Blue Öyster Cult

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Agents Of Fortune Audiophile - Used - SVLP 0002 First Copy We Have Ever Had In Stock Of This 1998 180gm Reissue Housed In A Gatefold Cover. Two Tiny Beginnings Seam Splits Top & Bottom Seam. more
	Agents Of Fortune Used - Vinyl - PC 34164 1976 Gatefold Original. LP Appears Glossy. more
	Agents Of Fortune Used - Vinyl - PC 34164 1976 US original gatefold; Santa Maria pressing. Strong VG+ copy. Features horn work from the Brecker Brothers. "Agents of Fortune" by Blue Öyster Cult is a sonic journey through the vast and ever-evolving landscape of rock music. With a sound that is equal parts hard-edged and ethereal, this album showcases the band's unparalleled musicianship and their ability to seamlessly blend genres and styles. From the hauntingly beautiful "Don't Fear the Reaper" to the blistering riffs of "This Ain't the Summer of Love," every track on "Agents of Fortune" is a testament to the band's mastery of their craft. With its soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and driving rhythms, this record is a must-listen for any true music lover looking to expand their horizons and explore the depths of the rock canon." more
	Cultösaurus Erectus New - Vinyl - JC 36550 Sealed 1980 Original. No cuts/holes. "Cultösaurus Erectus" by Blue Öyster Cult is a classic rock album that many fans consider to be one of the band's best works. The album is known for its hard-driving riffs, catchy melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. From the opening track "Black Blade" to the climactic "Unkown Toungue", "Cultösaurus Erectus" takes listeners on a journey through the dark and mysterious world of Blue Öyster Cult. The band's signature sound is on full display here, with plenty of guitar solos, heavy drums, and haunting vocals. Standout tracks on the album include "Divine Wind", "Deadline" and "The Marshall Plan," all of which showcase the band's heavy hard rockin' sound. more
	Fire Of Unknown Origin New - Vinyl - FC 37389 Sealed 1981 Original With Hype Sticker. “Who Would Have Thought That In 1981, After A Pair Of Limp, Unfocused Studio Offerings, And Two Mixed — At Best — Live Outings, That The Once Mighty Blue Öyster Cult Would Come Back With Such A Fierce, Creative, And Uncompromising Effort As Fire Of Unknown Origin. Here Was Their Finest Moment Since Agents Of Fortune Five Years Earlier, And One Of Their Finest Ever. Bringing Back Into The Fold The Faithful Team Who Helped Articulate Their Earlier Vision, Producer Sandy Pearlman, Richard Meltzer, And Patti Smith All Helped In The Lyric Department, As Did Science-Fiction And Dark-Fantasy Writer Michael Moorcock. The Band's Sound Was Augmented By A Plethora Of Keyboards Courtesy Of Allen Lanier, But Nonetheless Retained A Modicum Of Its Heaviness, And The Sheer Songwriting Craft That Had Helped Separate The Band Form Its Peers Early On Was Everywhere Evident Here — Especially The Gloriously Noir-Ish Top 40 Single "Burning For You," Written By Meltzer And Guitarist Buck Dharma. Other Standouts On The Set Include The Plodding, Über-Riff Pyrotechnics Of "Heavy Metal: The Black And The Silver," And The Mott The Hoople- And Queen-Influenced Glammed Up Roots Rock Of "Joan Crawford." The Terrifying Images Of Desecration And Apocalyptic War In "Veteran Of Psychic Wars," With Words By Moorcock, Feature Huge Synth Lines, Dual Leads By Dharma And Eric Bloom — As Well As A Tom-Tom Orgy From Albert Bouchard — Offered A New Pathway Through The Eternal Night Of The Cult's Best Work”. AMG - Thom Jurek more
	Fire Of Unknown Origin Audiophile - New - MOVLP2569 Sealed 202 180gm Audiophile Vinyl Reissue From Music On Vinyl. “Who Would Have Thought That In 1981, After A Pair Of Limp, Unfocused Studio Offerings, And Two Mixed — At Best — Live Outings, That The Once Mighty Blue Öyster Cult Would Come Back With Such A Fierce, Creative, And Uncompromising Effort As Fire Of Unknown Origin. Here Was Their Finest Moment Since Agents Of Fortune Five Years Earlier, And One Of Their Finest Ever. Bringing Back Into The Fold The Faithful Team Who Helped Articulate Their Earlier Vision, Producer Sandy Pearlman, Richard Meltzer, And Patti Smith All Helped In The Lyric Department, As Did Science-Fiction And Dark-Fantasy Writer Michael Moorcock. The Band's Sound Was Augmented By A Plethora Of Keyboards Courtesy Of Allen Lanier, But Nonetheless Retained A Modicum Of Its Heaviness, And