The Bible were a British indie pop band formed in Cambridge in 1985, known for intelligent songwriting and jangly guitar pop sound. Led by Boo Hewerdine and featuring various members, The Bible created melodic, literate pop drawing comparisons to The Housemartins and Prefab Sprout. Their music was characterized by Hewerdine's thoughtful lyrics, acoustic and electric guitar interplay, and warm, organic production. Songs like 'Graceland' and 'Honey Be Good' showcased their ability to craft memorable melodies with substance. The Bible was critically acclaimed but never achieved major commercial breakthrough. They released several late 1980s albums before disbanding in 1990. Boo Hewerdine went on to successful solo career and songwriting for other artists.
Bible vinyl records (38)
KING CRIMSON Starless And Bible Black (1974 UK pink rim palm tree Island label 8-track LP ranking as one of the best albums from the Bruford/Wetton period textured gatefold sleeve complete with lyric inner. The sleeve shows only the lightest signs of its age & the vinyl is super clean & looks barely played- a beautiful example of this masterpiece
£217.00 used
THE BIBLE Graceland (1989 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single including the New Version plus the b-side recording Eureka. This is only the second copy weve ever had in stock but is also the first weve seen in over twenty years. Both the glossy picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition BIB4) Track Listing: A1
£7.99 used
THE BIBLE Crystal Palace (1988 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including The Golden Mile. Both the picture sleeve and vinyl remain in EX condition BIB2)
£7.49 used
THE BIBLE Skywriting (1988 US promotional-only 13-track vinyl 12 containing Skywriting one side backed with 6 live acoustic performances and live intros custom stickered die-cut sleeve in excellent condition VAS1244) Track Listing: Skywriting Live Intro WBCN Crystal Palace Live Intro WBCN Skywriting Live Intro CFNY Skeleton Crew Live Intro WNUA Honey Be Good Live Intro KTYD Cigarette Girls Live Intro WNUA King Chicago
£14.00 used
THE BIBLE Graceland (1987 UK 4-track 7 double pack including Glorybound Live Version Mahalia and Spend Spend Spend gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some edgewear and the vinyl are Excellent BIBG1)
£9.00 used
THE BIBLE Honey Be Good (1989 UK limited edition box set including the 7 vinyl single which also features a new version of King Chicago in its own picture sleeve [BIB5] plus three black & white picture postcards and a biography insert great 7picture box BIBP5) Track Listing: Honey Be Good King Chicago
£7.99 used
THE BIBLE Graceland (1989 UK 4-track 12 featuring Abraham Martin & John Eureka and Mayday picture sleeve BIBX4)
£7.99 used
KING CRIMSON Starless And Bible Black (1974 Japanese 8-track Atlantic label vinyl LP album house in a textured gatefold picture sleeve complete with Japanese/lyric insert & obi-strip. The sleeve shows just a few faint spots of foxing to the obi barely noticeable and the vinyl is Near Mint with no need to upgrade P-8442A) Track Listing: 1
£167.00 used
THE BIBLE Graceland (1986 UK 3-track 12 single includes Glorybound and High Wide And Handsome with picture sleeve. The vinyl remains in excellent condition and concequently looks barely played CHS123036) Track Listing: 1. Graceland 2. Glorybound 3. High Wide And Handsome
£9.00 used
THE BIBLE Graceland (1987 UK 5-track 12 vinyl single also including High Wide And Handsome plus live versions of The Slow Drag Down Glorybound and Walking The Ghost Back Home picture sleeve. There is just a little scuffing to the edges ofthe sleeve but the vinyl remains in excellent condition BIBX1) Track Listing: Side A: 1
£9.99 used