Artist: Dexys Midnight Runners
Genre: Pop
Dexys Midnight Runners were a British pop band formed in Birmingham in 1978 by Kevin Rowland. The band achieved major success with their distinctive sound combining soul, Celtic folk, and new wave. Their biggest hit 'Come On Eileen' in 1982 topped charts worldwide and became one of the 1980s' most recognizable songs. Other hits included 'Geno' and 'Jackie Wilson Said.' Dexys went through several distinct phases, from soul-influenced new wave to Celtic-influenced pop-soul. Rowland's passionate vocals and the band's ever-changing image and sound made them unique. Despite commercial success, internal tensions led to lineup changes and periods of inactivity. Dexys reformed several times, with Rowland as the constant. They represented British pop's more passionate, unconventional side, creating music driven by vision rather than commercial calculation.
Dexys Midnight Runners vinyl records (26)
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS The Celtic Soul Brothers [More Please Thankyou] (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Reminisce Part One picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light ringwear and creasing whilst the vinyl shows the odd hairline and cosmetic scuff to give away its age DEXYS12) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS Jackie Wilson Said (Im In Heaven When You Smile) (1982 UK injection label 7 vinyl single also including Make This Precious housed in a picture sleeve with lyrics to both songs on reverse DEXYS10) Track Listing: 1. Jackie Wilson Said (Im In Heaven When You Smile) 2. Lets Make This Precious
£7.99 used
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS Geno (1980 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Breakin Down The Walls Of Heartache plain die cut paper sleeve R6033) Track Listing: 1. Geno 2. Breakin Down The Walls Of Heartache
£9.00 used
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS Show Me (1981 UK solid centre 7 single also including Soon picture sleeve DEXYS6)
£9.00 used
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS Show Me (Original 1981 UK green injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Soon flipcard card picture sleeve complete with the 6 x 6.5 double-sided EMI information sheet DEXYS6) Track Listing: 1. Show Me 2. Soon
£12.00 used
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS & THE EMERALD EXPRESS The Celtic Soul Brothers (1982 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Love Part Two. The paper picture sleeve displays only light wear and the vinyl shows little signs of play DEXYS8)
£9.00 used
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS The Celtic Soul Brothers (1983 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single glossy picture sleeve with wraparound fold-out poster. Cracking celtic soul 45 that was reissued after the success of Come On Eileen backed with Reminisce Part One. The sleeve shows very little wear and the vinyl appears barely played DEXYP12)
£12.00 used
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS Lets Get This Straight From The Start (1982 UK 7 vinyl single with paper picture labels also including Old. The paper picture sleeve has a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears in near as new condition DEXYS11)
£7.99 used
DEXYS Nowhere Is Home (2014 UK limited edition 20-track 4-LP featuring the full live recording of Duke Of Yorks Theatre Show housed in a hype-stickered gatefold picture. Wonderful showcase of Kevin Rowlands [and his incredible bands] talents includes the late career highlight One Day Im Going To Soar album performed in its entirety alongside some fantastic interpretations of songs from the bands catalogue [a great Latin take on Geno for example] and a twenty-one minute version Track Listing: of This Is What Shes Like
£217.00 new
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS Because Of You (1986 UK 7 vinyl single featuring the classic theme song from BBC TVs Brush Strokes also including Kathleen Mavourneen. The picture sleeve lists Kevin Rowland as the main artist [featuring Dexys Midnight Runners] on the front and shows some shelfwear whilst the vinyl showing just light play)
£7.99 used