The Sheer Songwriting Craft That Had Helped Separate The Band Form Its Peers Early On Was Everywhere Evident Here — Especially The Gloriously Noir-Ish Top 40 Single "Burning For You," Written By Meltzer And Guitarist Buck Dharma. Other Standouts On The Set Include The Plodding, Über-Riff Pyrotechnics Of "Heavy Metal: The Black And The Silver," And The Mott The Hoople- And Queen-Influenced Glammed Up Roots Rock Of "Joan Crawford." The Terrifying Images Of Desecration And Apocalyptic War In "Veteran Of Psychic Wars," With Words By Moorcock, Feature Huge Synth Lines, Dual Leads By Dharma And Eric Bloom — As Well As A Tom-Tom Orgy From Albert Bouchard — Offered A New Pathway Through The Eternal Night Of The Cult's Best Work”. AMG - Thom Jurek more
	Fire Of Unknown Origin Used - Vinyl - FC 37389 1981 US original Santa Maria pressing. A strong VG++/EX; Light jacket wear. Gold promo stamp on rear. “Who Would Have Thought That In 1981, After A Pair Of Limp, Unfocused Studio Offerings, And Two Mixed — At Best — Live Outings, That The Once Mighty Blue Öyster Cult Would Come Back With Such A Fierce, Creative, And Uncompromising Effort As Fire Of Unknown Origin. Here Was Their Finest Moment Since Agents Of Fortune Five Years Earlier, And One Of Their Finest Ever. Bringing Back Into The Fold The Faithful Team Who Helped Articulate Their Earlier Vision, Producer Sandy Pearlman, Richard Meltzer, And Patti Smith All Helped In The Lyric Department, As Did Science-Fiction And Dark-Fantasy Writer Michael Moorcock. The Band's Sound Was Augmented By A Plethora Of Keyboards Courtesy Of Allen Lanier, But Nonetheless Retained A Modicum Of Its Heaviness, And The Sheer Songwriting Craft That Had Helped Separate The Band Form Its Peers Early On Was Everywhere Evident Here — Especially The Gloriously Noir-Ish Top 40 Single "Burning For You," Written By Meltzer And Guitarist Buck Dharma. Other Standouts On The Set Include The Plodding, Über-Riff Pyrotechnics Of "Heavy Metal: The Black And The Silver," And The Mott The Hoople- And Queen-Influenced Glammed Up Roots Rock Of "Joan Crawford." The Terrifying Images Of Desecration And Apocalyptic War In "Veteran Of Psychic Wars," With Words By Moorcock, Feature Huge Synth Lines, Dual Leads By Dharma And Eric Bloom — As Well As A Tom-Tom Orgy From Albert Bouchard — Offered A New Pathway Through The Eternal Night Of The Cult's Best Work”. AMG - Thom Jurek more
	Secret Treaties Used - Vinyl - KC 32858 Rare 1974 Black Label First Pressing (KC Prefix) Of Their Brilliant 4½ Star Album Housed In A Textured Cover Still In Shrink Wrap. Edges Show Slight Tint. Includes The Full Color Inner Sleeve. 1C/1B Stampers. more
	Secret Treaties Used - Vinyl - PC 32858 Mid-70's US reissue, Santa Maria pressing. Glossy, VG++ vinyl. Released in 1974, Secret Treaties is often considered the album where Blue Öyster Cult fully realized its unique blend of hard rock, heavy metal, and cryptic storytelling. Darker and more focused than its predecessors, the record pairs powerful riffs with imaginative lyrics steeped in mystery, science fiction, and historical intrigue. Highlights include fan favorites "Career of Evil," "Astronomy," and "Harvester of Eyes," showcasing the band's ability to balance muscular rock with sophisticated songwriting and atmosphere. more
	Secret Treaties New Import - MOVLP2156 Sealed 2024 180gm audiophile reissue from Music on Vinyl. Custom MOV hype sticker affixed to resealable outer sleeve. A cult classic through and through. Secret Treaties is Blue Öyster Cult at their most cryptic and cinematic—blending hard rock, proto-metal, and lyrical sci-fi noir. Features the fan-favorite “Astronomy” and the relentless “ME 262.” Essential '70s rock with brains, bite, and horsepower. more
	Spectres New - Vinyl - JC 35019 Sealed 1977 US Original; Exact Press Unknown. Tiny Pin-Hole Punch, Small Corner Dings/Rubs & Crease Marks. "Blue Öyster Cult Scored Big With Agents Of Fortune And Its Now-classic Rock Hit, "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." It Took The Album Into The Stratosphere And The Band's Profile With It; It Put Them In The Visible Pop Space They'd Tried For Years To Get To. But Upon Arrival, They Found That Kind Of Success Difficult To Respond To. Not Only Did The Cult Want To Respond, They Wanted To Cement Their Place. Spectres Is Not The Masterpiece That Agents Of Fortune Is, But It Didn't Need To Be. However, Upon Hearing Spectres Again, The Album Offers