Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 1 x Solid White Vinyl & 1 x Black Vinyl, 5mm spine Sleeve gloss finish, 2 x Printed Inner sleeve matt finish, front sticker
SHORT BIOG / KEY POINTS
" The Brand New Heavies revisit their seminal 1994 album Brother Sister for its 30 year anniversary. Replete with groove-driven, horn-splashed, hand-clapping funk, Brother Sister saw the band dig deep into their jazz grooves, with N'Dea Davenport in full flight as diva/lead vocalist.
" Featuring some of their best loved songs including the chart hits 'Midnight at the Oasis', 'Dream on Dreamer', and 'Spend Some Time', Brother Sister debuted in the UK charts at #4 and went onto be a hit worldwide, the band rightly claiming their crown as Acid Jazz heavyweights, delivering knock-out punch after punch on this album.
" Freshly remastered, the 2LP vinyl - 18 tracks edition features three bonus tracks, and is pressed onto one black and one white vinyl
" The remastered 2CD - 31 tracks edition features rarities and classic remixes from the likes of David Morales, Roger Sanchez and a newly commissioned rework of 'Back To Love' by Luke Mornay. And also includes two newly uncovered demos, 'Pocketful of Bass' and an alternate demo of 'Put Yourself In My Shoes', with vocals by N'dea Davenport.
" The band will celebrate 'Brother Sister' live with dates around the UK this November and December
TRACKLISTING:
DOUBLE BLACK & WHITE LP
A1 Have a Good Time A2 Brother Sister A3 Dream on Dreamer A4 Midnight at the Oasis
B1 Back to Love B2 Ten Ton Take B3 Mind Trips B4 Spend Some Time
C1 Keep Together C2 Snake Hips C3 Fake C4 People Giving Love C5 World Keeps Spinning
D1 Forever D2 Day Break D3 Los Burritos D4 Baby Don't Use Me D5 Touch of Your Love
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Packaging: 1 x Solid White Vinyl & 1 x Black Vinyl, 5mm spine Sleeve gloss finish, 2 x Printed Inner sleeve matt finish, front sticker
SHORT BIOG / KEY POINTS
" The Brand New Heavies revisit their seminal 1994 album Brother Sister for its 30 year anniversary. Replete with groove-driven, horn-splashed, hand-clapping funk, Brother Sister saw the band dig deep into their jazz grooves, with N'Dea Davenport in full flight as diva/lead vocalist.
" Featuring some of their best loved songs including the chart hits 'Midnight at the Oasis', 'Dream on Dreamer', and 'Spend Some Time', Brother Sister debuted in the UK charts at #4 and went onto be a hit worldwide, the band rightly claiming their crown as Acid Jazz heavyweights, delivering knock-out punch after punch on this album.
" Freshly remastered, the 2LP vinyl - 18 tracks edition features three bonus tracks, and is pressed onto one black and one white vinyl
" The remastered 2CD - 31 tracks edition features rarities and classic remixes from the likes of David Morales, Roger Sanchez and a newly commissioned rework of 'Back To Love' by Luke Mornay. And also includes two newly uncovered demos, 'Pocketful of Bass' and an alternate demo of 'Put Yourself In My Shoes', with vocals by N'dea Davenport.
" The band will celebrate 'Brother Sister' live with dates around the UK this November and December
TRACKLISTING:
DOUBLE BLACK & WHITE LP
A1 Have a Good Time A2 Brother Sister A3 Dream on Dreamer A4 Midnight at the Oasis
B1 Back to Love B2 Ten Ton Take B3 Mind Trips B4 Spend Some Time
C1 Keep Together C2 Snake Hips C3 Fake C4 People Giving Love C5 World Keeps Spinning
D1 Forever D2 Day Break D3 Los Burritos D4 Baby Don't Use Me D5 Touch of Your Love
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Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 2 x CD, 6 page digisleeve gloss finish - 3 wallets- , 16 page booklet matt finish, front sticker
SHORT BIOG / KEY POINTS
" The Brand New Heavies revisit their seminal 1994 album Brother Sister for its 30 year anniversary. Replete with groove-driven, horn-splashed, hand-clapping funk, Brother Sister saw the band dig deep into their jazz grooves, with N'Dea Davenport in full flight as diva/lead vocalist.
" Featuring some of their best loved songs including the chart hits 'Midnight at the Oasis', 'Dream on Dreamer', and 'Spend Some Time', Brother Sister debuted in the UK charts at #4 and went onto be a hit worldwide, the band rightly claiming their crown as Acid Jazz heavyweights, delivering knock-out punch after punch on this album.
" Freshly remastered, the 2LP vinyl - 18 tracks edition features three bonus tracks, and is pressed onto one black and one white vinyl, and will be signed by Andrew and Simon from the band.
" The remastered 2CD - 31 tracks edition features rarities and classic remixes from the likes of David Morales, Roger Sanchez and a newly commissioned rework of 'Back To Love' by Luke Mornay. And also includes two newly uncovered demos, 'Pocketful of Bass' and an alternate demo of 'Put Yourself In My Shoes', with vocals by N'dea Davenport.
" The band will celebrate 'Brother Sister' live with dates around the UK this November and December
TRACKLISTING:
DOUBLE CD
Disc 1
1. Have a Good Time 2. Brother Sister 3 .Dream on Dreamer 4. Midnight at the Oasis
5. Back to Love 6. Ten Ton Take 7. Mind Trips 8. Spend Some Time 9. Keep Together
10. Snake Hips 11. Fake 12. People Giving Love 13. World Keeps Spinning
14. Forever 15. Day Break 16. Los Burritos 17. Baby Don't Use Me
18. Touch of Your Love
Disc 2
1. Pocketful of Bass 2. Put Yourself in My Shoes 3. Brother Sister (Stone One Vocal Remix)
4. Dream on Dreamer (Morales Extended UK Version) 5. Back to Love (Much Love Mix feat. Bahamadia_
6. Mind Trips (SuperStar Remix) 7. Forever (Mellow Mix) 8. Midnight at the Oasis (Roger's Brand New Anthem) 9. Spend Some Time (Bobby D'Ambrosio Remix)
10. Spend Some Time (Malone & Mollison Full Club Mix) 11. World Keeps Spinning (Spen & Jo's World Mix)
12. Dream on Dreamer (T-Empo Club Mix) 13. Back to Love (Luke Mornay's Homecoming Mix)
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Packaging: 2 x CD, 6 page digisleeve gloss finish - 3 wallets- , 16 page booklet matt finish, front sticker
SHORT BIOG / KEY POINTS
" The Brand New Heavies revisit their seminal 1994 album Brother Sister for its 30 year anniversary. Replete with groove-driven, horn-splashed, hand-clapping funk, Brother Sister saw the band dig deep into their jazz grooves, with N'Dea Davenport in full flight as diva/lead vocalist.
" Featuring some of their best loved songs including the chart hits 'Midnight at the Oasis', 'Dream on Dreamer', and 'Spend Some Time', Brother Sister debuted in the UK charts at #4 and went onto be a hit worldwide, the band rightly claiming their crown as Acid Jazz heavyweights, delivering knock-out punch after punch on this album.
" Freshly remastered, the 2LP vinyl - 18 tracks edition features three bonus tracks, and is pressed onto one black and one white vinyl, and will be signed by Andrew and Simon from the band.
" The remastered 2CD - 31 tracks edition features rarities and classic remixes from the likes of David Morales, Roger Sanchez and a newly commissioned rework of 'Back To Love' by Luke Mornay. And also includes two newly uncovered demos, 'Pocketful of Bass' and an alternate demo of 'Put Yourself In My Shoes', with vocals by N'dea Davenport.
" The band will celebrate 'Brother Sister' live with dates around the UK this November and December
TRACKLISTING:
DOUBLE CD
Disc 1
1. Have a Good Time 2. Brother Sister 3 .Dream on Dreamer 4. Midnight at the Oasis
5. Back to Love 6. Ten Ton Take 7. Mind Trips 8. Spend Some Time 9. Keep Together
10. Snake Hips 11. Fake 12. People Giving Love 13. World Keeps Spinning
14. Forever 15. Day Break 16. Los Burritos 17. Baby Don't Use Me
18. Touch of Your Love
Disc 2
1. Pocketful of Bass 2. Put Yourself in My Shoes 3. Brother Sister (Stone One Vocal Remix)
4. Dream on Dreamer (Morales Extended UK Version) 5. Back to Love (Much Love Mix feat. Bahamadia_
6. Mind Trips (SuperStar Remix) 7. Forever (Mellow Mix) 8. Midnight at the Oasis (Roger's Brand New Anthem) 9. Spend Some Time (Bobby D'Ambrosio Remix)
10. Spend Some Time (Malone & Mollison Full Club Mix) 11. World Keeps Spinning (Spen & Jo's World Mix)
12. Dream on Dreamer (T-Empo Club Mix) 13. Back to Love (Luke Mornay's Homecoming Mix)
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Rights: World excluding France, UK , North America & Japan
Format: 2 x CD – Digipack / 24 page booklet
SHORT INFOS
- 2023 marks 35 years since the first single by The Brand New Heavies
- Twenty-one seminal tracks from Acid Jazz royalty, The Brand New Heavies, who transcended London’s local funk scene to become to enjoy global success across with hits such as ‘Sometimes’, ‘You Are The Universe’, ‘Dream on Dreamer’, ‘Midnight at The Oasis’ and more.
- This new compilation brings together all the singles from the band’s time with London Records, featuring 15 Top 40, 5 Top 20, and 1 Top 10 UK hits.
- All formats feature new liner notes from producer and long-time fan Mark Ronson.
- Presented on double heavyweight vinyl with 21 hits – all their biggest hits + 4 US Singles- and expanded 2 x CD with remixes by Masters at Work, Dimitri from Paris, Roger Sanchez and a new remix of ‘Stay This Way’ by Bob Sinclar
Tracklisting:
CD1 of the Double CD set
1. Never Stop
2. Dream Come True
3. Got to Give
4. Don’t Let It Go to Your Head
5. Stay This Way
6. Dream on Dreamer
7. Back to Love
8. Midnight at the Oasis
9. Spend Some Time
10. Close to You
11. Sometimes
12. You Are the Universe
13. You’ve Got a Friend
14. Shelter
15. Saturday Nite
16. Apparently Nothing
17. People Get Ready
18. Bonafied Funk (featuring Main Source and Large Professor)
19. Brother Sister
20. Mind Trips
21. You Can Do It
CD 2 of the Double CD set – Bonus Remixes
1. Stay This Way (Bob Sinclar Remix)
2. Dream Come True (Heavies Mix)
3. Never Stop (Heavies Mix)
4. Back to Love (GP Club Mix)
5. Midnight at the Oasis (Roger S Underground Network Mix)
6. Spend Some Time (Brothers In Rhythm Club Mix)
7. Close to You (Masters At Work Remix)
8. Sometimes (Monsieur D’s Underground Behaviour Mix)
9. You Are the Universe (Tuff Jam’s 2 in 1 Remix)
10. Saturday Nite (Full Intention Club Mix)
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Format: 2 x CD – Digipack / 24 page booklet
SHORT INFOS
- 2023 marks 35 years since the first single by The Brand New Heavies
- Twenty-one seminal tracks from Acid Jazz royalty, The Brand New Heavies, who transcended London’s local funk scene to become to enjoy global success across with hits such as ‘Sometimes’, ‘You Are The Universe’, ‘Dream on Dreamer’, ‘Midnight at The Oasis’ and more.
