Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Bang! The Greatest Hits Of Frankie Goes To Hollywood Used - LP - 4509-93912 Rare 1993 German Compilation With Custom Inner Sleeve. Tiny Saw Cut. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Liverpool New - LP - 90546 Sealed 1986 Original, Small Saw Cut. more
	Liverpool Used Import - ZTTIQ 8 1986 UK Original, With Custom Printed Inner Sleeve. Townhouse In Deadwax. Nice VG+ Copy, Glossy Vinyl. Produced By Stephen Lipson, Executive Producer Trevor Horn. "Frankie Goes To Hollywood's First Double Album Was A Huge Hit. Their Second Offering Also Met With Some Success, Although It Is Not As Well Remembered. And Yet, On Many Accounts, Liverpool Can Be Considered As An Improvement Over Its Predecessor. For One Thing, The Album Is Shorter, More Conventional. While Welcome To The Pleasuredome Had Some Strong Material, The Length Weakened The Whole In Many Places. Here, The Band Focused On Eight Tracks And The Result Is Somewhat More Convincing. "Warriors Of The Wasteland," "Rage Hard," And "Watching The Wildlife" Were All Minor Hits Back In 1986, And The Other Tracks Are, For The Most Part, Of The Same Quality, With Perhaps "For Heaven's Sake" Standing Out As A Favorite. Again, Trevor Horn Was Involved In The Production (The Band Was Signed To His Famous Zang Tuum Tumb Label, So It's No Big Surprise) -- Thus The Production Is Impeccable, As One Would Expect From A Horn-Produced Album. Worth A Listen If You Like The Band Or Have An Interest For '80s Music -- Of Which This Is Not Such A Bad Sample." AMG - Alex S. Garcia. more
	Power Of Love Used - LP - 12 ZTAS 5 1984 UK 45rpm 4 Track 12 Inch. Envelope Picture Sleeve. more
	Power Of Love New - 12 - 12 ZTAS 5 Sealed 1984 UK 45rpm 4 Track 12 Inch Housed In An Envelope Style Picture Sleeve. From The Collection Of Dr. Demento. more
	Rage Hard New - 12 - 96806 Sealed 1986 3 Track Picture Sleeve Maxi Single. Saw-Cut. B-Sides Are "Sufferagette City (Suffer In The City)" And "(Don't Lose What's Left) Of Your Little Mind." more
	Rage Hard (The Making Of A 12inch) Colored Vinyl - MOV12005 Sealed 2016 Numbered, Limited Edition, Purple Colored Vinyl RSD Exclusive. more
	Relax TAS List - LP - 12ZTAS 1 1983 UK 45rpm 12 Inch Original Housed In A Picture Sleeve. A TAS Superdisc With Stunning Sonics And Great Bondage Artwork On Cover. Great For Parties! Appears Unplayed. more
	Relax TAS List - LP - 13S 200 1983 45rpm Japanese Picture Sleeve Twelve Inch. Appears Unplayed. First Japanese Copy We Have Ever Had In Stock Of This TAS Superdisc Title. more
	Relax TAS List - LP - 96975 1983 TAS Superdisc 45rpm 12 Incher Housed In A Superb Bondage Picture Sleeve. Appears Unplayed. "Sterling" Stamped In Dead Wax Both Sides. more
	Relax Used - 12 - 96975 1983 TAS Superdisc 45rpm 12 Incher In Generic Die-Cut Jacket. Eary Issue, Predating Picture Sleeve. Three Mixes. more
	Relax Used - 12 - 12 TZAS 1 UK 45rpm 12" Single Housed In A Generic Die Cut Sleeve. TAS Superdisc With Stunning Sonics. Record Appears Glossy. Tracks Are "Relax (Original Mix)," "Ferry Cross The Mersey" And "Relax." The Original Mix Is A 16 Minute Plus Version. more
	Relax TAS List - LP - 96975 Sealed 1983 TAS Superdisc 45rpm 12 Incher Housed In A Die-Cut Island Jacket. Cut At Sterling Sound. more
	Relax TAS List - LP - 601 096-213 1983 45rpm 3 Song Picture Sleeve 12 Inch Pressed In Germany. Tiny Saw Cut. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. A TAS Superdisc Title. more
	Relax TAS List - LP - 13S-200 1983 45rpm Japanese Picture Sleeve Twelve Inch. Appears New, Unplayed. First Japanese Copy We Have Ever Had In Stock Of This TAS Superdisc Title. Includes The Rare Obi Which Forms Part Of The Insert. This Copy Is From The Collection Of The Decayes Founder And Renowned Record Collector, Ronald Kane. Small "Property Of Ronald Kane" Removable Sticker On Back Cover And Label. more
	Two Tribes Used Import - 13SI-242 1984 Japanese 45rpm Three Song Picture Sleeve 12 Inch With Obi. LP Appears Glossy. Tracks Are: "Two Tribes" (Annihilation), "War" (Hide Yourself) & "Two Tribes" (Surrender). Superdisc Quality Sound. more
