Teenage Fanclub – Bandwagonesque (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1991)

Teenage Fanclub – Bandwagonesque is the Glasgow band's third studio album, released in November 1991 on Creation Records. With its guitar hooks and harmony vocals it is a power-pop classic; US magazine Spin named it Album of the Year 1991 – ahead of Nirvana's "Nevermind" and R.E.M.'s "Out Of Time". This is the 1991 German original pressing (licensed to Intercord) with printed inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Creation Records INT 148.915 / CRELP 106
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1991
• Genre: Indie Rock, Power Pop, Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ and better
• 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. The Concept (6:06)
2. Satan (1:22)
3. December (3:03)
4. What You Do To Me (2:00)
5. I Don't Know (4:35)
6. Star Sign (4:55)

Side B

1. Metal Baby (3:39)
2. Pet Rock (2:35)
3. Sidewinder (3:03)
4. Alcoholiday (5:26)
5. Guiding Star (2:47)
6. Is This Music? (3:16)

Personnel

Norman Blake (vocals, guitar), Gerard Love (vocals, bass), Raymond McGinley (guitar, vocals), Brendan O'Hare (drums). Guest: Joseph McAlinden (brass, strings). Produced by Don Fleming, Paul Chisholm and Teenage Fanclub.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1991 German first pressing on Creation, distributed by Intercord (INT 148.915).

Did Spin really pick it over "Nevermind"?
Yes. Spin named "Bandwagonesque" Album of the Year 1991, ahead of R.E.M. and Nirvana – a choice that is still debated today.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light signs of use but are in good condition. See our Vinyl Grading page for details.

Do you have more indie rock?
Yes, browse our Indie Rock collection.