- This new compilation brings together all the singles from the band’s time with London Records, featuring 15 Top 40, 5 Top 20, and 1 Top 10 UK hits.
- All formats feature new liner notes from producer and long-time fan Mark Ronson.
- Presented on double heavyweight vinyl with 21 hits – all their biggest hits + 4 US Singles- and expanded 2 x CD with remixes by Masters at Work, Dimitri from Paris, Roger Sanchez and a new remix of ‘Stay This Way’ by Bob Sinclar
Tracklisting:
CD1 of the Double CD set
1. Never Stop
2. Dream Come True
3. Got to Give
4. Don’t Let It Go to Your Head
5. Stay This Way
6. Dream on Dreamer
7. Back to Love
8. Midnight at the Oasis
9. Spend Some Time
10. Close to You
11. Sometimes
12. You Are the Universe
13. You’ve Got a Friend
14. Shelter
15. Saturday Nite
16. Apparently Nothing
17. People Get Ready
18. Bonafied Funk (featuring Main Source and Large Professor)
19. Brother Sister
20. Mind Trips
21. You Can Do It
CD 2 of the Double CD set – Bonus Remixes
1. Stay This Way (Bob Sinclar Remix)
2. Dream Come True (Heavies Mix)
3. Never Stop (Heavies Mix)
4. Back to Love (GP Club Mix)
5. Midnight at the Oasis (Roger S Underground Network Mix)
6. Spend Some Time (Brothers In Rhythm Club Mix)
7. Close to You (Masters At Work Remix)
8. Sometimes (Monsieur D’s Underground Behaviour Mix)
9. You Are the Universe (Tuff Jam’s 2 in 1 Remix)
10. Saturday Nite (Full Intention Club Mix)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Rights: World excluding France, UK , North America & Japan
Format 1: 2 x 180 grs LP , 2 x Printed Inner
SHORT INFOS
- 2023 marks 35 years since the first single by The Brand New Heavie
- Twenty-one seminal tracks from Acid Jazz royalty, The Brand New Heavies, who transcended London’s local funk scene to become to enjoy global success across with hits such as ‘Sometimes’, ‘You Are The Universe’, ‘Dream on Dreamer’, ‘Midnight at The Oasis’ and more.
- This new compilation brings together all the singles from the band’s time with London Records, featuring 15 Top 40, 5 Top 20, and 1 Top 10 UK hits.
- All formats feature new liner notes from producer and long-time fan Mark Ronson.
- Presented on double heavyweight vinyl with 21 hits – all their biggest hits + 4 US Singles- and expanded 2 x CD with remixes by Masters at Work, Dimitri from Paris, Roger Sanchez and a new remix of ‘Stay This Way’ by Bob Sinclar
Tracklisting:
1. Never Stop
2. Dream Come True
3. Got to Give
4. Don’t Let It Go to Your Head
5. Stay This Way
6. Dream on Dreamer
7. Back to Love
8. Midnight at the Oasis
9. Spend Some Time
10. Close to You
11. Sometimes
12. You Are the Universe
13. You’ve Got a Friend
14. Shelter
15. Saturday Nite
16. Apparently Nothing
17. People Get Ready
18. Bonafied Funk (featuring Main Source and Large Professor)
19. Brother Sister
20. Mind Trips
21. You Can Do It
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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Format 1: 2 x 180 grs LP , 2 x Printed Inner
SHORT INFOS
- 2023 marks 35 years since the first single by The Brand New Heavie
- Twenty-one seminal tracks from Acid Jazz royalty, The Brand New Heavies, who transcended London’s local funk scene to become to enjoy global success across with hits such as ‘Sometimes’, ‘You Are The Universe’, ‘Dream on Dreamer’, ‘Midnight at The Oasis’ and more.
- This new compilation brings together all the singles from the band’s time with London Records, featuring 15 Top 40, 5 Top 20, and 1 Top 10 UK hits.
- All formats feature new liner notes from producer and long-time fan Mark Ronson.
- Presented on double heavyweight vinyl with 21 hits – all their biggest hits + 4 US Singles- and expanded 2 x CD with remixes by Masters at Work, Dimitri from Paris, Roger Sanchez and a new remix of ‘Stay This Way’ by Bob Sinclar
Tracklisting:
1. Never Stop
2. Dream Come True
3. Got to Give
4. Don’t Let It Go to Your Head
5. Stay This Way
6. Dream on Dreamer
7. Back to Love
8. Midnight at the Oasis
9. Spend Some Time
10. Close to You
11. Sometimes
12. You Are the Universe
13. You’ve Got a Friend
14. Shelter
15. Saturday Nite
16. Apparently Nothing
17. People Get Ready
18. Bonafied Funk (featuring Main Source and Large Professor)
19. Brother Sister
20. Mind Trips
21. You Can Do It
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More records from London Records
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 1 x Black, vinyl, printed 3 mm spine sleeve, Black polylined inner sleeve, marketing sticker.
OVERVIEW
" Rufige Kru return with Alpha Omega Remixes, featuring 4 heavyweight re-imaginings of their recent jungle / drum and bass belters.
" One of the most revered names in breakbeat science, Rufige Kru rewired the dancefloor for the first time back in 1992 with hardcore classics such as 'Darkrider', 'Beachdrifta' and 'Terminator', key moments in the evolution of drum n bass.
" Alpha Omega Remixes takes the project's tracks to a new-level, with fresh reworks from Metalheadz residents Phase, Seba & Paradox, Special Request and Rufige Kru's very own Submotive. Each remix twists the raw intensity and deep atmospherics of the originals into something darker, harder, and sharper.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Goldikus (feat. Cleveland Watkiss) (Phase Remix)
A2. Still The Same (feat. CASISDEAD) (Submotive Remix)
B1. Virgil (Seba & Paradox Remix)
B2. Still The Same (feat. CASISDEAD) (Special Request Remix)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Packaging: 1 x Black, vinyl, printed 3 mm spine sleeve, Black polylined inner sleeve, marketing sticker.
OVERVIEW
" Rufige Kru return with Alpha Omega Remixes, featuring 4 heavyweight re-imaginings of their recent jungle / drum and bass belters.
" One of the most revered names in breakbeat science, Rufige Kru rewired the dancefloor for the first time back in 1992 with hardcore classics such as 'Darkrider', 'Beachdrifta' and 'Terminator', key moments in the evolution of drum n bass.
" Alpha Omega Remixes takes the project's tracks to a new-level, with fresh reworks from Metalheadz residents Phase, Seba & Paradox, Special Request and Rufige Kru's very own Submotive. Each remix twists the raw intensity and deep atmospherics of the originals into something darker, harder, and sharper.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Goldikus (feat. Cleveland Watkiss) (Phase Remix)
A2. Still The Same (feat. CASISDEAD) (Submotive Remix)
B1. Virgil (Seba & Paradox Remix)
B2. Still The Same (feat. CASISDEAD) (Special Request Remix)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 2 x CD, 6 page 4/4 digisleeve with 3 wallets , 12 page booklet, marketing sticker
PRODUCTS INFOS
"The Factory (Best Of) " : all singles & hits released on Factory as 7''/radio edits.
" Remastered + exclusive new artwork.
" First time ever Happy Mondays 's cult remixes as bonus
" 2CD Collector 25 tracks : 14 singles + 11 Remixes
" 2LP editions 17 tracks : 14 singles + the 3 most sought after remixes. Limited Double Yellow & Magenta LP edition also available on Double Black Vinyl that will remain the permanent vinyl edition (with a slightly different frontcover).
SHORT BIOG
2025-2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Happy Mondays, a milestone celebration of one of Britain's most iconic and era-defining bands.
To celebrate, London Records will launch a series of special anniversary releases, beginning with a fully remastered brand-new compilation: The Factory Singles. This definitive collection captures the band's ground-breaking output from 1985-1992, celebrating their pivotal role in shaping UK music culture. Classic remixes from Paul Oakenfold, Andrew Weatherall, Terry Farley and Jon Carter make up bonus tracks on the 2CD and 2LP.
The release will be available across multiple formats, appealing to collectors and fans alike.
Complementing the physical editions, a series of brand-new digital remixes will be unveiled from world-renowned artists Daniel Avery, Paul Oakenfold, Mella Dee, and Shadow Child and more, bridging the Mondays' legacy with today's electronic innovators, and a revisit from Paul Oakenfold.
This campaign marks the beginning of an extensive celebration of the Happy Mondays' 40-year legacy, bringing their iconic sound to both devoted fans and new generations
Tracklisting:
CD1 TITLE TIMING EDIT
1 Delightful 3:38:00 THE 45 EP
2 Freaky Dancin' 3:42:00
3 Tart Tart 4:18:00
4 24 Hour Party People 3:20:00 Radio Edit
5 Wrote for Luck 3:41:00 7" Edit
6 Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer 3:53:00
7 Hallelujah 3:46:00 Oakenfold 7" Edit
8 Step On 4:20:00 7" Edit
9 Kinky Afro 3:58:00 Radio Edit
10 Loose Fit 3:46:00 Radio Edit
11 Judge Fudge 3:58:00 7" Edit
12 Stinkin' Thinkin' 4:18:00 Hague 7" Edit
13 Sunshine & Love 3:23:00 7" Edit
14 Angel 4:05:00
CD2
1 Tart Tart (The Reflex Revision) 7:16:00 NEW
2 24 Hour Party People (Jon Carter's Main Vocal) 4:29:00
3 W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix) 7:05:00
4 Hallelujah (Club Mix) 6:29:00
5 Rave On (Club Mix) 5:35:00 Oakenfold / Farley
6 Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix) 5:55:00
7 Kinky Groovy Afro Remix AKA "Euromix" 7:33:00
8 Loose Fit (Greg Wilson and Ché Wilson Remix) 8:12:00
9 Bob's Yer Uncle (Perfecto Remix) 6:20:00 ROWETTA INTRO
10 Stinkin' Thinkin' (Junior Style) 7:05:00 12" MIX
11 Sunshine & Love (Far Island Mix) 8:24:00
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Packaging: 2 x CD, 6 page 4/4 digisleeve with 3 wallets , 12 page booklet, marketing sticker
PRODUCTS INFOS
"The Factory (Best Of) " : all singles & hits released on Factory as 7''/radio edits.
" Remastered + exclusive new artwork.
" First time ever Happy Mondays 's cult remixes as bonus
" 2CD Collector 25 tracks : 14 singles + 11 Remixes
" 2LP editions 17 tracks : 14 singles + the 3 most sought after remixes. Limited Double Yellow & Magenta LP edition also available on Double Black Vinyl that will remain the permanent vinyl edition (with a slightly different frontcover).
