Tracklist
| Absolute Beginners | 2:49 | ||
| Tales From The Riverbank | 3:35 |
Credits (4)
Arun*Lacquer Cut By
Peter WilsonProducer
The JamProducer
Paul WellerWritten-By
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Polydor – 2059 406 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Pressing
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Absolute Beginners
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Polydor – 2059 406 | Netherlands | 1981 | Netherlands — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Polydor – 2059 406 | Scandinavia | 1981 | Scandinavia — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Metronome – 0030.433 | 1981 | — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
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Polydor – 20 59 406 | Spain | 1981 | Spain — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Polydor – 2059 406 | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single
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Polydor – 7DM 0039 | Japan | 1981 | Japan — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
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Polydor – POSP 350 | Ireland | 1981 | Ireland — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
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Polydor – 2059 406 | Australia | 1981 | Australia — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Large Centre
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Polydor – 2059 406 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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Polydor – 7DM 0039 | Japan | 1981 | Japan — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
Acetate, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided
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Not On Label – none | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Smooth Edge, Gloss Sleeve
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Polydor – POSP 350 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM
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Polydor – PS 1242 | South Africa | 1981 | South Africa — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Large Centre
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Polydor – 2059 406 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
Acetate, 7", 45 RPM, Single
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Not On Label – none | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single
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Polydor – SL 0282 | Yugoslavia | 1982 | Yugoslavia — 1982 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Polydor – 2059 406 | Italy | 1982 | Italy — 1982 |
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Absolute Beginners
7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Smooth Label Rim / English Text
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Polydor – POSP 350 | UK | 1983 | UK — 1983 |
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Reviews
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There exists a 12” 33 rpm EP version of this, Canadian pressing Polydor Ltd. catalog number PEP 310. Also includes “When You’re Young,” “Funeral Pyre,” and “Liza Radley.” I don’t see it listed anywhere. Should I enter it as a new item? -
My issue has a floppy disc but cannot find it on Discogs?
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An odd 1981 non LP single, at the time it felt like a step backwards but, seen in context, 'Absolute Beginners' was a throw forward to The Style Council and 'The Gift'. An essential Jam single: 'Tales from the Riverbank' is a sinister downbeat listen akin to The Cure or Siouxsie; 'Absolute Beginners' utilises soul horns and sounds fabulous. Terrific from Weller. -
Initial copies were issued with a glossy picture / lyric insert, often having silver paint from the label on.
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