2017 Blog
Record Store Day 2017 Releases In Pictures
Record Store Day is around the corner! Have you made your wishlist?
Love it or hate it, Record Store Day gives music fans the occasion to grab some pretty cool releases on our most beloved format - vinyl.
Once again, we delivered a great number of records and as always we're proud and excited to see them on the record stores shelves on such a special day.
To whet your appetite, we photographed some of the releases Key Production manufactured for 2017’s Record Store Day.
From 7", 10", 12", picture discs, boxsets, vinyl books, coloured vinyl, heavyweight, everything you wished RSD would be and more.
Check them out below and visit a record store on Saturday 22nd April, that's what it’s all about!
Enjoy
The Brian Jonestown Massacre "POL POT'S PLEASURE PENTHOUSE" 2LP (180GRM), [a recordings]
2LP (180GRM) All previously unreleased material recorded in 1991 these were the first Brian Jonestown Massacre recordings.
British Sea Power "Bad Bohemian / Keep On Trying" 7", [Caroline]
Limited 500 pressing, coloured vinyl
Auction For The Promise Club See Through 7", [Easy Action]
Limited edition of 500 clear 7" vinyl singles packaged in see through sleeve. Features an exclusive re mix of See Though B side is unreleased exclusive track. Auction for the promise club debut album will be released this summer along with UK tour
A Side: See Through 2:36 Exclusive single Mix
B Side: You Don't Love Me Anymore 2:59 (Auction For The Promise Club)
Black Bombers "Rush / Raw Ramp" 7", [Easy Action]
Proving to be one of the most popular new British bands and none of them are under 50 ! Their debut 5 star album received high critical acclaim and the vinyl edition is now sold out. Band features members of 1977 punk originators The Prefects and The Godfathers.
A Side is brand new exclusive track
B side is exclusive T Rex Cover
Velvet Hands "Sick of Living" 7", [Easy Action]
A: Sick of Living 1.41 https://soundcloud.com/easyactionrecordco/a-sickofliving-velvet-hands B: If only. 3.19 * Red Vinyl Limited pressing of 500 copies * 3rd single from Cornwall's youngsters ahead of debut album and UK tour summer of 2017 * Enjoying radio play on Gary Crowley's show as well as BBC 6 Music Radcliffe & Maconie and Tom Robinson * Press by Caffy St Luce a catchy belter of punk pop. Star rating: ?????" Lil Indie Blogs pretty influential blog. we could be witnessing the emergence of another great British band. Jaw droppingly good". Gigslutz.co.uk
Butcher Boy "Bad Things Will Happen When It's Quiet" 7", [Damaged Goods]
Butcher Boy are issuing a new EP, their first set of recordings since 2011’s Helping Hands, as an exclusive Record Store Day 2017 release. The EP, released on a limited edition of 500 gatefold 7” singles by Damaged Goods Records, is a three-part story told from three perspectives and was recorded in Glasgow with long-time collaborator Brian McNeill.
The songs on the record are:-
November 1947, Storm Warning In Effect
July 1950, The Captain is the Whale
November 1951, Bad Things Happen When It’s Quiet
The songs, written over the course of a series of autumn and winter trips to the Cape Cod National Seashore, feature guest vocals from Anna Miles, Moog synthesisers, a choir, a string quartet and a weather radio, bought for twenty-five cents at a holiday fair in Brewster, MA..
The Cribs "Mens Needs, Womens Needs, Whatever" LP, [Wichita]
LSO Percussion Ensemble - Steve Reich: Sextet, Clapping Music, Music for Pieces of Wood LP, [LSO Live ]
Black 180gm vinyl, includes download code for MP3 and 24 bit 96kHz HD FLAC. Limited to 1000 units - UK only.
Dope "Maxi"12", [Enviromental studies]
Record Store Day exclusive from Julian Cope
Doyle (The Misfits) "Abominator", [Monsterman Records]
Limited to 500 / Picture disc from Doyle (The Misfits)
Track listing: Abominator; Learn To Bleed; DreamingDeadGirls; Headhunter; Valley Of Shadows; Land Of The Dead; CemeterySexxx; Love Like Murder; Mark Of The Beast; Drawing Down The Moon; Bloodstains; Hope Hell Is Warm
Evan Dando "Baby I'm Bored" 2LP + Book, [Fire Records]
2LP plus 24 page book + DL Card.
