The Firm was a British rock supergroup formed in 1984 by former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and former Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers. The collaboration aimed to combine Page's legendary guitar with Rodgers' powerful blues-rock vocals for mid-1980s commercial hard rock. Their 1985 debut achieved commercial success, particularly with 'Radioactive,' though critical reception was mixed. The Firm's sound blended Led Zeppelin's heavy blues rock with Bad Company's straightforward approach, incorporating 1980s production. Their second album 'Mean Business' (1986) failed to match the debut's performance. Despite members' pedigree, The Firm was often seen as not fully utilizing their talents. The band disbanded in 1986, representing an interesting chapter in both musicians' careers.
Firm vinyl records (26)
TOTO Tente Firme (1978 Spanish wide centred vinyl 7 for the Hold The Line single also featuring Retrayendome [Takin It Back] housed in a unique textured picture sleeve with song lyrics on the back. The sleeve is Excellent with some faintage wear & the vinyl grades Excellent with very little play CBSS6784) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
THE FIRM (POP) Superheroes (1987 UK 7 vinyl single with solid centre includes Cash In Hand picture sleeve SUPER1)
£7.99 used
RADIO 4 Absolute Affirmation (2004 German limited edition UK 4-track 12 vinyl single including remixes from Tom Middleton and Si Begg. The picture sleeve shows a little shelfwear to the edges and the vinyl remains in excellent condition) Track Listing: A1. Absolute Affirmation (Tom Middletons Cosmos Mix) 8:09 A2
£9.00 used
STORNOWAY Tales From Terra Firma (2024 UK limited edition 9-track LP reissue of their 2013 second studio album from the British indie rock band now pressed on Recycled Black Vinyl including the single Knock Me On The Head. Gatefold picture sleeve with printed inner & custom sticker factory sealed) Track Listing: A1
£27.99 new
THE FIRM Mean Business (1986 German 8-track LP featuring Paul Rodgers & Jimmy Page complete with illustrated inner & hype stickered picture sleeve. The sleeve has just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl looks barely played. This example also includes a record company promotional press pack including a one page press release for the album and 10 x 8 black & white publicity photograph)
£50.00 used
CLIFFORD JORDAN Firm Roots (2016 German 6-track LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl. Originally released in 1975 featuring a set recorded in Munich on 18th April 1975 & also featuring Cedar Walton on Piano Sam Jones on Bass & Billy Higgins on Drums glossy picture sleeve with English sleeve notes and re-sealable barcode stickered outer bag
£33.99 used