Waking Up with the House on Fire is the third studio album by Culture Club, released in 1984 on Virgin Records. The album followed the massive success of Colour by Numbers and continued the band’s blend of new pop, soul, funk, and reggae‑influenced pop.

Produced by Steve Levine, the record leans toward a brighter, more playful sound, reflecting mid‑1980s pop production aesthetics. While more polarising than its predecessor, the album includes several notable singles and remains a key document of Culture Club’s commercial peak.

Key tracks include The War Song, The Medal Song, It’s a Miracle, Victims, The Dive, Mannequin, and Hello Goodbye. The War Song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the band’s most recognisable hits.

This copy is a UK original pressing, identifiable by:

• Custom illustrated Virgin Records labels

• Catalogue number V 2330

• Stereo, 33⅓ RPM

• ℗ 1984 Virgin Records Ltd

• Produced by Steve Levine

• Manufactured in the UK

The vividly illustrated sleeve, featuring Boy George with bold colours and surreal cartoon imagery, is a striking example of mid‑1980s pop artwork and closely associated with the band’s visual identity.

Format: 12” LP

Label: Virgin Records

Catalogue No.: V 2330

Country: UK

Year: 1984

Condition: VG+ / VG+