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 Stories Of Johnny (1985 UK 4-track 10 vinyl EP including the Special Remix and an alternate version recorded with the Westminster School Choir plus Blond Boy & Take My Heart. The vinyl remains in excellent condition within the custom-stickered picture sleeve. BONK1-10) Track Listing: A1
£14.00 used
MARC ALMOND Stories Of Johnny + Booklet (1985 UK Virgin label limited edition 10-track vinyl LP housed in the embossed picture sleeve with glossy photo portrait inner and illustrated 8-page lyric booklet. The sleeve shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl shows little sign of play FAITH1) Track Listing: ÞÞ
£23.00 used
MARC ALMOND Stories Of Johnny (1985 UK limited edition 4-track 12 includes Blond Boy and Take My Heart picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl is Excellent with light signs of play BONK1-12) Track Listing: 1. Stories Of Johnny 2. Blond Boy 3. Stories Of Johnny - with the Westminster City School Choir 4
£12.00 used
MARC ALMOND Chaos & A Dancing Star (Sealed 2020 UK/EU 13-track LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl produced alongside Chris Braide [Lana del Rey Sia David Guetta] & featuring a guest appearance from Ian Anderson on Lord Of Misrule. Comes housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve sealed from new in the hype stickered shrinkwrap
£22.99 new
MARC ALMOND Enchanted (1990 UK 10-track vinyl LP textured picture sleeve & lyric inner. The sleeve shows light wear & the vinyl has just the odd light sign of play PCS7344) Track Listing: 1. Madame De La Luna 2. Waifs And Strays 3. Desperate Hours 4. Toreador In The Rain 5. Widow Weeds 6. Lover Spurned 7
£28.00 used
MARC ALMOND Bitter Sweet (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including King Of The Fools plus the Justin Strauss Remix of Tears Run Rings. The matte picture sleeve has some discolouration to the back but retains its hype sticker on the front while the vinyl displays minor surface scuffs but remains in excellent condition) Track Listing: A1
£14.00 used