The Cult - Love Vinyl

Artist: The Cult

Title: Love

Label: Beggars Banquet

Catalogue Number: BEGA 65

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Love is the second studio album by The Cult and the record that established the band as one of the defining acts of the gothic rock and alternative scene of the mid-1980s. Combining atmospheric post-punk, psychedelic rock and hard-edged guitar work, the album marked a major artistic leap from Dreamtime and became the band's commercial breakthrough, reaching No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart.

Featuring the classic tracks She Sells Sanctuary, Rain, Revolution, Brother Wolf, Sister Moon and Phoenix, Love remains one of the essential British rock albums of the decade and a landmark release in The Cult's catalogue.

Pressing Notes

Original 1985 UK first pressing on Beggars Banquet, catalogue number BEGA 65. First issues were released in the distinctive embossed gatefold sleeve complete with the original printed inner sleeve. Early UK pressings, particularly those with A1/B1 matrices, are renowned for their outstanding analogue sound quality and remain the most sought-after editions among collectors.

Track Listing
Side One
Nirvana
Big Neon Glitter
Love
Brother Wolf, Sister Moon
Rain
Side Two
Phoenix
Hollow Man
Revolution
She Sells Sanctuary
Black Angel
Additional Information
Original 1985 UK First Pressing
Beggars Banquet
Catalogue Number: BEGA 65
Embossed Gatefold Sleeve
Original Printed Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Steve Brown
Features She Sells Sanctuary, Rain, Revolution, Brother Wolf, Sister Moon and Phoenix
Reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart
One of the defining gothic rock albums of the 1980s and a cornerstone of The Cult's catalogue
Original UK embossed first pressings are highly collectible for their superb sound quality and iconic presentation.
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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