The B-52’s – The B-52’s Vinyl LP

Released in 1979, The B-52’s announced the arrival of a band that rewrote the rules of pop, punk and new wave with irreverence and style. Drawing on surf music, sci-fi imagery, dance rhythms and camp humour, The B-52’s created an album that was playful, subversive and utterly distinctive. This vinyl LP presents the record in a format that perfectly complements its bold sonic character.

From the opening swirl of Planet Claire to the iconic freak-out of Rock Lobster, the album thrives on contrast—tight rhythmic grooves collide with wild vocal harmonies and angular instrumentation. On vinyl, the low end feels fuller, the percussion more propulsive, and the vocal interplay between Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson and Fred Schneider gains added depth and presence.

The analogue format also highlights the album’s production textures: reverb-soaked guitars, bubbling synth lines and tightly locked bass parts come together with warmth and cohesion. Rather than smoothing out the edges, vinyl preserves the album’s raw energy and eccentric charm, making it feel alive and spontaneous.

Influential across post-punk, alternative, pop and dance music, The B-52’s remains a landmark debut and a statement of fearless creativity. This LP is essential for collectors, audiophiles and anyone who values originality, colour and character in their record collection.

Key Features

• Classic vinyl LP of the B-52’s iconic 1979 debut
• Features essential tracks including Rock Lobster and Planet Claire
• Warm analogue sound enhances bass, percussion and vocal harmonies
• Preserves the album’s raw energy and eccentric production style
• A foundational release in new wave and alternative pop history
• Ideal for collectors of late-70s post-punk and art-rock vinyl
• A timeless, genre-defying album that still feels radical today

Track Listing

Side 1
1Planet Claire
252 Girls
3Dance This Mess Around
4Rock Lobster

Side 2
5Lava
6There’s a Moon in the Sky
7Hero Worship