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
THE CULT The Cult (2023 UK/EU limited edition 12-track double album 2-LP their 1994 self-titled sixth album produced by Bob Rock and now pressed on Ivory Coloured Vinyl as part of the excellent Beggars Arkive series. An underrated gemof a record making a welcome return to vinyl. Single pocket picture sleeve with original Black Sheep cover artwork hype sticker & factory sealed
£34.99 new
CULT OF LUNA The Long Road North (2022 German 9-track double LP with gatefold picture sleeve and 16-page booklet pressed on Wine Red Vinyl and limited to 700 copies. Eighth album from the Swedish post-metal band. Although not sealed both the sleeve and vinyl remain in near mint condition) Track Listing: Cold Burn The Silver Arc Beyond I An Offering to the Wild Into the Night Full Moon The Long Road North Blood Upon Stone Beyond II
£27.99 used
VARIOUS ARTISTS Rough Trade Shops Counter Culture 18 (2018 UK limited edition 20-track double vinyl LP featuring a collection of tracks compiled by the lovely people at Rough Trade stores including Fontaines DC Crack Cloud Confidence Man KOKOKO. Sudan Archives and more. The picture sleeve retains its hype stickered open shrink and remains in near as new condition along with the vinyl that looks rarely played RTCC18V) Track Listing: A1
£28.00 used
CULT LEADER Lightless Walk (2015 US 11-track LP with picture sleeve and printed inner pressed on Clear Vinyl limited to 1006 copies. Debut album from the heavy US crust punk band. Although not sealed both the sleeve and vinylremain in near mint condition) Track Listing: A1 Great I Am A2 The Sorrower A3 Sympathetic A4 Suffer Louder A5 Broken Blades B1 A Good Life B2 Walking Wastelands B3 Gutter Gods B4 Hate Offering B5 How Deep It Runs B6 Lightless Walk
£27.99 used
CULT OF LUNA Vertikal II (Limited edition 2013 Norwegian 3-track 12 vinyl EP with die-cut picture sleeve. Superb EP from the Swedish post-metal band. The sleeve shows some minor wear from storage but the vinyl displays little evidence of play) Track Listing: A1 Oro Recorded By [Additional Recording] Co-producer – Kristian Karlsson 7:21 A2 Light Chaser 6:23 B Shun The Mask
£17.00 used
THE GUN CLUB Live At The Hacienda 83 (2022 French manuafactured US/EU limited edition 14-track LP pressed on Clear & Red Split Vinyl released exclusively for Record Store Day; including a collection of live tracks recorded at the legendary Hacienda Club in Manchester on 20th April 1983 [incorrectly printed as 7th December on the back of the sleeve]
£33.99 new
HELLFIRE DEATHCULT Black Death Terroristic Onslaught (Limited Edition 2018 Spanish 11-track LP the third full-length album from the Chicago death metal band pressed on Red Vinyl. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear the vinyl grades Near Mint with no obvious signs of play) Track Listing: A1 Black Congregation Ov Sepulchral Darkness A2 Holocaustic Warfront A3 Satanic Nuclear Devasation A4 Death Conquers All A5 Bestial Invocation Ov War B1 Blood Lust Ritual B2 Terroristic Onslaught B3 Hellstrom Chaos Battalion B4 Baptized By Hellfire B5 Anti God Kommando B6 Triumphant Death March
£17.99 used
CULT FIGURES In Love (1980 UK 3-track 7 vinyl EP including I Remember Laura Kate and Almost A Love Song flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl looks barely played)
£23.00 used
SOUTHERN DEATH CULT Fatman (1982 UK Pre-Cult first issue 3-track 12 single with card labels including Moya and The Girl housed in aglossy picture sleeve. The sleeve displays minimal wear and the vinyl shows two cosmetic scuffs with otherwise minimal wear SIT19T)
£50.00 used
VIRGIN PRUNES The Faculties Of A Broken Heart (1982 UK Rough Trade 2-track 12 vinyl single including What Should We Do If Baby Turns Blue and Chance Of A Lifetime. The picture sleeve is in the open shrink and displays minimal wear. The vinyl has some notable spindle wear and light hairlines however this has no real impact on play RT119T)
£14.00 used