Artist: Latin Quarter
Genre: Pop/Rock
Latin Quarter were a British pop-rock band who achieved success in the mid-1980s with their politically engaged songwriting. Their biggest hit, 'Radio Africa,' addressed the Ethiopian famine crisis with urgent passion, combining accessible pop melodies with socially conscious lyrics. The band represented artists who believed pop music could address serious issues without sacrificing commercial appeal. Their albums explored various topics with intelligence and conviction. Though their chart success was relatively brief, Latin Quarter demonstrated that thoughtful, political pop could reach mainstream audiences during the 1980s. Their music appealed to listeners seeking substance alongside accessibility in their pop music.
Latin Quarter vinyl records (19)
LATIN QUARTER Radio Africa (1985 UK 7 vinyl single featuring the Short Wave Version of the title track & Voices Inside picture sleeve. A wonderful flagship single from the reggae rock band. RH102) Track Listing: 1. Radio Africa - Short Wave Version 2. Voices Inside
£7.99 used
LATIN QUARTER Swimming Against The Stream (1989 German 11-track vinyl LP glossy picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve shows a little general wear whilst the vinyl appears barely played PL74037) Track Listing: Swimming Against The Stream Blameless Wounded In Action Model Son After Maralinga Dominion Close This Account Something Isnt Happening Race Me Down It Makes My Heart Stop Speaking A Slow Waltz For Chile
£14.00 used
LATIN QUARTER Swimming Against The Stream (1989 UK 7 injection moulded vinyl single also including The Colourscheme picture sleeve PB42663) Track Listing: Swimming Against The Stream The Colourscheme
£8.99 used
LATIN QUARTER America For Beginners (1986 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single featuring Extended Mix and Sandinista picture sleeve RHT110) Track Listing: 1. No Rope As Long As Time 2. Radio Africa - Extended Version 3. Pyramid Label - Extended Version
£7.99 used
LATIN QUARTER Radio Africa (1985 UK 4-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Dub Mix Sandinista recorded live in Munich Pyramid Label [Dub Mix] and Voices Inside RHTX102)
£9.00 used
LATIN QUARTER Toulouse / Radio Africa (1985 UK 7 vinyl double pack comprising the singles Toulouse/Thin White Duke and Radio Africa/Eddie. Each disc is issued in its original picture sleeve and both housed together inside opened hype-stickered shrinkwrap RH01) Track Listing: 1. Toulouse 2. Thin White Duke 1
£14.00 used
LATIN QUARTER Modern Times (1985 UK 11-track vinyl LP pressed in Germany for the UK market including Radio Africa and Modern Times song-hype stickered picture sleeve with illustrated lyric inner. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition RHLP1) Track Listing: 01
£14.00 used
LATIN QUARTER Modern Times (1985 UK limited edition 11-track vinyl LP including Radio Africa Toulouse and New Millionaires; plus a 2-track 12 single featuring Dub Mixes of Radio Africa and Pyramid Label [RHFS1] picture sleeve with illustrated lyric inner. The sleeve shows only minor edgewear whilst the vinyl has minimal sign of play) RHLP1)
£23.00 used
LATIN QUARTER The New Millionaires (1985 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including This Side Of Midnight and Pyramid Label picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a few small tears to the flips but otherwise just light storage wear and the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play RHT104) Track Listing: The New Millionaires 3:40 This Side Of Midnight 2:36 Pyramid Label 6:24
£9.00 used