Catalog Number: 49-05107

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge; heavier wear along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• The War Song (Ultimate Dance Mix)
• The War Song (Shriek Mix)
• La Cancion De Guerra

About The Record:

The War Song, by Culture Club featuring background vocals from Clare Torry, was released as the lead single from the band's album, Waking Up with the House on Fire. The song became the group's seventh top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart. In the USA, the single peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Elsewhere, it reached the top 10 in several countries. Lead singer Boy George later stated on BBC3 that "most people are very ignorant politically and we're all told how glamorous war is." The single was released with a B-side consisting of a Spanish version of the song.