The Cult are an English rock band formed in Bradford in 1983 by vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy. The band evolved from gothic rock beginnings to become a major hard rock act. Their early albums like 'Dreamtime' featured post-punk and gothic influences, but by 'Electric' (1987) they had embraced heavy rock and metal, working with producer Rick Rubin. The Cult's hits included 'She Sells Sanctuary,' 'Love Removal Machine,' 'Fire Woman,' and 'Edie (Ciao Baby).' Their music combined mystical, spiritual themes with powerful guitar riffs and Astbury's distinctive vocals. The Cult successfully bridged alternative rock and hard rock, appealing to both audiences. Despite lineup changes (Astbury and Duffy being the constants), The Cult have continued recording and touring. They influenced numerous alternative and hard rock bands, demonstrating that gothic sensibilities could translate into arena rock success.
Cult vinyl records
215 Cult new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
SMILEY CULTURE Police Officer (1984 UK yellow/black solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Participation Two by The Reprobates plain die-cut paper sleeve FAD7012) Track Listing: 1. Smiley Culture - Police Officer 2. The Reprobates - Participation Two
£9.00 used
SMILEY CULTURE Cockney Translation (1984 UK vinyl 12 single featuring a record which was so jam packed with patois and slang that it is literally bursting at the seams. Includes the Extended Dub Mix of both the lead track and Slam Bam picture sleeve POSPX704) Track Listing: 1. Cockney Translation (Extended Dub Mix) 2
£12.00 used
JIMMY CROSS I Want My Baby Back (1978 UK issue of the 1965 7 vinyl single also including Play The Other Side picture sleeve. This was voted the Worlds Worst Record on the Kenny Everett Show [although Paralysed by the Legendary Stardust Cowboy gives it a good run for its money]. Is It . You Decide
£12.00 used
LISA LISA & CULT JAM Little Jackie Wants To Be A Star (1989 UK 7 vinyl single also including Star [The Jackie Mix] picture sleeve)
£7.99 used
EDGAR FROESE Epsilon In Malaysian Pale (Record Store Day 2022 UK/EU limited edition LP pressed on Green Marble Vinyl originally released in 1975. Gatefold picture sleeve with a wrap-around card obi-strip & factory sealed) Track Listing: 1. Epsilon In Malaysian Pale 17:00 2. Maroubra Bay 17:15
£34.99 new
JOHN HURLBUT & JORMA KAUKONEN The River Flows Volume Two (Limited Edition 2021 US 6-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Clear Splatter Vinyl exclusive to Record Store Day. Comes housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve complete with theillustrated credits inner & obi-style strip. Near Mint CFU01200) Track Listing: A1 Knockin On Heavens Door 7:02 A2 Hickory Wind 4:11 A3 A Little Faster 6:51 B1 Seems Like A Long Time 3:48 B2 All Along The Watchtower 5:31 B3 This Land Is Your Land 4:30
£23.00 used
PAUL DRAPER Cult Leader Tactics (2022 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP pressed on Violet Translucent Vinyl the second studio album from the Mansun frontman including the title track single and hiscollaboration with Steven Wilson: Omega Man. The gatefold picture sleeve retains its opened barcode-stickered shrinkwrap but comes with the lyric printed inner and Kscope catalogue insert while the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1
£44.99 used
RAINBOW Difficult To Cure (1981 UK issue 10-track LP with picture labels pressed in France including the classic hit I Surrender glossy picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve shows some general wear mostly to the edges whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play POLD5036) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
CULTURE CLUB Kissing To Be Clever (1982 South African 9-track LP the debut album from Boy George & Co. including the massive hit Do You Really Want To Hurt Me picture sleeve with illustrated lyric inner. The sleeve shows some light storage wear and the vinyl has just the odd light hairline. Overall an excellent example of this South African pressing VNC5026) Track Listing: A1
£23.00 used
CMON TIGRE Elephant: Rmx EP (2017 Italian strictly limited edition 3-track 12 single from the globetrotting duo pressed on Red Vinyl; including remixes of Federation Tunisienne De Football and WelcomeBack Monkeys by producers DJ Khalab and Populous [respectively] plus the new recording Theres No Need To Point Another Light Up Here which is a 8-minute hazy trip into their brand of funky psychedelia
£16.99 used