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 A Womans Story (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also including For One Moment glossy picture sleeve GLOW2) Track Listing: 1. A Womans Story 3:43 2. For One Moment 2:58
£14.00 used
MARC ALMOND Violent Silence (1986 German-only 5-track 12 vinyl EP featuring Blood Tide Healthy As Hate Things You Loved Me For Body Unknown & Unborn Stillborn - songs written for a celebration of the work of the French writer Georges Bataille in 1984 picture sleeve) Track Listing: 1. Blood Tide 2
£17.00 used
MARC ALMOND Ruby Red (1986 UK 5-track 12 EP including Anarcoma Broken Hearted & Beautiful & Jackal Jackel glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are in excellent condition GLOW3-12) Track Listing: Ruby Red Anarcoma Im Sick Of You Tasting Of Somebody Else Broken Hearted And Beautiful Jackal Jackal
£12.00 used
MARC ALMOND Bitter-sweet (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including King Of The Fools and the Justin Strauss Remix of Tears Run Rings picture sleeve 12R6194)
£12.00 used
MARC ALMOND The Desperate Hours (1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single includes Extended Flamenco Mix plus The Gambler picture sleeve 12R6252) Track Listing: Side A: 1. The Desperate Hours - Extended Flamenco Mix Side B: 2. The Desperate Hours 3. The Gambler
£4.99 used
MARC ALMOND Only The Moment (UK 2-track 12 backed She Took My Soul In Istanbul picture sleeve 12R6210)
£9.00 used
MARC ALMOND The Days Of Pearly Spencer (1992 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Bruises paper picture sleeve YZ638)
£9.00 used
MARC ALMOND Singles 1984-1987 (1987 UK 10-track vinyl compilation LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear whilst the vinyl reveals just light play evidence & remains in excellent condition FAITH3) Track Listing: ÞÞ1. The Boy Who Came Back 2. You Have 3. Tenderness Is A Weakness 4
£23.00 used
MARC ALMOND The Stars We Are (1988 UK 10-track LP housed in a spot lacquered picture sleeve with lyric inner. The cover does show mild shelf wear & the vinyl is in Excellent condition with a few light scuffs and hairlinesas minimal signs of play PCS7324) Track Listing: 1. The Stars We Are 2. These My Dreams Are Yours 3
£23.00 used
MARC ALMOND Love Letter (1985 UK 12 vinyl single featuring the Extra Mix and a version recorded with the Westminster City School Choir picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played BONK2-12) Track Listing: 1. Love Letter - Extra Mix 2. Love Letter - With The Westminster City School Choir
£9.00 used