The Passions – Sanctuary on vinyl LP. VG+. 1982 post-punk, from the German Film Star band. Ships from Germany.
About Sanctuary
A VG+ vinyl pressing of the third and final album from English post-punk band The Passions, best known for their UK hit I'm In Love With A German Film Star, showing a marked move toward classy, keyboard-driven sophistication.
Sanctuary is the third and final album by The Passions, released on 18 September 1982 via Polydor Records, produced by Mick Glossop and Pete Wilson and recorded at John Foxx’s studio The Garden in London. The album marked a deliberate evolution from the band’s stark post-punk roots toward smoother, keyboard-driven new wave sophistication. This listing is a VG+ vinyl pressing, with price sticker, from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who were The Passions
- About Sanctuary
- The album's title change
- Pressing details and buying advice
In Brief
- Artist The Passions were an English post-punk and new wave band fronted by vocalist and guitarist Barbara Gogan, best known for their 1981 UK hit I’m In Love With A German Film Star.
- Release Sanctuary came out on 18 September 1982 via Polydor Records, produced by Mick Glossop and Pete Wilson, the band’s third and final album.
- Musicians Features guitarist Kevin Armstrong, who later worked with David Bowie and Iggy Pop, alongside bassist David Agar and drummer Richard Williams.
- Original title Originally titled Cars Driven Fast, changed after the involvement of Cairo Management, though the original title and artwork remained in some European markets.
- This copy Very Good Plus (VG+) sleeve condition, price sticker, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
The Passions – Sanctuary (LP, VG+)
Vinyl LP, Polydor Records
Very Good Plus condition vinyl pressing of Sanctuary, with price sticker, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Were The Passions?
The Passions built their reputation on Barbara Gogan's distinctive vocal presence, achieving their sole significant UK chart hit with I'm In Love With A German Film Star in 1981. Though best remembered for that single song, the band's catalogue extended well beyond it, moving through a first album carrying cult cachet as a Chris Parry production on Fiction Records, before this final, more sonically ambitious record brought their run to a close.
About Sanctuary
Recorded at John Foxx's studio The Garden in London and produced by Mick Glossop, known for his work with the Skids, alongside Pete Wilson, Sanctuary marked a clear stylistic evolution for the band, moving from their earlier stark post-punk sound toward smoother, keyboard and synth-driven new wave sophistication. The album's lineup included guitarist Kevin Armstrong, who would go on to significant later session work with David Bowie and Iggy Pop, alongside bassist David Agar, drummer Richard Williams and synth player Jeff Smith. The record was originally titled Cars Driven Fast after one of its more experimental tracks, before the title was changed to Sanctuary following the involvement of Cairo Management, though the original title and artwork persisted in some European territories. Tracks spanned the frantic energy of Your Friend, the jangly pop of Love Is Essential, and the non-album single Africa Mine, which addressed the exploitation of African resources and western imperialism. Despite its ambitious sonic reach, the album ultimately led to the band's split from Polydor Records, closing out The Passions' recorded output.
- VG+ condition, a well kept vintage pressing
- Features future David Bowie and Iggy Pop collaborator Kevin Armstrong
- A genuinely ambitious sonic evolution from the band’s earlier post-punk sound
- From the band behind the well loved UK hit I’m In Love With A German Film Star
- Price sticker noted on the sleeve
- The band’s least commercially successful album, leading to their split from Polydor
- Niche appeal outside post-punk and early 80s new wave collectors
What is Sanctuary by The Passions?
It is the band’s third and final album, released in 1982 via Polydor Records, marking a shift toward smoother, keyboard-driven new wave sophistication.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good Plus (VG+), with a price sticker noted.
Who were The Passions?
An English post-punk and new wave band fronted by Barbara Gogan, best known for their 1981 UK hit I’m In Love With A German Film Star.
Why was the album's title changed?
It was originally titled Cars Driven Fast, changed to Sanctuary following the involvement of Cairo Management, though the original title persisted in some European markets.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A sonically ambitious final statement from a notable early 80s post-punk band
- VG+ vinyl featuring future David Bowie collaborator Kevin Armstrong
- Best suited to fans of early 80s British post-punk and new wave
Sanctuary captures The Passions closing their catalogue with genuine ambition, and this listing offers a VG+ pressing from a highly rated German seller.