	Two Tribes (Annihilation) Used - 12 - 96931 1984 3 Track 45rpm 12 Inch Housed In A Picture Sleeve. Shrink-Wrap Intact. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Watching The Wildlife (Hotter) New Import - 12 ZTAS 26 Sealed 1987 UK 12" Single Housed In Picture Sleeve With The Original Tower Price Tag On Shrink. more
	Welcome To The Pleasure Dome New - LP - 90232 Mint 1984 2LP Gatefold Original With Custom FGTH Sticker Over Shrink Wrap. more
	Welcome To The Pleasure Dome Used - LP - ZTT IQ1 Mint 1984 UK 2LP Gatefold Original. more
	Welcome To The Pleasure Dome New - LP - 90232 Sealed 1984 2LP Original With Custom FGTH Sticker On Shrink. Thin Saw Cut. more
	Welcome To The Pleasuredome Used - LP - A1-90232 1984 2LP Gatefold With Custom Inner Sleeves. Mastered At Sterling. "Strip Away All The Hype, Controversy, And Attendant Craziness Surrounding Frankie -- Most Of Which Never Reached American Shores, Though The Equally Bombastic "Relax" And "Two Tribes" Both Charted Well -- And Welcome To The Pleasuredome Holds Up As An Outrageously Over-the-top, Bizarre, But Fun Release. Less Well Known But Worthwhile Cuts Include By-Definition-Camp "Krisco Kisses" And "The Only Star In Heaven," While U.K. Smash "The Power Of Love" Is A Gloriously Insincere But Still Great Hyper-ballad With Strings From Anne Dudley. In Truth, The Album's More A Testament To Trevor Horn's Production Skills Than Anything Else. To Help Out, He Roped In A Slew Of Ian Dury's Backing Musicians To Provide The Music, Along With A Guest Appearance From His Fellow Yes Veteran Steve Howe On Acoustic Guitar That Probably Had Prog Rock Fanatics Collapsing In Apoplexy. The End Result Was Catchy, Consciously Modern -- Almost To A Fault -- Arena-level Synth Rock Of The Early '80s That Holds Up Just Fine Today, As Much An Endlessly Listenable Product Of Its Times As The Chinn/chapman String Of Glam Rock Hits From The Early '70s. Certainly The Endless Series Of Pronouncements From A Ronald Reagan Impersonator Throughout Automatically Date The Album While Lending It A Giddy Extra Layer Of Appeal. Even The Series Of Covers On The Album At Once Make No Sense And Plenty Of It All At Once. While Edwin Starr's "War" Didn't Need Redoing, Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" Becomes A Ridiculously Over-The-Top Explosion That Even Out Rocks The Boss. As The Only Member Of The Band Actually Doing Anything The Whole Time (Paul Rutherford Pipes Up On Backing Vocals Here And There), Holly Johnson Needs To Make A Mark And Does So With Appropriately Leering Passion. He Didn't Quite Turn Out To Be The New Freddie Mercury, But He Makes A Much Better Claim Than Most, Combining A Punk Sneer With An Ear For Hyper-dramatic Yelps." AMG - Ned Raggett. more
	Welcome To The Pleasuredome Used Import - 19SI-256~7 1984 2LP Japan Import With Obi And Inserts. A TAS List Special. more
	Welcome To The Pleasuredome Used - LP - A1-90232 1984 2LP Gatefold Club Edition With Custom Inner Sleeves. Mastered At Sterling. Cover VG++, Glossy Vinyl. "Strip Away All The Hype, Controversy, And Attendant Craziness Surrounding Frankie -- Most Of Which Never Reached American Shores, Though The Equally Bombastic "Relax" And "Two Tribes" Both Charted Well -- And Welcome To The Pleasuredome Holds Up As An Outrageously Over-the-top, Bizarre, But Fun Release. Less Well Known But Worthwhile Cuts Include By-definition-camp "Krisco Kisses" And "The Only Star In Heaven," While U.k. Smash "The Power Of Love" Is A Gloriously Insincere But Still Great Hyper-ballad With Strings From Anne Dudley. In Truth, The Album's More A Testament To Trevor Horn's Production Skills Than Anything Else. To Help Out, He Roped In A Slew Of Ian Dury's Backing Musicians To Provide The Music, Along With A Guest Appearance From His Fellow Yes Veteran Steve Howe On Acoustic Guitar That Probably Had Prog Rock Fanatics Collapsing In Apoplexy. The End Result Was Catchy, Consciously Modern -- Almost To A Fault -- Arena-level Synth Rock Of The Early '80s That Holds Up Just Fine Today, As Much An Endlessly Listenable Product Of Its Times As The Chinn/chapman String Of Glam Rock Hits From The Early '70s. Certainly The Endless Series Of Pronouncements From A Ronald Reagan Impersonator Throughout Automatically Date