Artist: Danse Society
Genre: Gothic Rock
The Danse Society were an English gothic rock band formed in Barnsley in 1980, becoming part of the early gothic rock movement. The band consisted of Steve Rawlings, Paul Nash, Lyndon Scarfe, Tim Wright, and Paul Gilmartin. The Danse Society created atmospheric, dark post-punk and gothic rock with their biggest success being 'Wake Up' which received club play. Their music featured dramatic vocals, prominent bass lines, and atmospheric keyboards typical of gothic rock. Albums like 'Seduction' showcased their ability to create dark, danceable music. Despite their quality and influence on the gothic scene, The Danse Society never achieved major commercial success. They disbanded in 1987 but reformed in 2011. The band represented British gothic rock's more dance-oriented wing, demonstrating that gothic music could be both dark and rhythmically compelling.
Danse Society vinyl records (19)
THE DANSE SOCIETY Were So Happy (Original 1982 UK Society label 3-track 12 vinyl single also including Womans Own and Belief picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some minor ringwear and light foxing whilst the vinyl appears barely played SOC123) Track Listing: 1. Were So Happy 2. Womans Own 3. Belief
£14.00 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY Wake Up (1983 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including The Seduction and Arabia picture sleeve SOC125) Track Listing: 1. Wake Up 2. The Seduction 3. Arabia
£11.99 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY 2000 Light Years From Home (1984 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including Seen The Light and Angel picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little discolouration whilst the vinyl looks barely played SOC127)
£9.00 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY Heaven Is Waiting (1983 German 10-track vinyl LP including the classic pop tune title track picture sleeve with original picture/credits inner. The sleeve shows some shelfwear with some seam splitting to the thin inner whilst the vinyl has some light signs of play) Track Listing: Side One 1
£14.00 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY Say It Again (1985 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Special Edition Club Mix plus Fade Away and Sensimilla [Extended Roiter Pig Mix] picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only some minor edgewear/ringwear and the vinyl has just a couple of light surface scuffs - an excellent copy SOC228) Track Listing: 1
£11.99 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY Heaven Is Waiting (Original 1983 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single also including Lizard Man glossy picture sleeve. Both the sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition SOC126) Track Listing: 1. Heaven Is Waiting 2. Lizard Man
£9.00 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY 2000 Light Years From Home (1984 UK Special Edition 4-track double vinyl 7 set also including Seen The Light plus the Bonus 7 containing The Sway and Endless. The gatefold picture sleeve shows a little shelfwear to the edges while the vinyl remains in excellent condition SOC77) Track Listing: A
£9.00 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY Wake Up (1983 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including The Seduction glossy picture sleeve SOC5)
£7.99 used
THE DANSE SOCIETY Danse/Move (1982 UK promotional vinyl 12 featuring Extended Club Mix 8:37 and Radio Mix 5:08 custom title sleeve SOCX121)
£14.00 used
SOCIETY Saturn Girl (1987 UK pre-Danse Society 12 vinyl single also including Love It picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light edgewear whilst the vinyl looks barely played BLR1T)
£14.00 used