Adam And The Ants - Peel Sessions Vinyl

Artist: Adam and the Ants

Title: The Peel Sessions

Label: Strange Fruit

Catalogue Number: SFRLP 114

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1990

Pressing Year: 1990 UK First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Peel Sessions captures Adam and the Ants during their formative years, recording live in the BBC studios for legendary broadcaster John Peel between 1978 and 1979. These recordings document the band's raw, energetic punk sound before their chart success, featuring early versions of songs including Zerox, Lou, Friends, Cleopatra, Animals & Men and Never Trust A Man (With Egg On His Face). The album provides a fascinating insight into the band's evolution and remains an essential release for fans of Adam Ant's early work.

Pressing Notes

Original 1990 UK first pressing on Strange Fruit Records, catalogue number SFRLP 114. Released as part of the acclaimed Peel Sessions series, the album preserves the original BBC recordings with minimal overdubs, offering an authentic snapshot of the band's early live performances.

First pressings are increasingly collectible, particularly among fans of the late-1970s UK punk and post-punk scene. Complete copies with the original picture sleeve remain highly sought after.

Track Listing

Side One

Lou
It Doesn't Matter
Zerox
Friends
You're So Physical

Side Two

Cleopatra
Ligotage
Tabletalk
Animals & Men
Never Trust A Man (With Egg On His Face)
Matrix / Runout

Side One: SFR LP 115 A2

Side Two: SFR LP 115 B2

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Strange Fruit Records
Catalogue number SFRLP 114
33⅓ RPM LP
BBC John Peel Sessions
Features Zerox
Includes Lou, Friends, Cleopatra and Animals & Men
Essential early Adam and the Ants recording
Highly collectible UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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