Marillion – Clutching At Straws (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1987)

Marillion – Clutching At Straws is the band's fourth studio album and the last with singer Fish. Released in 1987, the concept album deals with alcohol, alienation and disillusionment and is one of the strongest neo-prog records of the 80s. Highlights are Incommunicado, Warm Wet Circles, White Russian and Sugar Mice.

On offer is the 1987 EU original pressing on EMI (1C 064 24 07851) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI 1C 064 24 07851
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Rock, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Hotel Hobbies (3:37)
2. Warm Wet Circles (4:23)
3. That Time Of The Night (The Short Straw) (5:56)
4. Just For The Record (3:08)
5. White Russian (6:26)

Side B

1. Incommunicado (5:14)
2. Torch Song (4:05)
3. Slàinte Mhath (4:40)
4. Sugar Mice (5:44)
5. The Last Straw: Happy Ending (5:48)

Personnel

Fish (Lyrics By), Steve Rothery (Guitar), Mark Kelly (Keyboards), Pete Trewavas (Bass), Ian Mosley (Drums, Percussion), Mark Wilkinson (Illustration, Design).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1987 EU original pressing on EMI with original inner sleeve.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others Hotel Hobbies, Warm Wet Circles, Incommunicado and Sugar Mice.

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 Progressive Rock collection.