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 Sonic Temple (1989 Canadian 10-track 12 vinyl LP complete with photograph/credits inner & picture sleeve housed in a limited edition black PVC wallet with a 3-D hologram of the album artwork. The sleeve shows a little creasing andlight shelfwear but the vinyl remains near as new with few signs of play with the hype sticker attached to a protective sleeve) Track Listing: 01
£79.00 used
BLUE OYSTER CULT Fire Of Unknown Origin (1981 UK 10-track LP on the graduated orange label produced by Martin Birch [Deep Purple Fleetwood Mac Black Sabbath Iron Maiden] & including the masterpiece Burnin For You and the sublime deep cut DontTurn Your Back. Complete with the matching discography inner the picture sleeve is Excellent with a minor spot of edge wear & the vinyl appears near as new) Track Listing: ÞÞ01
£50.00 used
CULTURE CLUB Kissing To Be Clever (1982 UK 9-track LP the debut from Boy George & Co. including the massive hit Do You Really Want To Hurt Me complete with illustrated lyric inner. The picture sleeve displays some light scuffing showing some loss of colour whilst the vinyl displays just a little sign of play and handling V2232) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
NAUTYCULTURE Once Upon A Time (Scarce 1981 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Doing OK picture sleeve CB378) Track Listing: Once Upon A Time Doing OK
£9.50 used
BLUE OYSTER CULT Agents Of Fortune (1976 UK 10-track LP on the graduated orange CBS label including the classics [Dont Fear] The Reaper This Aint The Summer Of Love & Tattoo Vampire plus The Revenge Of Vera Gemini which was co-written with& features guest vocals from Patti Smith. The gatefold picture sleeve is Excellent with little shelf wear/scuffing to spine & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with the odd faint paper hairline not affecting play) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
BLUE OYSTER CULT Cultosaurus Erectus (1980 UK first issue 9-track LP complete with illustrated insert & bonus 30 x 20 fold-out poster custom stickered picture sleeve. Produced by Martin Birch [Deep Purple Fleetwood Mac Black Sabbath Iron Maiden] for a more heavy rock sound than before including Black Blade with lyrics by fantasy & sci-fi writer Michael Moorcock
£45.00 used
BLUE OYSTER CULT Extraterrestrial Live (1982 UK 13-track double LP set including live versions of Dont Fear The Reaper Cities On Flame & Godzilla gatefold picture sleeve with lyric & extraterrestrial artwork by Greg Scott inside. The covershows a little light wear mainly to the edges while the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear CBS22203) Track Listing: Cities On Flame Hot Rails To Hell The Red & The Black Dominance & Submission (Dont Fear) The Reaper E
£39.00 used
LINTON KWESI JOHNSON Bass Culture (Original 1980 UK blue Island label 8-track LP kicking off the eighties with some hard hitting dub poetry featuring Linton with Dennis Bovell AKA Blackbeard. Includes the singles Di Black Petty Booshwah & ReggaeFi Peach a tribute to Blair Peach who was killed during an Anti-Nazi League protest
£34.00 used
SHAKE Culture Shock (1979 UK 4-track 10 vinyl EP also including Glass House Dream On and [But] Nor Mine with guest appearances from Jo Callis and Simon Templar [The Rezillos]. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played SIR4016) Track Listing: A1. Culture Shock A2
£12.00 used
SMILEY CULTURE Police Officer (1984 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Participation Two by The Reprobates comes in a plain die-cut paper sleeve) Track Listing: 1. Smiley Culture - Police Officer 2. The Reprobates - Participation Two
£8.99 used