The Album While Lending It A Giddy Extra Layer Of Appeal. Even The Series Of Covers On The Album At Once Make No Sense And Plenty Of It All At Once. While Edwin Starr's "War" Didn't Need Redoing, Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" Becomes A Ridiculously Over-the-top Explosion That Even Outrocks The Boss. As The Only Member Of The Band Actually Doing Anything The Whole Time (Paul Rutherford Pipes Up On Backing Vocals Here And There), Holly Johnson Needs To Make A Mark And Does So With Appropriately Leering Passion. He Didn't Quite Turn Out To Be The New Freddie Mercury, But He Makes A Much Better Claim Than Most, Combining A Punk Sneer With An Ear For Hyper-dramatic Yelps." AMG Review By Ned Raggett. more
	Welcome To The Pleasuredome Used - LP - 7 90232-1-H 1984 2LP Gatefold Original With Custom Inner Sleeves And Custom FGTH Sticker Plus The Original WEA Price Tag On The Shrink Wrap. Mastered At Sterling. Both LPs Appear Unplayed. “Strip Away All The Hype, Controversy, And Attendant Craziness Surrounding Frankie -- Most Of Which Never Reached American Shores, Though The Equally Bombastic "Relax" And "Two Tribes" Both Charted Well -- And Welcome To The Pleasuredome Holds Up As An Outrageously Over-The-Top, Bizarre, But Fun Release. Less Well Known But Worthwhile Cuts Include By-Definition-Camp "Krisco Kisses" And "The Only Star In Heaven," While U.K. Smash "The Power Of Love" Is A Gloriously Insincere But Still Great Hyper-Ballad With Strings From Anne Dudley. In Truth, The Album's More A Testament To Trevor Horn's Production Skills Than Anything Else. To Help Out, He Roped In A Slew Of Ian Dury's Backing Musicians To Provide The Music, Along With A Guest Appearance From His Fellow Yes Veteran Steve Howe On Acoustic Guitar That Probably Had Prog Rock Fanatics Collapsing In Apoplexy. The End Result Was Catchy, Consciously Modern -- Almost To A Fault -- Arena-Level Synth Rock Of The Early '80s That Holds Up Just Fine Today, As Much An Endlessly Listenable Product Of Its Times As The Chinn/Chapman String Of Glam Rock Hits From The Early '70s. Certainly The Endless Series Of Pronouncements From A Ronald Reagan Impersonator Throughout Automatically Date The Album While Lending It A Giddy Extra Layer Of Appeal. Even The Series Of Covers On The Album At Once Make No Sense And Plenty Of It All At Once. While Edwin Starr's "War" Didn't Need Redoing, Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" Becomes A Ridiculously Over-The-Top Explosion That Even Outrocks The Boss. As The Only Member Of The Band Actually Doing Anything The Whole Time (Paul Rutherford Pipes Up On Backing Vocals Here And There), Holly Johnson Needs To Make A Mark And Does So With Appropriately Leering Passion. He Didn't Quite Turn Out To Be The New Freddie Mercury, But He Makes A Much Better Claim Than Most, Combining A Punk Sneer With An Ear For Hyper-Dramatic Yelps.” Ned Raggett, AMG. more
	Welcome To The Pleasuredome Used - LP - A1-90232 1984 2LP Gatefold Club Edition With Custom Inner Sleeves. "Strip Away All The Hype, Controversy, And Attendant Craziness Surrounding Frankie -- Most Of Which Never Reached American Shores, Though The Equally Bombastic "Relax" And "Two Tribes" Both Charted Well -- And Welcome To The Pleasuredome Holds Up As An Outrageously Over-the-top, Bizarre, But Fun Release. Less Well Known But Worthwhile Cuts Include By-definition-camp "Krisco Kisses" And "The Only Star In Heaven," While U.k. Smash "The Power Of Love" Is A Gloriously Insincere But Still Great Hyper-ballad With Strings From Anne Dudley. In Truth, The Album's More A Testament To Trevor Horn's Production Skills Than Anything Else. To Help Out, He Roped In A Slew Of Ian Dury's Backing Musicians To Provide The Music, Along With A Guest Appearance From His Fellow Yes Veteran Steve Howe On Acoustic Guitar That Probably Had Prog Rock Fanatics Collapsing In Apoplexy. The End Result Was Catchy, Consciously Modern -- Almost To A Fault -- Arena-level Synth Rock Of The Early '80s That Holds Up Just Fine Today, As Much An Endlessly Listenable Product Of Its Times As The Chinn/chapman String Of Glam Rock Hits From The Early '70s. Certainly The Endless Series Of Pronouncements