SHORT BIOG
2025-2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Happy Mondays, a milestone celebration of one of Britain's most iconic and era-defining bands.
To celebrate, London Records will launch a series of special anniversary releases, beginning with a fully remastered brand-new compilation: The Factory Singles. This definitive collection captures the band's ground-breaking output from 1985-1992, celebrating their pivotal role in shaping UK music culture. Classic remixes from Paul Oakenfold, Andrew Weatherall, Terry Farley and Jon Carter make up bonus tracks on the 2CD and 2LP.
The release will be available across multiple formats, appealing to collectors and fans alike.
Complementing the physical editions, a series of brand-new digital remixes will be unveiled from world-renowned artists Daniel Avery, Paul Oakenfold, Mella Dee, and Shadow Child and more, bridging the Mondays' legacy with today's electronic innovators, and a revisit from Paul Oakenfold.
This campaign marks the beginning of an extensive celebration of the Happy Mondays' 40-year legacy, bringing their iconic sound to both devoted fans and new generations
Tracklisting:
CD1 TITLE TIMING EDIT
1 Delightful 3:38:00 THE 45 EP
2 Freaky Dancin' 3:42:00
3 Tart Tart 4:18:00
4 24 Hour Party People 3:20:00 Radio Edit
5 Wrote for Luck 3:41:00 7" Edit
6 Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer 3:53:00
7 Hallelujah 3:46:00 Oakenfold 7" Edit
8 Step On 4:20:00 7" Edit
9 Kinky Afro 3:58:00 Radio Edit
10 Loose Fit 3:46:00 Radio Edit
11 Judge Fudge 3:58:00 7" Edit
12 Stinkin' Thinkin' 4:18:00 Hague 7" Edit
13 Sunshine & Love 3:23:00 7" Edit
14 Angel 4:05:00
CD2
1 Tart Tart (The Reflex Revision) 7:16:00 NEW
2 24 Hour Party People (Jon Carter's Main Vocal) 4:29:00
3 W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix) 7:05:00
4 Hallelujah (Club Mix) 6:29:00
5 Rave On (Club Mix) 5:35:00 Oakenfold / Farley
6 Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix) 5:55:00
7 Kinky Groovy Afro Remix AKA "Euromix" 7:33:00
8 Loose Fit (Greg Wilson and Ché Wilson Remix) 8:12:00
9 Bob's Yer Uncle (Perfecto Remix) 6:20:00 ROWETTA INTRO
10 Stinkin' Thinkin' (Junior Style) 7:05:00 12" MIX
11 Sunshine & Love (Far Island Mix) 8:24:00
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Packaging: 2 x 140 grs Black Vinyl, 5 mm spine sleeve, 2 x white dust inner sleeve, printed 12'' insert, marketing sticker
PRODUCTS INFOS
"The Factory (Best Of) " : all singles & hits released on Factory as 7''/radio edits.
" Remastered + exclusive new artwork.
" First time ever Happy Mondays 's cult remixes as bonus
" 2CD Collector 25 tracks : 14 singles + 11 Remixes
" 2LP editions 17 tracks : 14 singles + the 3 most sought after remixes. Limited Double Yellow & Magenta LP edition also available on Double Black Vinyl that will remain the permanent vinyl edition (with a slightly different frontcover).
SHORT BIOG
2025-2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Happy Mondays, a milestone celebration of one of Britain's most iconic and era-defining bands.
To celebrate, London Records will launch a series of special anniversary releases, beginning with a fully remastered brand-new compilation: The Factory Singles. This definitive collection captures the band's ground-breaking output from 1985-1992, celebrating their pivotal role in shaping UK music culture. Classic remixes from Paul Oakenfold, Andrew Weatherall, Terry Farley and Jon Carter make up bonus tracks on the 2CD and 2LP.
The release will be available across multiple formats, appealing to collectors and fans alike.
Complementing the physical editions, a series of brand-new digital remixes will be unveiled from world-renowned artists Daniel Avery, Paul Oakenfold, Mella Dee, and Shadow Child and more, bridging the Mondays' legacy with today's electronic innovators, and a revisit from Paul Oakenfold.
This campaign marks the beginning of an extensive celebration of the Happy Mondays' 40-year legacy, bringing their iconic sound to both devoted fans and new generations
Tracklisting:
SIDE SPLIT TITLE TIMING VERSION
A1 Delightful 3:38:00
A2 Freaky Dancin' 3:42:00 7" Edit
A3 Tart Tart 4:18:00
A4 24 Hour Party People 3:20:00 Radio Edit
A5 Wrote for Luck 3:41:00 7" Edit
18:39:00
B1 Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer (with Karl Denver) 3:53:00
B2 Hallelujah 3:46:00 Oakenfold 7" Edit
B3 Step On 4:20:00 7" Edit
B4 Kinky Afro 3:58:00 Radio Edit
B5 Loose Fit 3:46:00 Radio Edit
19:43:00
C1 Judge Fudge 3:58:00 7" Edit
C2 Stinkin' Thinkin' 4:18:00 Hague 7"
C3 Sunshine & Love 3:23:00 7" Edit
C4 Angel 4:05:00 Edit
15:44:00
D1 Hallelujah (Club Mix) 6:29:00
D2 Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix) 5:55:00
D3 W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix) 7:05:00
19:29:00
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Germany
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Packaging: 2 x 140 grs Black Vinyl, 5 mm spine sleeve, 2 x white dust inner sleeve, printed 12'' insert, marketing sticker
PRODUCTS INFOS
"The Factory (Best Of) " : all singles & hits released on Factory as 7''/radio edits.
" Remastered + exclusive new artwork.
" First time ever Happy Mondays 's cult remixes as bonus
" 2CD Collector 25 tracks : 14 singles + 11 Remixes
" 2LP editions 17 tracks : 14 singles + the 3 most sought after remixes. Limited Double Yellow & Magenta LP edition also available on Double Black Vinyl that will remain the permanent vinyl edition (with a slightly different frontcover).
SHORT BIOG
2025-2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Happy Mondays, a milestone celebration of one of Britain's most iconic and era-defining bands.
To celebrate, London Records will launch a series of special anniversary releases, beginning with a fully remastered brand-new compilation: The Factory Singles. This definitive collection captures the band's ground-breaking output from 1985-1992, celebrating their pivotal role in shaping UK music culture. Classic remixes from Paul Oakenfold, Andrew Weatherall, Terry Farley and Jon Carter make up bonus tracks on the 2CD and 2LP.
The release will be available across multiple formats, appealing to collectors and fans alike.
Complementing the physical editions, a series of brand-new digital remixes will be unveiled from world-renowned artists Daniel Avery, Paul Oakenfold, Mella Dee, and Shadow Child and more, bridging the Mondays' legacy with today's electronic innovators, and a revisit from Paul Oakenfold.
This campaign marks the beginning of an extensive celebration of the Happy Mondays' 40-year legacy, bringing their iconic sound to both devoted fans and new generations
Tracklisting:
SIDE SPLIT TITLE TIMING VERSION
A1 Delightful 3:38:00
A2 Freaky Dancin' 3:42:00 7" Edit
A3 Tart Tart 4:18:00
A4 24 Hour Party People 3:20:00 Radio Edit
A5 Wrote for Luck 3:41:00 7" Edit
18:39:00
B1 Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer (with Karl Denver) 3:53:00
B2 Hallelujah 3:46:00 Oakenfold 7" Edit
B3 Step On 4:20:00 7" Edit
B4 Kinky Afro 3:58:00 Radio Edit
B5 Loose Fit 3:46:00 Radio Edit
19:43:00
C1 Judge Fudge 3:58:00 7" Edit
C2 Stinkin' Thinkin' 4:18:00 Hague 7"
C3 Sunshine & Love 3:23:00 7" Edit
C4 Angel 4:05:00 Edit
15:44:00
D1 Hallelujah (Club Mix) 6:29:00
D2 Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix) 5:55:00
D3 W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix) 7:05:00
19:29:00
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Packaging: 1 X Transparent Yellow Vinyl +1 x Transparent Magenta Vinyl, gatefold sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker
PRODUCTS INFOS
"The Factory (Best Of) " : all singles & hits released on Factory as 7''/radio edits.
" Remastered + exclusive new artwork.
" First time ever Happy Mondays 's cult remixes as bonus
" 2CD Collector 25 tracks : 14 singles + 11 Remixes
" 2LP editions 17 tracks : 14 singles + the 3 most sought after remixes. Limited Double Yellow & Magenta LP edition also available on Double Black Vinyl that will remain the permanent vinyl edition (with a slightly different frontcover).
SHORT BIOG
2025-2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Happy Mondays, a milestone celebration of one of Britain's most iconic and era-defining bands.
To celebrate, London Records will launch a series of special anniversary releases, beginning with a fully remastered brand-new compilation: The Factory Singles. This definitive collection captures the band's ground-breaking output from 1985-1992, celebrating their pivotal role in shaping UK music culture. Classic remixes from Paul Oakenfold, Andrew Weatherall, Terry Farley and Jon Carter make up bonus tracks on the 2CD and 2LP.
The release will be available across multiple formats, appealing to collectors and fans alike.
Complementing the physical editions, a series of brand-new digital remixes will be unveiled from world-renowned artists Daniel Avery, Paul Oakenfold, Mella Dee, and Shadow Child and more, bridging the Mondays' legacy with today's electronic innovators, and a revisit from Paul Oakenfold.
This campaign marks the beginning of an extensive celebration of the Happy Mondays' 40-year legacy, bringing their iconic sound to both devoted fans and new generations
Tracklisting:
SIDE SPLIT TITLE TIMING VERSION
A1 Delightful 3:38:00
A2 Freaky Dancin' 3:42:00 7" Edit
A3 Tart Tart 4:18:00
A4 24 Hour Party People 3:20:00 Radio Edit
A5 Wrote for Luck 3:41:00 7" Edit
18:39:00
B1 Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer (with Karl Denver) 3:53:00
B2 Hallelujah 3:46:00 Oakenfold 7" Edit
B3 Step On 4:20:00 7" Edit
B4 Kinky Afro 3:58:00 Radio Edit
B5 Loose Fit 3:46:00 Radio Edit
19:43:00
C1 Judge Fudge 3:58:00 7" Edit
C2 Stinkin' Thinkin' 4:18:00 Hague 7"
C3 Sunshine & Love 3:23:00 7" Edit
C4 Angel 4:05:00 Edit
15:44:00
D1 Hallelujah (Club Mix) 6:29:00
D2 Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix) 5:55:00
D3 W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix) 7:05:00
19:29:00
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Packaging: 1 X Transparent Yellow Vinyl +1 x Transparent Magenta Vinyl, gatefold sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker
PRODUCTS INFOS
"The Factory (Best Of) " : all singles & hits released on Factory as 7''/radio edits.
" Remastered + exclusive new artwork.
