New Model Army - The Ghost Of Cain Vinyl

Artist: New Model Army

Title: The Ghost Of Cain

Label: EMI

Catalogue Number: EMC 3516

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Ghost Of Cain is the third studio album by New Model Army and the record that firmly established the Bradford band as one of Britain's most important alternative rock acts. Released in 1986, the album broadened the band's sound while retaining the politically charged lyrics and powerful rhythms that had earned them a loyal following. Produced by the legendary Glyn Johns, it remains one of the defining albums of the post-punk and alternative rock era.

Featuring the standout tracks 51st State, The Hunt, Poison Street, Lights Go Out, Western Dream and Master Race, The Ghost Of Cain is widely regarded as one of New Model Army's finest albums and an essential release for fans of politically charged rock music.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 UK first pressing on EMI, catalogue number EMC 3516. Issued in the original picture sleeve complete with the printed lyric inner sleeve, this pressing was the first to feature bassist Jason "Moose" Harris and includes harmonica contributions from Mark Feltham on Poison Street and Ballad. Original UK EMI pressings are highly regarded for their excellent analogue sound quality and have become increasingly collectible among fans of 1980s alternative rock.

Track Listing
Side One
The Hunt
Lights Go Out
51st State
All Of This
Poison Street
Side Two
Western Dream
Love Songs
Heroes
Ballad
Master Race
Additional Information
Original 1986 UK First Pressing
EMI
Catalogue Number: EMC 3516
Original Picture Sleeve
Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Glyn Johns
Features 51st State, The Hunt, Poison Street, Lights Go Out, Western Dream and Master Race
First New Model Army album to feature bassist Jason "Moose" Harris
Includes harmonica performances by Mark Feltham
One of the defining British alternative rock albums of the 1980s and an increasingly collectible original 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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