{"product_id":"the-cult-love-vinyl","title":"The Cult - Love Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Cult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Beggars Banquet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: BEGA 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nNirvana\u003cbr\u003e\nBig Neon Glitter\u003cbr\u003e\nLove\u003cbr\u003e\nBrother Wolf, Sister Moon\u003cbr\u003e\nRain\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nPhoenix\u003cbr\u003e\nHollow Man\u003cbr\u003e\nRevolution\u003cbr\u003e\nShe Sells Sanctuary\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack Angel\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1985 UK First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nBeggars Banquet\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: BEGA 65\u003cbr\u003e\nEmbossed Gatefold Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Printed Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Steve Brown\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures She Sells Sanctuary, Rain, Revolution, Brother Wolf, Sister Moon and Phoenix\u003cbr\u003e\nReached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the defining gothic rock albums of the 1980s and a cornerstone of The Cult's catalogue\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK embossed first pressings are highly collectible for their superb sound quality and iconic presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57477836570997,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/71B9E4AD-3D20-47A7-8AC2-305982071E71.jpg?v=1785936634","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-cult-love-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}