Emerging after The Lemonheads disbanded Evan Dando returned to music first with a solo tour and 'Live At The Brattle Theatre' then came his debut solo album 'Baby I'm Bored'. During his hiatus he sobered up, got married and went straight. Taking four years to produce, his live shows funded the album's recording sessions. Mature and autobiographical, 'Baby I'm Bored' is a stellar record that stripped Dando of his grunge label. At the time of recording, he was without the band which saw him lean more towards an achingly melodic alt-country rock sound. Self-deprecating, these are songs of decline and coming back from that. The record includes Hard Drive" and All My Life" two tracks penned by Ben Lee and features contributions from producer/composer Jon Brion, producer Bryce Goggin, Tom Morgan, Giant Sand's Howe Gelb, Calexico's John Convertino and Joey Burns, ex-Spacehog frontman Royston Langdon, Come's Chris Brokaw and Arthur Johnson. This limited edition special Record Store Day 2LP 'bookback' reissue includes a disc of unheard unreleased tracks, singles, b-sides and rarities.
"Dando has a flair for bruised melancholy that stands comparison with Gram Parsons and Alex Chilton." Q Magazine
"A beautiful album of tender reflections on life, love and drug-induced folly set in soulful, country-tinged guitar pop." The Independent
Disc 1 A1 Repeat A2 My Idea A3 Rancho Santa Fe A4 Waking Up A5 Hard Drive A6 Shots Is Fired B1 It Looks Like You B2 The Same Thing You Thought Hard About Is The Same Part I Can Live Without B3 Why Do You Do This To Yourself? B4 All My Life B5 Stop My Head B6 In The Grass All Wine Colored
Disc 2 C1 Shots Is Fired (Alternative Version) C2 I Wanna Be Your Mamma Again (Cover - B-Side from 'Stop My Head' Single) C3 Tongue Tied (B-Side from 'Stop My Head' Single) C4 Whoops C5 Sucker Punch C6 The Same Thing You Thought Hard About Is The Same Part I Can Live Without (Alternative Version) D1 Au Bord De La Seine (B-Side From 'Stop My Head') D2 Rancho Santa Fe (Alternative Version) D3 A Walk In The Woods With Lionel Richie D4 Rudy With A Flashlight (Evan Dando) D5 Hannah & Gabi (Live Version - B-Side to 'It Looks Like You' Single) D6 The Same Thing You Thought Hard About Is The Same Part I Can Live Without (Live Version - B-Side to 'It Looks Like You' Single)"
Dirty Three "UFKUKO" LP, [Bella Union]
The Fall "Live in Clitheroe 2013" LP, [Ozit Dandelion]
Never before on 7' - this single from the rare Levitate album contains the rare PWL mix
The Felice Brothers "Tonight At The Arizona" LP, [Loose]
Yellow vinyl with download card, numbered limited edition of 500
The Flaming Lips "The Flaming Lips Onboard the International Space Station Concert for Peace" LP, [Bella Union]
Red vinyl / The Flaming Lips Onboard the International Space Station - Concert for Peace - is a reimagining of seven tracks from the Oczy Mlody album set as a fictional/fantastical live performance of The Flaming Lips on the International Space Station.
Ginger Wildheart "Clout EP" 10", [Round Records]
Limited to 1000 / White vinyl with 5 prints.
The Clout EP was something that was originally made exclusively available to subscribers of the Songs & Words Pledge, 2015, so having a genuine hard copy is a huge thrill for me, as I'm sure it will be for the listeners. The concept for the four songs was to concentrate on real life heroes, ones that me and producer Jase Edwards considered truly inspirational figures, those pioneers that shaped our past and constructed our present day. We've chosen Tony Benn, Charles Darwin, Horatio Nelson and, ultimately, you, the one able to carry on the greatness handed down by the greats. On Record Store Day, we will be asking the fans (those lucky enough to obtain one of these Clout EPs) to send me, via Twitter, the names of their own four heroes. I think this should be a very inspirational day for us all.
Track listing: Side A: Nelson; Benn - Side B: Darwin; You
Harry Jay-Steele "Reach You" LP, [Naim Records]
Debut release new label
Hayseed Dixie "Free Your Mind And Your Grass Will Follow", [Hayseed Dixie Records]
1000 only worldwide on clear heavy vinyl. Brand new studio album from Hayseed Dixie.
