Patti Smith – Horses [180 Gram Vinyl LP]

Patti Smith – Horses [180 Gram Vinyl LP]

Format: 180 Gram Vinyl LP
Catalogue Number: 888751 117310
Released: 3 August 2015 (Reissue; originally 1975)
Genre: Punk / Art Rock / Garage Rock
Label: Sony BMG / Arista / Legacy

Description

A seismic debut that redefined rock poetry, Horses is Patti Smith’s fearless 1975 manifesto — blending beat-inspired lyricism with raw punk energy. This 2015 reissue, pressed on heavyweight 180-gram vinyl, faithfully reproduces the original analogue warmth and iconic Robert Mapplethorpe cover. Produced by John Cale and featuring contributions from Tom Verlaine and Lenny Kaye, the album opens with the defiant “Gloria” and unfolds into a stream-of-consciousness journey through rebellion, mysticism, and vulnerability. Essential for fans of punk, poetry, and outsider art.

Artist Overview

Patti Smith fused literary ambition with rock ‘n’ roll urgency, becoming a trailblazer for punk and feminist expression. Horses remains a cornerstone of alternative music — a bold declaration of identity and artistic freedom that continues to inspire generations.

Track Listing

Side A
A1. Gloria: In Excelsis Deo / Gloria (Version) – 5:54
A2. Redondo Beach – 3:24
A3. Birdland – 9:16
A4. Free Money – 3:47

Side B
B1. Kimberly – 4:26
B2. Break It Up – 4:05
B3. Land: Horses / Land Of A Thousand Dances / La Mer (de) – 9:36
B4. Elegie – 2:42