Album: The Singles by Soft Cell (1986)
Genre: Synthpop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Format: Compilation

Description: The Singles is the first compilation album to be released by Soft Cell. The album was issued on vinyl, cassette and CD in 1986 and features all their singles, in chronological order, from the albums Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, The Art of Falling Apart and This Last Night in Sodom. The CD booklet includes a November 1986 essay by Tony Mitchell.

Artist Background: Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. In the UK, they had ten Top 40 hits, including "Bedsitter" (#4), "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (#3), "Torch" (#2), and "What!" (#3), and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984. The duo split in 1984, but reformed... Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Synthpop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Synthpop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Synthpop, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 1980s, Compilation


The Singles is the first compilation album to be released by Soft Cell. The album was issued on vinyl, cassette and CD in 1986 and features all their singles, in chronological order, from the albums Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, The Art of Falling Apart and This Last Night in Sodom. The CD booklet includes a November 1986 essay by Tony Mitchell.

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