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Fear of Music Reissue Announced by Talking Heads


Key Takeaways

  • Release Announcement: Talking Heads are launching an expanded super deluxe edition of Fear of Music.
  • Formats Available: The collection is offered as a three CD/Blu-ray or six LP vinyl set.
  • Live Recordings: Includes two complete concerts from the 1979 tour, with previously unreleased live material.
  • Release Date: The super deluxe edition will be available on Nov. 13, with pre-orders currently open.

Talking Heads have announced an expanded super deluxe edition of the 1979 album Fear of Music, featuring rarities and previously unreleased music.

Available as a three CD/Blu-ray or six LP vinyl set, the collection boasts an assortment of musical goodies sure to excite Talking Heads fans.

Each edition includes a remastered version of the original album, along with two complete concerts from the band’s 1979 Fear of Music tour – one recorded at Boston’s Berklee Performance Center (8/24/79) and the other at Capitol Theatre in New Jersey (11/17/79). Almost all of the live material has never been previously released. Other highlights include alternate versions of “Life During Wartime,” “Cities” and “Drugs.”

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The Blu-ray includes a new mix of the album in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, along with rare footage of Talking Heads performing two songs on the English TV show, Old Grey Whistle Test. One of those performances – the band’s rendition of “Life During Wartime” – can be watched below.

Originally released on Aug. 3, 1979, Fear of Music garnered rave reviews and elevated Talking Heads to new commercial heights, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and becoming their first album to be certified gold.

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Talking Heads’ Fear of Music (Super Deluxe Edition) will be released on Nov. 13 and is available for pre-order now.

Talking Heads, ‘Fear of Music’ (Super Deluxe Edition) – 3CD/1BR Track Listing

CD One: 2026 Remaster
“I Zimbra”
“Mind”
“Paper”
“Cities”
“Life During Wartime”
“Memories Can’t Wait”
“Air”
“Heaven”
“Animals”
“Electric Guitar”
“Drugs”
Rarities
“Mind” – Alternate Version
“Life During Wartime” – Alternate Version
“Dancing For Money” – Unfinished Outtake
“Cities” – Alternate Version
“Drugs” – Alternate Version
“I Zimbra” – 12” Version

CD Two: Live at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA (8/24/79)
“Artists Only” *
“Stay Hungry” *
“Cities”
“Paper” *
“Mind”
“Heaven” *
“The Book I Read” *
“Electric Guitar” *
“Air” *
“Warning Sign” *
“Love Goes To A Building On Fire” *
“Memories Can’t Wait” *
“Psycho Killer” *
“Life During Wartime” *
“Take Me To The River” *

CD Three: Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ (11/17/79)
“Artists Only”
“Stay Hungry”
“Cities” *
“Paper” *
“Mind” *
“Heaven”
“Electric Guitar” *
“Air”
“Animals” *
“Love Goes To A Building On Fire”
“Found A Job” *
“Memories Can’t Wait”
“Psycho Killer” *
“Life During Wartime” *

Blu-Ray
Audio: Hi-Res Stereo, 5.1 & Atmos Mix of original album (2026 Remaster)
Video: Live on Old Grey Whistle Test, 1979
“Life During Wartime”
“Air”

Talking Heads, ‘Fear of Music’ (Super Deluxe Edition) – 6LP Track Listing

LP One: 2026 Remaster
Side One
“I Zimbra”
“Mind”
“Paper”
“Cities”
“Life During Wartime”
“Memories Can’t Wait”

Side Two
“Air”
“Heaven”
“Animals”
“Electric Guitar”
“Drugs”

LP Two: Rarities
Side One
“Mind” – Alternate Version
“Life During Wartime” – Alternate Version
“Dancing For Money” – Unfinished Outtake
“Cities” – Alternate Version
“Drugs” – Alternate Version
“I Zimbra” – 12” Version

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Side Two
Etching

LP Three: Live at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA (8/24/79)
Side One
“Artists Only” *
“Stay Hungry” *
“Cities ” * “Paper” *

Side Two
"Mind"* “Heaven” *

LP Four: Live at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA (8/24/79)
<Side One
"Air" *“Warning Sign” *</Side Two“Love Goes To A Building On Fire” *“Memories Can’t Wait” *“Psycho Killer” *“Life During Wartime” *“Take Me To The River” *</Side Two

* Previously Unreleased

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Gallery Credit: Bryan Wawzenek



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