Undertones

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Positive Touch New - LP - ST 12159 Sealed 1981 Embossed Cover Original, Tiny Saw Cut. 4 1/2 Stars. “The Undertones' Third Album Is A Marked Departure From The Speedy Pop-Punk Of Their First Two. The Buzzcocks-Derived Ramalama Is Almost Entirely Gone, Replaced By A More Varied And Softer Instrumental Palette That Features New Textures Like Piano (Courtesy Of Paul Carrack, Then In Squeeze) And Trumpet. Oddly, The New Arrangements, When Mixed With Feargal Sharkey's Tightly Wound Vocals, Have The Effect Of Actually Increasing The Tension. Even Tender, Largely Acoustic Tunes Like The Lovely "Julie Ocean" Have An Undercurrent Of Anxiety, And Faster Tracks Like The Pounding Opener "Fascination" And The Near-Paranoid "His Goodlooking Girlfriend" Are Downright Nerve-Wracking. The Combination Is Best Heard In The Panicky "Crisis Of Mine" And The Sardonic "Life's Too Easy," Two Of The Album's Better Tracks, But Even The Buzzy "Hannah Doot," One Of The Few Songs That Sounds Like It Would Fit On The Undertones' Earlier Albums, Is Enhanced By The Nervy Production.” Stewart Mason, AMG. more
	Positive Touch New - LP - ST 12159 Sealed 1981 Embossed Cover Original With Clean COH. 4 1/2 Stars. “The Undertones' Third Album Is A Marked Departure From The Speedy Pop-Punk Of Their First Two. The Buzzcocks-Derived Ramalama Is Almost Entirely Gone, Replaced By A More Varied And Softer Instrumental Palette That Features New Textures Like Piano (Courtesy Of Paul Carrack, Then In Squeeze) And Trumpet. Oddly, The New Arrangements, When Mixed With Feargal Sharkey's Tightly Wound Vocals, Have The Effect Of Actually Increasing The Tension. Even Tender, Largely Acoustic Tunes Like The Lovely "Julie Ocean" Have An Undercurrent Of Anxiety, And Faster Tracks Like The Pounding Opener "Fascination" And The Near-Paranoid "His Goodlooking Girlfriend" Are Downright Nerve-Wracking. The Combination Is Best Heard In The Panicky "Crisis Of Mine" And The Sardonic "Life's Too Easy," Two Of The Album's Better Tracks, But Even The Buzzy "Hannah Doot," One Of The Few Songs That Sounds Like It Would Fit On The Undertones' Earlier Albums, Is Enhanced By The Nervy Production.” Stewart Mason, AMG. more
	The Sin Of Pride Used Import - ARD 104 1983 Original in shrink. "The Sin of Pride" is the fourth studio album by the Northern Irish band The Undertones, released in 1983. This album marks a departure from the band's earlier punk rock and power pop style, as they explore a more diverse range of sounds and influences, including soul, Motown, and new wave elements. Known for its more sophisticated and polished production, the album showcases a maturation in the band's musical approach. Songs like "Got to Have You Back" and "Save Me" highlight the band's venture into incorporating brass sections and layered harmonies, presenting a richer and more textured sound compared to their previous work. Despite its innovative approach, "The Sin of Pride" did not achieve the commercial success of The Undertones' earlier albums and is often considered a cult favorite among their discography. The album's introspective and occasionally melancholic themes reflect a band in transition, grappling with the changing musical landscape of the early 1980s. With Feargal Sharkey's distinctive vocals at the forefront, the album captures a band attempting to evolve beyond their punk roots while still retaining the infectious energy and catchy melodies The Undertones were known for. The Sin of Pride remains a testament to the band's willingness to experiment and push their creative boundaries. more
	The Undertones Used - 10 - TONE1 Rare 1979 10" Promo Edition of 1000 Copies. "A PORKY PRIME CUT" Contains The Rare "Teenage Kicks", "Get Over You", "Jimmy Jimmy" & "Here Comes The Summer". more
	Undertones Used - LP - SRK 6081 1979 US original Los Angeles pressing with custom inner sleeve. Nice VG+ copy; Coverwith corner rubs, small dings to top seam & tiny crease marks at spine edge. Beginning-to-end, a stunner of a record, featuring 15 (!) songs, including one of the best songs ever about teenage lust in "Teenage Kicks" and the criminally underrated "Girls Don't Like It." more
	Undertones New - LP - SRK 6081 Sealed 1979 Original. Beginning-To-End, A Stunner Of A Record, Featuring 15 (!) Songs, Including One Of The Best Songs Ever About Teenage Lust In "Teenage Kicks." more
	Undertones Used - LP - SRK 6081 1979 Original Still In Shrink Wrap With Custom Inner Sleeve. Beginning-To-End, A Stunner Of A Record, Featuring 15 (!) Songs, Including One Of The Best Songs Ever About Teenage Lust In "Teenage Kicks" And The Criminally Underrated "Girls Don't Like It." Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Undertones Used - LP - SRK 6081 1979 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Small Nick On Top Seam Near Mouth Accounted For In Price. Vinyl Plays NM. Beginning-To-End, A Stunner Of A Record, Featuring 15 (!) Songs, Including One Of The Best Songs Ever About Teenage Lust In "Teenage Kicks" And The Criminally Underrated "Girls Don't Like It." more