Wire

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	154 Used - Vinyl - BSK 3398 1979 Original With Gold Promo Sticker On Cover. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. “Named For The Number Of Live Gigs Wire Had Played To That Point, 154 Refines And Expands The Innovations Of Chairs Missing, With Producer Mike Thorne's Synthesizer Effects Playing An Even More Integral Role; Little Of Pink Flag's Rawness Remains. If Chairs Missing Was A Transitional Album Between Punk And Post-Punk, 154 Is Squarely In The Latter Camp, Devoting Itself To Experimental Soundscapes That Can Sound Cold And Forbidding At Times. However, The Best Tracks Retain Their Humanity Thanks To The Arrangements' Smooth, Seamless Blend Of Electronic And Guitar Textures And The Beauty Of The Group's Melodies. Where Previously Some Of Wire's Hooks Could Find Themselves Buried Or Not Properly Brought Out, The Fully Fleshed-Out Production Of 154 Lends A Sweeping Splendor To "The 15th," The Epic "A Touching Display," "A Mutual Friend," And The Gorgeous (If Obscurely Titled) "Map Ref. 41°N 93°W." Not Every Track Is A Gem, As The Group's Artier Tendencies Occasionally Get The Better Of Them, But 154's Best Moments Help Make It At Least The Equal Of Chairs Missing. It's Difficult To Believe That A Band That Evolved As Quickly And Altered Its Sound As Restlessly As Wire Did Could Be Out Of Ideas After Only Three Years And Three Albums, But Such Was The Case According To Its Members, And With Their (Temporary, As It Turned Out) Disbandment Following This Album, Wire's Most Fertile And Influential Period Came To A Close.” Steve Huey, AMG. more
	A Bell Is A Cup Until It Is Struck Used - Vinyl - 73314 Hard To Find 1988 Gatefold Original, Small Saw Cut. more
	A Bell Is A Cup Until It Is Struck New - Vinyl - 73314 Sealed 1988 Gatefold Original, Clean COH. more
	A Bell Is A Cup... Until It Is Struck Used - Vinyl - D1-73314 Hard To Find 1988 Gatefold Original, Small Saw Cut. A Bell Is A Cup Until It Is Struck is the seventh studio album by the pioneering British post-punk band Wire, released in 1988. Known for its polished production and melodic sensibilities, the album marks a significant shift from the raw, angular sound of Wire’s earlier work toward a more accessible, synth-infused style. Standout tracks like “Kidney Bingos” and “Silk Skin Paws” feature catchy hooks, layered textures, and a blend of electronic and guitar-driven arrangements that highlight the band’s innovative approach to alternative rock during the late 1980s. This release is often cited as a key moment in Wire’s discography, bridging their experimental roots with mainstream appeal while maintaining their avant-garde edge. A Bell Is A Cup Until It Is Struck resonates with fans of post-punk, art rock, and new wave, and has influenced a range of artists within those genres. The album’s thought-provoking lyrics and inventive soundscapes make it a standout record, essential for listeners exploring the evolution of alternative music in the late 20th century. more
	Ahead New - 12 - V-75503 Sealed 1987 12 Inch 5 Track EP With Large Promo Hype Sticker On Cover. Rear Cover Signed By Two Of The Group Members Colin Newman And Graham Lewis. Cut Corner. more
	Chairs Missing Used - Vinyl - SHSP 4093 1978 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Vinyl Appears Glossy. more
	Change Becomes Us New Import - PF20 LP Sealed Record Store Day 2013 Exclusive Hand Numbered Limited Edition 180gm 2LP Gatefold. This Is 920/3000. "As With Many Things, Wire Were Ahead Of Their Time When They Reunited Several Years Before Other Post-Punk And Indie Favorites Decided To Get Back Together During The 2000s And 2010s. They Were Already A Going Concern When They Began Playing Lesser-Known Material That Had Previously Only Appeared On The Live Albums Document And Eyewitness And Turns And Strokes During The Red Barked Tree Tour. Inspired, Wire Headed Into The Studio With Touring Guitarist Matt Simms To Rework And Flesh Out These Songs, Which Were Seen As Some Of Their Most Challenging Music. While Revisiting Old Material Is Often Seen As A Sign Of Artistic Death -- Especially For A Band As Innovative As Wire -- They Handle It Creatively On Change Becomes Us. Object 47 And Red Barked Tree Had Already Suggested That The Band Had Found A Way To Place The Intensity Of Its Early Days Into A More Modern Context, And This Album Is Just A Further Expression Of That. Tempering The More