Side A: 1) Buffalo Soldier 2) What's Going On 3) Oliver's Army 4) Move It In The Night 5) Ball Of Confusion 6) So Quickly We Forget
Side B: 1) The Ballad Of Curtis Loew 2) Black or White 3) Vom Selben Stern 4) A Change Is Gonna Come 5) When The World Gets Small 6) Love Train 7) Ain't No Country Big Enough
Hopeton Lewis / Vin Gordon & The Supersonics "There She Goes / Reggay Trombone" (both unreleased), [BMG]
Record Store Day special, featuring two previously unreleased boss reggae tracks direct from the vaults of Duke Reid's legendary Treasure Isle label. Housed in Trojan's much-loved iconic Hot Shot picture sleeve, the record comprises a superb vocal from the late great Hopeton Lewis on and top-side, with a driving instrumental on the flip, courtesy of ace trombonist Vincent Gordon backed by Tommy McCook's revered Supersonics band.
Julian Cope "Drunken Songs", [Head Heritage]
1000 only, 180g black vinyl. 40 minutes of Gnostic drunkenness. The Archdrude is back with some new material. The album is just six songs of Gnostic Inebriation from around these isles. Welcome to 2017 and the age of Donald Trump. And welcome to Julian Cope's long anticipated album of drinking songs aptly entitled DRUNKEN SONGS". The record contains 6 winter warmers to enliven the dark sunless days, 6 tales of belligerent alcoholerated drunkenness as it plays out in tableaux across these British Isles. As The Beer Flows Over Me" was the catalyst for this entire project. Written by Cope for his own funeral, the song celebrates our own northern latitudes, and beseeches listeners to diss the southern lands of the grape in favour of beer, beer and lager beer. Liver Big as Hartlepool" celebrates Cope's adopted city through the metaphysical lens. On The Road to Tralee" concludes the album with 20 drunken miles of bad memories, quaint observations and rustic incidentals. Expect Cope's usual massed ranks of Mellotron 400, alongside all manner of humorous and poignant commentaries - a perfect restbite from these Trumped up troubled times. The songs are 'Drink Me Under The Table (Drink Me)', 'Liver Big As Hartlepool', 'Clonakilty As Charged', 'As The Beer Flows Over Mer', 'Don't Drink And Drive, You Might Spill Some' and the epic 20-minute Drunkarama of 'On The Road To Tralee'.
Magazine "Old World Charm", [Wire Sound]
Limited to 1000 / Download card 'Welcome, ladies & gentlemen, to the genuine old world charm of Magazine'...Following on from last year's 'Once @ The Academy' RSD 12" vinyl release, Magazine issue a sister release for RSD 2017. The 6-track EP, 'Old World Charm', is limited to 1000 pressings and this time contains live recordings from the 2009 BBC Electric Proms performance @ the Camden Roundhouse, London. Magazine played a 45-minute set featuring selected A & B sides of their previous single releases. Half of the set is captured here. Track listing: Shot By Both Sides; Rhythm Of Cruelty; A Song From Under The Floorboards; Side B: Feed The Enemy; Sweetheart Contract; I Love You, You Big Dummy.
Nikki Sudden & Dave Kusworth "Shame For The Angels E.P", [Easy Action/Troubadour]
Limited edition of 500 copies on purple vinyl for RSD 2017 * This e.p was originally issued in 1984 and has been out of print since 1986 over 30 years ago * The tracks on this record remained exclusive to this e.p and were never included in the 'Jacobites ' 2 albums
Elvis Presley "Elvis on Television 1956- 1960: The complete Sound Recordings" 2LP+24 Page Gatefold, [Memphis Recording]
Record Store Day exclusive reissue. First time on vinyl.