" First time ever Happy Mondays 's cult remixes as bonus
" 2CD Collector 25 tracks : 14 singles + 11 Remixes
" 2LP editions 17 tracks : 14 singles + the 3 most sought after remixes. Limited Double Yellow & Magenta LP edition also available on Double Black Vinyl that will remain the permanent vinyl edition (with a slightly different frontcover).
SHORT BIOG
2025-2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Happy Mondays, a milestone celebration of one of Britain's most iconic and era-defining bands.
To celebrate, London Records will launch a series of special anniversary releases, beginning with a fully remastered brand-new compilation: The Factory Singles. This definitive collection captures the band's ground-breaking output from 1985-1992, celebrating their pivotal role in shaping UK music culture. Classic remixes from Paul Oakenfold, Andrew Weatherall, Terry Farley and Jon Carter make up bonus tracks on the 2CD and 2LP.
The release will be available across multiple formats, appealing to collectors and fans alike.
Complementing the physical editions, a series of brand-new digital remixes will be unveiled from world-renowned artists Daniel Avery, Paul Oakenfold, Mella Dee, and Shadow Child and more, bridging the Mondays' legacy with today's electronic innovators, and a revisit from Paul Oakenfold.
This campaign marks the beginning of an extensive celebration of the Happy Mondays' 40-year legacy, bringing their iconic sound to both devoted fans and new generations
Tracklisting:
SIDE SPLIT TITLE TIMING VERSION
A1 Delightful 3:38:00
A2 Freaky Dancin' 3:42:00 7" Edit
A3 Tart Tart 4:18:00
A4 24 Hour Party People 3:20:00 Radio Edit
A5 Wrote for Luck 3:41:00 7" Edit
18:39:00
B1 Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer (with Karl Denver) 3:53:00
B2 Hallelujah 3:46:00 Oakenfold 7" Edit
B3 Step On 4:20:00 7" Edit
B4 Kinky Afro 3:58:00 Radio Edit
B5 Loose Fit 3:46:00 Radio Edit
19:43:00
C1 Judge Fudge 3:58:00 7" Edit
C2 Stinkin' Thinkin' 4:18:00 Hague 7"
C3 Sunshine & Love 3:23:00 7" Edit
C4 Angel 4:05:00 Edit
15:44:00
D1 Hallelujah (Club Mix) 6:29:00
D2 Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix) 5:55:00
D3 W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix) 7:05:00
19:29:00
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Packaging: 2 x CD, 6 page 4/4 digisleeve with 3 wallets, 20 page booklet, marketing sticker.
OVERVIEW
" Originally released in 1995, Jimmy Somerville's Dare To Love stands as a powerful statement of pride, passion, and pop brilliance, carried by one of the most unmistakable voices in modern music.
" Dare To Love embodies Somerville's gift for marrying political conviction with irresistible melodies. Produced by Stephen Hague and other longtime collaborators, the album traverses bass-laden house grooves, slower, dubby reggae numbers and classic pop ballads.
" Featuring the UK Top 30 hits 'Heartbeat' and 'Hurt So Good', along with the poignant 'Safe in These Arms', Dare To Love explores love, loss, and identity, both on and off the dancefloor.
" London Records celebrate 30 years of Dare To Love with a full remaster and expended editions :
1. putting the album on double vinyl for the first time 21 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides & rarities. Collector Double LP Crystal Clear Curaçao
2. Collector double CD - 31 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides, rarities and remixes from the likes of Todd Terry, The Beatmasters and more.
Tracklisting:
DOUBLE CD EDITION
CD1
1 Heartbeat (2025 Remaster)
2 Hurt So Good (2025 Remaster)
3 Cry (2025 Remaster)
4 Lovething (2025 Remaster)
5 By Your Side (2025 Remaster)
6 Dare To Love (2025 Remaster)
7 Someday We'll Be Together (2025 Remaster)
8 Alright (2025 Remaster)
9 Too Much Of A Good Thing (2025 Remaster)
10 A Dream Gone Wrong (2025 Remaster)
11 Come Lately (2025 Remaster)
12 Safe In These Arms (2025 Remaster)
13 Because Of Him (2025 Remaster)
14 Nature Boy
15 Up And Away
16 Telling Lies
17 Step Inside
18 Nothing Said, Nothing Done
19 Been So Long (Remix)
CD2
1 Do You Wanna Funk? [Original Full Length Mix]
2 Heartbeat (Biff 12" Remix)
3 Safe (DJ Tonka 12 Inch)
4 By Your Side (Miss You Like Crazy Mix)
5 Heartbeat (E-Smoove Downtown Underground)
6 Hurt So Good (12" Beatmasters Lovers Mix)
7 Love You Forever (Remix)
8 Heartbeat II
9 Safe (Todd Terry 7 Inch)
10 Hurt So Good (Sly & Robbie Remix - Version 1)
11 By Your Side (Stripped Mix)
12 Because Of Him (Celtic Version)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
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Packaging: 2 x CD, 6 page 4/4 digisleeve with 3 wallets, 20 page booklet, marketing sticker.
OVERVIEW
" Originally released in 1995, Jimmy Somerville's Dare To Love stands as a powerful statement of pride, passion, and pop brilliance, carried by one of the most unmistakable voices in modern music.
" Dare To Love embodies Somerville's gift for marrying political conviction with irresistible melodies. Produced by Stephen Hague and other longtime collaborators, the album traverses bass-laden house grooves, slower, dubby reggae numbers and classic pop ballads.
" Featuring the UK Top 30 hits 'Heartbeat' and 'Hurt So Good', along with the poignant 'Safe in These Arms', Dare To Love explores love, loss, and identity, both on and off the dancefloor.
" London Records celebrate 30 years of Dare To Love with a full remaster and expended editions :
1. putting the album on double vinyl for the first time 21 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides & rarities. Collector Double LP Crystal Clear Curaçao
2. Collector double CD - 31 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides, rarities and remixes from the likes of Todd Terry, The Beatmasters and more.
Tracklisting:
DOUBLE CD EDITION
CD1
1 Heartbeat (2025 Remaster)
2 Hurt So Good (2025 Remaster)
3 Cry (2025 Remaster)
4 Lovething (2025 Remaster)
5 By Your Side (2025 Remaster)
6 Dare To Love (2025 Remaster)
7 Someday We'll Be Together (2025 Remaster)
8 Alright (2025 Remaster)
9 Too Much Of A Good Thing (2025 Remaster)
10 A Dream Gone Wrong (2025 Remaster)
11 Come Lately (2025 Remaster)
12 Safe In These Arms (2025 Remaster)
13 Because Of Him (2025 Remaster)
14 Nature Boy
15 Up And Away
16 Telling Lies
17 Step Inside
18 Nothing Said, Nothing Done
19 Been So Long (Remix)
CD2
1 Do You Wanna Funk? [Original Full Length Mix]
2 Heartbeat (Biff 12" Remix)
3 Safe (DJ Tonka 12 Inch)
4 By Your Side (Miss You Like Crazy Mix)
5 Heartbeat (E-Smoove Downtown Underground)
6 Hurt So Good (12" Beatmasters Lovers Mix)
7 Love You Forever (Remix)
8 Heartbeat II
9 Safe (Todd Terry 7 Inch)
10 Hurt So Good (Sly & Robbie Remix - Version 1)
11 By Your Side (Stripped Mix)
12 Because Of Him (Celtic Version)
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Packaging: 2 x Crystal Clear Blue Curaçao Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve,marketing sticker.
OVERVIEW
" Originally released in 1995, Jimmy Somerville's Dare To Love stands as a powerful statement of pride, passion, and pop brilliance, carried by one of the most unmistakable voices in modern music.
" Dare To Love embodies Somerville's gift for marrying political conviction with irresistible melodies. Produced by Stephen Hague and other longtime collaborators, the album traverses bass-laden house grooves, slower, dubby reggae numbers and classic pop ballads.
" Featuring the UK Top 30 hits 'Heartbeat' and 'Hurt So Good', along with the poignant 'Safe in These Arms', Dare To Love explores love, loss, and identity, both on and off the dancefloor.
" London Records celebrate 30 years of Dare To Love with a full remaster and expended editions :
1. putting the album on double vinyl for the first time 21 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides & rarities. Collector Double LP Crystal Clear Curaçao
2. Collector double CD - 31 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides, rarities and remixes from the likes of Todd Terry, The Beatmasters and more.
Tracklisting:
DOUBLE VINYL
SIDE A
A1 Heartbeat (2025 Remaster)
A2 Hurt So Good (2025 Remaster)
A3 Cry (2025 Remaster)
A4 Lovething (2025 Remaster)
A5 By Your Side (2025 Remaster)
SIDE B
B1 Dare To Love (2025 Remaster)
B2 Someday We'll Be Together (2025 Remaster)
B3 Alright (2025 Remaster)
B4 Too Much Of A Good Thing (2025 Remaster)
B5 A Dream Gone Wrong (2025 Remaster)
SIDE C
C1 Come Lately (2025 Remaster)
C2 Safe In These Arms (2025 Remaster)
C3 Because Of Him (2025 Remaster)
C4 Nature Boy
C5 Up And Away
C6 Sorrow
SIDE D
D1 Step Inside
D2 Cherish
D3 DJ Of Love
D4 No Suffering
D5 Do You Wanna Funk?
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Packaging: 2 x Crystal Clear Blue Curaçao Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve,marketing sticker.
OVERVIEW
" Originally released in 1995, Jimmy Somerville's Dare To Love stands as a powerful statement of pride, passion, and pop brilliance, carried by one of the most unmistakable voices in modern music.
" Dare To Love embodies Somerville's gift for marrying political conviction with irresistible melodies. Produced by Stephen Hague and other longtime collaborators, the album traverses bass-laden house grooves, slower, dubby reggae numbers and classic pop ballads.
" Featuring the UK Top 30 hits 'Heartbeat' and 'Hurt So Good', along with the poignant 'Safe in These Arms', Dare To Love explores love, loss, and identity, both on and off the dancefloor.
" London Records celebrate 30 years of Dare To Love with a full remaster and expended editions :
1. putting the album on double vinyl for the first time 21 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides & rarities. Collector Double LP Crystal Clear Curaçao
2. Collector double CD - 31 tracks. Features previously unreleased b-sides, rarities and remixes from the likes of Todd Terry, The Beatmasters and more.
Tracklisting:
DOUBLE VINYL
SIDE A
A1 Heartbeat (2025 Remaster)
A2 Hurt So Good (2025 Remaster)
A3 Cry (2025 Remaster)
A4 Lovething (2025 Remaster)
A5 By Your Side (2025 Remaster)
SIDE B
B1 Dare To Love (2025 Remaster)
B2 Someday We'll Be Together (2025 Remaster)
B3 Alright (2025 Remaster)
B4 Too Much Of A Good Thing (2025 Remaster)
B5 A Dream Gone Wrong (2025 Remaster)
SIDE C
C1 Come Lately (2025 Remaster)
C2 Safe In These Arms (2025 Remaster)
C3 Because Of Him (2025 Remaster)
C4 Nature Boy
C5 Up And Away
C6 Sorrow
SIDE D
D1 Step Inside
D2 Cherish
D3 DJ Of Love
D4 No Suffering
D5 Do You Wanna Funk?
