Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Four 1980s
A Collection of Four 1980s Vinyl LPs: The Farm's 'Pastures Old and New', The Cure's 'Japanese Whispers' and 'Faith', and The Smiths' 'Hatful of Hollow' - This lot comprises four 12-inch vinyl long-playing (LP) record albums, each presented within its original printed cardboard sleeve, dating from the early to mid-1980s. The records are pressed on black vinyl, and the sleeves feature distinct graphic designs. The collection includes: * **The Farm's ”Pastures Old and New”**: Released in 1986 on Fire Records (catalogue number REFIRE 3). The sleeve depicts a monochrome street scene with children. * **The Cure's ”Japanese Whispers”**: Released in 1983 on Fiction Records (catalogue number FIXM8). The sleeve displays classical cherubs positioned above a dark landscape. * **The Smiths' ”Hatful of Hollow”**: Released in 1984 on Rough Trade (catalogue number ROUGH 76). This album features a monochrome portrait on the cover and is presented in a gatefold sleeve, which opens to reveal an interior band photograph. * **The Cure's ”Faith”**: Released in 1981 on Fiction Records (catalogue number FIXD 6). This album features an abstract, monochromatic cover design. Visible text on the record labels for all albums includes the respective band names, album titles, catalogue numbers, copyright years, and production details such as ”Stereo” and ”Made in England/U.K.”