Talk Talk to Give 1991's 'Laughing Stock' Long-Awaited Vinyl Reissue

Published Aug 26, 2011

If you've ever tried to find a copy of Talk Talk's 1991 swan songon eBay , then you know that vinyl copies of the long out-of-print record can fetch a pretty penny. Well, we have some good news for music lovers on a budget: the LP is finally getting a much-needed reissue.is a far cry from the radio-friendly synth pop that band is frequently remembered for. The album's experimental textures and eclectic live instrumentation made it a highly influential record in the world of post-rock and repeatedly has been seen as a major Radiohead influence over the years.With just six sprawling songs, this genre-busting collection took a year to record -- a process the band would never again repeat, as they broke up soon after completing the album.originally came out on Verve , but on October 11, Ba Da Bing will be giving the collection its first-ever North American vinyl release. It's about damn time.1. "Myrrhman"2. "Ascension Day"3. "After the Flood"4. "Taphead"5. "New Grass"6. "Runeii"