Phil Odgers "Roll To The Left", [Vinyl Star]
Phil 'Swill' Odgers is well known as one half of the legendary joint vocal strike force of The Men They Couldn't Hang. He is also highly regarded as a solo singer/songwriter in his own right and this brilliantly fresh new album brings his songwriting prowess into sharp, bright, focus. Lyrically this is a collection of unique tales with cinematic imagery - from kitchen sink realism and social commentary to technicolor splendor. The album, in the main, was recorded in the studio built for Kirsty MacColl by Steve Lillywhite in their family home in Ealing. The studio resonates with musical history and Phil was also lucky enough to be able to use guitars previously owned by Kirsty. Musically the album has many levels - it takes Phil Odgers' warm melodic voice and rhythmic strumming as a starting point, adds a bit of double bass, fiddle and lead guitar in all the right places. It's never crowded. 'The Train' has a genuine Johnny Cash feel ...in fact, on that track, Swill played the actual Martin guitar once owned by Johnny Cash. 'Blue Skies And A Saturday Job' showcases the unusual combination of acoustic guitar with baritone and tenor sax whilst the albums only cover song, 'Long Stem Rose', is lovingly embraced by cornet, flugalhorn, trumpet and bass trombone. 'Mist On The Water', perhaps the fullest song on the album, has a full string arrangement with violins, violas and cellos adding extra depth. Piano and Drums also make a brief appearance but nothing is overplayed giving the entire album a beautifully understated feel. Phil Odgers and producer James Knight made a point of only using real instruments and live performances - no auto tune here, this is as real as it gets folks! These organic and passionate sessions have resulted in a magical and deeply accomplished album by the UK's most underrated singer....A full UK press campaign is under way with key reviews already confirmed in all the major magazines. Tracks 1. The Train, 2. Blue Skies And A Saturday Job, 3. No Getting Over You, 4. Mist On The Water, 5. Moving On Again, 6. Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down, 7. Too Cold For Me, 8. Long Stem Rose, 9. Tomorrow Will Be Fine, 10. Eddie Was, 11. Half Past 3.
Primal Scream "Mixamatosis" 12", [First International/ Ignition]
A Primal Scream Remix EP, with a stellar line-up of remixers, including classic Primal Scream collaborator Brendan Lynch and the Anton Newcombe (Anton's Big Belly Nothing Bobby Selassie Primal Jah Mix) remix which was number 1 in the ZZub chart last year.
Psychic Tv "Fishscales Falling - A Smorgasbord of Delights - Mixtape Vol 2", [Sweet Nothing]
Limited to 1000 / Blue-Green Splatter vinyl. 2nd in the series of Psychic TV Mixtapes. Track listing: Side A: No Good Trying; Higher And Higher; In Thee Body; Alien Sky (Orchestral Excerpt); Bass Is The Place For Storytellers; Excerpt from 'Shadow In The Sun' - Side B: Thee Leg Song (Rehearsal); The Invisible Establishment; Suspicious - Psychic TV With Cult Of Youth (Excerpt); Godstar; Alienist (Applied Sedative) Remix
Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade Anniversary EP" 12", [Bucks Music]
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of A WHITER SHADE OF PALE, Record Store Day 2017 presents the definitive Procol Harum collectors item. All the recordings made by PROCOL HARUM at their first and second recording sessions - which spawned the international hit singles’ A and B sides are included exclusively in this package, including a full length mono instrumental of the classic A side. 50th Anniversary stereo mixes of unedited full length versions of A WHITER SHADE OF PALE and LIME STREET BLUES are exclusive to this release, and stereo mixes of other tracks recorded at these sessions are included, which are previously unreleased on vinyl.
RAM Trilogy "RAM Trilogy Chapters 1 to 6" Boxset, [RAM Records]
A very special boxset that will see for the very first time, the iconic Ram Trilogy Chapters 1 to 6 (produced by Andy C, Shimon & Ant Miles) brought together in a bespoke set. It will also include a set of custom, 1 off slip matts. The seminal 6 parts released from 1998 to 2002 by RAM Trilogy (Andy C, Ant Miles & Shimon) brought together for the very first time in a limited edition boxset. In celebration of 10 years RSD & 25 Years of RAM Records.
Red Cords "Gonna Find my baby", [Nerve Centre]
A Gonna Find My Baby B Bad Moon Brain * Brand new label debut vinyl release * Both tracks are exclusive new tracks * Nerve Centre has built up a good name worldwide with its associations with other DIY labels such as Girlsville in its Tape releases.
