Nick Cave and The Birthday Party – Amsterdam 1981 (12-Inch Album on 180g Vinyl)

This album showcases Nick Cave and The Birthday Party incendiary gig at the Posthoornkerk, in Amsterdam, on 8 November 1981.

By 1981, the Birthday Party had gained notoriety for their aggressive, confrontational live shows. Cave’s unhinged stage presence, with him shrieking, bellowing and throwing himself about the stage, was backed up by harsh, pounding rock music laced with guitar feedback.

Featured tracks include Nick the Stripper, A Dead Song, Bully Bones, Junkyard and more.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Nick the Stripper (4:10)
2. A Dead Song (2:52)
3. She’s Hit (4:31)
4. Bully Bones (2:44)

Side Two

1. Release the Bats (2:27)
2. (Sometimes) Pleasure Heads Must Burn (2:30)
3. Big-Jesus-Trash-Can (3:35)
4. Junkyard (5:59)

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

Label: Cult Legends

Catalogue No: CL92522

Barcode: 8717662592522

Release Date: 1 Sep 2023