A Diamond Hidden In The Mouth Of A Corpse - 12" Vinyl

A legendary compilation produced by John Giorno, founder of Giorno Poetry Systems and a pioneering poet, and William S. Burroughs, a leading figure of the 1950s Beat Generation.

Featuring iconic artists from the New York underground scene of the time—Sonic Youth, Diamanda Galás, Michael Gira, Coil, and more—this is truly a legendary album.

An experimental work conceived as a fusion of art forms beyond genre: music, poetry readings, noise, and performance.

Album cover art by Keith Haring!

We’ve received a rare original 1985 pressing, still factory sealed and in mint condition.

Tracklist:

A1 – Hüsker Dü: "Won't Change" (1:59)

A2 – David Johansen: "Johnsonius" (5:20)

A3 – John Giorno Band: "ScumSlime" (4:04)

A4 – William S. Burroughs: "Excerpts From 'The Western Land': The President, Colonel Bradford, Every Man A God" (5:36)

A5 – Sonic Youth: "Halloween" (5:02)

B1 – Cabaret Voltaire: "Dead Man's Shoes" (2:42)

B2 – Diamanda Galás: "Excerpt From 'Eyes Without Blood'"

B3 – Coil: "Neither His Nor Yours" (2:48)

B4 – Michael Gira: "Game" (1:55)

B5 – David Van Tieghem: "Out Of The Frying Pan..." (2:15)

B6 – Jessica Hagedorn The Gangster Choir: "Tenement Lover" (6:45)

Label: Giorno Poetry Systems

Release Year: 1985

Format: LP