Spandau Ballet

Spandau Ballet

With the single "Gold", the British band achieved high chart positions across Europe in 1983 and secured their place in international 1980s pop. Originally emerging from London’s New Wave and synthpop scene, they developed into one of the best-known representatives of the so-called New Romantic style from the early 1980s onwards. Several albums reached the UK Top 10.

Spandau Ballet – background & discography

The group was formed in London in 1979 and released their debut album "Journeys to Glory" in 1981. Among their best-known songs, alongside "Gold", are "True", "Only When You Leave" and "Through the Barricades". Spandau Ballet were initially signed to Chrysalis Records, later moving to CBS. Their sound combined synthesiser elements with pop and soul influences. The band remained active until 1990 and has also been present through later comebacks.

Spandau Ballet on vinyl – the key releases in our shop

The range includes various releases, such as the single Instinction (7'' Vinyl) from their early phase, the maxi Gold 12" Disco Vinyl Germany (12'' Vinyl Maxi) as an example of international marketing, and the rare Heaven is a secret 7" Single SPAIN ONLY PROMO (7'' Vinyl) as a collector’s item.

For listeners who are new to Spandau Ballet or looking to add to their collection, these records provide an overview of different phases of the band.

• Genre: Pop, New Wave, Synthpop
• Origin: United Kingdom
• Active: 1979–1990, later reunion phases
• Notable: Co-founders of the New Romantic movement in the United Kingdom