Tracklist
| Loveland | 5:00 | ||
| Deep Sleep | 3:29 | ||
| Mesopotamia | 3:49 | ||
| Cake | 5:48 | ||
| Throw That Beat In The Garbage Can | 4:30 | ||
| Nip It In The Bud | 3:32 |
Credits (27)
Charles RocketAccordion
Simon LevyArt Direction, Design-
Gloria Veronica RobinsonCoordinator [Coordination]
Mo Slotin*Crew [Live Sound Engineer]-
Lyle ChernoffCrew [Monitors]
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Keith Bennett (4)Crew [Roadie]
Notes
Recorded at Blank Tape Studios. New York, September 1981.
The initial international release on Island Records contains the demo mixes of "Loveland", "Cake", and "Throw That Beat in the Garbage Can". These versions are substantially longer, rawer, and more electronic compared to the North American mixes:
- "Loveland" is 5 minutes on the North American release and 8:33 on the original international release.
- "Cake" is 5:48 on the North American release and 7:45 on the original international release.
- "Throw That Beat in the Garbage Can is 4:30 on the North American release and 5:46 on the original international release.
Because of these differences, the international edition was originally billed as a mini-album instead of an EP. Later reissues in these regions reinstate the North American mixes. The EP would be remixed again for inclusion on 1991's The B-52's - Party Mix / Mesopotamia.
The initial international release on Island Records contains the demo mixes of "Loveland", "Cake", and "Throw That Beat in the Garbage Can". These versions are substantially longer, rawer, and more electronic compared to the North American mixes:
- "Loveland" is 5 minutes on the North American release and 8:33 on the original international release.
- "Cake" is 5:48 on the North American release and 7:45 on the original international release.
- "Throw That Beat in the Garbage Can is 4:30 on the North American release and 5:46 on the original international release.
Because of these differences, the international edition was originally billed as a mini-album instead of an EP. Later reissues in these regions reinstate the North American mixes. The EP would be remixed again for inclusion on 1991's The B-52's - Party Mix / Mesopotamia.
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Mesopotamia
LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing, Los Angeles Pressing
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Warner Bros. Records – MINI 3641 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 |
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Warner Bros. Records – MINI 3641 | US | 1982 | US — 1982 |
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Island Records – 204 217-250 | Europe | 1982 | Europe — 1982 |
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Island Records – 6313 301 | 1982 | — 1982 |
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Island Records – ISSP 4006 | UK | 1982 | UK — 1982 |
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Island Records – ISSP 4006 | Yugoslavia | 1982 | Yugoslavia — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – LBW-6117 | Mexico | 1982 | Mexico — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – MINI 3641 | Canada | 1982 | Canada — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – MM5 3641 | US | 1982 | US — 1982 |
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Island Records – 14C 062 64775 | Greece | 1982 | Greece — 1982 |
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Island Records – 404217 | Spain | 1982 | Spain — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – W-2939 | Venezuela | 1982 | Venezuela — 1982 |
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Island Records – ICT 4006 | UK | 1982 | UK — 1982 |
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Island Records – 198S-49 | Japan | 1982 | Japan — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – Y-WBR 0003641.3 | Peru | 1982 | Peru — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – MINI 3641 | New Zealand | 1982 | New Zealand — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – MM5-3641 | Canada | 1982 | Canada — 1982 |
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Island Records – 846 239-4 | Europe | 1982 | Europe — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – MINI 3641 | US | 1982 | US — 1982 |
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Island Records – ISSK 74006 | Italy | 1982 | Italy — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – LBW-6117 | Mexico | 1982 | Mexico — 1982 |
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Mesopotamia
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Island Records – ISSP 4006 | UK | 1982 | UK — 1982 |
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Warner Bros. Records – MINI 3641 | Chile | 1982 | Chile — 1982 |
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Recommendations
Reviews
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Great pressing, clear and punchy. Short sides (3 tracks each) really let the songs breathe.
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Edited 8 months ago
referencing Mesopotamia (LP, Album, Stereo) ISSP 4006
I have one that looks like this pressing with the ''Ta'' variation in the matrix, but my copy lists shorter running time for some tracks on the labels. When I play it it's the longer mixes. Strange. -
My copy matches this entry precisely, even down to the advertising inner sleeve. However, the label is not mottled, it’s just plain peach with black lettering. -
referencing Mesopotamia (LP, Mini-Album) MINI 3641
Fantastic sounding funky production by DB. The bass is phenomenal, the vocals are clear and we'll done. Less Fred, which is okay with me. Great job as usual by Greg Calbi. -
My US version of this is really poor sounding - mastered loud, but with lots of distortion. I also have the UK pressing and it sounds a lot better, albeit not as loud. -
referencing Mesopotamia (LP, Mini-Album) 198S-49
Sounds wonderful as you’d expect from a Japanese pressing. Great little EP -
referencing Mesopotamia (LP, Album, Stereo) ISSP 4006
This is a misprint. Beat, listed as 3:46, is in fact the 5:46 version. -
referencing Mesopotamia (12", Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Ultra Clear w/Orange Splatter) RCD1 3641
I love this e.p. and have so for three decades. I have heard these tracks pumped full throttle in NYC clubs like Danceteria, the Peppermint Lounge and the Garage - the title track paired with Deep Sleep where the favs back in the day. I have an original US press which is loud and dynamic and bass forward albeit now well played and somewhat worn. I was happy to get this Rocktober reissue, unfortunately it lacks the presence of the 1st edition and is somewhat recessed. It’s not bad-per se just not as punchy and bass forward as I would like, still glad to have a clean copy. -
1982 USA
Loveland (5:01)
Deep sleep (3:30)
Mesopotamia (3:51)
Cake (5:51)
Throw that garbage in the can (4:32)
Nip it it the bud (3:32)
1982 Europe (Vinyl only still to date 19/09/22) *Only differences listed here
Loveland (David Bryne) (8:32)
Cake (David Bryne, 1982) (7:45)
Throw that beat in the garbage can (David Bryne) (5:47)
Party mix / Mesopotamia (1991)
Loveland (July/August 1990 remix) (5:05)
Deep sleep (July/August 1990 remix) (3:30)
Mesopotamia (July/August 1990 remix) (3:51)
Cake (July/August 1990 remix) (5:36)
Throw that garbage in the can (July/August 1990 remix) (4:10)
Nip it it the bud (July/August 1990 remix) (3:33) -
My copy of this has horrible sibilance and high end distortion. Weird because all my other B-52s original vinyl sound great.
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