The Red and the Black is the debut album by American musician Jerry Harrison, who rose to prominence as a member of the Modern Lovers and Talking Heads.

The track "Things Fall Apart" was released as a 7" single in the UK.

The track "Slink" was performed live by Talking Heads in 1982.

The album was reissued in 2023 with a second instrumental mix version for Record Store Day 2023.

All songs written by Jerry Harrison, except where noted.