Chelsea were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1976, considered one of the original UK punk bands though they never achieved the success of contemporaries like The Sex Pistols or The Clash. The band went through numerous lineup changes, with Gene October being the constant member. Chelsea's music was straightforward punk rock with melodic elements, influenced by both American punk and British pub rock. They released several albums including 'Chelsea' and 'Alternative Hits,' which demonstrated their ability to evolve beyond basic punk. Despite their longevity and influence on the UK punk scene, Chelsea remained underground. They were active through punk's various waves and continue performing occasionally. Chelsea represented punk's DIY ethos and persistence, maintaining their commitment to the music despite limited commercial success. They influenced numerous punk and alternative bands who appreciated their authentic, uncompromising approach to punk rock.
Chelsea vinyl records (37)
LULU Take Your Mama For A Ride (Part 1) (1975 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including (Part 2) die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl shows the odd cosmetic scuff and hairline but remains excellent)
£9.00 used
CHELSEA Right To Work (British Punk 1977 UK solid centre 7 single only the second 45 release on Step Forward Records. Also features the b-side The Loner. Black & white flipback picture sleeve SF2) Track Listing: 1. Right To Work 2. The Loner
£23.00 used
LINDA CARR & THE LOVE SQUAD Highwire (1975 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Mamas Little Corner Of The World die cut paper sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: A. Highwire B. Mamas Little Corner Of The World
£7.99 used
NEELY REYNOLDS Sweet Little Rock N Roller (Feel Like A Rock) (1974 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including The Country Road die cut paper sleeve)
£12.00 used
JOHNNY WHITAKER Friends (1973 US 11-track vinyl LP featuring music from the American childrens television series Sigmund & The Sea Monsters starring Johnny Whitaker and Scott Kolden who discover Sigmund [a friendly young sea monster] picture sleeve BCL1-0332) Track Listing: 1 Friends 2 Keep It A Secret 3 A Simple Song 4 The Magician 5 Monster Rock 6 Its Up To You 7 Cant Get You Off My Mind 8 Running Round In Circles 9 Lovin Aint Easy 10 Sigmund & The Sea Monsters 11 Day And Night
£11.99 used
CHELSEA High Rise Living (1977 UK first issue solid centre 7 vinyl single also including No Admission picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some edge/ring wear with a faint age discolouring but the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with light signs of play SF5) Track Listing: 1. High Rise Living 2
£17.00 used
CHELSEA Urban Kids (Scarce 1978 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single released from the Step Forward label the third release from the Gene October led punk band also including No Flowers. The picture sleeve shows minor discolouring on the reversewhile the vinyl appears in excellent condition SF8)
£17.00 used
ROCKHEAD Chelsea Rose (1993 UK 3-track 12 single featuring the Album Version plus Sleepwalk - Somnameulatum Mix & Somnameulatum Mix Edit complete with giant fold-out poster. The picture sleeve is Excellent [tiny sticker mark] the poster is unused & the vinyl is Near Mint 12CHELS1)
£12.00 used
HALL & OATES Past Times Behind (1977 US 11-track compilation LP features a collaboration of Hall & Oates from which all selections were recorded in 1971/1972 tracks such as A Lot Of Changes Comin Deep River Blues The Provider Angelina and more picture sleeve with small deletion notch. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played CHL547) Track Listing: Side A A1
£12.00 new
JIM GILSTRAP House Of Strangers / Take Your Daddy For A Ride (1975 UK double A side injection moulded 7 vinyl single housed in a Phonogram company die cut paper sleeve)
£7.99 used