The Cassandra Complex - Grenade (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1986)

The Cassandra Complex – Grenade was released in 1986 on the German cult label Normal and is the debut album by the Leeds band around singer Rodney Orpheus. Cold electronics, driving rhythms and post-punk guitars combine into an early classic between EBM, industrial and goth. It features March 86, Wonderworld, Presents (Come Of Age), Pickup, Power, Report From The Back, Prairie Bitch and Motherad.

On offer is the 1986 German original pressing on Normal (NORMAL 35).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Normal – NORMAL 35
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Electronic, New Wave, Industrial, EBM – more in Industrial / EBM

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Close to 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. March 86 (5:00)
2. Wonderworld (4:24)
3. Presents (Come Of Age) (4:26)
4. Pickup (5:06)
5. Power (6:21)

Side B

1. Report From The Back (7:42)
2. Prairie Bitch (6:21)
3. Motherad (6:56)

Personnel

Rodney Orpheus (Voice, Programmed By, Lyrics By, Music By), Andy Booth (Music By), Paul Dillon (Music By), Jez Willis (Keyboards, Bass), Keith Langley (Voice, Percussion), The Cassandra Complex (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1986 German original pressing on Normal (NORMAL 35).

What does the record sound like?
Cold electronics, driving rhythms and post-punk guitars between EBM, industrial and goth.

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 Industrial / EBM collection.