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The Cure – Three Imaginary Boys (Rare Studio Cu...
Year/Genre: 2004, Post-Punk Matrix #: FIRE067 Condition: Mint Description:Released in 2004, Three...
Year/Genre: 2004, Post-Punk Matrix #: FIRE067 Condition: Mint Description:Released in 2004, Three Imaginary Boys Demos compiles early recordings from The Cure’s 1979 debut period, capturing the band before their ascent as post-punk icons. These demos reflect the stripped-down aesthetic of late-’70s British youth culture, when minimal resources and urgency shaped a new sound emerging from Crawley, far from London’s main scene. Robert Smith’s early vocal takes and skeletal guitar lines illustra...
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Gary Numan – The Pleasure Principle (Staff Pick!)
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Gary Numan – The Pleasure PrincipleYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1979, Pop, Synth-Pop, London, EnglandCondition: New Cultural Facts: Studio Lore: Recorded at The Roundhouse with a deliberate “no guitars” rule, forcing arrangement decisions onto synths and bass like a design constraint. Media Narrative: UK press framed him as cold and robotic, turning the persona into a culture-war argument about authenticity ...
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Title: The Fixx – Reach the BeachYear/Genre: 1983, New Wave / Synth RockMatrix #: MCA-3450Conditi...
Title: The Fixx – Reach the BeachYear/Genre: 1983, New Wave / Synth RockMatrix #: MCA-3450Condition: VG+ sounds great (TC) Cultural Facts: Recorded in London at Farmyard Studios during the height of the early-’80s New Wave movement. The band’s lyrics explored themes of technology, anxiety, and modern detachment reflective of the era. The minimalist cover art became emblematic of the sleek, design-forward aesthetic common in 1980s pop culture.
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: The Motels - All Four OneYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1982, New Wave, Sophisti-Pop/Pop Rock, Los Angeles, California 6/26Matrix #: ST-12177Condition: EX LM | Members: Martha D (51' - ), Marty J (56' - ), Michael G (N/A), Brian G (48' - ), Guy P (N/A)Cultural Facts: Studio Lore All Four One grew out of the rejected Apocalypso sessions, after Capitol pushed the band to rework the material into a cleaner, more com...
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Title: Rolling Stones - UndercoverYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1983, Rock, New Wave, London, Englan...
Title: Rolling Stones - UndercoverYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1983, Rock, New Wave, London, EnglandMatrix #: 7 90120-1Condition: EX, sounds great, looks good, some very light marks (CC) Cultural Facts: Band Drama: Jagger pushed a modern, synth-driven direction while Keith Richards resisted, deepening a rift that nearly split the band in the mid-80s. Personal Struggle: Richards battled heavy heroin addiction through the late 70s, with arrests and rehab shaping his fragile return during this ...
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Duran Duran – Seven And The Ragged Tiger
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Duran Duran - Seven And The Ragged TigerYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1983, Pop, New Romantic Synth-Pop, Birmingham, England 5/26Matrix #: ST-12310Condition: EX (LM) | Members: Simon L (58' - Alive), Nick R (62' - Alive), John T (60' - Alive), Roger T (60' - Alive), Andy T (61' - Alive)Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle: The band made this during full teen-idol chaos, with constant travel, press, and scre...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Talking Heads – Fear Of Music Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1979 / Post-Punk / Art Punk / New York City Matrix #: SRK 6076 Condition: NM Cultural Facts: Studio Lore Brian Eno pushed the band into colder, more paranoid territory; the album’s tight, nervous feel was a deliberate break from standard rock polish. Personal Struggle David Byrne’s writing here drew heavily from anxiety, alienation, and urban dread, ...
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Tears For Fears – Songs From The Big Chair (Sta...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review! Title: Tears for Fears – Songs from the Big ChairYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1985, Pop, Synth-Pop, Bath, EnglandCondition: New Cultural Facts: Studio Lore: Built largely in producer Chris Hughes’ home setup with Ian Stanley—layered up over time like a workshop record, not a quick studio sprint. Media Narrative: Their “primal therapy” framing got mocked as pop-psych branding, even though it was central to how they ...
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Title: Billy Idol – Whiplash SmileYear/Genre: 1986, New WaveMatrix #: OV 41514Condition: New (Sea...
Title: Billy Idol – Whiplash SmileYear/Genre: 1986, New WaveMatrix #: OV 41514Condition: New (Sealed) Cultural Facts: Follow-up to Rebel Yell, featuring Steve Stevens’ signature guitar theatrics and sleek MTV-era production. Spawned hits like “To Be a Lover” and “Don’t Need a Gun,” solidifying Idol’s image as rock’s bleach-blond antihero. The album’s fusion of rock swagger and dance beats reflected the growing crossover between punk attitude and pop excess. Price Suggestions:NM: $22–$...
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Eurythmics – Be Yourself Tonight
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Eurythmics - Be Yourself TonightYear/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1985, Pop, New Wave , London, England 5/26Matrix #: AJL1 5429Condition: VG+ sounds great (TC) | Members: Annie L (54' - Alive), Dave S (52' - Alive)Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle: Annie Lennox lived through depression and instability before and during Eurythmics’ rise, making the band’s controlled image feel less simple. Media Narra...
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Duran Duran – Arena | Recorded Around The World...
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@POWERPLANTRECORDS | PowerPlantRecords.com | Leave a positive Google review!Title: Duran Duran - Arena | Recorded Around The World 1984Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1984, Pop, New Romantic Synth-Pop, Birmingham, England 5/26Matrix #: SWAV-12374Condition: VG+ (CC) | Members: Simon L (58' - Alive), Nick R (62' - Alive), John T (60' - Alive), Roger T (60' - Alive), Andy T (61' - Alive)Cultural Facts: Personal Struggle: Duran Duran’s sudden fame brought stalking, exhaustion, and tabloid pre...
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