Vinyl Record

WHAM! - Fantastic

Buy WHAM! – Fantastic on LP at Kilmorna near Listowel: an early 80s pop classic packed with hits and glossy dance-floor energy on vinyl.

LP · 1983

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 1983 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

WHAM!’s debut album Fantastic captures the duo at their most hungry and street-bright, where pop hooks meet club-ready grooves and cheeky charisma. It’s an early-80s snapshot of British youth-pop turning dancefloor culture into chart gold, balancing punchy rhythms with big sing-along choruses and a playful sense of style. Across the record you’ll hear the foundations of what made WHAM! huge: crisp drum machines, springy basslines, bright keys, and call-and-response vocals that feel made for radio and parties alike. It moves confidently between upbeat anthems and slightly moodier moments, keeping the pace lively while showing there’s more craft here than the bubblegum image might suggest. On vinyl, Fantastic is a proper “drop the needle and let it run” album—immediate, bold, and built for turning the room into a dancefloor, whether you’re revisiting it for nostalgia or discovering it as a cornerstone of 80s pop.

Fantastic is where WHAM!’s world properly begins: the early hit run, the club-pop attitude, and the production template that helped define mainstream 80s dance-pop. It’s a debut that still sounds punchy and fun, with singles that remain instantly recognisable and endlessly replayable.

Current copies on the market often appear as modern reissues, which can vary by pressing plant and mastering approach. If you’re collecting, check the sleeve and labels for “reissue/remastered” indicators and keep an eye on condition—clean, quiet playback matters with this kind of bright, rhythmic pop. Great as a first WHAM! LP or a tidy upgrade from a worn original.

Glossy, upbeat pop with tight drum-machine snap, bright synths and a bouncy low end. Vocals sit forward and lively; the mix is clean and energetic, built for volume and movement.

Is this the original 80s pressing or a newer reissue? Stock can vary. This title is commonly found as a modern reissue; if you need a specific pressing era, ask us in Kilmorna and we’ll confirm the copy in hand before you buy. What are the key tracks on Fantastic? It’s packed with early WHAM! staples—most notably “Young Guns (Go For It!)”, “Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?)”, “Bad Boys”, and “Club Tropicana”. How does this LP sound on a typical home turntable setup? Very friendly: strong grooves, clear top end, and plenty of punch. A clean stylus and a decent cartridge will keep the bright synths and vocals smooth rather than sharp.