If this one is translucent vinyl, then the photos on it are wrong.

On my runout EJ 2402431T B - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 D

why is this new edition only avaliable in CD and not in LP ?

I prefer the original soundtrack version of "Psycho Killer" so you still need to own both CDs.

This should be reissued in its full glory on 2 LPs like Johnny Cash's "At Folsom Prison" and Cheap Trick's "At Budokan" recently were. It's unfortunate that you can only listen to the whole thing in a digital format

musicman4 This should be reissued in its full glory on 2 LPs I completely agree.

Such a shame as it ever was with those record companies ain't it?

My copy is from Parlophone and has Matrix / Runout: 55960141/0724352245321 21, Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB 46, and Mould SID Code: IFPI 0721.

A really nice sounding release. Just a shame that it's only half the concert.

Naturally being the unluckiest record collector in the world I'm 2 for 2 when it comes to finding 2 mint sleeved copies in a row of this record containing two perfectly rippled records. My RP3 stylus jumps like a fresh salmon. Thanks discog sellers.. Thanks..

I feel for you but had to laugh at the description. If you had a Well-Tempered tonearm there's a good chance that this wouldn't happen (and the rest of your record collection would sound better to boot...). Maybes cheaper to find another copy tho',

Anyone hear of a mispress of this LP? I picked up a used copy (Sire 9 25186-1) and it has the correct labels for side 1 and 2 but it has the side 2 tracks on both sides. The matrix #'s are for the B side on both sides of the LP. Can't seem to find any info online about a pressing error.

An album that makes more sense having on this CD than vinyl.

The printed times are for the actual length of the song--not the song plus crowd cheering, banter, etc.

my copy also has an EMI-sticker, is that common with other copies?

“Stop Making Sense” ... Is this a soundtrack? Is this a recording of a live concert? Or is this a movie? The Talking Heads, and more pointedly David Byrne, blurred the lines for all three of those questions when the movie, the soundtrack, or the movie of the concert hit the silver screens across America.First, from the get go, I will say that this is one of the most thought out and artist concerts I have ever had the opportunity to witness. Second, the concert is scored like a movie, with an introduction of the characters, their roles, and finally their development as the story unfolds. And yes, there is a story unfolding here.Having made that statement, I could turn it all around and say that “Stop Making Sense” is a movie about a concert, one that never actually took place in the flesh of a concert hall, but rather, was developed, scripted, blocked, structured, and played out to the camera, as brilliantly as any first rate movie would have been done.The movie opens [or the concert begins] with David Byrne walking onto a bare stage with an acoustic guitar and a boom box for backup, and in the image of some modern day James Dean, plays the song “Psycho Killer.” Then, one by one, the other members of the band come in almost off handily, each separately building on the next song, until there is a full fledged band, The Talking Heads, right there, strolling through their songs. At times there is a concert feel to the performance, at other times there is the feeling that it’s all happening right there in your living room, and at others, The Talking Heads are taking you on a journey via flashing lights and changing backgrounds that is reminiscent of a subway ride. Whatever the case, it’s an astounding journey ... one well worth the fare.While much seems to be lost when groups attempt to capture the effects, events, attitude and feel of a live performance, The Talking Heads have actually improved on the music they are playing live ... and that is a feat well worth experiencing. How can I make such a statement? Easy, for me, when I feel the need to hear any of the music by The Talking Heads, this is usually the disc I reach for. The production is nothing short of amazing, clear, clean, strong and relentless in all aspects and nuances.There are dozens of statements made within the confines of this movie / concert, there are an equal amount of questions asked as well ... but I don’t feel that I’d be giving you the opportunity of really enjoying this show if I were to address all of those here. I will address one aspect simply because its effect cut a deep groove into the fashion of the day, and that was the very “Big Suit” David Byrne wore during the second part of the performance.The concept of “The Big Suit” was missed by nearly everyone, Soon those hip enough to have scene the movie and dug the music were wearing oversized cloths, these clothes became a statement of a musical genre, and soon crossed over into mainstream fashion, but the truth of the matter is that David wore “The Big Suit” because he was making a “Big Statement,” ... and what better way to suggest or emphasize a big statement then to present a larger then life character, though with his animated gestures and the size of his head compared to the size of the suit, suggested a dancing turtle. “The Big Suit” did several things ... it insulated David from the world and his music, it suggested that there was more then met the eye, it hinted that we are all very small inside, and also that we could each be as big and strong as we would allow ourselves to be.The performance was musically rounded out by some great backup singers, who seemed to be totally enjoying themselves and a couple of added musicians who brought a fresh edge to the sound. Because this was a movie, great care was taken regarding the sound and production quality of the music ... and it is flawless in every respect.So enjoy the movie, dig the music, and when you finally realize that Jonathan Demme is one of the finest musicians of our time, you’ll be asking yourself why you’ve missed out on his tunes for so long ... OR HAVE I STOPPED MAKING SENSE?Review by Jenell Kesler

does anyone know about a version of this that came with a bonus film strip of scenes from the movie? my copy has this, but i can't find any reference to this.

See: http://www.discogs.com/Talking-Heads-Stop-Making-Sense/release/5554366

Yes, it is a separate release. I will add it now as I now own it too.

"Stop Making Sense" is one of my favorite films, and this special edition of the album is one of my all-time favorite records. Every time I listen to it I am amazed. Definitely worth getting for several songs that are not included in the original release of the album, most notably "Heaven" and "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)". Also, the encore "Crosseyed and Painless" is great. Some of the songs on this release are different versions than the ones that appeared on the original release as well; the songs here are for the most part the same ones as in the film.