Rosie Crow "Can't Follow", [Easy Action]
Exclusive brand new track which will be featured in this year's upcoming movie Stoner Express featuring the last appearance of Howard Marks * B side is an exclusive new recording of Charlottes Song which is on Rosie s debut 4 star album A. Can't Follow B. Charlottes Song (alt Version )
Spacemen 3 "For All The Fucked Up Children", [Space Age]
Space Age Recordings are pleased to announce the first official limited edition vinyl release of the album "For All The Fucked Children Of This World We Give You Spacemen 3" (Sonic Boom a.ka. Peter Kember (Spectrum / E.A.R.) and Jason Pierce (Spiritualized).For All the Fucked Up Children" from the neo-psychedelic trio Spacemen 3 was first released as a bootleg record in 1995. The record consists of Spacemen 3's first ever recording session from 1984. The music itself sounds like a primitive version of what the group were to become; the dominating sound of the record is a slow, droning psychedelic blues performed with sparse instrumentation. A drum set is matched with a pair of distorted electric guitars, all of which provide a swirling foundation for Jason Pierce's vocals. The album's liner notes replicated here are actually an early review of the band by Gary Boldie, where he contemplates the city of Rugby and finds it an odd source for this new sound, and he declares Spacemen 3 as the "all singing, all dancing answer to the problems of a grey 1985." Presented in a shrink-wrapped limited edition (1,000 copies only) on heavyweight (180 gram) transparent milky white coloured vinyl with printed card inner sleeve exclusively released for Record Store Day 2017. TRACKLISTING: Side 1: 1. Things'll Never Be The Same (4:53) 2. 2:35 (2.57) 3. Walkin' With Jesus (4:03) 4. Fixin'To Die (8.06) Side 2: 5. T.V. Catastrophe (7.18) 6. Things'll Never Be The Same (alternate mix)(4:40) 7. Walkin' With Jesus (alternate mix) (4.00)
Spacemen 3 "Recurring", [Space Age]
Space Age Recordings are pleased to announce an official limited edition vinyl release of the fourth and final Spacemen 3 studio album "Recurring"; the follow up to their seminal Playing with Fire" album. By the time the album was recorded, relations between the band had soured to the extent that the record is essentially in two parts; the first five tracks on side 'A' written and performed by Sonic Boom a.ka. Peter Kember (Spectrum / E.A.R.), and the last five tracks on side 'B' written and performed by Jason Pierce (Spiritualized). The lead track from the album Big City" recently featured on the season 27 premiere of 'The Simpsons' being the sound track to Homer Simpson's wild night out on the town, mixing alcohol with prescription drugs. Presented in a shrink-wrapped limited edition (1,000 copies only) on heavyweight (180 gram) solid red coloured vinyl with printed card inner sleeve exclusively released for Record Store Day 2017. TRACKLISTING: Side 1: 1. Big City (Everybody I Know Can Be Found Here) (edited version) (10:50) 2. Just To See You Smile (Orchestral Mix) (3:19) 3. I Love You (5:32) 4. Set Me Free / I've Got the Key (5:11) 5. Set Me Free (Reprise) (1:50) Side 2: 6. Feel So Sad (Reprise) (2:46) 7. Hypnotized (5:57) 8. Sometimes (6:36) 9. Feelin' Just Fine (Head Full of Shit) (4:33) 10. Billy Whizz / Blue 1 (edited version) (7:33)
Spacemen 3 "Playing with Fire", [Space Age]
Originally released in February 1989 and after having been out of print on vinyl for nearly 20 years Space Age Recordings are pleased to announce an official limited edition vinyl release of the third and penultimate studio album "Playing with Fire" by Spacemen 3 (Sonic Boom a.ka. Peter Kember (Spectrum / E.A.R.) and Jason Pierce (Spiritualized). Featuring the single "Revolution" first released in November 1988: one of the best records released by an independent band this year. Adjectives that come to mind are unrelenting, punishing, psychedelic. "The razor-blade riffs lead you into a sonic underworld of alienation, desolation and raw power...the band are one of the most interesting around." Ron Rom, NME. a powerful, anthemic "mind-melting crunch" (Ned Raggett, AllMusic). Presented in a shrink-wrapped limited edition (1,000 copies only) on heavyweight (180 gram) transparent orange coloured vinyl with printed card inner sleeve exclusively released for Record Store Day 2017. TRACKLISTING: Side 1: 1. Honey (3:01) 2. Come Down Softly to My Soul (3:46) 3. How Does It Feel? (7:58) 4. I Believe It (3:19) 5. Revolution (5:57) Side 2: 6. Let Me Down Gently (4:29)7. So Hot (Wash Away All of My Tears) (2:38) 8. Suicide (11:03) 9. Lord Can You Hear Me? (4:34)
Stephanie Kirkham "Easy As 1-2-3", [Easy Action]
Limited edition of 500 Pink Vinyl 7" singles A Side never been on vinyl B side is unreleased track Produced and co-written by Phil Thornalley (Cure , Pixie Lott , Duffy, Bryan Adams,... co-writer of Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn' ) Easy As 1-2-3 has been used in TV campaigns by Peugeot , EDF Energy and recently by U.S giant Miracle Gro.