From A Ronald Reagan Impersonator Throughout Automatically Date The Album While Lending It A Giddy Extra Layer Of Appeal. Even The Series Of Covers On The Album At Once Make No Sense And Plenty Of It All At Once. While Edwin Starr's "War" Didn't Need Redoing, Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" Becomes A Ridiculously Over-the-top Explosion That Even Outrocks The Boss. As The Only Member Of The Band Actually Doing Anything The Whole Time (Paul Rutherford Pipes Up On Backing Vocals Here And There), Holly Johnson Needs To Make A Mark And Does So With Appropriately Leering Passion. He Didn't Quite Turn Out To Be The New Freddie Mercury, But He Makes A Much Better Claim Than Most, Combining A Punk Sneer With An Ear For Hyper-dramatic Yelps." All Music Guide - Ned Raggett. more
	Welcome To The Pleasuredome Used Import - 19SI-256~7 1984 2LP Japan Import With Obi And Inserts. A TAS List Special. Welcome To The Pleasuredome is the debut album by British band Frankie Goes To Hollywood, released in 1984. The album features the band's hit singles "Relax", "Two Tribes", and "The Power of Love", all of which reached the top of the UK charts. The album is a mix of synthpop, dance, and rock, and features a range of themes from anti-war sentiments to sexual liberation. The sound is electric and energetic, with bold instrumentation and strong vocals. Welcome To The Pleasuredome is a classic 80s album and has stood the test of time as a beloved piece of pop culture. The album's title track, "Welcome To The Pleasuredome", is a standout with its epic length of over 12 minutes. It features a spoken-word intro by actor Chris Barrie, followed by a driving beat and swirling synths. The song is a journey through the pleasures and dangers of hedonism, with lyrics that evoke images of wild parties, sexual encounters, and drug use. The album as a whole is a celebration of life and an exploration of the darker sides of human nature. Welcome To The Pleasuredome is a must-listen for fans of 80s pop and anyone looking for a catchy, energetic, and thought-provoking album. more
	Welcome To The Pleasuredome Used Import - 19SI-256~7 Pristine 1984 2LP Japan import with obi and inserts. A TAS-list special. "Strip away all the hype, controversy, and attendant craziness surrounding Frankie -- most of which never reached American shores, though the equally bombastic "Relax" and "Two Tribes" both charted well -- and Welcome to the Pleasuredome holds up as an outrageously over-the-top, bizarre, but fun release. Less well known but worthwhile cuts include by-definition-camp "Krisco Kisses" and "The Only Star in Heaven," while U.K. smash "The Power of Love" is a gloriously insincere but still great hyper-ballad with strings from Anne Dudley. In truth, the album's more a testament to Trevor Horn's production skills than anything else. To help out, he roped in a slew of Ian Dury's backing musicians to provide the music, along with a guest appearance from his fellow Yes veteran Steve Howe on acoustic guitar that probably had prog rock fanatics collapsing in apoplexy. The end result was catchy, consciously modern -- almost to a fault -- arena-level synth rock of the early '80s that holds up just fine today, as much an endlessly listenable product of its times as the Chinn/Chapman string of glam rock hits from the early '70s. Certainly the endless series of pronouncements from a Ronald Reagan impersonator throughout automatically date the album while lending it a giddy extra layer of appeal. Even the series of covers on the album at once make no sense and plenty of it all at once. While Edwin Starr's "War" didn't need redoing, Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" becomes a ridiculously over-the-top explosion that even outrocks the Boss. As the only member of the band actually doing anything the whole time (Paul Rutherford pipes up on backing vocals here and there), Holly Johnson needs to make a mark and does so with appropriately leering passion. He didn't quite turn out to be the new Freddie Mercury, but he makes a much better claim than most, combining a punk sneer with an ear for hyper-dramatic yelps." All Music Guide - Ned Raggett. more