The B-52's "Rock Lobster" / "52 Girls" - Original 1978 DB-52 Single

[guapoella]

I have this single too! I remember ordering it from Trouser Press through mail order because they recommended this band way back then. It one of my most treasured possessions. Always hoped it might be worth something one day!

[tractorfactory]

This is a great version, so clean.

[BloodyBrain4]

These are the versions I know best, because I grew up with my dad's single. These are better IMO, but I do love that first album. Playing along with the album is how I learned music (on bass).

[razzjaxx]

Love the higher key and slightly faster pace and "dry" drums, especially in 52 girls. This single version is a gem, thanks !

[weakenedvampire]

Better than the album versions. This band should have kept it diy.

[ravenorama62]

Best rock anthem ever!

I love it!

[tinyvox]

OMG. WOW. they clearly plugged the bass and guitars directly into the board, probably a 4 track. it sounds like the Feelies first album. RAD ! i can imagine them recording this in a dorm :D

[iHaveAnger]

Nothing beats the singles, ever.

[justinfun]

LOVE IT! I have this single too and have always liked to confound my friends by playing it at parties. Welcome alt versions to overplayed album versions. Rich, deep vinyl bass and perfectly naive. I found the it w/ dustsleeve at Salvation Army 17 years ago; I was LUCKY!

[Schatzigrrl]

omg, pure awesomeness!

[cezarix]

Vinyl sounds......great!

[paulsak59]

i like this version better than the final cut. It's a masterpiece.

[PearlJammer07]

This version is a little faster than the re-recorded version for the bands first album. I have a single of that version.

[xraycortina]

first time i heard rock lobster i thought it said "pa's satanic butter"

thanks so much for posting these, they still make me get up and groove

[SuperPais]

Many thanks. The original version (studio one) of one of the best songs of all the times. I think it was Rolling Stone /(magazine) who says the same. Of course, the album/cd version is better.

[bkbotanic]

@SuperPais

why "of course"?

after worshiping this single for a year or so, me and all *my* friends were disappointed with the slower LP version when it came out. This 45 was more like how they sounded live, a bit harder, faster, with more of an edge than what comes across on the albums.

[BadVizion]

masterful!!!!

[savannah457]

I <3 this song!!!!!!!!

[wildman3dz]

i thought i would have to go to the grave yard to find this one.old as fuking dusty shit, but i like.

[Demonkitsun]

FINALY, The original version not sung live! I can add it too my Gaming Playlist as the Original recorded version! Family guy made EVERYONE think this was not a real song, Mwuahaha.....

[lolligager902]

Wow, wow, wow !!

[HeartnSoul99]

WOW Thanks for this RARE document, and a big hi from Paris, France !

[DrZeppo]

Wow! Never knew this version existed,superb!

[juwbone]

How good was that? Don't you just love hearing new (to you) versions, especially when you have played a tune so many times. The first album I heard was party mix, played it loads, then a few years later came across the alternative versions, I love the contrast. So it's wicked to hear these versions too . Thanks

[justinfun]

@juwbone I heartily agree with you! I love disorienting my friends by spinning this version for them while djing. They dance that much harder!

[swamipuratan]

thank you for uploading this marvellous tracks...

[xraycortina]

i think that Kate looks better now than she did in 1978. Lucky thing xxx

[sergemoon8]

BEAUTIFUL MAN!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for posting this original versions!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TRAVISJAMES03]

FINALLY! I get to hear the original versions! THANKS!

[cuddy62dj]

nn avevo mai sentito questa versione....ottima e grandi B 52'S....

[songbilliam]

I have been wanting to hear this for years. Thank you.

[amybeepea]

this is GREAT! THANK YOU!

[kocrock]

hey felifre2000- they still tour although ricky wilson is in heaven. he was one of (if not THE) first rock stars to contract and die from AIDS. quite sad, that.

[Timmybear]

Well, Klaus Nomi preceded him - but in terms of relatively known, you may be right. :)

[smashbeans]

@kocrock ricky wilson was the freaking man! he had some of the all time best guitar riffs!

[christoJihad2]

@kocrock Very sad, and he was so private about it even his sister didn't know he was dying. I always dug a bunch of their songs, but one of my favorites is still "Summer of Love", and I used to think it was about him. Now I doubt it, but it's still a great song, just like these two. RIP Ricky Wilson.

[JohnnyLovely2]

@kocrock no, unfortunately klaus nomi (weird new wave opera) died before ricky but it's still sad. Sorry for replying to such an old comment but it's in the highest rated comments so..lol

[Duraan84]

I love these original versions. They show alot about tthe band.

[felifre2000]

anybody knows where are the members of the group

[felifre2000]

very nice

[tsiuqde]

Fun!!

52 girls is in a different key and works so well! I love it, its wicked.