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 UK 8-track vinyl LP housed in a fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some ring wear scuffing & the vinyl is Excellent with light signs of play 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
£14.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Thank Christ For The Bomb (Classic 1970 UK 9-track stereo vinyl LP on the blue Liberty label the fourth studio album from the heavy progressive blues trio led by Tony McPhee. The textured gatefold picture sleeve has some lightedge scuffing and storage wear with small spot of paperloss due to sticker removal to front whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with just some light spindlewear and hairlines to indicate play LBS83295) Track Listing: A1
£95.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Hogwash (1972 UK 8-track LP engineered by Martin Rushent superb tri-fold picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG] has some notable spine scuffing and a little general storage. The vinyl has only a few minor surface scuffs leaving it itEX condition. A great play copy offered at an advantageous price UAG29419) Track Listing: 01
£28.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Split (1971 UK first press 8-track stereo vinyl LP on the black Liberty label superb fully laminated gatefold picture sleeve with a great live band shot inside. The sleeve shows some general wear and creases in the laminate from manufacture with some discolouring to the back while the vinyl has just a few light cosmetic surface scuffs and hairlines
£45.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Back Against The Wall (Autographed 1986 UK 8-track LP featuring Tony McPhee bringing back Ken Pustelnik on drums & Dave Thompson on bass for the recordings ending on a tribute piece to one of Tonys stolen Gibson SGs called 54146 afterits serial number. The picture sleeve shows some light general wear & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play
£84.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Road Hogs: Live From Richmond To Pocono (2021 UK limited edition 12-track triple LP featuring never before heard recordings from the Warner Brothers’ vaults including a vintage 1969 set from their show at the Richmond Athletic Ground (AKA The Crawdaddy Club) and their final explosive set at the Pocono Raceway track complete with high quality download Road Hogs bumper sticker 12 x 24 poster and extensive liner notes gatefold picture sleeve
£39.99 new
THE GROUNDHOGS Scratching The Surface (1969 US 9-track vinyl LP back pasted textured heavy card picture sleeve. 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
£78.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Blues Obituary (Rare early 70s UK issue of the classic 1969 stereo 7-track LP on the black Liberty label [the very first pressing was a blue label] fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG+] reveals just a little laminate lift along the edges & is otherwise in great shape whilst the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with just a few light signs of play LBS83253) Track Listing: B
£84.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Live A Little Lady (1976 UK A label demonstration sample vinyl 7 for the single release with intact original four prong centre also including Boogie Withus plain die cut sleeve UP36095)
£23.00 used
THE GROUNDHOGS Hogwash (Autographed Progressive Blues Rock 1972 UK 8-track LP engineered by Martin Rushent housed in a tri-fold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play. This has been signed boldly on the front by Tony McPhee in a blue point pen) Track Listing: 01
£139.00 used