The "They Might Be Giants vintage 1988 CD Lincoln" refers to the original 1988 compact disc release of Lincoln, the critically acclaimed second studio album by the American alternative rock duo They Might Be Giants.
Named after the childhood hometown of band members John Linnell and John Flansburgh (Lincoln, Massachusetts), this specific vintage CD is highly collectible among indie rock enthusiasts and fans of the band.
Core Identification FeaturesIf you are looking at a physical copy to verify if it is an authentic 1988 first pressing, it will feature these distinct identifiers:
Record Labels: Jointly released by independent labels Bar/None Records and Restless Records.
Catalog Number: Printed as 7 72600-2 on the spine and the disc face.Barcode: The exact barcode on the back insert is 018777260022.
he Artwork: The iconic cover art features a whimsical, shrine-like photo of John Linnell’s grandfather and John Flansburgh's great-grandfather, built by the band themselves.
Notable TracksThe CD contains 18 quirky, fast-paced tracks clocking in at just under 40 minutes.
It features some of the band's most famous early career songs:
"Ana Ng":
The album's massive opening track and a college radio breakthrough hit.
"They'll Need a Crane":
A upbeat pop song juxtaposed with sad lyrics about a failing relationship.
"Purple Toupee":
A surrealistic satirical take on 1960s counterculture memories."Lie Still, Little Bottle": A fan-favorite jazzy track that the band famously performs live using a giant wooden stick for percussio
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