Artist: Marc Almond
Genre: Synth-Pop/Cabaret
Marc Almond is a British singer, songwriter, and performer who achieved fame as one half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell before pursuing an eclectic solo career. Soft Cell's 'Tainted Love' became one of the 1980s' defining songs, while his solo work explored torch songs, Jacques Brel interpretations, and various pop styles. His duet with Gene Pitney, 'Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart,' topped the UK charts. Almond's dramatic vocal style and willingness to explore unfashionable musical territories distinguished him from synth-pop contemporaries. His performances draw from cabaret and torch song traditions, bringing theatrical intensity to intimate material. Almond's influence on subsequent artists who embrace emotional directness and stylistic range has been substantial.
Marc Almond vinyl records (56)
MARC ALMOND The Boy Who Came Back (1984 12 also with Joey Demento Extended Version in superb pic sleeve of Marc. Although the sleeve shows a few signs of shelf/ringwear the vinyl appears barely played BZS2312)
£14.00 used
MARC ALMOND A Womans Story (1986 UK 7-track 12 EP playing at 45rpm including The Heel A Salty Dog The Plague The Little White Cloud That Cried For One Moment & Just Good Friends. The picture sleeve is Excellent with some light ageing around the edges & the vinyl looks barely played GLOW2-12) Track Listing: w
£14.00 used
MARC ALMOND Bittersweet (1988 UK limited edition 3-track 12 single gatefold picture sleeve with the lyrics within the inner sprea also including King Of The Fools and Tears Run Rings [The Justin Strauss Remix]. The sleeve is in great shape with just some light scuffing mostly to the top & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with the odd light sign of play 12RG6194) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
MARC ALMOND Only The Moment (1988 UK limited edition 2-track 7 single pressed on Clear Vinyl also includes Real Evil clear PVC sleeve with backing picture insert RC6210) Track Listing: 1. Only The Moment 2. Real Evil
£7.99 used
MARC ALMOND Bittersweet (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Big Beat Mix plus King Of The Fools and Tears Run Rings [Justin Strauss Remix] issued in a title stickered die-cut sleeve 12RX6194) Track Listing: Side A: 1. Bitter Sweet - The Big Beat Mix Side B: 2. King Of The Fools 3. Tears Run Rings - The Justin Strauss Remix
£7.99 used
MARC ALMOND Stories Of Johnny (1985 UK limited edition 4-track 7 vinyl double pack also including Stories Of Johnny recorded with the Westminster City School Choir Blond Boy & Take My Heart gatefold picture sleeve BONK1) Track Listing: Stories Of Johnny Stories Of Johnny [with Choir] Blond Boy Take My Heart
£9.00 used
MARC ALMOND Stories Of Johnny (1985 UK limited edition 4-track 12 includes Blond Boy and Take My Heart hype-stickered picture sleeve with fold-out poster. The sleeve shows minimal wear whilst the poster is unused and the vinyl is Excellent with light signs of play BONK1-12) Track Listing: 1. Stories Of Johnny 2
£12.00 used
MARC ALMOND Bittersweet (1988 UK limited edition 2-track 7 vinyl single also including King Of Fools issued in a gatefold picture sleeve RG6194) Track Listing: 1. Bittersweet 2. King Of Fools
£7.49 used
MARC ALMOND Jacky (1991 UK 7 vinyl single also including Deep Night housed in a glossy paper picture sleeve YZ610) Track Listing: Jacky Deep Night
£9.00 used
MARC ALMOND A Lover Spurned (1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including A Lover Spurned - Full Length Version & 12 Version plus Exotica Rose picture sleeve 12R6229) Track Listing: 1. A Lover Spurned - 12 Version 2. A Lover Spurned - Full Length Version 3. Exotica Rose
£9.00 used