The Housemartins - London 0 Hull 4 Original Vinyl

Artist: The Housemartins

Title: London 0 Hull 4

Label: Go! Discs

Catalogue Number: AGOLP 7

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

London 0 Hull 4 is the acclaimed debut album by The Housemartins, released in 1986. Combining jangly guitar pop, sharp political observations and rich vocal harmonies, the album established the Hull quartet as one of Britain's most distinctive bands of the 1980s. Fronted by Paul Heaton, the record blends infectious melodies with witty, socially conscious lyrics.

The album includes the hit singles Happy Hour, Think For A Minute, Flag Day and Sheep, alongside fan favourites such as Anxious, We're Not Deep and Freedom. London 0 Hull 4 remains one of the defining British indie albums of its era.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 UK first pressing on Go! Discs, catalogue number AGOLP 7.

Early UK copies were issued in the original picture sleeve with a printed lyric inner sleeve. Pressed during the band's breakthrough year, first editions are renowned for their lively analogue sound and have become increasingly sought after by collectors of classic British indie and alternative rock.

Track Listing

Side One

Happy Hour
Get Up Off Our Knees
Flag Day
Anxious
Reverends Revenge
Sitting On A Fence

Side Two

Sheep
Over There
Think For A Minute
We're Not Deep
Lean On Me
Freedom
Additional Information
Original 1986 UK first pressing
Go! Discs
Catalogue Number AGOLP 7
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Original printed lyric inner sleeve
Features Happy Hour
Includes Think For A Minute
Features Flag Day
Includes Sheep
Debut studio album
Classic British indie pop release
Highly 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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