Boomtown Rats

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	A Tonic For The Troops Used - Vinyl - ENVY 3 1978 UK Laminated Cover Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Dead Wax On Side One Is Engraved "Dun Laoghaire." Side Two Is Engraved "Wessex Wizzards." "Bob Geldof Had Revealed A Taste For The Seamy Side Of Things In His Lyrics For The Boomtown Rats' First Album. On Their Second Record, He Fantasized About Being Hitler In The Person Of The "Leader Of The Pack" ("I Never Loved Eva Braun"), Romanticized Tropical Suicide ("Living In An Island"), And Identified With A Certain Wealthy Recluse ("Me And Howard Hughes"). The Band Retained A Punk Energy On The Album's U.K. Hit Singles, "Like Clockwork," "She's So Modern," And "Rat Trap" (Another Of Geldof's Springsteen Homages), But Musical Identity Was Still A Song-By-Song Affair. [In The U.S., Columbia Replaced "Can't Stop" And "[Watch Out For] The Normal People" With "Mary Of The 4th Form" And "Joey's On The Street Again" From The First Album.] William Ruhlmann, AMD. more
	A Tonic For The Troops Used - Vinyl - AL 35750 1979 US Original Vinyl Pressing With Glossy Custom Printed Inner Sleeve. Minor Blemish On Cover. more
	Boomtown Rats New - Vinyl - 25PP 178 Japan Only Rarity With Obi And Insert. Not The 1977 LP, But A 13 Track 1984 Album Featuring "Lookin After No.1," "Mary Of The 4th Form," "She's So Modern," "Like Clockwork," "I Don't Like Mondays," "Rat Trap," "Someone's Looking At You," "Elephant's Graveyard," "Diamond Smiles," "Never In A Million Years," "Dave," "Banana Republic" And "House On Fire." more
	Boomtown Rats New - Vinyl - SRM-1-1188 Sealed 1977 Original. Tiny Cut Out Hole. more
	Boomtown Rats New - Vinyl - SRM-1-1188 Sealed 1977 Original On The Mercury Imprint. Two Tiny Cut Out Holes. more
	Greatest Hits New - Vinyl - FC 40615 Sealed 1987 Original. more
	Greatest Hits Used - Vinyl - FC 40615 1987 Best Of Compilation. Shrink Still Intact With Custom Hype Sticker. Vinyl Appears Glossy. Small Cut Out Hole. more
	In The Long Grass Used - Vinyl - FC 39335 1985 Original In Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	Mondo Bongo Used Import - 25PP-3 1981 Japanese pressing with obi. Foxing across jacket. more
	The Boomtown Rats Used - 12 - 5C 38097 1982 US 12" original, Terre Haute pressing. Glossy, NM- vinyl. VG+ jacket. more
	The Fine Art Of Surfacing Used - Vinyl - JC 36248 1979 Original In Beautiful, Unplayed Condition. more
	The Fine Art Of Surfacing Used - Vinyl - JC 36248 1979 Original in shrink. The Fine Art of Surfacing is the third studio album by the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats, led by charismatic frontman Bob Geldof. The record captures the band at the height of their creative powers, blending new wave and punk influences with sharp lyricism and infectious hooks. Its standout track, "I Don't Like Mondays," became a global hit, topping the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and resonating with its poignant commentary on real-life events. Other tracks like "Diamond Smiles" and "Someone’s Looking at You" showcase the band’s knack for storytelling and social observation, delivered with energetic musicianship and clever arrangements. Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the album benefits from a polished yet dynamic sound that enhances the Rats’ distinct style. For vinyl enthusiasts, the original pressing is notable for its crisp analog warmth, which brings out the full texture of the band’s interplay and the emotional depth of Geldof’s vocals. The Fine Art of Surfacing stands as a testament to the Boomtown Rats’ impact on late-70s rock, offering both catchy anthems and incisive narratives, making it a rewarding addition to any collection of classic era vinyl record. more
	V Deep Used - Vinyl - FC 38195 1982 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Gold Promo Stamp On Back Cover. Small Cut Out Hole. more
	V Deep Sealed - Vinyl - FC 38195 Sealed 1982 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve And Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink Attempting To Leverage Geldof's Starring Role In "The Wall" As A Selling Point. Produced By Tony Visconti. more