Midlake "Bamnan & Slivercork", [Bella Union]
Yellow vinyl / Following the reissue of their breakthrough album 'The Trials Of Van Occupanther' last year, Texan indie-pioneers Midlake will reissue their debut album 'Bamnan & Slivercork' which has been out of press since its release in 2003.
T. Rex "Rock N Roll E.P", [Easy Action]
Re mastered studio versions of these two, classic rock n roll tracks * Limited edition of 750 copies * Housed in 50's style pic cover e.p * Honey Don't was never released in Marc Bolan's life time and Summer Time Blues was only issued on the Bolan Boogie compilation and as a b side but a different recording to the one we present here Side One:1.Honey Don't (Perkins) 3.22 2.Summertime Blues (Capehart/ Cochran) 2.53 Side Two: 1.Summer Time Blues - Version II (Capehart/ Cochran) 3.31 2.Honey Don't -Instrumental (Perkins) 2.04
Tim Burgess & Peter Gordon "Around EP", [O Genesis]
Never released remixes of the album.
Soulwax "Belgica (An original soundtrack by Soulwax)" Double 12", [Play It Again Sam]
Download card and limited 12x12 sticker sheet.
Field Music "Tones of Town" LP, [Memphis Industries]
10 year anniversary of Field Music hugely accliamed 2nd album, long since deleted on vinyl on 180g yellow vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve.
Various Artists "Sharon Signs to Cherry Red", [SCHOOL DAZE/NIGHT SCHOOL]
RSD exclusive release. 700 W/W black vinyl. Tracks taken from Cherry Red 2CD compilation. One off pressing. There will be 5 test pressings randomly inserted in the 700.
Cabbage "Young, Dumb and Full of...." 2LP, [SKELETON KEY RECORDS]
Skeleton Key Records Release in Stunning Orange Vinyl of one the UK's most exciting new bands Cabbage with their Debut LP.
Also manufactured by Key Production (sadly we don't have a picture for the following):
Robb Johnson "The Beautiful Dark", [Irregular Records]
This is an exclusive RSD release, 6 of my most popular songs re-recorded live in the studio. I love RSD, & I'm very keen to support vinyl & independent shops.Also excited to be doing my first 10'!
Axe Grinder / War Plague "My Plague queen/ Disease" 7" Split Single, [Easy Action]
Forming in 2008, War//Plague have been one of the most dedicated and productive DIY punk bands for the last decade. With 10 releases to date for these veteran Minneapolis punks! War//Plague combine elements of crust punk with a barrage of attacking drum hits, apocalyptic guitar riffs and vocals that are focused on the worlds horrors, self-centred materialism and shallow consumer garbage. Punk is protest!. Initially a metallic crust punk band formed 1985/86 by Trev and Matt (members of Stone The Crowz) and Jel and Steve (both in The Proudhons). Their crust/thrash style was influenced by Amebix, but has also been compared to both Motorhead and Venom. In 1987, after the Axegrinder - Grind The Enemy, drummer Jel left and was replaced by Darryn for the Axegrinder - Live demo. The band then signed with Peaceville, off the back of their Squat Tape demo, where they released the track 'Where Evil Dwells' on the Various - A Vile Peace compilation, and then recorded The Rise Of The Serpent Men. Axegrinder also contributed two tracks to the Vile Visions compilation VHS, 'Evilution' and (new song) 'Requi-Anthem', both filmed at Queens Hall, Bradford, 1990, by which time Cliff Evans had joined the band. Axegrinder folded in 1991. While Evans formed death metal band Flesh. The other four members promptly formed Voivod-clones Wartech. In 2016 the band reformed and went into the studio to record ......
