Flash & The Pan – Flash & The Pan (Vinyl LP)

Flash & The Pan – Flash & The Pan is the debut of the Australian project by Harry Vanda and George Young, the former Easybeats members and hit producers. Minimalist synth-rock with spoken vocals, led by the hit “Hey, St. Peter” and “Walking In The Rain” – an early pioneer of the new wave sound.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1979 on Mercury (6310 956).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mercury – 6310 956
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-Pop, Rock, New Wave – more in New Wave

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. Hey, St. Peter (4:20)
2. Man In The Middle (3:12)
3. Walking In The Rain (3:27)
4. The African Shuffle (4:30)
5. California (4:19)

Side B

1. Lady Killer (4:08)
2. The Man Who Knew The Answer (4:20)
3. Hole In The Middle (4:15)
4. And The Band Played On (Down Among The Dead Men) (4:40)
5. First & Last (6:32)

Personnel

Vanda & Young (Producer, Written-By), George Young (Synthesizer, Lead Vocals), Harry Vanda (Guitar, Vocals), Les Karski (Bass), Ray Arnott (Drums), Warren Morgan (Piano).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1979 on Mercury.

Who is behind Flash & The Pan?
Harry Vanda and George Young, who also wrote and produced the album.

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.