Entertainment! by Gang of Four was recorded at Fallout Shelter Studios in New York in late 1978 and early 1979. The album was produced by Rick Rubin and the band themselves, with the band working closely with engineer Martin Hannett, who was known for his innovative studio techniques. The production emphasized the sharp, angular guitar work of Andy Summers and the tight, minimalist rhythm section, featuring heavy compression and unconventional microphone placement to achieve the album's distinctive thin, cutting sound. The recording process captured the post-punk aesthetic of the era while incorporating electronic elements and experimental production techniques that were emerging in late 1970s art-rock and punk music. The album was released on October 18, 1979, and became influential in shaping the post-punk and no wave movements.
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EMI — EMC 3313
The original 1979 UK EMI pressing on EMC 3313 is widely regarded as the definitive vinyl edition, praised on SHF and Discogs for its raw, punchy sound that best captures the album's post-punk energy.
Rhino — R2 78428
Matador — OLE1742LP
Rhino — R1 78428
Rhino — 0190296755323
Warner Bros. Records — BSK 3446
Sonopresse — 2S 068 63201
EMI — TOCP-8724
Parlophone — 7243 8 32146 2 4 · Parlophone — CZ 541
Rhino - Warner Records — 0603497890972