The Piranhas – The Piranhas (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1980)

The Piranhas – The Piranhas was released in 1980 on Hansa International and is the debut album by the band from Brighton. Produced by Peter Collins, the Piranhas blend ska rhythms, reggae grooves and punky energy with typically British humour. Their best-known song is the hit “Tom Hark”.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1980 on Hansa International (202 927-320).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Hansa International – 202 927-320
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Rock, Reggae, New Wave, Ska – more in Reggae / Ska / Dub

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- (close to NM-)
• Cover: VG+ (tiny cut-out)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Getting Beaten Up (2:27)
2. Pleasure (2:56)
3. Do You? (3:15)
4. Saxophone (2:54)
5. Love Game (2:42)
6. Tom Hark (2:44)

Side B

1. Tension (1:52)
2. Fiddling While Babylon Burns (2:18)
3. Green Don't Suit Me (2:04)
4. Something (2:25)
5. Coffee (2:53)
6. I Don't Want My Body (3:28)
7. Final Straw (2:01)

Personnel

Peter Collins (Producer), Bob Grover (Written-By), John Helmer (Written-By, Sleeve).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1980 on Hansa International.

Is “Tom Hark” on it?
Yes, “Tom Hark” closes side A.

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 Reggae / Ska / Dub collection.