Demon Records is to release an eclectic collection of records as part of 2021’s Record Store Day.

The releases will be only be available at independent record shops on Record Store Day on Saturday 12^th June. This year’s line-up includes releases from 90s Britpop bands, Suede, Ocean Colour Scene, The Bluetones & Menswear Marc Bolan plus releases from T.Rex, The Creation and Doctor Who, all issued on vinyl for the first time.Marc Bolan & T. Rex: Star King (Limited to 2000 copies World (Exc. US/CA/JP)

Marc Bolan & T. Rex: Star King (Limited to 2000 copies World (Exc. US/CA/JP)

This special LP is the first time this material has been issued on vinyl

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 180g red vinyl
• Following the previous RSD releases “Bump ‘n’ Grind” and “Shadowland”
• “Star King” compiles rare ‘working’ and ‘master’ versions of T. Rex favourites and a previously unreleased track
• All material sourced from the original master tapes

Suede: Love & Poison (Limited to 3500 copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 2 x 180g clear vinyl  
• The soundtrack to the band’s first concert video, recorded at Brixton Academy on 16th May 1993, only a month after the release of their Mercury Prize-winning debut album
• Includes stunning versions of nine tracks from the album, including the singles “Animal Nitrate”, “Metal Mickey”, “The Drowners” and “So Young”, as well as four B-sides

The Creation: In Stereo (Limited to 2750 copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 2 x 180g clear vinyl & presented in gatefold sleeve
• Influential 60s band, and compiled on vinyl for the first time, this 2LP features all nineteen new stereo mixes created by Alec Palao in 2016
• Including “Biff Bang Pow”, “Painter Man” and both versions of “How Does It Feel To Feel”
• The gatefold sleeve features specially-commissioned artwork by Phil Smee

The Vines: Melodia (Limited to 1500
copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 2 x 180g translucent lime Vinyl
• ‘Melodia’ is the 4^th studio album by Australian rockers The Vines previously signed to Heavenly Records
• Includes the singles ‘Get Out’, ‘MerryGoRound’, and ‘He’s A Rocker’

Doctor Who: Dalek Terror! (Limited to 1500 copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on stunning 2 x 140g “Extermination Splatter” vinyl & presented in a gatefold sleeve with retro-style illustrations
• Four stories of galactic terror and global invasion, taken from Terry Nation’s Dalek Annuals of the 1970s
• The Daleks have been Doctor Who’s No.1 enemy since 1963, recognised globally as one of the most iconic sci-fi aliens
• These stories have nostalgic appeal for the children of the 1970s

Menswear: Extra Material (Limited to 1000 copies worldwide)

• Issued on double vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 180g White & Orange Vinyl
• Includes demos, singles, B-sides, rarities and live tracks that have never appeared on vinyl before
• Menswear are an iconic Britpop act from Camden, North London. Releasing a string of classic top 40 singles from the mid 90s

Ocean Colour Scene: Saturday (Limited to 2500 copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 2 x 180g neon green vinyl with original artwork & printed inner sleeve
• Iconic 90s Britpop / Mod revival band
• Lead guitarist Steve Craddock a member of Paul Weller’s band
• Include hit singles ‘Saturday’ and ‘Magic Carpet Days’

The Bluetones: A New Athens (Limited to 1600 copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 180g blue Vinyl
• ‘A New Athens’ is somewhat of a lost album, self-released on CD in 2010 and long deleted 
• The Bluetones are a Britpop act from South West London. Releasing a string of classic top 40 singles and number 1 albums in the UK in the mid 90s
• Featuring the singles “Golden Soul” and “Carry Me Home” and issued on the band’s own label, this album contains their last studio recordings to date

Toyah: Mesmerised – Rarities & Remixes ’85-‘94 (Limited to 1000 copies worldwide)

• On vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on stunning 180g vanilla coloured Vinyl
• Side 1 starts with Toyah’s collaboration with Tony Banks of Genesis, then features the Mike Hedges (U2, Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Cure) produced ‘Desire’ album’s B-sides and an outtake plus the Surf Mix of “Echo Beach”
• Side 2 features Phil Nicholas-produced rarities and remixes, all on vinyl for the very first time, including the “Weybridge Mix” of “It’s A Mystery”.