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Packaging: 2 x CD, 4/4 6 page sleeve - 3 wallets-, 12 page booklet, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
DOUBLE CD - 30 tracks
- CD1 takes in the band's biggest global hits across a decade as well as visiting deeper cuts and other singles : 5 UK Top 10 Hits / 9 UK Top 40 hits / 2 US Billboard # 1 singles
- All versions are single versions where relevant.
- CD2 brings together newly commissioned remixes, plus classic and previously unreleased remixes from the vaults : 4 new 2025 remixes (Flight Facilities / DJ Q / Initial Talk / The Reflex), 4 unreleased remixes from the vault (Mark Kamins / Julian Mendelsohn / Thompson/Barbiero / Frankie Knuckles)
- From their first single 'Jonny Come Home' (1985) up to 'The Flame' (1996) and much more
- New artwork, new liner notes, fully remastered
2CD
Disc 1
1. Johnny Come Home 3:35
2. Blue 3:31
3. Suspicious Minds 3:56
4. Funny How Love Is 3:29 [rerecorded version]
5. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54
6. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35
7. Good Thing 3:24
8. Don't Look Back 3:47 [7" remix]
9. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21
10. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50
11. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32
12. The Flame 3:52
13. Love for Sale 2:49 [1990 mix]
14. Wade in the Water 2:56
15. Motherless Child 2:35
16. Couldn't Care More 3:30
17. Tell Me What 2:50
18. Social Security 3:29
Disc 2
1. She Drives Me Crazy [Flight Facilities Remix] 4:37 new remix 2025
2. Ever Fallen in Love [DJ Q Remix] 3:16 new remix 2025
3. Johnny Come Home [Initial Talk Remix] 4:59 new remix 2025
4. She Drives Me Crazy [The Reflex Revision] 7:14 new remix 2025
5. Blue [Mark Kamins Remix] 5:20 unreleased 1985
6. Suspicious Minds [John Luongo Suspicious Mix] 7:54 1986
7. She Drives Me Crazy [Louil Silas Jr. Extended Version / feat. Monie Love] 8:25 1989
8. Good Thing [Julian Mendelsohn Extended Version] 7:30 unreleased 1987
9. Don't Look Back [Thompson/Barbiero Extended Version] 7:08 unreleased 1989
10. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Cook II Soul Mix] 6:40 1989
11. I'm Not Satisfied [Prince Paul 12" Mix] 6:26 1989
12. Johnny Come Home [Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Feeling] 7:33 unreleased 1990
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Packaging: 2 x CD, 4/4 6 page sleeve - 3 wallets-, 12 page booklet, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
DOUBLE CD - 30 tracks
- CD1 takes in the band's biggest global hits across a decade as well as visiting deeper cuts and other singles : 5 UK Top 10 Hits / 9 UK Top 40 hits / 2 US Billboard # 1 singles
- All versions are single versions where relevant.
- CD2 brings together newly commissioned remixes, plus classic and previously unreleased remixes from the vaults : 4 new 2025 remixes (Flight Facilities / DJ Q / Initial Talk / The Reflex), 4 unreleased remixes from the vault (Mark Kamins / Julian Mendelsohn / Thompson/Barbiero / Frankie Knuckles)
- From their first single 'Jonny Come Home' (1985) up to 'The Flame' (1996) and much more
- New artwork, new liner notes, fully remastered
2CD
Disc 1
1. Johnny Come Home 3:35
2. Blue 3:31
3. Suspicious Minds 3:56
4. Funny How Love Is 3:29 [rerecorded version]
5. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54
6. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35
7. Good Thing 3:24
8. Don't Look Back 3:47 [7" remix]
9. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21
10. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50
11. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32
12. The Flame 3:52
13. Love for Sale 2:49 [1990 mix]
14. Wade in the Water 2:56
15. Motherless Child 2:35
16. Couldn't Care More 3:30
17. Tell Me What 2:50
18. Social Security 3:29
Disc 2
1. She Drives Me Crazy [Flight Facilities Remix] 4:37 new remix 2025
2. Ever Fallen in Love [DJ Q Remix] 3:16 new remix 2025
3. Johnny Come Home [Initial Talk Remix] 4:59 new remix 2025
4. She Drives Me Crazy [The Reflex Revision] 7:14 new remix 2025
5. Blue [Mark Kamins Remix] 5:20 unreleased 1985
6. Suspicious Minds [John Luongo Suspicious Mix] 7:54 1986
7. She Drives Me Crazy [Louil Silas Jr. Extended Version / feat. Monie Love] 8:25 1989
8. Good Thing [Julian Mendelsohn Extended Version] 7:30 unreleased 1987
9. Don't Look Back [Thompson/Barbiero Extended Version] 7:08 unreleased 1989
10. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Cook II Soul Mix] 6:40 1989
11. I'm Not Satisfied [Prince Paul 12" Mix] 6:26 1989
12. Johnny Come Home [Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Feeling] 7:33 unreleased 1990
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Packaging: 4 CD + 1 DVD 9 , Hardcover boxset sized 16cmx16cm , slipcase , 24 page booklet (like a book) + special printed panels for CDs/DVD, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
DELUXE 4CD+1DVD BOXSET : Comprehensive visit of Fine Young Cannibals
- Deluxe harcover boxset with heavyweight slipxase, 24 page book, 4 CD + 1 DVD .
- 4CD / 69 tracks + DVD / 11 videos + 15 song 1989 concert + 9 BBC Live performances
- New artwork, 3 essays (by Andrew Harrison, John Earls & Simon Price), new liner notes
- Fully remastered
- CD1 (21 tracks) : Fine Young Cannibals' s/t album plus bonus tracks (including previously unreleased Anne Dudley sessions)
- CD2 (21 tracks) : 'The Raw & The Cooked' plus bonus tracks
- CD3 (14 tracks) : Select remixes 1989-1996 including 2 previously unreleased mixes by Prince Paul (De La Soul) and Juan Atkins
- CD4 (13 tracks) : More remixes 1996-2025 include 4 new 2025 remixes (Flight Facilities / DJ Q / Initial Talk / The Reflex) and 3 remixes on CD for the first time (Cerrone, Dimitri from Paris, Derrick Carter)
- DVD :
1. 11 Restored videos in HD
2. Live at the Paramount (1989) - full concert restored and remastered : 15 songs
3. 9 select BBC performances from The Old Grey Whistle Test, Wogan and Top of The Pops
4CD+1DVD BOXSET
CD1 Fine Young Cannibals + bonus tracks
1. Johnny Come Home 3:35 1985
2. Couldn't Care More 3:30 1985
3. Don't Ask Me to Choose 3:11 1985
4. Funny How Love Is 3:28 1985
5. Suspicious Minds 3:56 1985
6. Blue 3:31 1985
7. Move to Work 3:26 1985
8. On a Promise 3:06 1985
9. Time Isn't Kind 3: 1985
10. Like a Stranger 3:24 1985
11. Love for Sale 2:51 1985 Bonus track
12. Wade in the Water 2:56 Bonus track 1985
13. Motherless Child 2:35 Bonus track 1986
14. Johnny Come Home [Anne Dudley Version] 3:28 unreleased 1985
15. Couldn't Care More [Anne Dudley Version] 3:16 1985
16. Move to Work [Anne Dudley Version] 3:19 unreleased 1985
17. Blue [Version] 3:34 Bonus Track 1985
18 Suspicious Minds [John Luongo U.S. 7" Mix] 3:24 Bonus Track 1986
19. Funny How Love Is [Rerecorded Version] 3:29 Bonus Track 1986
20. Johnny Come Home [Extended Mix] 5:40 Bonus Track 1985
21. Suspicious Minds [Extended Version] 4:34 Bonus Track 1986
CD2 The Raw & the Cooked + bonus tracks
1. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35 1989
2. Good Thing 3:24 1989
3. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21 1989
4. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50 1989
5. Tell Me What 2:50 1989
6. Don't Look Back 3:39 1989
7. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32 1989
8. Don't Let It Get You Down 3:23 1989
9. As Hard as It Is 3:14 1989
10. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54 1989
11. Social Security 3:29 Bonus Track 1989
12. You Never Know 4:28 Bonus Track 1989
13. Hold Me [Demo] 3:31 Bonus Track 1989
14. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Demo Version] 4:42 Bonus Track 1989
15. I'm Not Satisfied [Demo Version] 3:21 Bonus Track 1989
16. Tell Me What [Demo Version] 4:14 Bonus Track 1989
17. As Hard as It Is [Demo Version] 3:22 Bonus Track 1989
18. Race Track [Demo] 1:33 Bonus Track 1989
19. She Drives Me Crazy [Louil Silas Jr. U.S. 7" Mix] 4:53 Bonus Track 1989
20. Good Thing [10" Alternative Mix] 3:24 Bonus Track 1989
21. Ever Fallen in Love [Extended Version] 6:20 Bonus Track 1986
CD3 REMIXES (1989-1996)
1. The Flame [Dave Way Mix]
2. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Matt Dike Remix]
3. She Drives Me Crazy [The Monie Love Remix]
4. Good Thing [Prince Paul Remix]
5. I'm Not Satisfied [Prince Paul Groovie Organ Mix]
6. It's OK (It's Alright) [Ploeg Club Mix]
7. Ever Fallen in Love [Arthur Baker Club Senseless]
8. Johnny Come Home [Mark Moore 12" Remix]
9. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Dancin' Danny D Remix]
10. She Drives Me Crazy [The Justin Strauss Mix]
11. I'm Not Satisfied [Matt Dike 12"]
12. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Juan Atkins Remix]
13. Johnny Come Home [Mousse T Cocktail Mix]
14. Don't Look Back [Luke Mornay Extended Remix]
CD4 REMIXES (1996 - 2025)
1. She Drives Me Crazy [Flight Facilities Remix]
2. Ever Fallen in Love [DJ Q Remix]
3. Johnny Come Home [Initial Talk Remix]
4. She Drives Me Crazy [The Reflex Edit]
5. The Flame [Mario Più & Ricky Le Roy Experience Mix]
6. She Drives Me Crazy [Cerrone Remix]
7. Johnny Come Home [Mousse T Extended Mix]
8. She Drives Me Crazy [Dimitri from Paris Remix]
9. The Flame [Mario Scalambrin Heartbeat Mix]
10. Johnny Come Home [Derrick Carter Remix]
11. She Drives Me Crazy [Roger Sanchez Time & Space Mix]
12. The Flame [Gigi D'Agostino Mix]
13. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Rollo & Sister Bliss Monster Mix
DVD Promo videos / Interview / Live At The Paramount (1989) / Live at the BBC
1. Johnny Come Home
2. Blue
3. Suspicious Minds
4. Funny How Love Is
5. Ever Fallen in Love
6. She Drives Me Crazy
7. Good Thing
8. Don't Look Back
9. I'm Not The Man I Used To Be
10. I'm Not Satisfied
11. The Flame
+ Live at the Paramount - 21 October 1989
1. Johnny Come Home
2. Like a Stranger
3. Couldn't Care More
4. Good Thing
5. Tell Me What
6. Time Isn't Kind
7. I'm Not Satisfied
8. Funny How Love Is
9. Ever Fallen in Love
10. Don't Look Back
11. Suspicious Minds
12. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be
13. It's OK (It's Alright)
14. My Girl
15. She Drives Me Crazy
+ FYC at the BBC
1. Couldn't Care More [Live at the Haçienda - on The Old Grey Whistle Test]
2. Don't Ask Me to Choose [Live at the Haçienda - on The Old Grey Whistle Test]
3. Johnny Come Home [on Top of the Pops]
4. Suspicious Minds [on Top of the Pops]
5. Funny How Love Is [on Wogan]
6. Ever Fallen in Love [on Top of the Pops]
7. She Drives Me Crazy [on Top of the Pops]
8. Good Thing [on Top of the Pops]
9. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [on Top of the Pops]
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Packaging: 4 CD + 1 DVD 9 , Hardcover boxset sized 16cmx16cm , slipcase , 24 page booklet (like a book) + special printed panels for CDs/DVD, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
DELUXE 4CD+1DVD BOXSET : Comprehensive visit of Fine Young Cannibals
- Deluxe harcover boxset with heavyweight slipxase, 24 page book, 4 CD + 1 DVD .
