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Debbie Harry's frst solo album was recorded in 1981 while Debbie and
Chris Stein took a break from Blondie
Teaming up with CHIC's Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards to produce an album
fusing funk, rock, disco and new wave. Their innovative production pre-dated their
future work with David Bowie and Madonna.
Originally released in 1981, KooKoo went on to sell half a million copies in
America, attaining gold status. The album contained two hit singles, 'Backfred'
and 'The Jam Was Moving'.
The iconic sleeve design by Swiss artist H.R. Giger (famous for his work on the
Alien movie) has been restored from the original elements.
The audio for this release has been expanded to include a bonus 12" with remixes
from the singles. It has been mastered from the original pre-production tapes and
cut at Half-Speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.
Limited & numbered.
Tracklist
Jump Jump
The Jam Was Moving
Chrome
Surrender
Inner City Spillover
Backfred
Now I Know You Know
Under Arrest
Military Rap
Oasis
Backfred (Extended Version)
The Jam Was Moving (Extended Version)
Inner City Spillover (Extended Version)
Backfred (Bruce Forrest & Frank Heller Remix)
The Jam Was Moving (Chris Stein & Debbie Harry Remix)