Formed in 1979 by singer-songwriter Dave Ball and musician Richard James Burgess, Soft Cell was a British duo that blended art rock, synthpop, and electronic music with lyrics that often explored themes of love, desire, and social commentary. Their unique sound, characterized by Burgess's distinctive vocals and the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments, helped to define the early 1980s new wave and post-punk era.
Soft Cell's debut single, "Memorabilia," was released in 1981 and became a surprise hit, reaching the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart. This success led to their breakthrough album, Nights in White Satin, which featured the iconic hit singles "Tainted Love" and "Bedsitter Games." The duo's subsequent albums, including Non-Stop Erotic Caress and The Art of Falling Apart, continued to explore their distinctive sound and themes, cementing Soft Cell's reputation as a pioneering force in electronic music.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Soft Cell went on hiatus, with Burgess pursuing other musical projects. However, in 2001, the duo reformed and released the album Mu, which featured a more experimental and atmospheric sound. Although they have not released new music since then, Soft Cell's influence can be heard in many contemporary electronic and synthpop acts, and their legacy as pioneers of the genre remains unwavering.
Soft Cell - The Singles Vinyl Record LP First Press UK Some Bizzare 1986 BZLP3
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Soft Cell The Art Of Falling Apart Album & 12 Inch Single V.Good Condition
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Soft Cell - Tainted Love (Remix) - UK Promo 12" Vinyl - 1998 - DMC
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Soft Cell Tainted Love Where Did Our Love Go Vinyl Record 12" VG/VG
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Soft Cell : Vinyl Records Singles, Say Hello Wave Goodbye And Bedsitter
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Soft Cell | Purple 4xVinyl LP | Non Stop Erotic Cabaret ...And
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Job Lot X3 Soft Cell Vinyl 12" Albums X2 Single X1 Torch Non Stop Exotic Dancing
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Soft Cell: Where The Heart Is 7": 1982 UK Release: Picture Sleeve
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Soft Cell - The Singles - Original UK Vinyl LP Some Bizzare 830 708-1 1986
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Soft Cell Light Sleepers (The Grid Mixes) limited 2023 RSD 12" Vinyl record NEW
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Soft Cell Torch UK 12" Vinyl Record Single 1982 BZS912 Some Bizzare 45 EX
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Soft Cell – Say Hello, Wave Goodbye Vinyl 12" LIMITED EDITION France 1982
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Soft Cell- The Art Of Falling Apart- 12" Vinyl Record- UK 1983- BIZL3
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Soft Cell - Tainted Love 40 Pink 10" Vinyl New Sealed 2022 Ltd Ed + Postcards..
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SOFT CELL NON STOP ECSTATIC DANCING 1982 UK SOME BIZZARE VINYL LP BZX 1012 EX+
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Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret 1981 Vinyl Album LP Some Bizarre BZLP 2 A2B2
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SOFT CELL – THE ART OF FALLING APART LP – Nr MINT 1983 INDIE POP
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SOFT CELL DOWN IN THE SUBWAY SOME BIZZARE BZS 22 MARC ALMOND 80'S POP
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Marc Almond And Mambas Torment Toreros Double Album Lp Vinyl Gen Vgc+ Soft Cell
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