Artist: Gruppo Sportivo
Genre: Power Pop/New Wave
Gruppo Sportivo is a Dutch rock band formed in 1976, known for their witty, quirky take on power pop and new wave. Led by singer-songwriter Hans Vandenburg, the band combined catchy melodies with sardonic lyrics often sung in English. Their debut album 'Ten Mistakes' received critical acclaim, and songs like 'Tokyo' and 'Disco Really Made It' showcased their ability to blend humor with genuine pop craftsmanship. The band developed a cult following in the US and UK despite being based in the Netherlands. Gruppo Sportivo's approach anticipated the more eccentric side of new wave while maintaining accessibility. They continued performing and recording for decades, building a devoted following among power pop enthusiasts who appreciated their clever songwriting and energetic performances.
Gruppo Sportivo vinyl records
7 Gruppo Sportivo new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
GRUPPO SPORTIVO Beep Beep Love (1977 UK limited edition 2-track 12 vinyl single also including Rubber Gun housed in a blue & white title sleeve with lyrics on the reverse. There is a little ringwear evident to the sleeve but the vinyl remainsin excellent condition EPC12-6454) Track Listing: 1. Beep Beep Love 2:55 2
£9.00 used
GRUPPO SPORTIVO Very Nice (1981 Dutch wide centred 7 vinyl single taken from the album Pop. Goes The Brain also including No Shampoo [Also Very Nice] picture sleeve. The vinyl and sleeve are in excellent condition)
£9.00 used
GRUPPO SPORTIVO Rock N Roll (1978 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including I Shot My Manager. Issued in an Epic company die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl appears in excellent condition with minimal evidence of play SEPC6302)
£9.00 used
GRUPPO SPORTIVO 10 Mistakes (1978 UK 10-track vinyl LP on the orange Epic label including the hit single Beep Beep Love plus the track Superman which features an intro written by Frank Zappa. Picture sleeve with printed lyric insert. The sleeve shows just light ring wear and edge wear from age and storage the vinyl shows only light signs of play EPC82793) Track Listing: A1
£14.00 used
GRUPPO SPORTIVO Beep Beep Love (1978 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Rubber Gun. The vinyl has minimal signs of play issued in the Epic company die-cut paper sleeve SEPC6454)
£12.00 used
GRUPPO SPORTIVO Hey Girl (1978 UK solid centre A label advance promotional vinyl 7 for the single release with release date of 13th October 1978 on the label also including Roses. The vinyl comes issued in the Epic company die-cut paper sleeve SEPC6767)
£11.99 used
GRUPPO SPORTIVO Back To 78 (1978 UK 15-track vinyl LP. A classic from Mr VanDeFruits & Co. The picture sleeve has the lyrics to the reverse and shows just a little edge scuffing & light shelfwear with the vinyl remaining in Excellent condition with little sign of play. An album that along with 10 Mistakes everyone should own EPC83263) Track Listing: 01
£17.00 used