Confrontational Aspects Of These Songs With Atmospheric Productions And Arrangements That Feel Of A Piece With Red Barked Tree, Change Becomes Us Is More Meditative, And More Focused, Than The Material's Intimidating Reputation Would Suggest. When It Was Known As "Ally In Exile," The Opening Track "Doubles & Trebles" Sounded Like It Could Bore Into Listeners' Brains; Here, Its Tale Of Espionage Gone Wrong Is Just As Paranoid But More Resigned-Sounding, Only Adding To Its Air Of Hopelessness. Similarly, "Eels Sang" Trades The Chaos Of Its Origins For A Lunging Rhythm That Underscores Its Wordplay, And "Re-Invent Your Second Wheel" (Formerly "Zegk Hopq") Is Much More Melodic And Playful, Its Cryptic Lyrics Now Playing More Like A Secret Handshake Than An Impenetrable Code. However, Change Becomes Us Is More Than Just A Rehash Or Compare-And-Contrast Exercise; These Songs Sound Great In Their Own Right. While "Adore Your Island"'s Mix Of Power Chords And Breakneck Choruses Proves They Can Rock As Hard As Ever, The Quieter Path Wire Take On Most Of The Album Is Just As Compelling, Particularly On "Time Lock Fog"'s Chilly Undertow Or "Magic Bullet"'s Shifting Reflections. As Tempting As It Is To Wonder What These Songs Would Have Sounded Like If The Band Had Recorded Them In The Studio Closer To When They Were Written (Instead Of Taking A Hiatus For Half Of The '80s), Hearing The Group Filter The Energy Of The Past Through Years' Worth Of Experience Should Make Change Becomes Us The Best Of Both Worlds For Many Wire Fans." All Music Guide – Heather Phares. more
	ds Used Import - ROUGH 29 / ROUGH 2912 1981 2LP Original Mini-LP. Light Ring Wear And Gentle Bottom Left Corner Crease Marks. Documenting Live Performances At The End Of Wire's First (Post-Punk) Phase. Some Tracks Are Cut Up, Others Are Fragments Of Tunes As Wire Challenged Their Audience To Embrace The Chaos Of Creativity. Not Quite On Par With Their Studio Albums In Terms Of Listenability, This Is A Tough Album To Digest But Well Worth The Effort. more
	Eardrum Buzz Used - 12 - 12 MUTE 87 1989 4 song EP. "Eardrum Buzz" is a single by the influential British post-punk band Wire, released in 1989 during their distinctive late-1980s resurgence. Emerging after their initial period of experimental minimalism and punk innovation, the track showcases a polished, alternative rock sound characterized by sharp guitar lines, propulsive rhythms, and Colin Newman's enigmatic vocals. "Eardrum Buzz" deftly combines Wire’s trademark lyrical abstraction with a more accessible, pop-oriented sensibility, making it one of the band's most recognized and radio-friendly releases from their later period. The single was part of the album "IBTABA" (short for "It's Beginning To And Back Again"), drawing attention for its catchy, driving melody and production that balances Wire's avant-garde roots with modern rock appeal. "Eardrum Buzz" received considerable attention on college and alternative radio, contributing to the band's enduring legacy in the post-punk genre. For fans searching for essential Wire tracks or exploring influential alternative rock songs from the late 1980s, "Eardrum Buzz" stands out as a compelling entry point into Wire’s evolving discography. more
	Honi Soit Colored Vinyl - PFCM 154 1979 Swirl White Vinyl Rarity, Cut Corner. more
	Ideal Copy Used - Vinyl - SWAO 73720 Beautiful 1987 Gatefold Original. more
	In The Pink Used - Vinyl - DOJO 36 Amazing 1986 UK Compilation Of Tracks From The First Three Albums (1976-1979). more
	It's Beginning To And Back Again New - Vinyl - 7 73516 Sealed 1989 Original Featuring 3 Bonus Tracks Not On CD. Small Saw Cut. more
	Kidney Bingos New - Vinyl - 72245 Sealed 1988 5 Track EP, Small Saw Cut. more
	Man Scape Used - Vinyl - STUMM 80 1990 UK Vinyl. more
	Manscape New - Vinyl - STUMM 80 Sealed 1990 UK Original. Wire Continues The Move Toward Electronica/Techno With This Release. more
	Peel Sessions Used - Vinyl - SFPS 041 Beautriful 1987 UK Original. more
	Pink Flag Used - Vinyl - ST 11757 Beautiful And Rare 1977 Original In Shrink Wrap, Clean COH. LP Looks Unplayed. Wire's First LP Was The Most Original To Come Out Of The First Wave Of British Punk. A Truly 5 Star Album. more
