EXCELLENT (EX)
The vinyl has been open and played, but is very clean and has been well cared for. No scratches or marks show.
No background noise. The record didn't play many times, but signs of use can still be present—there is no damage to the cover or inlays.

About
Cardiacs – The Seaside
Original First Pressing Vinyl – 1984 Alphabet Business Concern

This original 1984 vinyl pressing of The Seaside is a cornerstone release from the cult British band Cardiacs, known for their chaotic blend of punk, prog rock, and avant-garde pop. Released on The Alphabet Business Concern label, this album showcases the band’s unique sound—complex rhythms, off-kilter melodies, and surreal, theatrical lyrics delivered with explosive energy.

The Seaside includes standout tracks like “Is This the Life,” “A Little Man and a House,” “Jibber and Twitch,” and “To Go Off and Things.” These songs showcase Cardiacs’ ability to blend catchy hooks with intricate, unpredictable arrangements —a style that has influenced countless underground and alternative artists.

The original vinyl pressing features distinct artwork designed by frontman Tim Smith, whose creative vision shaped the band’s identity. The record’s rarity and historical significance make it highly collectable for fans and vinyl enthusiasts alike.

Owning this pressing means holding a piece of avant-garde British rock history—raw, inventive, and unlike anything else of its time. Essential for anyone exploring the edges of punk and progressive music.

Specification
Conditions: Used
RECORD: EX
COVER: VG+
Genre: Alternative Rock, Prog Rock
Label: The Alphabet Business Concern
Date: 1990
Catalogue: ALPH LP 013
Features:
Original Album, Stereo.
Previously available only on cassette, 'The Seaside' is a collection of songs performed by Cardiacs between 1980 and 1983.
Due to "Wanton destruction, albeit rumoured accidental" this version, and the 1995 reissue, omit four tracks from the original 1983 cassette release.
Format: Vinyl
Country: UK

Tracklist
A1. Jibber And Twitch
A2. Gena Lollabridgida
A3. Hello Mr. Sparrow
A4. It's A Lovely Day
A5. A Wooden Fish On Wheels
B1. Hope Day
B2. Ice A Spot And A Dot On The Dog
B3. R.E.S.
B4. To Go Off And Things

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