The B52's - Legal Tender
Review by Lesley Karonika
The B-52's, one of the most iconic bands of the new wave era, released their fourth studio album Legal Tender in 1983. The album features some of the band's most popular tracks, including "Legal Tender," "Whammy Kiss," and "Queen of Las Vegas."
Legal Tender is a departure from the B-52's earlier sound, incorporating more electronic elements and experimental instrumentation. The album's opening track, "Legal Tender," is a perfect example of this new direction, with its driving synth bassline and catchy chorus.
The album also features some of the band's most playful and surreal lyrics, such as "Butterbean, Butterbean, whipped cream on your face, can't get enough of your love" from "Butterbean" and "I got a wild pair of eyes and a crazy smile, but baby I'm a sensitive guy" from "Don't Worry."
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Download
Filename: the-b52s-legal-tender.rar- MP3 size: 26 mb
- FLAC size: 206 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Moon 83 | 3:58 | |
| Whammy Kiss | 5:20 | |
| Work That Skirt | 3:51 | |
| Song For A Future Generation | 4:00 | |
| Legal Tender | 3:40 |
Video
The B-52's - Moon 83
The B-52's - Song For A Future Generation (Official Music Video)
The B-52's - Legal Tender (Official Music Video)
The B-52's-MOON 83
Images
Catalog Numbers
- PRO-A-2045
- 7-29579
- 26.104
- 105.569
- 7-29579, 9 29579-7
- 9 29579-7, 7-29579
- 7S-93
Labels
- Warner Bros. Records
- Island Records
- Island Records, Polystar
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Promo
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Winchester Pressing
- Jacksonville Pressing
- Styrene
- Stereo
- Mono
- Allied Pressing
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Boo-fant Tunes, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Warner Bros. Records Inc. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Warner Bros. Records Inc. |
| Mastered At | Sheffield Lab Matrix |
| Pressed By | Allied Record Company |
| Lacquer Cut At | Sterling Sound |
| Record Company | Polystar Co.,Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Music By | The B-52's |
| Producer | Steven Stanley |
| Engineer | Steven Stanley |
| Lyrics By | Robert Waldrop |
| Written-By | R. Waldrop (tracks: A), The B-52's (tracks: B) |
Notes
- From the Warner Bros. album Whammy! (1-23819)
- From the Warner Bros. album WHAMMY!
- available on LP (1-23819) and Cassette (4-23819)
- Different Mastering and pressing
- Label-factory variant, vinyl pressing (Capitol Winchester, ─◁ etched in the run-outs, ridges around the label).
- Issued with picture sleeve.
- Side A: From the Warner Bros. album WHAMMY! (1-23819)
- Sleeve: 9 29579-7
- Labels: 7-29579
- Label-factory variant, vinyl pressing (Capitol Jacksonville, O etched or 0 stamped in the run-outs, ridges around the label)
- Issued with picture sleeve
- Side B: Issued as a non-album track
- Specialty (SRC) pressing: The B-52's - Legal Tender
- From the Warner Bros. album WHAMMY! (1-23819)
- Same song on both sides, mono on one side, stereo on the other.
- Promo pressing variant, styrene disc (Allied, ɑ etched or stamped in the run-outs)
- Issued with white Warner Bros company sleeve
- Side A: MONO
- Side B: STEREO
- From the Warner Bros. album WHAMMY (1-23819)
- Specialty vinyl promo: The B-52's - Legal Tender
- Made in Japan by Polystar Co.,Ltd.
- Incl. two sided insert with group photo and lyrics to track A on back.
Barcodes
- Rights Society: GEMA/STEMRA
- Label Code: 0407
- Matrix / Runout: Label A-Side: S 105.569 A
- Matrix / Runout: Label A-Side: S 105.569 B
- Matrix / Runout: Runout: DS 105569 A-1/83S I
- Matrix / Runout: Runout: DS 105569 B-1/83S I
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): AAA 1968S
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): BNY 3196S
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): 7 29579 AAA 1968 S SH1 R-11420-SH1 SLM △4567 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): 7 29579 BNY 3196 S SH1 R-11421-SH1 SLM △4568 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped Both Sides): STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (Etched Both Sides): Allied Record Co. "a" stamp
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp)): 7 29579 AAA 1968 S WW1 ─◁ STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp)): 7 29579 BNY 3196 S WW 1 ─◁ STERLING
- Pressing Plant ID (Run-outs, etched): ─◁
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): STERLING SRC 7 29579 AAA 1968 S SP1 1-2
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): STERLING SRC 7 29579 BNY 3196 S SR1 1-2
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ 0 stamps)): 7 29579 AAA 1968 S JW 1 #2 STERLING 0
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ 0 stamps)): 7 29579 BNY 3196 S JW 1 #2 STERLING 0
- Pressing Plant ID (Run-outs, stamped): 0
- Matrix / Runout: AAA 1968DJM
- Matrix / Runout: AAA 1968S
- Matrix / Runout (Label A ): AAA 1968DJM
- Matrix / Runout (Label B): AAA 1968S
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out A mono, etched (ɑ stamp)): 7 29579 AAA 1968 M DJ SH1 ɑ R-11419-SH1 SLM SLM STERLING △4566 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out B stereo, etched (ɑ stamp)): 7 29579 AAA 1968 S SH1 ɑ R-11420-SH1 SLM STERLING △4567 1-1
- Pressing Plant ID (Run-outs, stamped): ɑ
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 7S-93A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 7S-93B
Summary by Lesley Karonika
Comments
Was this a single, or the b-side to something? I'd love to hear this at a lower rpm
I have the cassette and played it over and over with this song on it. I went to play it years later and the song "don't worry" was in its place. After confusion on my part wondering where moon 83 was I realized it replaced the previous mentioned song due to "don't worry" being a legal issue Yoko Ono song
How the HELL have I never heard this version before???
La primera vez que oigo esta versión, me gusta!!!
brilliant video!
I love this song! But I love all of the The B-52’s, their music are magic pieces
Love it!
This is tremendous. Thanks for making it. I love this song and I didn't know anyone else even listened to it.
Great work! Brightened my day.
Anyone have a idea of who is the artiste behind the sculptures ?
Prototechno - leagues ahead
I'm sure that was Raquel Welch in the video, looking sizzlingly delicious.
This is really brilliantly done! You've chosen footage that really matches the music. I think The b-52s would approve!
this is sublime. this IS the space age. thanks for this awesome show!
This is perfect. Thank you!
The most underrated band in history
Bitchin ♥️?
Perfect video for this song.
good stuff
Nice clip, you've hit my taste.
OMG what is this footage from? Its amazing
This is cool for real. i love the mod look of 68. great work
Getting a real DEVO vibe here.
Contagia, muito legal essa música ❤️
Facial recognition commence, right off the bat!
A simplicidade do videoclipe e a alegria de Kate e Cindy ao gravarem esse Hit e incrível , talvez elas não soubessem na época mas com certeza ficariam pra sempre na história da música , parabéns ao the B-52's !!!!! ???????????