Robyn Hitchcock - Groovy Decay (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1985)

Robyn Hitchcock – Groovy Decay is the British songwriter's second solo album, originally released in 1982 and produced by Steve Hillage. Surreal lyrics, jangly guitars and melodic eccentricity between psychedelic, indie and folk rock – with “Nightride To Trinidad”, “America” and “St. Petersburg”.

On offer is the 1985 German original pressing on Albion Records (ALLP 4.00008).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Albion Records – ALLP 4.00008
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Indie Rock, Folk Rock – more in Psychedelic Rock

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. Nightride To Trinidad (3:29)
2. Fifty Two Stations (4:02)
3. Young People Scream (2:58)
4. Rain (4:45)
5. America (4:40)
6. How Do You Work This Thing (2:22)

Side B

1. Cars She Used To Drive (3:05)
2. Grooving On An Inner Plane (4:53)
3. St. Petersburg (2:46)
4. When I Was A Kid (3:59)
5. Midnight Fish (3:25)
6. It Was The Night (4:36)

Personnel

Robyn Hitchcock (Guitar, Vocals), Sara Lee (Bass), Rod Johnson (Drums), Steve Hillage (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
As listed, this is the 1985 German original pressing on Albion Records. The album itself first came out in 1982.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Nightride To Trinidad”, “Fifty Two Stations”, “America”, “St. Petersburg” and “Midnight Fish”.

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 Psychedelic Rock collection.