It’s that time of year again where vinyl lovers rejoice! RSD has rolled round for its 15th Anniversary. This year we bring you more exclusive releases:

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Dog Trumpet, one of Australia’s most unique bands is about to go global with Demon Music.  After thirty years of performing and recording, all seven albums will be available on vinyl for the first time and remastered for digital release. https://smarturl.it/DogTrumpetDigital

Reg Mombassa and his brother Peter O’Doherty began their musical careers playing and writing in the ARIA Hall of Fame inductees band Mental As Anything. The Mentals had 20 songs in the top 40 (a record for an Australian band) and a global hit with ‘Live It Up’ that only last Christmas hit #1 on manyUK charts.

In 2000, Reg and Pete split from the Mentals to pursue their own sound. Describing what that is can be tricky – an eclectic blend of rock, psychedelic folk and semi-abstract blues; whimsical, political, curious, intimate, scientific, erotic and witty.  They are part of a long tradition of left-field song writers and storytellers relative to the canon of work by such acts as the Kinks, Nick Lowe, Squeeze and John Prine.

The Sydney Morning Herald said: “Brothers Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa can’t help themselves. The charm oozes from the lyrics, the singing and the instantly appealing melodies. Part of it is down to the absence of posturing, part to the way the catchiness of pop is anchored to earthy grooves.”

Dog Trumpet have released seven albums so far. Produced by Peter and written by both of them. The title of the first one ‘Two Heads One Brain’ sums them up, the brothers having an intuitive melodic connection that infuses their music with a classic timelessness.  

Peter and Reg are also visual artists.  Reg is one of Australia’s most recognised artists well known for his work for the Mambo label, along with graphics, posters, album covers and many decades of fine art. Peter’s fine art painting focuses on the urban and suburban built environment and is equally well regarded.

Dog Trumpet have toured extensively throughout Australia, and a little bit across the US, culminating at SXSW a few years ago.  Demon Music recently approached Dog Trumpet about releasing their back catalogue internationally.  The Demon label was started by Jake Riviera and Elvis Costello who later produced the Mentals single ‘I Didn’t Mean to be Mean’.

Demon Music is known as one of the best catalogue/reissue labels in the world releasing specialist BBC titles and focusing on niche and cult bands.  Digital release on all platforms is 16th July 2021, vinyl release is 29th October 2021.  

Dog Trumpet’s seven albums are; Two Heads One Brain, Suitcase, Dog Trumpet (self titled), Antisocial Tendencies, River of Flowers, Medicated Spirits and their latest Great South Road.

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”.

For the first time ever, a complete vinyl LP collection of the audio versions of all twelve Fawlty Towers TV episodes  – with an exclusive frameable print signed by the legendary John Cleese. This is strictly limited to just 1500 copies worldwide! https://smarturl.it/Fawlty_Towers_Record

Four decades on from its original BBC TV broadcast, Fawlty Towers continues to shine as a masterclass in comedy writing and performance. Now the original four BBC vinyl albums – Fawlty Towers, Second Sitting, At Your Service and A La Carte – are joined by two newly created collections, Plat du Jour and Enjoy Your Stay, to form a box set of all 12 TV episodes. Much of the special linking narration – supplied by hapless waiter Manuel (Andrew Sachs) – is unique to the vinyl versions and hasn’t been available since their original pressings.

All episodes star John Cleese as harassed hotelier Basil Fawlty, with Prunella Scales as Sybil, Connie Booth as Polly and Andrew Sachs as Manuel. Among the guest cast checking in for the night are Bernard Cribbins, Joan Sanderson, Geoffrey Palmer, Ballard Berkeley, Nicky Henson, Ken Campbell and Una Stubbs.

Each of the six 140g white vinyl LPs is presented in an all-new artwork cover, inside which is a facsimile of the original BBC Records & Cassettes cover (plus ‘faux’ period covers for Plat du Jour and Enjoy Your Stay). A four-page booklet details the development of Fawlty Towers, plus a history of the original LP releases, by Tim Worthington, author of Top of the Box – a guide to every single released by BBC Records And Tapes. A 12” frameable art print of Basil, which John Cleese has signed exclusively for this limited edition run, is also included in the attractive rigid box with lift-off lid.

Presented in their original vinyl LP edits, the episodes are Communications Problems (aka ‘Mrs Richards’), The Hotel Inspectors, Basil the

Rat (aka ‘The Rat’), The Builders, The Kipper and the Corpse (aka ‘Death’), The Germans (aka ‘Fire Drill’), Waldorf Salad (aka ‘The Americans’), Gourmet Night, A Touch of Class, The Wedding Party, The Psychiatrist and The Anniversary.

PLEASE NOTE: Fawlty Towers is a classic comedy which reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. Some listeners may find this content offensive. This edition features the original BBC Records LP edits.

TIME LORD VICTORIOUS UPDATE: The Limited Edition Echoes of Extinction vinyl LP will be available worldwide to pre-order via the Big Finish website and other online vendors in April. Click here: bgfn.sh/extinctionnews to find out more.

London has moved into Tier 4 which has lockdown rules. This means that we are not permitted to travel and the office, will once again be temporarily closed.

Lockdown conditions are expected to remain until the end of March when they will be reviewed. This is due to a rapid rise in cases of the new variant.

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