Black Francis: Abbabubba (Limited to 3500 copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on stunning 2 x 180g black & white split colour vinyl
• A collection of remixes, reworkings and B-sides from legendary Pixies’ frontman Black Francis
• Highlights include the Bloc Party remix of ‘The Seus’, plus rarities ‘II Cuchaiao’ and ‘The Water’ which were previously exclusive to Francis’ website

Echo & The Bunnymen: Live In Liverpool (Limited to 5750 copies worldwide)

• Issued on vinyl for the first time
• Pressed on 2 x 180g clear vinyl
• 2002 live album from classic 1980’s alternative rock group Echo & The Bunnymen
• Recorded in 2001 at Paul McCartney Institute of Performing Arts, ‘Live In Liverpool’ features electrifying performances of classics including ‘The Killing Moon’, ‘Lips Like Sugar’ and ‘The Cutter’

Bernard Butler: People Move On (Limited to 1500 copies UK & Eire)

• Re-issued for the first time since its original release
• Pressed on 2 x 180g clear vinyl
• The ex-Suede guitarist’s first solo album, released on the Creation Records label in 1998 The album reached #11 in the UK album charts and features the hit singles “Stay”, “Not Alone” and “Change Of Heart”.

The 12th annual Record Store Day Event takes place on the 13th April and we have announced our releases which are:

First up we have two new Doctor Who adventures with Galaxy 4 starring William Hartnell as The Doctor and Destiny of the Daleks starring Tom Baker as The Doctor. Both releases are presented on 2 x 180g pieces of splatter vinyl and are limited to just 2500 copies.

Next we’re taking you on a journey through time and space to the world of the Mighty Boosh! For the first time ever on vinyl, this is the classic BBC Radio 4 comedy! Presented on 3 pieces of coloured 180g vinyl, it also includes brand new artwork by Noel Fielding & Dave Brown and features sleeve notes by Julian Barrett. Limited to just 1500 copies.

Acclaimed BBC Radio 6 Music radio DJ, Steve Lamacq celebrates 25 years of broadcasting at the BBC with this unique double LP release of 27 curated tracks. 2LPs pressed on white vinyl, and housed in a gatefold sleeve with two inner printed bags and limited to 2000 copies!

A very special 7″ picture disc from Chas & Dave to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic Only Fools and Horses episode, ‘The Jolly Boys’ Outing’ and includes a previously unreleased version of Margate from the episode. Limited to just 1000 copies.

Ian Gillan 40th anniversary of Mr. Universe, the second album and the first issued in the UK. This release includes split-coloured (blue and red) 180g heavyweight vinyl and is limited to just 1250 copies.

Don’t pay the vultures on eBay extortionate prices for your RSD releases! We have a number of our releases available from Amazon.co.uk:

Belinda Carlisle – Wilder Shores
Saxon – Metalhead
Marc Bolan & T. Rex – The Final Cuts
Doctor Who – The Tomb Of The Cybermen
Doctor Who – City Of Death
Fawlty Towers – Second Sitting
Gary Crowley’s Punk and New Wave
The End – Introspection / Retrospection
Lulu – Heaven And Earth And The Stars
Toyah – Desire

This numbered 30th anniversary edition of Toyah’s “Desire” pressed on heavyweight red translucent vinyl was her first album for the EG label, and features her hit single cover version of “Echo Beach” as well as a cover of Donna Summer’s “Love’s Unkind”. Produced by Mike Hedges (Tears For Fears, The Cure) the album features Robert Fripp (who co-wrote the title track) and Ronnie Wood. The inner sleeve features the lyrics and musicians credits.

Limited to 1000 copies worldwide

SIDE ONE
1. Echo Beach
2. Moonlight Dancing
3. Revive The World
4. The View
5. Moon Migration

SIDE TWO
1. Love’s Unkind
2. Dear Diary
3. Deadly As A Woman
4. Goodbye Baby
5. When A Woman Cries
6. Desire

Record Store Day Exclusives have been announced! Our 12 releases are listed below. Follow us on Facebook to get more updates on each release…#RSD18

Human League – Secrets
Saxon – Metalhead
Doctor Who – Tomb Of Cyberman
Doctor Who – City Of Death
Fawlty Towers – Second Sitting
Suede – Suede – 25th Anniversary Edition
Marc Bolan & T. Rex – The Final Cuts
Lulu – Heaven And Earth And The Stars
Belinda Carlisle – Wilder Shores
Gary Crowley’s Punk and New Wave
Toyah – Desire – 30th Anniversary Edition
The End – Introspection / Retrospection