Proof That The Commercial And Creative Bent Of Agents Of Fortune Was Still In Place At Certain Moments, And The Band Laid Out A Major Single In The Opening Cut, "Godzilla," A Tune -- However Silly It May Be -- That Is Every Bit As Memorable As "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." It's Not The Only Big Number Here Either: "Goin' Through The Motions" And The Truly Spooky "I Love The Night" By Buck Dharma Also Scored. The Former Track Is A Wonderful Blend Of Tommy James & The Shondells, Boston, And Mott The Hoople's Roots Rock Glam Attack. Written By Eric Bloom And Ian Hunter, It's A Stunning Single. It Sounds Less Like The Cult Than Anything They'd Recorded, But As A Classic Rock & Roll Single It Succeeds In Spades. And "I Love The Night" (With Its Guitar Part Resembling "Reaper" For A Moment) Is One Of Rock & Roll's Truly Strange And Seductive Love Songs. There Is More Spook And Darkness Here, Of Course, In The Album's Closer, "Nosferatu." As A Closer, "I Love The Night" May Have Been A Better Choice, But This Track Has All Those Layered Harmonies, A Reverbed Piano, Dharma's Power Chords, And Lyric Fills That Never Lose Their Sense Of Menace And Once More, A Story. Boc Were The Only Band In Their League, Walking The Line Between Aor Rock And Metal, And Offering Such Detailed Narratives. Spectres Also Contains Tunes That Were Ready-made For Touring, Which Is What The Cult Did Immediately After, Resulting In The Wildly Successful Live Album Some Enchanted Evening. In Sum, The Only Reason Spectres Is Not Regarded As A Classic Is Because It Followed Agents Of Fortune. Other Than The False Funk Of "Searchin' For Celine," It's Flawless As A Finely Tuned Tome That Begins With Sci-fi Humor And Ends With Gothic Horror -- All Of Which Can Be Hummed To." AMG - Thom Jurek. more
	The Revölution By Night Used - Vinyl - FC 38947 1983 original Carrollton pressing. Solid VG++ copy! "The Revölution By Night" is the ninth studio album by the American rock band, Blue Öyster Cult. The album was released on November 15, 1983, and it marked a shift towards a more radio-friendly sound compared to their previous records. The album is considered one of the band's most underrated works, but it still features some of their most iconic songs. The album's opening track, "Take Me Away," is one of the band's most popular songs, with its catchy chorus and guitar riffs that are reminiscent of their earlier works. Another standout track is "Shooting Shark," which features a unique blend of rock and electronic music, and it was one of the band's most successful singles. One of the most interesting facts about "The Revölution By Night" is that it was produced by legendary producer Bruce Fairbairn, who was known for his work with bands like AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and Aerosmith. His influence can be heard in the album's polished sound, which helped the band reach a wider audience. The album also features guest appearances by a few notable musicians, including keyboardist Ian Underwood, who had previously worked with Frank Zappa, and saxophonist Jimmy "Night Train" Lane, who had played with the likes of The Beach Boys and Neil Diamond. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, "The Revölution By Night" was still a commercial success, reaching No. 53 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album marked a turning point in the band's career, as they began to move away from their darker, more experimental sound and towards a more accessible style of rock. more
	The Revölution By Night Used - Vinyl - FC 38947 1983 US original Pitman pressing with inner sleeve. "Blue Öyster Cult seemed to regain their direction with Fire of Unknown Origin, but simultaneously, the band was starting to fragment, with founding member and notable songwriter Albert Bouchard departing. On The Revolution by Night, BÖC brought in various hired guns, such as Aldo Nova and former Alice Cooper bandmember Neal Smith, and turned to Loverboy's producer, Bruce Fairbairn, who gave them a similar radio-ready rock sound. But though the album brought BÖC their fourth (and final) singles chart entry in "Shooting Shark," it lacked a distinctive identity. You could close your eyes and not know whether you were listening to Loverboy or Foreigner or any one of several other arena rock bands. No wonder it became the band's lowest charting album in a decade." All Music Guide – Willam Ruhlmann more