The Men They Couldn't Hang - Waiting For Bonaparte (Vinyl LP | UK & EU Original | 1988)

The Men They Couldn't Hang – Waiting For Bonaparte is the London folk-punk band's 1988 album on Magnet. Produced by Mick Glossop, it combines rousing folk melodies with punk energy and storytelling songwriting, heard in tracks like "The Crest", "Smugglers" and "Island In The Rain". A must for fans of folk rock and 80s British indie.

On offer is the 1988 UK & EU original pressing on Magnet (242 366-1) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Magnet – 242 366-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: UK & EU Original
• Country: UK & Europe
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Indie Rock – more in Folk Rock
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: 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. The Crest (3:40)
2. Smugglers (4:20)
3. Dover Lights (3:40)
4. Bounty Hunter (3:27)
5. Island In The Rain (4:22)

Side B

1. The Colours (3:45)
2. Midnight Train (3:10)
3. Father's Wrong (4:32)
4. Life Of A Small Fry (3:37)
5. Mary's Present (3:34)

Personnel

Mick Glossop (Producer), Caroline Kirwan (Sleeve Design).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1988 UK & EU original pressing on Magnet, including the original inner sleeve.

Which songs stand out?
Highlights include "The Crest", "Smugglers", "Island In The Rain" and "The Colours".

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 Folk Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.