BeckMutations

Label:

Bong Load Records – BL40

Format:

Vinyl , LP , 180 g
Vinyl , 7", 45 RPM
All Media , Album, Limited Edition

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Indie Rock

Tracklist

A1 Cold Brains
Drums, PercussionJoey Waronker
SynthesizerRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica, GlockenspielBeck Hansen
3:40
A2 Nobody's Fault But My Own
CelloLarry Corbett
EsrajFred Sesliano
PercussionJoey Waronker
Sitar, TamburaWarren Klein
ViolaDavid Campbell
Vocals, Guitar, PianoBeck Hansen
5:02
A3 Lazy Flies
Bass, PercussionJustin Meldal-Johnsen
Drums, PercussionJoey Waronker
KeyboardsRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
Vocals, GuitarBeck Hansen
3:42
A4 Canceled Check
Acoustic GuitarSmokey Hormel
DrumsJoey Waronker
Pedal Steel GuitarGreg Leisz
Piano, Synthesizer, PercussionRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
TromboneDavid Ralicke
TrumpetElliott Caine
Vocals, Slide GuitarBeck Hansen
3:14
A5 We Live Again
Double Bass [Upright Bass]Justin Meldal-Johnsen
DrumsJoey Waronker
HarpsichordRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
Vocals, GuitarBeck Hansen
3:03
A6 Tropicalia
Acoustic Bass, PercussionJustin Meldal-Johnsen
Drums, Percussion, Drums [Synth Drums]Joey Waronker
Flute, TromboneDavid Ralicke
Percussion, Cuica [Quica], Acoustic GuitarSmokey Hormel
Synthesizer, Organ, PercussionRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
VocalsBeck Hansen
3:20
B1 Dead Melodies
Double Bass [Upright Bass], Backing VocalsJustin Meldal-Johnsen
Guitar, Backing VocalsSmokey Hormel
KeyboardsRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
PercussionJoey Waronker
Vocals, GuitarBeck Hansen
2:34
B2 Bottle Of Blues
DrumsJoey Waronker
Synthesizer, Backing VocalsRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, SynthesizerBeck Hansen
4:55
B3 O Maria
Double Bass [Upright Bass]Justin Meldal-Johnsen
DrumsJoey Waronker
GuitarSmokey Hormel
Piano, OrganRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
TromboneDavid Ralicke
VocalsBeck Hansen
3:59
B4 Sing It Again
Double Bass [Upright Bass]Justin Meldal-Johnsen
DrumsJoey Waronker
GuitarSmokey Hormel
VocalsBeck Hansen
4:18
B5 Static
Drums, PercussionJoey Waronker
Electric Piano, OrganRoger Joseph Manning Jr.
Vocals, GuitarBeck Hansen
4:19
C Diamond Bollocks 6:00
D Runners Dial Zero 4:03

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Bong Load Records
  • Copyright ©Bong Load Records
  • Copyright ©Cyanide Breathmint Music
  • Distributed ByProper Sales & Distribution
  • Mastered AtGateway Mastering
  • Recorded AtOcean Way Recording
  • Mixed AtOcean Way Recording
  • Lacquer Cut AtGateway Mastering

Credits

  • Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings]David Campbell (tracks: A2, A5)
  • Art DirectionTim Hawkinson
  • Artwork [Design by]Robert Fisher (4)
  • Engineer [Assistant]John Sorensen*
  • Lacquer Cut ByLEC*
  • Mastered ByBob Ludwig
  • Mixed ByNigel Godrich
  • Photography By [Cover]Charlie Gross
  • ProducerNigel Godrich
  • Strings [Arranged by]David Campbell
  • Written-ByBeck Hansen

Notes

7" in six- foldout sleeve with artwork and lyrics and credits for the LP. Track durations are not stated on release.

Sticker on front shrinkwrap states:

"Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl LP - Bonus 7" inside package - not available anywhere else!"

Lacquer cut at / by are not credited on the release but have been derived from runout etchings.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 08474 00391 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): # BL39-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): # BL39-B LEC Gateway
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): BL40-A DIAMOND BOLLOCKS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): BL40-B RUNNERS DIAL ZERO LEC Gateway

Other Versions (5 of 74)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Mutations (CD, HDCD, Album) Bong Load Records GED 25184 Europe 1998
Recently Edited
Mutations (CD, HDCD, Album) Geffen Records DGCSD-25309 US 1998
Recently Edited
Mutations (CD, HDCD, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Digipak) Geffen Records GED 25188 1998
Recently Edited
Mutations (CD, Album, Club Edition) DGC *DGCD-25309 US 1998
Recently Edited
Mutations (CD, Album, Club Edition) DGC DGCD-25309 US 1998

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Reviews

  • jenseman's avatar
    jenseman
    I am waiting for an audiophile pressing that includes the CD bonus tracks "Halo of Gold" and "Black Balloon"
    • squarascio's avatar
      squarascio
      I'm searchin' for 7 inches , write me if you have
      • carscars's avatar
        carscars
        Incredible sound. Works out to 42 mins on first disc, 10 min on 7 inch. There’s no compression, wonderful sound stage. Great pressing.
        • mtpearson99's avatar
          mtpearson99
          I bought this when it first came out. What a fine record. Wide open soundstage, and great bass extension. Produced with a fun array of instruments, from trombone, upright bass, organ, and percussion. I never get tired of this one. Kudos to Beck and what was likely a fun studio session. You can't go wrong with this pressing.
          • Martha-Promise's avatar
            Martha-Promise
            Edited one year ago
            Gorgeous sound on this press. Separation, sound stage - superb. The arrangements never sound/feel
            cluttered. The last song on each side sounds as good as the first. Bought my copy on day of release in Stoke on Trent - ‘98 my first year at university. Was ready for a nostalgia fest when I dropped the needle, instead blown away by the quality of the press. A real treat to pull off the shelf today and hear such an audio feast.
            • discobowlie's avatar
              discobowlie
              His best. Absolutely stunning album. That is all. Utter perfection.
              • schimek's avatar
                schimek
                ...finally new repress pushed the prices for this 1st press down. time for purchase :)
                • Mollyuk's avatar
                  Mollyuk
                  There's now a grey vinyl version on the market (cat # BL39) - anyone know if this is a genuine re-release or a bootleg?
                  • okgaz's avatar
                    okgaz
                    Can someone explain to me why the value of this record is so high? Was it truly limited in numbers? Were sales very low upon release? Because it was produced by Nigel Godrich? Because it's on a small indie label despite him being signed to a major at the time?

                    Or did I just answer my own question (all of the above)?

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