Name: The Black Rider
Brand: Tom Waits

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

B003706701

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602448894885

Total Cap

Black LP

B003706602

602448894830

Artist

Tom Waits

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Island

Tom Waits, born on December 7th, 1949 in Pomona, California, is a contemporary artist known for his lyrical and poetical songwriting and raspy gravelly voice. His first album, "Closing Time", was released in 1973. Inspired by early blues and beat poetry, Waits draws influence from artists like Howlin' Wolf and Jack Kerouac.
In addition to his music career, Waits has made a strong presence in the world of movies. He has appeared in works by renowned directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, the Coen Brothers, Jim Jarmusch, Terry Gilliam, and Robert Altman.
Prior to his success in the music industry and film industry, Waits worked as a dishwasher at Napoleone Pizza House in San Diego before being promoted to pizza chef.

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

Newest Listed Items

2023 Remaster. The 1993 album that documents waits collaboration with theatre legend Robert ('Einstein on the Beach') Wilson and writer William S Burroughs for a twisted interpretation of a german folk tale. Waits fabulous junkyard music takes on a decided European slant with torch ballads and manic songs interspersed with instrumentals. Burroughs takes a memorable vocal turn on 'T'Ain't no Sin'.

The Black Rider

Music US