	Pink Flag New Import - PF11LP Sealed 2018 Reissue. "Perhaps The Most Original Debut Album To Come Out Of The First Wave Of British Punk, Wire's Pink Flag Plays Like The Ramones Go To Art School -- Song After Song Careens Past In A Glorious, Stripped-Down Rush. However, Unlike The Ramones, Wire Ultimately Made Their Mark Through Unpredictability. Very Few Of The Songs Followed Traditional Verse/Chorus Structures -- If One Or Two Riffs Sufficed, No More Were Added; If A Musical Hook Or Lyric Didn't Need To Be Repeated, Wire Immediately Stopped Playing, Accounting For The Album's Brevity (21 Songs In Under 36 Minutes On The Original Version). The Sometimes Dissonant, Minimalist Arrangements Allow For Space And Interplay Between The Instruments; Colin Newman Isn't Always The Most Comprehensible Singer, But He Displays An Acerbic Wit And Balances The Occasional Lyrical Abstraction With Plenty Of Bile In His Delivery. Many Punk Bands Aimed To Strip Rock & Roll Of Its Excess, But Wire Took The Concept A Step Further, Cutting Punk Itself Down To Its Essence And Achieving An Even More Concentrated Impact. Some Of The Tracks May Seem At First Like Underdeveloped Sketches Or Fragments, But Further Listening Demonstrates That In Most Cases, The Music Is Memorable Even Without The Repetition And Structure Most Ears Have Come To Expect -- It Simply Requires A Bit More Concentration. And Wire Are Full Of Ideas; For Such A Fiercely Minimalist Band, They Display Quite A Musical Range, Spanning Slow, Haunting Texture Exercises, Warped Power Pop, Punk Anthems, And Proto-Hardcore Rants -- It's Recognizable, Yet Simultaneously Quite Unlike Anything That Preceded It. Pink Flag's Enduring Influence Pops Up In Hardcore, Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, And Even Brit-Pop, And It Still Remains A Fresh, Invigorating Listen Today: A Fascinating, Highly Inventive Rethinking Of Punk Rock And Its Freedom To Make Up Your Own Rules." All Music Guide – Steve Huey. more
	Pink Flag Used Import - SHSP 4076 1977 UK original with heavy card stock inner sleeve. Sticker pull at front cover. Solid listen, some light run-in noise but music dominates! "Perhaps The Most Original Debut Album To Come Out Of The First Wave Of British Punk, Wire's Pink Flag Plays Like The Ramones Go To Art School -- Song After Song Careens Past In A Glorious, Stripped-Down Rush. However, Unlike The Ramones, Wire Ultimately Made Their Mark Through Unpredictability. Very Few Of The Songs Followed Traditional Verse/Chorus Structures -- If One Or Two Riffs Sufficed, No More Were Added; If A Musical Hook Or Lyric Didn't Need To Be Repeated, Wire Immediately Stopped Playing, Accounting For The Album's Brevity (21 Songs In Under 36 Minutes On The Original Version). The Sometimes Dissonant, Minimalist Arrangements Allow For Space And Interplay Between The Instruments; Colin Newman Isn't Always The Most Comprehensible Singer, But He Displays An Acerbic Wit And Balances The Occasional Lyrical Abstraction With Plenty Of Bile In His Delivery. Many Punk Bands Aimed To Strip Rock & Roll Of Its Excess, But Wire Took The Concept A Step Further, Cutting Punk Itself Down To Its Essence And Achieving An Even More Concentrated Impact. Some Of The Tracks May Seem At First Like Underdeveloped Sketches Or Fragments, But Further Listening Demonstrates That In Most Cases, The Music Is Memorable Even Without The Repetition And Structure Most Ears Have Come To Expect -- It Simply Requires A Bit More Concentration. And Wire Are Full Of Ideas; For Such A Fiercely Minimalist Band, They Display Quite A Musical Range, Spanning Slow, Haunting Texture Exercises, Warped Power Pop, Punk Anthems, And Proto-Hardcore Rants -- It's Recognizable, Yet Simultaneously Quite Unlike Anything That Preceded It. Pink Flag's Enduring Influence Pops Up In Hardcore, Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, And Even Brit-Pop, And It Still Remains A Fresh, Invigorating Listen Today: A Fascinating, Highly Inventive Rethinking Of Punk Rock And Its Freedom To Make Up Your Own Rules." All Music Guide – Steve Huey more
	Play Pop Used - Vinyl - PINKY 7 Rare 1986 UK Only Compilation Of Tracks From The First Three Albums With The Original Custom Price Sticker On Front Cover. more
	Silk Skin Paws New - 12 - 72299 Sealed 1988 12" EP With Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Tracks Are "Silk Skin Paws (Full Length Version Remixed By Dave Allen)," "German Shepherds," "Ambitious (Remix)" And "Come Back In Two Halves (Remix)." more
	Snakedrill Used - Vinyl - 12MUTE53 1986 UK 12" EP. Record Appears Glossy. Small 1/2 Inch Split On Spine. more
	Snakedrill New - Vinyl - MLP 73273 Sealed 1986 First U.S. Pressing, Saw Cut. more