Artist: Groundhogs
Genre: Blues Rock
The Groundhogs were a British blues rock band formed in 1963, led by guitarist and vocalist Tony McPhee. Initially a straightforward blues outfit, they evolved into one of Britain's most innovative and heavy blues-rock bands of the early 1970s. Their classic lineup produced influential albums like 'Thank Christ for the Bomb,' 'Split,' and 'Who Will Save the World?' which showcased McPhee's distinctive guitar work and the band's progressive approach to blues-based rock. The Groundhogs were known for their extended improvisations, politically charged lyrics, and powerful live performances. McPhee's guitar technique, which incorporated feedback and distortion in creative ways, influenced subsequent generations of rock guitarists. Despite never achieving massive commercial success, the band maintained a devoted following and are considered cult heroes of British blues-rock.
Groundhogs vinyl records
36 Groundhogs new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE GROUNDHOGS Black Diamond (1976 original issue UK 8-track vinyl LP housed in a fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played UAS29994) Track Listing: The ninth studio album from the seminal progressive rock band. An inspiration to the likes of Alex Turner Stephen Malkmus Josh Homme and Underworld
£28.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Thank Christ For The Bomb (Classic 1970 UK second issue 9-track stereo LP on the black Liberty label textured gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with some minor scuffing & the vinyl is Near Mint & looks barely played. Highly recommended. LBS83295) Track Listing: 1. Strange Town 2
£56.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Blues Obituary (1969 US 7-track stereo vinyl LP pasted picture sleeve. The magnificent second album from the band easily as strong as their first and an enticing hint of the things that were to come. The sleeve shows just a little light ringwear with some corner scuffing whilst the vinyl remains excellent for few signs of play LP-12452) Track Listing: 01
£56.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Who Will Save The World. (1972 UK first press 8-track LP housed in a stunning fold-out gatefold sleeve designed like a cartoon comic book by Marvels Neal Adams. The album also saw the band introducing Mellotron to their sound.The fold-out sleeve design is always prone to wear but this example shows some light age/shelf wear & the vinyl displays a few light scuffs with no real impact on playUAG29237) Track Listing: 1
£50.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Crosscut Saw (1976 UK 8-track LP by Tony McPhee & co matt picture sleeve. The sleeve displays some notable edge scuffing and light ringwear/corner creasing but the vinyl appears barely played UAS29917) Track Listing: 1. Crosscut Saw 2. Promiscuity 3. Boogie Withus 4. Fulfilment 5. Live A Little Lady 6
£20.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Hogwash (Archive quality 1972 UK 8-track stereo vinyl LP engineered by Martin Rushent complete with UA inner superb tri-fold picture sleeve. The Hogs were on top form during this period. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl remains near as new with very little signs of play
£106.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Thank Christ For The Bomb (1975 UK Sunset issue of the classic 1970 9-track LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with just light wear & the vinyl is clean & is in Excelent condition SLS50376) Track Listing: 1. Strange Town 2. Darkness Is No Friend 3. Soldier 4
£28.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Hogwash (Original 1973 US 8-track vinyl LP gatefold picture sleeve with internal pocket. This copy has remained sealed for almost fifty years and is in unplayed condition. A really nice copy of this very hard to find classic album UA-LA008-F) Track Listing: A1. I Love Miss Ogyny 5:20 A2
£84.00 new
THE GROUNDHOGS Thank Christ For The Bomb (1986 UK Fame issue of the classic 1970 9-track LP the fourth longplayer from the heavy progressive blues trio led by Tony McPhee glossy picture sleeve. The cover has minimal storage wear and the vinyl shows only light signs of play FA4131521) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Scratching The Surface (2009 US exclusive 9-track LP pressed on Audiophile Quality High Definition Virgin Vinyl - Originally released in the US in 1968 their raw rootsy debut album ranks among the finest albums to emerge from the British blues-rock boom matching frontman Tony McPhees memorable original tunes with a blistering reworking of the Muddy Waters classic Still A Fool
£34.00 used