Zippo represents rock bands using this lighter brand as their name. Such names suggest spark, ignition, and fire. Rock acts with product-referencing names often embrace straightforward, no-nonsense approaches. Their contributions represent rock's working-class naming traditions.
Zippo vinyl records (15)
RAIN PARADE Explosions In The Glass Palace (Original 1984 UK first issue Zippo Records label 5-track 12 vinyl EP including You Are My Friend Prisoners Blue Broken Horse and an astonishing version of No Easy Way Down. The picture sleeve does show some storage markings and a vintage price sticker but the vinyl shows very little signs of play ZANE003) Track Listing: A1
£34.00 used
LONG RYDERS Native Sons (1984 UK 11-track LP produced by Henry Lewy [Flying Burrito Brothers producer]. The group pull their influences together to make a fine debut of alternative roots-rock picture sleeve. The sleeve has some notable cornercreasing / edgewear whilst the vinyl has only the odd cosmetic scuff and very few signs of play ZONG003) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
TRUE WEST Drifters (1984 UK 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with just a little edgewear & the vinyl appears barely ever played ZONG004) Track Listing: 1. Look Around 2. At Night They Speak 3. Speak Easy 4. Shot You Down 5. What About You 6. Hold On 7. And Then The Rain 8. Backroad Bridge Song 9
£12.00 used
TRUE WEST Shot You Down (Scarce 1985 UK 7 vinyl single backed with a version of The Stooges classic 1969 picture sleeve ZIPPO45-3)
£9.00 used
THE LONG RYDERS I Had A Dream (1985 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Too Close To The Light [Buckskin Mix]. ZIPPO45-2) Track Listing: I Had A Dream Too Close To The Light - Buckskin Mix
£9.00 used
NAKED PREY Under The Blue Marlin (1986 UK 10-track LP featuring former Green On Red drummer Van Christian on vocals & guitar picture sleeve. The cover shows minimal scuffing & the vinyl is Excellent with very little play ZPNG011) Track Listing: 1. The Ride 2. A Stranger (Never Says Goodbye) 3. Dirt 4
£12.00 used
THE WINDBREAKERS A Different Sort... (1987 UK 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve ZONG022) Track Listing: 01 Knowing Me 02 Fit In 03 You Closed Your Eyes 04 Better Left Unsaid 05 So Far Away 06 A Different Sort... 07 So Much 08 We Never Understand 09 Forget Again 10 Any Longer
£12.00 used
VARIOUS Dont Shoot (1986 UK 11-track compilation LP of rough on the edge LA based modern country that bears little relationship to the Rhinestone Cowboys of the late seventies hype stickered picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl remains near as new ZONG009) Track Listing: Danny And Dusty - Bend In The Road Top Jimmy & The Rhythm Pigs - Hello Walls Stephen McCarthy - Ill Get Out Somehow John Doe - Wreckin Ball Julie Christensen - Almost Persuaded Divine Horsemen - Tears Fall Away Tony Gilkyson - Tear It Down Jack Waterson - Never Get Out Of This World Alive Blacky Ranchette - Blind Justice Clay Allison - Freight Train The Romans - Tear It All To Pieces
£17.00 used
THIN WHITE ROPE Bottom Feeders (1987 UK 6-track 12 vinyl mini-album LP which was released between their first and second studio album; including a live cover version of Suicides Rocket U.S.A. and more. The vinyl shows minimal signs of playissued in the textured picture sleeve ZANE005) Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used
GIANT SAND Valley Of Rain (Debut 1986 UK first issue 11-track LP from Howe Gelbs country-punk ensemble picture sleeve. The sleeve shows lead wear and a spot of gloss loss but the vinyl appears Excellent with minimal signs of wear or play ZONG008) Track Listing: A1 Down On Town (Loves No Answer) A2 Black Venetian Blind A3 Curse Of A Thousand Flames A4 Artists A5 Man Of Want B1 Valley Of Rain B2 Tumble And Tear B3 October Anywhere B4 Barrio B5 Death Dying And Channel 5 B6 Torture Of Love
£28.00 used