Artist: Guadalcanal Diary
Genre: Alternative Rock
Guadalcanal Diary was an American alternative rock band from Marietta, Georgia, active from 1981 to 1989. They were influential figures in the development of American alternative rock, combining elements of jangle pop, folk rock, and post-punk into an accessible yet distinctive sound. Their albums 'Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man,' 'Jamboree,' and '2x4' received critical acclaim and college radio support. The band's literate lyrics, chiming guitars, and strong melodies earned them comparisons to R.E.M., with whom they shared Southern roots and influences. Though they never achieved major commercial success, Guadalcanal Diary were respected by critics and fellow musicians. Their influence on Southern alternative rock and jangle pop is acknowledged by fans of the genre who discovered them through college radio.
Guadalcanal Diary vinyl records
6 Guadalcanal Diary new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
GUADALCANAL DIARY Watusi Rodeo (1985 UK 3-track 7 vinyl single also including Sleepers Awake and a cover version of Johnny B.Goode Warner company die-cut paper sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely playedEKR23) Track Listing: Side A: 1. Watusi Rodeo Side B: 2. Sleepers Awake 3
£7.99 used
GUADALCANAL DIARY Flip-Flop (1989 German 11-track LP by another one of Georgias finest exports who shortly thereafter took an eleven year hiatus before recording again but still perform occasionally around the Atlanta/Athens area picture sleeve. The sleeve and vinyl show minimal signs of wear or play) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
GUADALCANAL DIARY Jamboree (1986 German 12-track vinyl LP a lost indie gem from the C86 era recommended for fans of REM picture sleeve with credits inner. The sleeve has some light spine and edge wear but the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Pray For Rain Fear Of God Jamboree Michael Rockefeller Spirit Train Lonely Street Country Club Gun T
£9.00 used
![Guadalcanal Diary 2 x 4 [Two x Four] German vinyl LP album record 960752-1 Elektra 1987 on vinyl](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0566/5105/5295/products/guadalcanal-diary-2-x-4-two-x-four-german-vinyl-lp-album-record-960752-1-672685.jpg?v=1710269466 "Guadalcanal Diary 2 x 4 [Two x Four] German vinyl LP album record 960752-1 Elektra 1987 on vinyl")
GUADALCANAL DIARY 2 x 4 (1987 German 12-track vinyl LP from the American alternative jangle pop rock group. The picture sleeve has some shelfwear to the edges while the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1. Litany (Life Goes On) 3:41 A2. Under The Yoke 4:28 A3. Get Over It 3:00 A4. Little Birds 3:57 A5
£12.00 used
GUADALCANAL DIARY Walking In The Shadow Of The Big Man (1985 UK 10-track vinyl LP glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve has some light edge/corner wear and the vinyl is in Excellent condition with few signs of play HYBL2) Track Listing: Trail Of Tears Fire From Heaven Sleepers Awake Gilbert Takes The Wheel Ghost On The Road Watusi Rodeo Why Do The Heathen Rage
£9.00 used
GUADALCANAL DIARY Always Saturday (1989 US Electra promotional wide-centre 2-track vinyl 7 featuring the same 3:38 version on both sides. With custom printed labels and housed in a commercial picture sleeve)
£9.00 used