- 4CD / 69 tracks + DVD / 11 videos + 15 song 1989 concert + 9 BBC Live performances
- New artwork, 3 essays (by Andrew Harrison, John Earls & Simon Price), new liner notes
- Fully remastered
- CD1 (21 tracks) : Fine Young Cannibals' s/t album plus bonus tracks (including previously unreleased Anne Dudley sessions)
- CD2 (21 tracks) : 'The Raw & The Cooked' plus bonus tracks
- CD3 (14 tracks) : Select remixes 1989-1996 including 2 previously unreleased mixes by Prince Paul (De La Soul) and Juan Atkins
- CD4 (13 tracks) : More remixes 1996-2025 include 4 new 2025 remixes (Flight Facilities / DJ Q / Initial Talk / The Reflex) and 3 remixes on CD for the first time (Cerrone, Dimitri from Paris, Derrick Carter)
- DVD :
1. 11 Restored videos in HD
2. Live at the Paramount (1989) - full concert restored and remastered : 15 songs
3. 9 select BBC performances from The Old Grey Whistle Test, Wogan and Top of The Pops
4CD+1DVD BOXSET
CD1 Fine Young Cannibals + bonus tracks
1. Johnny Come Home 3:35 1985
2. Couldn't Care More 3:30 1985
3. Don't Ask Me to Choose 3:11 1985
4. Funny How Love Is 3:28 1985
5. Suspicious Minds 3:56 1985
6. Blue 3:31 1985
7. Move to Work 3:26 1985
8. On a Promise 3:06 1985
9. Time Isn't Kind 3: 1985
10. Like a Stranger 3:24 1985
11. Love for Sale 2:51 1985 Bonus track
12. Wade in the Water 2:56 Bonus track 1985
13. Motherless Child 2:35 Bonus track 1986
14. Johnny Come Home [Anne Dudley Version] 3:28 unreleased 1985
15. Couldn't Care More [Anne Dudley Version] 3:16 1985
16. Move to Work [Anne Dudley Version] 3:19 unreleased 1985
17. Blue [Version] 3:34 Bonus Track 1985
18 Suspicious Minds [John Luongo U.S. 7" Mix] 3:24 Bonus Track 1986
19. Funny How Love Is [Rerecorded Version] 3:29 Bonus Track 1986
20. Johnny Come Home [Extended Mix] 5:40 Bonus Track 1985
21. Suspicious Minds [Extended Version] 4:34 Bonus Track 1986
CD2 The Raw & the Cooked + bonus tracks
1. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35 1989
2. Good Thing 3:24 1989
3. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21 1989
4. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50 1989
5. Tell Me What 2:50 1989
6. Don't Look Back 3:39 1989
7. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32 1989
8. Don't Let It Get You Down 3:23 1989
9. As Hard as It Is 3:14 1989
10. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54 1989
11. Social Security 3:29 Bonus Track 1989
12. You Never Know 4:28 Bonus Track 1989
13. Hold Me [Demo] 3:31 Bonus Track 1989
14. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Demo Version] 4:42 Bonus Track 1989
15. I'm Not Satisfied [Demo Version] 3:21 Bonus Track 1989
16. Tell Me What [Demo Version] 4:14 Bonus Track 1989
17. As Hard as It Is [Demo Version] 3:22 Bonus Track 1989
18. Race Track [Demo] 1:33 Bonus Track 1989
19. She Drives Me Crazy [Louil Silas Jr. U.S. 7" Mix] 4:53 Bonus Track 1989
20. Good Thing [10" Alternative Mix] 3:24 Bonus Track 1989
21. Ever Fallen in Love [Extended Version] 6:20 Bonus Track 1986
CD3 REMIXES (1989-1996)
1. The Flame [Dave Way Mix]
2. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Matt Dike Remix]
3. She Drives Me Crazy [The Monie Love Remix]
4. Good Thing [Prince Paul Remix]
5. I'm Not Satisfied [Prince Paul Groovie Organ Mix]
6. It's OK (It's Alright) [Ploeg Club Mix]
7. Ever Fallen in Love [Arthur Baker Club Senseless]
8. Johnny Come Home [Mark Moore 12" Remix]
9. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Dancin' Danny D Remix]
10. She Drives Me Crazy [The Justin Strauss Mix]
11. I'm Not Satisfied [Matt Dike 12"]
12. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Juan Atkins Remix]
13. Johnny Come Home [Mousse T Cocktail Mix]
14. Don't Look Back [Luke Mornay Extended Remix]
CD4 REMIXES (1996 - 2025)
1. She Drives Me Crazy [Flight Facilities Remix]
2. Ever Fallen in Love [DJ Q Remix]
3. Johnny Come Home [Initial Talk Remix]
4. She Drives Me Crazy [The Reflex Edit]
5. The Flame [Mario Più & Ricky Le Roy Experience Mix]
6. She Drives Me Crazy [Cerrone Remix]
7. Johnny Come Home [Mousse T Extended Mix]
8. She Drives Me Crazy [Dimitri from Paris Remix]
9. The Flame [Mario Scalambrin Heartbeat Mix]
10. Johnny Come Home [Derrick Carter Remix]
11. She Drives Me Crazy [Roger Sanchez Time & Space Mix]
12. The Flame [Gigi D'Agostino Mix]
13. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Rollo & Sister Bliss Monster Mix
DVD Promo videos / Interview / Live At The Paramount (1989) / Live at the BBC
1. Johnny Come Home
2. Blue
3. Suspicious Minds
4. Funny How Love Is
5. Ever Fallen in Love
6. She Drives Me Crazy
7. Good Thing
8. Don't Look Back
9. I'm Not The Man I Used To Be
10. I'm Not Satisfied
11. The Flame
+ Live at the Paramount - 21 October 1989
1. Johnny Come Home
2. Like a Stranger
3. Couldn't Care More
4. Good Thing
5. Tell Me What
6. Time Isn't Kind
7. I'm Not Satisfied
8. Funny How Love Is
9. Ever Fallen in Love
10. Don't Look Back
11. Suspicious Minds
12. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be
13. It's OK (It's Alright)
14. My Girl
15. She Drives Me Crazy
+ FYC at the BBC
1. Couldn't Care More [Live at the Haçienda - on The Old Grey Whistle Test]
2. Don't Ask Me to Choose [Live at the Haçienda - on The Old Grey Whistle Test]
3. Johnny Come Home [on Top of the Pops]
4. Suspicious Minds [on Top of the Pops]
5. Funny How Love Is [on Wogan]
6. Ever Fallen in Love [on Top of the Pops]
7. She Drives Me Crazy [on Top of the Pops]
8. Good Thing [on Top of the Pops]
9. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [on Top of the Pops]
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Packaging: 2 x 180 grs Black Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve, , 2 x Printed Inner sleeve, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
COLLECTOR DOUBLE HEAVYWEIGHT BLACK VINYL - 2LP : 24 songs
- LP 1 takes in the band's biggest global hits across a decade : 5 UK Top 10 Hits / 9 UK Top 40 hits / 2 US Billboard # 1 singles
- LP 2 visiting deeper cuts and other singles
- All versions are single versions where relevant
- 2 new 2025 remixes (The Reflex and Luke Mornay)
- 2 unreleased remixes from the vault (Prince Paul (De La Soul), Frankie Knuckles)
- From their first single 'Jonny Come Home' (1985) up to 'The Flame' (1996) and more
- New artwork, new liner notes, fully remastered
2LP Vinyl
A Side
A1. Johnny Come Home 3:35
A2. Blue 3:31
A3. Suspicious Minds 3:56
A4. Funny How Love Is 3:29 [rerecorded version]
A5. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54
A6. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35
B Side
B1. Good Thing 3:24
B2. Don't Look Back 3:47 [7" remix]
B3. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21
B4. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50
B5. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32
B6. The Flame 3:52
C Side
C1. Love for Sale 2:49 [1990 mix]
C2. Wade in the Water 2:56
C3. Motherless Child 2:35
C4. Couldn't Care More 3:30
C5. Tell Me What 2:50
C6. Social Security 3:29
D Side
D1. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Cook II Soul 7" Mix]
D2. She Drives Me Crazy [The Reflex Edit]
D3. Blue [Version]
D4. I'm Not Satisfied [Prince Paul 7" Mix]
D5. Don't Look Back [Luke Mornay Remix]
D6. Johnny Come Home [Frankie Knuckles Remix]
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Packaging: 2 x 180 grs Black Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve, , 2 x Printed Inner sleeve, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
COLLECTOR DOUBLE HEAVYWEIGHT BLACK VINYL - 2LP : 24 songs
- LP 1 takes in the band's biggest global hits across a decade : 5 UK Top 10 Hits / 9 UK Top 40 hits / 2 US Billboard # 1 singles
- LP 2 visiting deeper cuts and other singles
- All versions are single versions where relevant
- 2 new 2025 remixes (The Reflex and Luke Mornay)
- 2 unreleased remixes from the vault (Prince Paul (De La Soul), Frankie Knuckles)
- From their first single 'Jonny Come Home' (1985) up to 'The Flame' (1996) and more
- New artwork, new liner notes, fully remastered
2LP Vinyl
A Side
A1. Johnny Come Home 3:35
A2. Blue 3:31
A3. Suspicious Minds 3:56
A4. Funny How Love Is 3:29 [rerecorded version]
A5. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54
A6. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35
B Side
B1. Good Thing 3:24
B2. Don't Look Back 3:47 [7" remix]
B3. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21
B4. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50
B5. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32
B6. The Flame 3:52
C Side
C1. Love for Sale 2:49 [1990 mix]
C2. Wade in the Water 2:56
C3. Motherless Child 2:35
C4. Couldn't Care More 3:30
C5. Tell Me What 2:50
C6. Social Security 3:29
D Side
D1. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be [Cook II Soul 7" Mix]
D2. She Drives Me Crazy [The Reflex Edit]
D3. Blue [Version]
D4. I'm Not Satisfied [Prince Paul 7" Mix]
D5. Don't Look Back [Luke Mornay Remix]
D6. Johnny Come Home [Frankie Knuckles Remix]
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Packaging: 1 x Crystal Clear Vinyl, 3mm spine Sleeve, Printed Inner sleeve, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
VINYL - 1LP CRYSTAL CLEAR : 12 songs
" 12 songs. taking in the band's biggest global hits across a decade : 5 UK Top 10 Hits / 9 UK Top 40 hits / 2 US Billboard # 1 singles
" All versions are single versions where relevant
" From their first single 'Jonny Come Home' (1985) up to 'The Flame' (1996)
" New artwork, new liner notes, fully remastered
Tracklisting:
1LP Vinyl
A Side
A1. Johnny Come Home 3:35
A2. Blue 3:31
A3. Suspicious Minds 3:56
A4. Funny How Love Is 3:29 [rerecorded version]
A5. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54
A6. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35
B Side
B1. Good Thing 3:24
B2. Don't Look Back 3:47 [7" remix]
B3. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21
B4. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50
B5. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32
B6. The Flame 3:52
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Packaging: 1 x Crystal Clear Vinyl, 3mm spine Sleeve, Printed Inner sleeve, marketing sticker
FYC40 celebrates 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals, the British trio who stormed the global music scene in the mid-to-late ’80s. Their journey began with the soulful, new wave energy of their 1985 debut Fine Young Cannibals, before reaching new heights with 1989’s The Raw & The Cooked, a worldwide smash that fused rock, funk, and house, all powered by Roland Gift’s unmistakable voice.
