Vinylshackerz

Vinylshackerz were a London band in the early 1980s, known for their single 'Club Tropicana.' The track became a UK chart hit in 1982, with a synth-pop sound that caught on in clubs. Their lineup included Chris Sievey on vocals, Steve Beresford on guitar and keyboards, and John King on drums.

They worked in a period when new wave was prominent, but their style didn't fit neatly into commercial trends. Labels were cautious about their approach, which mixed synth elements with post-punk influences. Other songs like 'Hypnotic Tango' and 'One Night In Bangkok' show their range, though none matched the success of 'Club Tropicana.'

After that hit, some critics felt the band had compromised their earlier direction. They continued recording, but the attention from their breakthrough single overshadowed later work. The details of their discography after that period are less documented.