The Cult - Dreamtime (Dark Red Vinyl LP, Limited Edition Reissue 2024)

The Cult – Dreamtime is The Cult's debut album, released on Beggars Banquet on 31 August 1984. Recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales and produced by John Brand, it combines Ian Astbury's incantatory vocals with Billy Duffy's echoing guitars and tribal rhythms. The singles "Spiritwalker" (No. 1 on the UK indie chart) and "Go West" preceded the album, which reached No. 21 in the UK. This copy is the limited 40th anniversary reissue from 2024 on dark red vinyl.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Beggars Arkive BBQ 2296 LP
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: Reissue, limited edition, dark red vinyl
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2024 (original: 1984)
• Genre: Post-Punk, Darkwave, Gothic Rock
• Category: New vinyl, Limited edition & coloured vinyl

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Horse Nation
2. Spiritwalker
3. 83rd Dream
4. Butterflies
5. Go West

Side B

1. Gimmick
2. A Flower in the Desert
3. Dreamtime
4. Rider in the Snow
5. Bad Medicine Waltz

Personnel

Ian Astbury (vocals), Billy Duffy (guitar), Jamie Stewart (bass, backing vocals), Nigel Preston (drums, percussion). Songs by Astbury/Duffy. Produced by John Brand.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released on Beggars Banquet in 1984. This copy is the limited 2024 anniversary reissue on dark red vinyl.

What colour is the vinyl?
The sticker on the sleeve calls it "Dark Red"; the official store calls the colour "Oxblood". Both refer to the same deep red.

Is the record new?
Yes. The record is new and factory sealed, so it has not been opened or played.

Do you have more The Cult records?
Yes, for example The Cult – Ceremony or The Cult – The Cult. More titles are in our Post-Punk collection.