National Album Day is the annual celebration to praise the art of the album format, and this year the theme is the 90s! Out on the 14th October! Debut album from Ace Of Base, ‘Happy Nation’ (1993) and ‘Live Your Life Be Free’ by Belinda Carlisle (1991) are issued as limited edition picture discs for […]
National Album Day is the annual celebration to praise the art of the album format, and this year the theme is the 90s! Out on the 14th October!
Debut album from Ace Of Base, ‘Happy Nation’ (1993) and ‘Live Your Life Be Free’ by Belinda Carlisle (1991) are issued as limited edition picture discs for the first time, both housed in a die-cut sleeve.
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 […]
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 12th June. This year’s line-up includes releases from 90s Britpop bands, Suede, Ocean Colour Scene, The Bluetones & Menswear Marc Bolan […]
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 12th 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 tothe 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 mixescreated 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 4th 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
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”.
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Available to order now, Distortion: 1989-2019, a chronicle of the solo career of Bob Mould and his band Sugar released on the 2nd October 2020. Presented as a 12” x 12” hardbound book, this massive anthology compiles — for the first time — Bob Mould’s recorded work from 1989 onwards: 18 studio albums, plus 4 […]
Available to order now, Distortion: 1989-2019, a chronicle of the solo career of Bob Mould and his band Sugar released on the 2nd October 2020. Presented as a 12” x 12” hardbound book, this massive anthology compiles — for the first time — Bob Mould’s recorded work from 1989 onwards: 18 studio albums, plus 4 live albums and 2 albums of rarities and collaborations. Assembled with Bob Mould’s full involvement, featuring new sleeve notes from UK music critic Keith Cameron, and exclusive new artwork by Simon Marchner, this is the definitive portrayal of an American rock icon.
“It’s called Distortion because it describes the music and it fits the world we live in,” says Mould himself. “In this new age, everybody shares their life in real time. But I’m not done yet. If I didn’t have a constantly active career, this anthology might feel like the proverbial dirt landing on top of my coffin — though somehow I seem to be able to crawl my way out of the dirt every time!”
As Mould’s musical trajectory enters its fifth decade, now is the perfect moment to reflect on the journey so far. Distortion’s 24CD box set features 295 tracks, mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering in Boston, and includes every solo album from 1989’s Workbook to 2019’s Sunshine Rock, the entire Sugar catalogue, Mould’s long out-of-print electronica projects LoudBomb and Blowoff, and 4 live albums spanning the period 1989-2008.
Also included is Distortion Plus: 1989-2019, a new and exclusive collection of rarities and collaborations, featuring such highlights as ‘Dear Rosemary’, Mould’s 2011 collaboration with Foo Fighters, his fabled Golden Palominos contribution ‘Dying From The Inside Out’, plus a previously unreleased demo version of ‘Dog On Fire’, his theme tune for Comedy Central’s The Daily Show.
The 72-page booklet features sleeve notes by Cameron, new interviews with Bob, a foreword by writer and actor Fred Armisen, testimonials by Richard Thompson, Shirley Manson and Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, plus lyrics and unseen memorabilia.
The Amazon exclusive CD box, strictly limited to 1000 units worldwide, features the box and an exclusive 12”x 12” print hand-signed by Bob Mould.
Also released on the 2nd October 2020 is the first in a series of 4 vinyl box sets spanning the same 30-year period. Distortion: 1989-1995, an 8LP box set, contains Workbook through Sugar’s final studio album File Under: Easy Listening, plus Besides, a compilation of Sugar B-sides and non-album tracks, as well as Distortion Plus: 1989-1995 — a new and exclusive collection of rarities and collaborations.
Each album is mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria Rice, pressed on 140g clear splattered vinyl, and features new Simon Marchner sleeve artwork plus a 28-page companion booklet with new sleeve notes, lyrics and memorabilia.
The indie exclusive 8LP vinyl box edition — strictly limited to 750 copies worldwide — includes a 12”x12” screen-print of the new Copper Blue album cover, hand signed by illustrator Simon Marchner and Bob Mould.
Kiki Dee was only too happy to sign prints for the Special Edition of Rocket Years. Order here: smarturl.it/kiki_rocket_years Visit the Official Fan Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KikiDeeOfficial/
Graham Humphreys, the artist behind the stunning artwork for The League Of Gentlemen Vinyl Cuts, unboxes this truly precious thing! http://smarturl.it/special_stuff