Across their career, the band scored eight UK Top 40 hits, two U.S. Billboard #1 singles, multiple Grammy nominations, and two BRIT Awards — cementing their place in pop history.
The Raw & The Cooked delivered enduring anthems like 'She Drives Me Crazy' and 'Good Thing,' both U.S. chart-toppers whose influence still resonates today, from hit shows like The Bear to this year’s Chanel campaign featuring Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
FYC40 is out 21.11.25 and available to pre-order now.
Infos:
VINYL - 1LP CRYSTAL CLEAR : 12 songs
" 12 songs. taking in the band's biggest global hits across a decade : 5 UK Top 10 Hits / 9 UK Top 40 hits / 2 US Billboard # 1 singles
" All versions are single versions where relevant
" From their first single 'Jonny Come Home' (1985) up to 'The Flame' (1996)
" New artwork, new liner notes, fully remastered
Tracklisting:
1LP Vinyl
A Side
A1. Johnny Come Home 3:35
A2. Blue 3:31
A3. Suspicious Minds 3:56
A4. Funny How Love Is 3:29 [rerecorded version]
A5. Ever Fallen in Love 3:54
A6. She Drives Me Crazy 3:35
B Side
B1. Good Thing 3:24
B2. Don't Look Back 3:47 [7" remix]
B3. I'm Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21
B4. I'm Not Satisfied 3:50
B5. It's OK (It's Alright) 3:32
B6. The Flame 3:52
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Packaging: 1 x CD , 4/0 Digisleeve, 12 page booklet marketing sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
- Following Record Store 2024 Exclusive numbered yellow LP reissue for the first time since release , the album now back on CD too and as Solid Green Vinyl
- Northside were key players in the 'Madchester' / baggy / indie-rave scene of the early 90s
- Top 20 album produced by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, Shack, The Coral, Texas)
- Featuring the indie dancefloor fillers 'Take 5', 'Shall We Take A Trip' and 'My Rising Star'
- Vinyl cut from the original Factory Records masters
- Restored artwork by Central Station Design
- Expanded CD edition features 6 bonus tracks : rarities, single edits & 2 remixes by The Reflex & Leo Zero
TRACKLIST
CD
1. Take 5
2. Weight Of Air
3. Funky Munky
4. A Change Is On Its Way
5. Yeah Man
6. Tour De World
7. Wishful Thinking
8. Shall We Take A Trip
9. Who's To Blame
10. Practise Makes Perfect
11. My Rising Star
12. Moody Places
13. Take 5 (7")
14. Tour De World (Edit)
15. Take 5 (The Reflex Revision)
16. Shall We Take A Trip (Leo Zero Remix)
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Packaging: 1 x CD , 4/0 Digisleeve, 12 page booklet marketing sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
- Following Record Store 2024 Exclusive numbered yellow LP reissue for the first time since release , the album now back on CD too and as Solid Green Vinyl
- Northside were key players in the 'Madchester' / baggy / indie-rave scene of the early 90s
- Top 20 album produced by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, Shack, The Coral, Texas)
- Featuring the indie dancefloor fillers 'Take 5', 'Shall We Take A Trip' and 'My Rising Star'
- Vinyl cut from the original Factory Records masters
- Restored artwork by Central Station Design
- Expanded CD edition features 6 bonus tracks : rarities, single edits & 2 remixes by The Reflex & Leo Zero
TRACKLIST
CD
1. Take 5
2. Weight Of Air
3. Funky Munky
4. A Change Is On Its Way
5. Yeah Man
6. Tour De World
7. Wishful Thinking
8. Shall We Take A Trip
9. Who's To Blame
10. Practise Makes Perfect
11. My Rising Star
12. Moody Places
13. Take 5 (7")
14. Tour De World (Edit)
15. Take 5 (The Reflex Revision)
16. Shall We Take A Trip (Leo Zero Remix)
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Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 1 x Solid Green Grass Vinyl , 3mm spine Sleeve , printed inner sleeve , marketing sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
- Following Record Store 2024 Exclusive numbered yellow LP reissue for the first time since release , the album now back on CD too and as Solid Green Vinyl
- Northside were key players in the 'Madchester' / baggy / indie-rave scene of the early 90s
- Top 20 album produced by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, Shack, The Coral, Texas)
- Featuring the indie dancefloor fillers 'Take 5', 'Shall We Take A Trip' and 'My Rising Star'
- Vinyl cut from the original Factory Records masters
- Restored artwork by Central Station Design
- Expanded CD edition features 6 bonus tracks : rarities, single edits & 2 remixes by The Reflex & Leo Zero
TRACKLIST
SOLID GREEN GRASS VINYL
Side A
A1. Take 5
A2. Weight Of Air
A3. Funky Munky
A4. A Change Is On Its Way
A5. Yeah Man
Side B
B1. Tour De World
B2. Wishful Thinking
B3. Shall We Take A Trip
B4. Who's To Blame
B5. Practise Makes Perfect
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Packaging: 1 x Solid Green Grass Vinyl , 3mm spine Sleeve , printed inner sleeve , marketing sticker.
PRODUCT INFORMATIONS
- Following Record Store 2024 Exclusive numbered yellow LP reissue for the first time since release , the album now back on CD too and as Solid Green Vinyl
- Northside were key players in the 'Madchester' / baggy / indie-rave scene of the early 90s
- Top 20 album produced by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, Shack, The Coral, Texas)
- Featuring the indie dancefloor fillers 'Take 5', 'Shall We Take A Trip' and 'My Rising Star'
- Vinyl cut from the original Factory Records masters
- Restored artwork by Central Station Design
- Expanded CD edition features 6 bonus tracks : rarities, single edits & 2 remixes by The Reflex & Leo Zero
TRACKLIST
SOLID GREEN GRASS VINYL
Side A
A1. Take 5
A2. Weight Of Air
A3. Funky Munky
A4. A Change Is On Its Way
A5. Yeah Man
Side B
B1. Tour De World
B2. Wishful Thinking
B3. Shall We Take A Trip
B4. Who's To Blame
B5. Practise Makes Perfect
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COLLECTOR VINYL 1LP,
- Restored "second edition" artwork with textured sleeve
- The exact textured card for the outer sleeve has been accurately sourced. Gold PMS finish, printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker.
- 45th anniversary edition
- Newly remastered from the original source tapes for the first time since 1980
- ½ speed master
- Liner notes by The Durutti Column / Factory Records expert James Nice
VINYL EDITION
Side One (all 2025 remasters)
1. Sketch For Summer
2. Requiem for a Father
3. Katherine
4. Conduct
Side Two (all 2025 remasters)
1. Untitled
2. Beginning
3. Jazz
4. Sketch for Winter
5. Collette
6. In 'D'
7. Lips That Would Kiss
8. Madeleine
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COLLECTOR VINYL 1LP,
- Restored "second edition" artwork with textured sleeve
- The exact textured card for the outer sleeve has been accurately sourced. Gold PMS finish, printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker.
- 45th anniversary edition
- Newly remastered from the original source tapes for the first time since 1980
- ½ speed master
- Liner notes by The Durutti Column / Factory Records expert James Nice
VINYL EDITION
Side One (all 2025 remasters)
1. Sketch For Summer
2. Requiem for a Father
3. Katherine
4. Conduct
Side Two (all 2025 remasters)
1. Untitled
2. Beginning
3. Jazz
4. Sketch for Winter
5. Collette
6. In 'D'
7. Lips That Would Kiss
8. Madeleine
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Packaging: 2 x CD, harcover sleeve (like a book) with textured card , dimensions 14,7 cm x 19,6 cm, 48 page booklet , marketing sticker.
OVERVIEW
Alongside Joy Division, The Durutti Column were amongst the first artists to be released by Factory Records. Their debut album, produced by Martin Hannett, showcased the filigree guitar work of Vini Reilly, awash with reverb and early experiments with synthesisers. It would be a first album of a five-decade career, in which The Durutti Column would quietly emerge as one of the most influential acts from the Manchester scene and beyond.
"Essential." The Quietus
"..the most distinctive LP in the Factory canon" Record Collector ?????
"..a perfect meeting of the minds" BBC
".. a quietly stunning debut" All Music ????1/2
To celebrate the album's 45th anniversary, London Records revisits the album with new editions, with audio sourced and remastered from the original tapes, with vinyl cut at ½ speed.
DELUXE DOUBLE CD SET
- 33 tracks
- 45th anniversary edition
- Newly remastered from the original source tapes for the first time since 1980
- 2 Discs including original album, bonus tracks, home and studio demos, and early live tracks. Features two home demos exclusive to this format.
- Housed in a special hardback tall storybook edition (dimensions 147mm (w) x 196mm (h)). 48p page booklet.
- Restored 1985 "cassette edition" artwork with textured "tall book" sleeve
- The exact textured card for the outer sleeve has been accurately sourced.
- 3 essays by The Durutti Column / Factory Records expert James Nice, Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and MOJO editor Ian Harrison.
