The Motels were an American new wave band from Los Angeles fronted by vocalist Martha Davis. Their blend of new wave rock with emotional ballads produced hits including 'Only the Lonely,' 'Suddenly Last Summer,' and 'Take the L.' Davis's distinctive voice and the band's sophisticated arrangements distinguished them from more minimalist new wave acts. 'Only the Lonely' achieved international success and remains their signature song. The Motels represented American new wave's more emotional, romantic side, proving that the genre could encompass sophisticated adult themes. Their influence on subsequent female-fronted rock bands was notable.
Motels vinyl records
23 Motels new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE MOTELS Days Are OK (1980 UK limited edition 7 Picture Disc single also featuring Slow Town clear PVC sleeve CLP16149) Track Listing: 1. Days Are OK 2. Slow Town
£9.00 used
FRANK ZAPPA 200 Motels (1971 US 34-track double LP featuring the music from the soundtrack of the wacky film complete with 16-page full colour booklet and large fold-out poster of the cover art gatefold picture sleeve. As is common with thistype of sleeve there is a fair amount of ringwear & corner scuffing but it still remains presentable with no rips or tears
£106.00 used
FRANK ZAPPA 200 Motels (1979 French issue of the 1971 34-track double vinyl LP on the clouds UA label distributed by Pathé Marconi. The gatefold picture sleeve shows minimal wear with a small scrape to the top seam while both discs look barely played UAS29218/9) Track Listing: Semi-Fraudulent / Direct-From-Hollywood Overture 1:59 Mystery Roach 2:33 Dance Of The Rock & Roll Interviewers 0:48 This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Prologue) 0:56 Tuna Fish Promenade 2:30 Dance Of The Just Plain Folks 4:39 This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Reprise) 0:59 The Sealed Tuna Bolero 1:40 Lonesome Cowboy Burt 3:51 Touring Can Make You Crazy 2:53 Would You Like A Snack
£56.00 used
THE MOTELS Take The L (Out Of Lover) (1982 UK limited edition 7 picture disc single also including Change My Mind clear PVC sleeve CLP245) Track Listing: 1. Take The L (Out Of Lover) 2. Change My Mind
£9.00 used
THE MOTELS Careful (Original 1980 Australian issue 10-track vinyl LP on the purple Capitol label including the singles Danger Whose Problem. and Days Are OK housed in the picture sleeve complete with the fold-out photo / lyric insert. Thereis a little shelfwear to the edges of the sleeve however the vinyl appears barely played condition ST
£17.00 used
THE MOTELS Days Are OK (1980 UK 7 vinyl single also including Slow Down card picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl has just the odd light scuff to show for its 35 years CL16149) Track Listing: Days Are OK Slow Down
£7.99 used
FRANK ZAPPA 200 Motels (1971 UK first press 34-track double LP soundtrack to Zappas surreal movie housed in Cal Schenkels wonderfully illustrated gatefold sleeve with a 16-page colour booklet packed with stills from the film. The sleeve isExcellent with only some mild wear & both vinyl discs are Excellent with few signs of play UDF50003) Track Listing: Semi-Fraudulent / Direct-From-Hollywood Overture 1:59 Mystery Roach 2:33 Dance Of The Rock & Roll Interviewers 0:48 This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Prologue) 0:56 Tuna Fish Promenade 2:30 Dance Of The Just Plain Folks 4:39 This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Reprise) 0:59 The Sealed Tuna Bolero 1:40 Lonesome Cowboy Burt 3:51 Touring Can Make You Crazy 2:53 Would You Like A Snack
£56.00 used
THE MOTELS Danger (1980 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring an Edited version of Total Control plain black die-cut company sleeve CL16185)
£7.99 used
THE MOTELS Closets & Bullets (1979 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four-prong centre also including Kix picture sleeve CL16107)
£9.00 used
THE MOTELS Days Are (But The Nights Were Made For Love) (1980 UK 7 vinyl single with White Label printed DEMO RECORD NOT FOR SALE on the intact four prong centre also including Slow Town die cut paper sleeve with the vinyl in excellent condition CL16149)
£13.00 used