Bloc Party - Silent Alarm (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 2005)

Bloc Party – Silent Alarm is the London band's debut album, released in February 2005 on Wichita Recordings and produced by Paul Epworth. With angular guitars and driving rhythms it became a defining record of the post-punk revival, featuring "Helicopter", "Banquet" and "This Modern Love". On offer is the original UK pressing on Wichita (WEBB075LP) with the printed original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Wichita – WEBB075LP
• Format: Vinyl LP, album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 2005
• Genre: Indie Rock, post-punk revival, alternative rock
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Like Eating Glass
2. Helicopter
3. Positive Tension
4. Banquet
5. Blue Light
6. She's Hearing Voices
7. This Modern Love

Side B

1. The Pioneers
2. Price Of Gasoline
3. So Here We Are
4. Luno
5. Plans
6. Compliments

Personnel

Kele Okereke (vocals, guitar), Russell Lissack (guitar), Gordon Moakes (bass), Matt Tong (drums). Produced by Paul Epworth, mixed by Rich Costey.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 2005 UK first edition on Wichita (WEBB075LP).

Where was Silent Alarm recorded?
Most of it was recorded in summer 2004 at Deltalab Studios in Copenhagen and Miloco in London, and mixed in New York.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light wear (VG+). More under Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more indie rock?
Yes – in our Indie Rock collection.