• PETER GABRIEL - SLEDGEHAMMER (2026 RSD VINYL) |
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PETER GABRIEL

PETER GABRIEL - SLEDGEHAMMER (2026 RSD VINYL) |

PETER GABRIEL - SLEDGEHAMMER (2026 RSD VINYL) |

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Description

Sledgehammer was the first single to be taken from Peter Gabriel's fifth solo studio album So, and was originally released on 21 April, 1986.

A top five single in the UK and a Hot 100 #1 single in the USA, Sledgehammer - with it's multi-award winning video, directed by Stephen R Johnson - heralded Gabriel's shift into the mainstream consciousness and provided a first indication of the album So's irresistible marriage of the artistic and the commercial. "I'd been revisiting my childhood obsession with 1960s soul music and was even considering doing a full album of covers, but instead I wrote Sledgehammer as more of a tribute to singers like Otis Redding. This was the end of the idea of me being a sort of cult artist at the fringes of the mainstream. There wasn't an option to go and hide in the shadows anymore."

Exclusive for Record Store Day 2026, Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer single is being re-issue to celebrate it's 40th anniversary. The music replicates the original Sledgehammer 12" release but comes as a zoetrope picture disc, using images taken from the ground-breaking video.

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

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