Various – Slaves Of New York (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1989 Virgin Movie Music – Compilation LP – Indie Rock, House, and Soundtrack Classics

Features:

• Artist: Various

• Title: Slaves Of New York (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

• Label: Virgin Movie Music – 7 91229-1, Virgin Records America, Inc. – 1-91229

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation

• Country: USA

• Released: 1989

• Genre: Electronic, Rock, Stage & Screen

• Style: Soundtrack, Indie Rock, House

Tracklist Highlights:

• Inner City – Good Life (House music classic produced by Kevin Saunderson)

• Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers – Tumblin Down (produced by Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads)

• Neneh Cherry – Buffalo Stance (global hit blending hip hop, pop, and electronic influences)

• Maxi Priest – Some Guys Have All The Luck (reggae-influenced soul performance)

• Boy George – Girlfriend (signature track from the Culture Club frontman’s solo work)

• Public Image Ltd. (PIL) – Warrior (John Lydon’s post-punk force in the late 80s)

• Iggy Pop – Fall In Love With Me (co-written with David Bowie)

• Les Rita Mitsouko – Tongue Dance (produced by Tony Visconti, blending French rock with experimental flair)

Historical and Cultural Significance:

Released alongside the 1989 Merchant Ivory film Slaves of New York (based on Tama Janowitz’s short stories), this soundtrack captures the collision of downtown New York art culture with late-80s global pop. The film explored the gritty yet glamorous world of New York’s struggling artists, and the soundtrack reflects that eclectic energy.

The mix of house, post-punk, reggae, and indie rock makes this compilation a time capsule of 1980s urban music. With contributions from artists like Neneh Cherry, Ziggy Marley, Inner City, Iggy Pop, and PIL, this album embodies the diversity of the late-80s club and alternative scene.

The production credits also read like a who’s-who of influential music figures—Kevin Saunderson, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, Tony Visconti, and David Bowie all lend their creative touch to the recordings, giving the compilation added historical weight.

Why Collectors Value This Album:

• Eclectic Artist Lineup – blends mainstream and underground voices of the 80s

• Cross-Genre Appeal – house, indie rock, reggae, post-punk, and soundtrack composition in one set

• Strong Production Pedigree – Bowie, Visconti, Saunderson, Frantz, and Weymouth all involved

• Cultural Snapshot of 1989 NYC – perfect for collectors of music history, soundtrack LPs, and 80s memorabilia

• Original U.S. Pressing – authentic Virgin Movie Music release

Condition:

Original 1989 pressing. Vinyl and sleeve in collectible condition. Specific grading details available upon request.

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