Beverley Martyn "Picking Up The Sunshine" 7", [Fly]
In 1966 singer-songwriter BEVERLEY began recording sessions with record producer DENNY CORDELL. Cordell’s preferred studio musicians for the sessions included Jimmy Page & John Renbourn (guitars), John Paul Jones (bass), Alan White (drum), Nicky Hopkins (piano), Mike Lease (organ), and an album’s worth of material was laid down.
The recordings included her own songs, some of which remained unreleased until she re-recorded them years later with her the husband John Martyn, and a choice selection of songs written by Randy Newman and Donovan alongside blues staples such as ‘Me and My Gin’ and ‘Stormy Monday Blues’. Both her debut 45 ‘Happy New Year’ and follow-up ‘Museum’ – released In 1966 and 1967 respectively - were critically acclaimed but failed to make any impression in the charts on either side of the Atlantic. BEVERLEY went to California in April 1967 as a guest of Paul Simon and performed at the seminal MONTEREY POP FESTIVAL. On her return to England she and Cordell disagreed on the direction her music was being take and her album was shelved. 50 years later those session tapes have been located and restored, showcasing a moment in the sixties which in hindsight radiates a vivaciousness and energy which criminally evaded a wider public audience. Until now. As a taster for the forthcoming release of Beverley’s long lost album this exclusive Record Store Day release presents two previously unreleased tracks which are exclusive to this special edition. ‘Picking Up The Sunshine’ was written for Beverley by Donovan. ‘Me and My Gin’ is a blues staple with Page and Hopkins in their element. This release features special stereo mixes of take 1’s of both cuts and are exclusive to this release and won’t be included in the forthcoming album.
Broken Dog "Flips" (Selected B- Sides + Rarities 1996-2004) LP 180gm, 500 copies worldwide, [Tongue Master]
"Martine Roberts' breathy tones remind you of an anglicised Julee Cruise" MOJO
Broken Dog were Clive Painter and Martine Roberts, an ethereal, mysterious, experimental London outfit, melding star splintered dust whispered breath with ice, fire, gentle groove, spike and stagger of guitar. Martine and Clive's rich musical influence also made its mark via an array of collaborations with other experimental bands of the period from the hub of their home studio Animal, including Tram, Monograph, Pacific Radio, The 99 Call And The Real Tuesday Weld. As Broken Dog they gifted us with their unique strain of sublime, reflective lo-fi: a hypnotic folk psychedelia. Whilst sounding like nothing else, Martine's breathy vocals and Clive's complex guitar tapestries saw them often favourably bracketed in with the spirit of bands from ,across the water such as Mazzy Star and Trespassers William. 'FLIPS (selected b-sides + rarities 1996-2004)' stands as a long testament to their rich understated palette of diverse moods and sublime melancholia, from hushed instrumentals such as 'Blue Star Fading' and 'Rachael' to the dreamy blissed out moments of 'In A Head' or 'I'll Think Of It Today'. There are also 4 great covers included here: Big Star's 'Big Black Car', The Kinks 'Lazy Old Sun', The Left Banke's 'Sing Little Bird Sing' and The Band's 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down'. This is a very limited edition vinyl pressing, a fitting testament to great hidden treasure of a band. DMM mastered at Abbey Road By Alex Wharton.
Tracklisting
Side 1: Wireless, Slope, Sing Little Bird Sing, Someone/Where Else, Big Black Car, Blue Star Fading, Two Halves Of A Whole, I'll Think Of It Today...
Side 2: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Blue Formation, In A Head, Silent Mostly, Drifting, Lazy Old Sun, Rachael, Dried Up Well.
Christopher Lee "Metal Knight" 10", [Charlemagne]
Limited to 500 / Picture disc. Christopher Lee recorded this release at the age of 92. This Extended Play Vinyl is appropriately called 'Metal Knight'. Sir Christopher was well-known for his devotion to fantasy and heavy metal themes, with several album releases and collaborations in the genre to his name. Having started his second career working with the Italian Symphonic Metal band 'Rhapsody of Fire' over a decade ago .I associate heavy metal with fantasy because of the tremendous power that the music delivers". The star of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars' sagas inspired generations of artists, with his dark, yet elegant portrayals back in the late 50's and 60's. His interpretation of 'Dracula', is considered by many to be the quintessential. 'The Wicker Man' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun', being other movies which inspired metal songs. In June 2010, he received the 'Spirit of Metal' at the 'Golden Gods Awards' from Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) for his work in 'Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross' and his contribution to metal themes on the silver screen. In Christmas 2013, his rendition of 'Jingle Hell' (Bells) achieved number 18 in the Billboard Charts, making him the oldest performer (91) ever to chart. 'Metal Knight' is an EP featuring 4 tracks, two of which are covers from the 'Man of La Mancha' musical, based on the character 'Don Quixote'. As far as I am concerned, Don Quixote is the most metal fictional character that I know. Single handed, he is trying to change the world, regardless of any personal consequences. It is a wonderful character to sing" Track listing: Side A: I, Don Quixote; The Impossible Dream - Side B: The Toreador March; My Way.
