Collection: The Cruel Sea Vinyl Records

Explore the unmistakable sound of The Cruel Sea, one of Australia’s most iconic and genre-defining bands of the ’90s. Blending blues, surf-rock, atmospheric instrumentals and Tex Perkins’ trademark growl, The Cruel Sea carved out a sound that was gritty, swaggering and uniquely Australian. Their catalogue remains a cornerstone of modern Aussie rock — raw, soulful and still wildly influential today.

From breakthrough albums like This Is Not the Way Home to the ARIA Award-winning The Honeymoon Is Over and the brooding Three Legged Dog, the band’s discography spans timeless hits, smoky bar-room grooves and cinematic mood pieces that have earned them a devoted fan base across generations. Whether you’re rediscovering the classics or building out your Australian music shelf, The Cruel Sea’s vinyl releases are essential listening.

💿 Highlights from The Cruel Sea Collection:

  • Gritty blues-rock and surf-driven instrumentals with signature Australian character
  • Includes landmark albums such as The Honeymoon Is Over and Three Legged Dog
  • Essential for collectors of ’90s rock, Australian music, and Tex Perkins’ body of work
  • Premium vinyl editions, anniversary reissues and classic pressings

Discover the best of The Cruel Sea on vinyl at Heathen Records — your home for Australian music, classic albums and premium collectors’ editions.