The Pogues - Red Roses For Me (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1988)

The Pogues – Red Roses For Me is the London band's 1984 debut album – a wild mix of Irish folk tradition and punk energy. Shane MacGowan's ragged voice carries their own songs like "Streams Of Whiskey", "Dark Streets Of London" and "Boys From The County Hell" as well as traditionals like "The Auld Triangle" and "Waxie's Dargle".

On offer is the German reissue from 1988 on Teldec (6.26800).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Teldec – 6.26800
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Folk Rock, Punk, Alternative Rock – more in Folk Rock

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. Transmetropolitan (4:10)
2. The Battle Of Brisbane (1:47)
3. The Auld Triangle (4:18)
4. Waxie's Dargle (1:51)
5. Boys From The County Hell (2:54)
6. Sea Shanty (2:22)
7. Dark Streets Of London (3:32)

Side B

1. Streams Of Whiskey (2:30)
2. Poor Paddy (3:07)
3. Dingle Regatta (2:50)
4. Greenland Whale Fisheries (2:35)
5. Down In The Ground Where The Dead Men Go (3:29)
6. Kitty (4:22)

Personnel

Shane MacGowan (Performer), Spider Stacy (Performer), Jem Finer (Performer, Arranged By), James Fearnley (Performer), Cait O'Riordan (Performer), Andrew Ranken (Performer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the German reissue from 1988 on Teldec (6.26800); the album was originally released in 1984.

Which songs are on it?
13 tracks, including "Transmetropolitan", "Streams Of Whiskey", "Dark Streets Of London" and "Kitty".

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.