

• Artists Only
  

Critical Context: Produced by Brian Eno — a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution toward their later experimental peak.

Condition (Collector Transparency)

• Discs: VG+ to Excellent — clean surfaces, no playback issues.

• Cases: Good to VG — light shelf wear; hinges intact.

• Inserts: All present; no writing or moisture damage.

Shipping & Handling

Ships USPS Media Mail, professionally packed with bubble wrap and reinforced protection.

Collector Notes

This is a cohesive, historically rich bundle tracing the lineage from Velvet Underground → Talking Heads → Joe Strummer’s late‑career brilliance. Ideal for collectors upgrading shelves or filling gaps in their art‑rock / punk discographies.