R.E.M. - Cassette Set (1981 Demo Tape) [SBD]

R.E.M. - Cassette Set (1981 Demo Tape)

April 15/16/23, 1981 (recording/mixing)

April/May 1981 (assemblage/packaging)

Studio Soundboard Recordings

Encoded: FLAC & MP3@320 Kbps

An extremely early demo set from R.E.M., who started their relationship with producer Mitch Easter in 1981. Travelling to his 'Drive-In Studio' in North Carolina, they laid down demo versions and mixes of both sides of their debut single, plus surf rock instrumental 'White Tornado' and a few other goofs.

https://www.spin.com/2011/10/rems-1981-cassette-demo-surfaces-online/

https://archive.org/details/REM_1981demo

Track List: (Artwork Included)

01 - Sitting Still (Fast 'Polka' Version, snippet)

02 - Sitting Still

03 - Radio Free Europe

04 - White Tornado

05 - White Tornado (Take 2, snippet)

06 - Radio Free Europe (Radio Dub)