KILLING JOKE – EIGHTIES 12″ – Nr MINT UK 1984  POST PUNK

Killing Joke – Eighties
(EG Records  1984  EGOX16)
Matrix No’s: A2/B1 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in Excellent/Very Good+ condition
– some ringwear and rubbing

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality)

Killing Joke were an English rock band formed in Notting Hill, London, in 1979 by Jaz Coleman (vocals, keyboards), Paul Ferguson (drums), Geordie Walker (guitar) and Youth (bass).

“Eighties” is the lead single from English post-punk band Killing Joke’s fifth studio album, Night Time (1985), produced by Chris Kimsey. The song had been premiered during a three track live performance for UK TV show The Tube in December 1983. Upon its release, the single reached No. 60 in the UK Singles Chart.

Side A

1. “Eighties (Serious Dance Mix)” – 06:02

Side B

1. “Eighties” – 03:35
2. “Eighties (The Coming Mix)” – 03:33

• Bass – Raven
• Design [Sleeve Design] – Mike Coles
• Drums, Other [Weapons] – Big Paul Ferguson
• Guitar [Six String Righteousness], Vocals [Verbals] – Geordie
• Keyboards, Vocals [Verbals] – Jaz Coleman
• Lacquer Cut By – Nickz
• Other [Helmsmanship, Insubordination] – Captain Fil ‘Oh No’
• Other [The Nailing In] – Alex Zander Rasher, Brad Sugar Dick Nelson
• Producer – Chris Kimsey
• Written-By – Killing Joke