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Album cover with a person wearing a hat and plaid shirt, text 'The Auteurs' and 'Chinese Bakery' on a light background.

The Auteurs - Chinese Bakery

7" Single, 45 RPM
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Released in 1994 as a single from Now I’m a Cowboy, “Chinese Bakery” showcases The Auteurs at their sardonic best. Luke Haines wraps sharp social commentary in lush chamber pop arrangements—acoustic guitars, cellos, and deadpan delivery layered over perfectly restrained production.

It's Britpop-adjacent, but far too clever (and too bitter) to fully play the game. A must for fans of outsider charm and poison-tipped songwriting.

For fans of: Pulp, The Divine Comedy, art-school angst
Mood: Understated venom, cigarette smoke, sideways glances

A Chinese Bakery
B1 Government Bookstore
B2 Everything You Say Will Destroy You

Sleeve Condition: Very Good + (VG+)
Vinyl Condition: Very Good+ (VG+)

Photos available upon request. Please see our Used FAQ below for more information on our grading system.

The Auteurs - Chinese Bakery

$8.98

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All used vinyl are fully tested to ensure accuracy. We follow the Goldmine standard and grade conservatively.

Here’s how we rate:

  • Mint (M): Perfect, sealed, or unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Looks and plays like new with minimal signs of handling.
  • Very Good+ (VG+): A few light cosmetic marks or faint surface noise.
  • Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear and some background noise, but no skips or major flaws.
  • Good (G): Heavier wear and noise, but still listenable.
  • Fair (F): Heavily worn or noisy—priced accordingly and sold as-is.

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