Artist: The
Genre: Alternative Rock
The The is a British musical project founded in 1979 by Matt Johnson that has produced some of the most distinctive alternative rock of the post-punk era. Albums including 'Soul Mining,' 'Infected,' and 'Mind Bomb' combined electronic experimentation with political commentary and emotional depth. Johnson's literate, passionate approach created music that engaged intellectually and emotionally. The The's influence on alternative rock and their demonstration that electronic-based music could accommodate complex ideas was substantial. Matt Johnson represented post-punk's most thoughtful and musically adventurous possibilities.
The vinyl records
20074 The new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS The Old Womans Dance (1978 UK 9-track vinyl LP gatefold picture sleeve. Only the second album from the long serving Scottish folk act. The sleeve shows only light wear and the vinyl looks barely played PLR010) Track Listing: The Deils Awa Wi ThExciseman 2:55 Cam Ye Oer Frae France 2:26 Cameron McFadgen / The Humors Of Cork / The Skymans Jig 4:45 Gloomy Winters Noo Awa 4:29 Whall Dance Wi Wattie / Traditional / Pipe Major George Allan 3:35 The McGregors 5:02 Bonnie Was Yon Rosie Briar 6:03 The Laird OCockpen 2:58 The Irish Washerwoman / The Cook In The Kitchen / Miss Girdle 4:04
£14.00 used
THE TOURS Tourist Information (1979 UK 7 vinyl single - the second and final single from the Poole powerpop/punk quartet. Also including You Know... housed in an embossed picture sleeve. The cover shows light wear whilst the vinyl displays minimal play VS307)
£28.00 used
BILLY TAYLOR The Billy Taylor Trio With Candido (1982 US issue of the 1956 6-track mono LP recorded by Rudy Van Gelder with Earl May on bass & Percy Brice drums plus the legendary Candido on percussion adding a touch of Afro-Cuban spice tothe proceedings. The sleeve replicates the original Prestige artwork showing only a glimpse of shelfwear and the vinyl is graded Excellent with only light signs of play OJC-015) Track Listing: A1 Mambo Inn A2 Bit Of Bedlam A3 Declivity B1 Love For Sale B2 A Live One B3 Different Bells
£17.00 used
THE MEKONS Work All Week (1979 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Unknown Wrecks. The picture sleeve shows a little shelfwear and some ringwear whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition VS300)
£17.00 used
THE DUKES Mystery Girl (1981 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single also including My Simple Heart housed in the glossy black & white title sleeve. There are some pinchmarks to the spine edge but the vinyl remains in excellent condition K18867[T]) Track Listing: 1. Mystery Girl 2. My Simple Heart
£12.00 used
THE EVASIONS Wikka Wrap (1981 UK limited edition 12 vinyl single also includes All Wrapped Up issued in a plain die-cut card sleeve. There are a few minor signs of play but the vinyl remains in excellent condition GP107T) Track Listing: 1. Wikka Wrap 2. All Wrapped Up
£9.00 used
VARIOUS Another Saturday Night (1973 UK 12-track LP of Cajun & Swamp Blues all recorded by various artists in Louisiana including Belton Richards version of Clifton Cheniers Oh Lucille Johnnie Allens take on Chuck Berrys The PromisedLand & Clint Wests cover of the Sam Cooke album title hit. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl still looks barely played OVL3001) Track Listing: A1 –Tommy McLain Before I Grow Too Old A2 –Belton Richard Cajun Fugitive (Im A Lonesome Fugitive) A3 –Tommy McLain & Clint West Try To Find Another Man A4 –Vince Bruce Jole Blon A5 –Gary Walker Who Needs You So Bad A6 –Belton Richard Oh Lucille B1 –Clint West Another Saturday Night B2 –Belton Richard Un Autre Soir Dennui (Another Sleepless Night) B3 –Johnnie Allen The Promised Land B4 –Austin Pitre Two Steps De Bayou Teche B5 –Rufus Jagneaux Downhome Music B6 –Belton Richard Laisser Les Cajuns Dancer
£17.00 used
TV SMITHS EXPLORERS The Last Words Of The Great Explorer (1981 UK 9-track vinyl LP - the one and only long player from the former member of seminal Brit punks the Adverts housed in a picture sleeve. Also includes a limited edition 2-track 7 vinyl single featuring A World Of My Own and Walk In A Straight Line [SXPS119]
£28.00 used
THE ADVERTS My Place (1979 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including New Church paper picture sleeve. The delicate sleeve does shows some light ring wear and edge scuffs/creasing whilst the vinyl shows a few light scuffswith minimal play PB5160)
£12.00 used
THE MIKE SAMMES SINGERS Paint Your Wagon (1979 UK 10-track LP featuring Lerner & Loewes music to the classic production front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & vinyl appears barely played MFP1390) Track Listing: Im On My Way I Still See Elisa Hand Me Down That Can O Beans They Call The Wind Maria Theres A Coach Comin In I Talk To The Trees The Gospel Of No-Name City The Best Things Are Wandrin Star Finale
£14.00 used