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Label: Rhino Elektra
Cat No.: Rhino Records – RHF1 133, 603497820122, Elektra – RHF1 133, 603497820122.
Format: Vinyl (2025 reissue) – USA pressing.
Matrix/Stampers: Hand Etched – A side: RHF1-133-A 0603497820122 KPG@CA BO22893-01 A1 +1. B side: RHF1-133-B 0603497820122 KPG@CA BO22893-01 B1 1=.
Mastered By: Cohearent Audio. Lacquer Cut By: Cohearent Audio
The 2025 Rhino High Fidelity reissue of Adventure is a stunning presentation of Television’s often-overlooked sophomore album. Housed in a heavyweight glossy gatefold sleeve with an OBI strip, red foil-embossed logos, and individually numbered pressings, it exudes a collector’s charm. The 180g vinyl, protected in a poly-lined sleeve, is accompanied by a substantial folded card insert with detailed liner notes—an overall package that feels as luxurious as it does reverential.
That said, the rigid construction of the sleeve is a double-edged sword. While it enhances the premium feel, it also makes retrieving and reinserting the album and insert a frustrating task. A protective outer sleeve may be the best solution to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
Sonically, the pressing delivers the album’s punchy, intricate sound with clarity, though some surface noise is noticeable between tracks. As with Marquee Moon, Adventure remains a landmark of avant-punk, though it carries a more relaxed, atmospheric quality. Written and recorded at The Record Plant in NYC, the album came together more spontaneously than its predecessor, with tracks like The Fire, Carried Away, and (Cairo) The Dream’s Dream emerging in the studio. Verlaine’s unmistakable guitar work—delicate yet cutting—imbues each track with his signature tone, much like Paul Haig’s defining presence in Josef K.
Each copy is presented on glossy heavyweight card, individually numbered complete with red foil embossing of the Rhino logo.
While Marquee Moon is often hailed as the definitive Television statement, Adventure holds its own with standouts like Foxhole, Ain’t That Nothin’, and Days, the latter offering a rare glimpse of the band’s pop sensibilities. The addition of backing vocals and subtle instrumental embellishments further differentiates it from their debut, adding warmth without diluting their edge.
Mastered and lacquer-cut at Cohearent Audio, this edition ensures that Adventure sounds as vital today as it did in 1978. More than just a follow-up, it’s an essential piece of post-punk history—one that this reissue rightfully celebrates.
4.4 out of 5.0 stars