Ciaran Lavery "A King at Night", [Believe Recordings]
Limited 10' coloured vinyl featuring previously unreleased recordings of Ciaran Lavery interpreting 5 original Bonnie Prince Billy songs. Original RSD release, product not available on any other formats.
The Coral "Holy Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues EP" Limited edition 12" picture disc, [Ignition Records]
Record Store Day exclusive
The Courteeners "The 17th" (Remixes) 12", [Ignition]
Pink vinyl pink 12" feat remixes of The 17th (taken from the Mapping The Rendezvous top 5 album), plus a new acoustic version recorded for Today FM.
Fleur De Lys "I Can See The Light: The Fleur De Lys Singles Box Set", [Acid Jazz]
The Fleur De Lys were in the thick of the swinging sixties music scene. Held in high regard by their rock star contemporaries and adoring public alike, but frustratingly fame and fortune never called. Initially formed in 1964 as a beat band, surviving through the excesses of psychedelia, before evolving into a Stax tinged soul outfit, their output was constant and outstanding. Whilst finding time to record under pseudonyms (Rupert's People, Shyster and Chocolate Frog), become the backing band for the late soul sensation Sharon Tandy, and fulfil commitments as in-house session band for the UK Atlantic label, The Fleur De Lys released seven 45s over a five year period; these singles are considered holy grails amongst record devotees.
Fredfades "Warmth Instrumentals", [KingUnderground]
Instrumentals to Fredfades highly anticipated solo debut LP exclusively pressed for RSD 2017. Black vinyl with download card in a white sleeve with sticker. High quality pressing mastered at Strype Audio in Oslo.
Kate Nash "Agenda EP", [Girl Gang Records]
Special RSD 2017 pressing featuring 4 tracks - first new music since 2013. RSD Champion 2017.
POLIÇA "Lipstick Stains / Still Counts AA", [Memphis Industries]
Brand new double A side 7" from POLIÇA.
The Raincoats "Fairytale In The Supermarket EP" 7", [We ThRee]
We ThRee announce the reissue of The Raincoats' legendary first 7" E.P. originally released on Rough Trade Records in April 1979, and has been commercially unavailable since its first release. 'Fairytale in the supermarket' currently features in Mike Mill's widely acclaimed and Golden Globes nominated new film '20th Century Women'. We ThRee is The Raincoats' own label and we will release the EP on Record Store Day 2017. Digitally re-mastered from original masters. Original monoprint sleeve design by Ana da Silva. 33 1/3 series book on 'The Raincoats' LP launches 5 October 2017. Live dates in UK and USA planned for October/November 2017. // I really don't know much about The Raincoats except that they recorded some music that has affected me so much that whenever I hear it I'm reminded of a particular time in my life when I was (shall we say) extremely unhappy, lonely and bored. If it weren't for the luxury of putting on that scratchy copy of The Raincoats' first record, I would have had very few moments of peace. Kurt Cobain. // Side 1 Fairytale in the supermarket Side 2 In love, Adventures close to home.
THE THE "You Can't Stop What's Coming", [CINEOLA]
Etched one sided 7 limited to 2000. THE THE release their first single in 15 years with 'You Can't Stop What's Coming'. Featuring Matt Johnson's distinctive vocals and lyrics as well as a stellar cast of musicians. Former THE THE members involved include Zeke Manyika on percussion (Soul Mining / Infected), James Eller on bass (Mind Bomb / Dusk) plus long-time friend and collaborator Johnny Marr on guitar. Also featured are Meja Kullersten (Swedish composer & singer) on backing vocals, Chris Whitten (Johnny Cash, The Waterboys) on drums and Iain Berryman (Florence & The Machine) on keyboards.