Julian Cope - World Shut Your Mouth (12" Single) (1986) Vinyl • PROMO

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GOLD PROMO stamp on front. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is partly readable with wear and a developing split in the middle. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Notch in top-left.)

Tracks:

1. World Shut Your Mouth
2. Levitation
3. Umpteenth Unnatural Blues
4. Non Alignment Pact
5. Transporting

About The Record:

World Shut Your Mouth (12" Single), by Julian Cope, serves as a vibrant 12-inch single showcasing the artist's post-Teardrop Explodes solo flair through a diverse tracklist blending original compositions with eclectic covers. The lead track, World Shut Your Mouth, a Cope original produced by Ed Stasium, captures his signature quirky post-punk energy with contributions from a tight band including bassist James Eller and drummer Chris Whitten. Unique facts emerge in the B-side's intriguing choices, such as a cover of Pere Ubu's Non Alignment Pact, revealing Cope's admiration for experimental forebears, and Levitation, a reimagined Saucerful of Secrets-era Pink Floyd piece listed quirkily as I've Got Levitation on the label. Historically significant as one of Cope's earliest solo releases, it marks his transition toward the shamanic, genre-defying persona that would define his cult following. Fan-favorites among collectors often highlight Umpteenth Unnatural Blues for its raw, bluesy edge and Transporting for its hypnotic groove, co-penned by the full band.