THE PURPLE HELMETS 'Ride Again' Promo Album STRANGLERS Sid Vicious SEX PISTOLS
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THE PURPLE HELMETS - RIDE AGAIN - RARE FRENCH IMPORT PROMO ALBUM.
Fantastic and rare promo import pressing of the ride again album from one of the most unusual punk supergroup's of all time.
The Purple Helmets were a tongue in cheek side project, playing high energy cover versions of classic songs that all the band members loved.
In the line-up was JJ Burnel, Dave Greenfield, (both Stranglers) John Ellis (then a Vibrator, but would be a future Strangler), Alex Gifford (a member of the Stranglers horn-section) and Manny Elias (drummer with Tears For Fears).
The band was ostensibly put together so that JJ and Dave could do some gigging between Stranglers projects, it wasn't a serious project but became quite a beast of its own making.
This album is basically a live set delivered at a party for friends and family, was duly recorded for prosperity and forms their essential first album, The Purple Helmets"Ride Again"
The sleeve itself is in good condition for its age with just some minor storage wear and a little edge fade, there is a not for sale promo stamp on the sleeve which is also slightly faded but you can still make out the not for sale text.
The vinyl looks in great condition with just a couple of light surface hairlines - this is selling at £70+ on Amazon for a non promo edition so be quick.!
This is a great copy of a must have and rare Stranglers related item for any serious Stranglers / Punk rock collector.
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