The Belle Stars - The Belle Stars (Limited Edition Picture Disc)

Dive into the vibrant sound of The Belle Stars with this limited edition picture disc pressing of their classic 1983 studio album. Formed in 1980 from the remnants of The Bodysnatchers, this seven-piece, all-female group signed to Stiff Records and enjoyed seven UK singles chart entries between 1982 and 1984. This album, which reached the Top 20, is a dynamic blend of percussive, post-punk shiny new pop, featuring radically updated covers of R&B standards alongside strong original material.

Key Features & Highlights

• Limited Edition Picture Disc version of the band’s classic 1983 album.
• Features the massive hit ‘Sign Of The Times’, a UK No. 3 smash from early 1983.
• Includes iconic tracks such as ‘Iko Iko’ (a huge US hit after being featured in the film 'Rain Man') and ‘The Clapping Song’.
• The release includes two bonus non-album singles not featured on the original release: ‘Sweet Memory’ and ‘The Entertainer’.
• Art-directed by the band’s original graphics man, Simon Ryan.
• The album showcases a mix of covers like ‘The Snake’, ‘Harlem Shuffle’, and ‘Mockingbird’, alongside self-penned tracks like ‘Indian Summer’.

Album Context

The Belle Stars' sole studio album is celebrated for its unique sound, mixing classic R&B standards with fresh, energetic pop arrangements. This collector's edition vinyl preserves that sound while adding rare bonus tracks, making it an essential piece for fans of 1980s UK pop and ska influences.

Secure this special collector's edition picture disc to experience The Belle Stars' essential 1983 recording.