Associate - Sulk (Vinyl LP) DE

The Associates – Sulk is the acclaimed 1982 album by the Scottish duo Billy MacKenzie and Alan Rankine. It contains two of the band's best-known songs, Party Fears Two and Club Country, plus an idiosyncratic take on Gloomy Sunday. Produced by Mike Hedges – lavish new wave with a synth-pop sheen.

On offer is the original 1982 German pressing on Beggars Banquet (BEG K 58461) with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Beggars Banquet – BEG K 58461
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Electronic, New Wave, Synth-Pop – more in New Wave
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Arrogance Gave Him Up (2:57)
2. No (5:41)
3. Bap De La Bap (4:13)
4. Gloomy Sunday (4:09)
5. Nude Spoons (4:15)

Side B

1. Skipping (3:57)
2. It's Better This Way (3:26)
3. Party Fears Two (4:52)
4. Club Country (5:29)
5. Nothing In Something Particular (2:16)

Personnel

Billy MacKenzie (Vocals, Composer), Alan Rankine (Instruments, Composer), Mike Hedges (Producer), Michael Dempsey (Bass), John Murphy (Drums).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1982 German pressing on Beggars Banquet with the original inner sleeve.

Are Party Fears Two and Club Country included?
Yes, both songs are on this edition.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our New Wave collection.