TRACKLISTING:
DOUBLE CD EDITION
CD1
1. Sketch For Summer
2. Requiem for a Father
3. Katherine
4. Conduct
5. Untitled
6. Beginning
7. Jazz
8. Sketch for Winter
9. Collette
10. In 'D'
11. Lips That Would Kiss
12. Madeleine
CD2
1. No Communication
2. Thin Ice
3. Won't Look Out (Gammer and His Familiars ft. Vini Reilly)
4. Intervals (Home Recording -1978)
5. Katharine (Home Recording -1978)
6. Untitled (Home Recording -1978)
7. Conduct (Home Recording -1978)
8. I'm a Face (Studio Demo - 1980)
9. Sketch for Summer (Studio Demo - 1980)
10. Requiem for a Father ((Studio Demo - 1980)
11. Madeleine (Studio Demo - 1980)
12. Katharine (Studio Demo - 1980)
13. Lindsay (Studio Demo - 1980)
14. For Belgian Friends (Studio Demo - 1980)
15. Detail for Annik (Live - Leeds Polytechnic 1980)
16. Sketch for Summer (Live - Leeds Polytechnic 1980)
17. Requiem for a Father (Live - Leeds Polytechnic 1980)
18. Conduct (Live - Brussels 1981)
19. Self Portrait (Live - Brussels 1981)
20. For Belgian Friends (Live - Brussels 1981)
21. Sketch for Summer (Live - Brussels 1981)
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OVERVIEW
Alongside Joy Division, The Durutti Column were amongst the first artists to be released by Factory Records. Their debut album, produced by Martin Hannett, showcased the filigree guitar work of Vini Reilly, awash with reverb and early experiments with synthesisers. It would be a first album of a five-decade career, in which The Durutti Column would quietly emerge as one of the most influential acts from the Manchester scene and beyond.
"Essential." The Quietus
"..the most distinctive LP in the Factory canon" Record Collector ?????
"..a perfect meeting of the minds" BBC
".. a quietly stunning debut" All Music ????1/2
To celebrate the album's 45th anniversary, London Records revisits the album with new editions, with audio sourced and remastered from the original tapes, with vinyl cut at ½ speed.
DELUXE DOUBLE CD SET
- 33 tracks
- 45th anniversary edition
- Newly remastered from the original source tapes for the first time since 1980
- 2 Discs including original album, bonus tracks, home and studio demos, and early live tracks. Features two home demos exclusive to this format.
- Housed in a special hardback tall storybook edition (dimensions 147mm (w) x 196mm (h)). 48p page booklet.
- Restored 1985 "cassette edition" artwork with textured "tall book" sleeve
- The exact textured card for the outer sleeve has been accurately sourced.
- 3 essays by The Durutti Column / Factory Records expert James Nice, Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and MOJO editor Ian Harrison.
TRACKLISTING:
DOUBLE CD EDITION
CD1
1. Sketch For Summer
2. Requiem for a Father
3. Katherine
4. Conduct
5. Untitled
6. Beginning
7. Jazz
8. Sketch for Winter
9. Collette
10. In 'D'
11. Lips That Would Kiss
12. Madeleine
CD2
1. No Communication
2. Thin Ice
3. Won't Look Out (Gammer and His Familiars ft. Vini Reilly)
4. Intervals (Home Recording -1978)
5. Katharine (Home Recording -1978)
6. Untitled (Home Recording -1978)
7. Conduct (Home Recording -1978)
8. I'm a Face (Studio Demo - 1980)
9. Sketch for Summer (Studio Demo - 1980)
10. Requiem for a Father ((Studio Demo - 1980)
11. Madeleine (Studio Demo - 1980)
12. Katharine (Studio Demo - 1980)
13. Lindsay (Studio Demo - 1980)
14. For Belgian Friends (Studio Demo - 1980)
15. Detail for Annik (Live - Leeds Polytechnic 1980)
16. Sketch for Summer (Live - Leeds Polytechnic 1980)
17. Requiem for a Father (Live - Leeds Polytechnic 1980)
18. Conduct (Live - Brussels 1981)
19. Self Portrait (Live - Brussels 1981)
20. For Belgian Friends (Live - Brussels 1981)
21. Sketch for Summer (Live - Brussels 1981)
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725578
Release-Date:07.11.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725578
Release-Date:07.11.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:2LP Excl
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 2 x White Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2 x printer inner sleeve, marketing sticker
SHORT BIOG & KEY POINTS
- Goldie's 1995 debut Timeless is often described as one of the greatest dance music albums of all time. As one of the founders of Metalheadz, one of the most influential drum and bass labels, Goldie helped shape the sound of a generation, and a genre that has spanned over 3 decades.
- "Listening to Timeless is like taking an adventure. If the limits of music are the limits of society, then Timeless is going to create new worlds. It's a record that travels from darkness to light across electronic oceans, across streetsoul, ambience and jazz."
- London Records celebrate 30 years of Timeless with limited edition vinyl formats, re-imagining the original white sleeve and putting the album on double vinyl for the first time since '96, with new liner notes from Tim Carr. Remastered audio.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Inner City Life
A2. Pressure
A3. Jah
B1. Saint Angel
B2. State Of Mind
C1. Sea Of Tears
C2. Angel
D1. Sensual
D2. Kemistry
D3. You & Me
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SHORT BIOG & KEY POINTS
- Goldie's 1995 debut Timeless is often described as one of the greatest dance music albums of all time. As one of the founders of Metalheadz, one of the most influential drum and bass labels, Goldie helped shape the sound of a generation, and a genre that has spanned over 3 decades.
- "Listening to Timeless is like taking an adventure. If the limits of music are the limits of society, then Timeless is going to create new worlds. It's a record that travels from darkness to light across electronic oceans, across streetsoul, ambience and jazz."
- London Records celebrate 30 years of Timeless with limited edition vinyl formats, re-imagining the original white sleeve and putting the album on double vinyl for the first time since '96, with new liner notes from Tim Carr. Remastered audio.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Inner City Life
A2. Pressure
A3. Jah
B1. Saint Angel
B2. State Of Mind
C1. Sea Of Tears
C2. Angel
D1. Sensual
D2. Kemistry
D3. You & Me
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725579
Release-Date:07.11.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725579
Release-Date:07.11.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:2LP Excl
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 2 x Gold-On-Clear Splatter Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2 x printer inner sleeve, marketing sticker
SHORT BIOG & KEY POINTS
" Goldie's 1995 debut Timeless is often described as one of the greatest dance music albums of all time. As one of the founders of Metalheadz, one of the most influential drum and bass labels, Goldie helped shape the sound of a generation, and a genre that has spanned over 3 decades.
" "Listening to Timeless is like taking an adventure. If the limits of music are the limits of society, then Timeless is going to create new worlds. It's a record that travels from darkness to light across electronic oceans, across streetsoul, ambience and jazz."
" London Records celebrate 30 years of Timeless with limited edition vinyl formats, re-imagining the original white sleeve and putting the album on double vinyl for the first time since '96, with new liner notes from Tim Carr. Remastered audio.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Inner City Life
A2. Pressure
A3. Jah
B1. Saint Angel
B2. State Of Mind
C1. Sea Of Tears
C2. Angel
D1. Sensual
D2. Kemistry
D3. You & Me
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Packaging: 2 x Gold-On-Clear Splatter Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2 x printer inner sleeve, marketing sticker
SHORT BIOG & KEY POINTS
" Goldie's 1995 debut Timeless is often described as one of the greatest dance music albums of all time. As one of the founders of Metalheadz, one of the most influential drum and bass labels, Goldie helped shape the sound of a generation, and a genre that has spanned over 3 decades.
" "Listening to Timeless is like taking an adventure. If the limits of music are the limits of society, then Timeless is going to create new worlds. It's a record that travels from darkness to light across electronic oceans, across streetsoul, ambience and jazz."
" London Records celebrate 30 years of Timeless with limited edition vinyl formats, re-imagining the original white sleeve and putting the album on double vinyl for the first time since '96, with new liner notes from Tim Carr. Remastered audio.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Inner City Life
A2. Pressure
A3. Jah
B1. Saint Angel
B2. State Of Mind
C1. Sea Of Tears
C2. Angel
D1. Sensual
D2. Kemistry
D3. You & Me
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725563
Release-Date:12.09.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725563
Release-Date:12.09.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:2LP Excl
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 2 x Black Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker
GENRE : Electronics
SHORT PRODUCT INFORMATIONS :
DOUBLE BLACK LP - New reference : Double Black 140 grs Vinyl , 5 mm spine sleeve, 2 x printed inner, marketing sticker. This reissue has been cut at half speed, to ensure maximum audio fidelity for this landmark release.
TRACKLIST
DOUBLE VINYL
Side One
1. Time Becomes
2. Planet of the Shapes
Side Two
1. Lush 3-1
2. Lush 3-2
3. Impact (The Earth Is Burning)
Side Three
1. Remind
2. Walk Now…
Side Four
1. Monday
2. Halcyon + On + On
3. Input Out
SHORT INFOS / KEY POINTS
- Originally released in 1993, 'The Brown Album' marked a significant evolution in Orbital's sound - and was met with widespread critical acclaim. NME awarded it 9/10 in their review, and it was chosen as one of Mixmag's best albums of all time.
- Standout track, "Halcyon + On + On", became an instant classic, known for its ethereal atmosphere and haunting vocal sample from Opus III's It's a Fine Day. The track's dreamy progression and uplifting yet melancholic tone made it a staple in film soundtracks and DJ sets, embodying the emotional depth electronic music could achieve. "Impact (The Earth Is Burning)" is another defining moment, an evolving journey of layered breakbeats and dynamic synth arrangements, reflecting the duo's ability to create both club-ready and introspective music. Meanwhile, "Lush 3-1" and "Lush 3-2" demonstrate Orbital's knack for crafting intricate, evolving grooves, balancing pulsating rhythms with melodic flourishes that keep the listener engaged.
- 'The Brown Album' 2LP reissue has been cut at half speed, to ensure maximum audio fidelity for this landmark release, and is the first time the album has been pressed on vinyl for over ten year
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Packaging: 2 x Black Vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, 2 x printed inner sleeve, marketing sticker
GENRE : Electronics
SHORT PRODUCT INFORMATIONS :
DOUBLE BLACK LP - New reference : Double Black 140 grs Vinyl , 5 mm spine sleeve, 2 x printed inner, marketing sticker. This reissue has been cut at half speed, to ensure maximum audio fidelity for this landmark release.
TRACKLIST
DOUBLE VINYL
Side One
1. Time Becomes
2. Planet of the Shapes
Side Two
1. Lush 3-1
2. Lush 3-2
3. Impact (The Earth Is Burning)
Side Three
1. Remind
2. Walk Now…
Side Four
1. Monday
2. Halcyon + On + On
3. Input Out
SHORT INFOS / KEY POINTS
- Originally released in 1993, 'The Brown Album' marked a significant evolution in Orbital's sound - and was met with widespread critical acclaim. NME awarded it 9/10 in their review, and it was chosen as one of Mixmag's best albums of all time.
- Standout track, "Halcyon + On + On", became an instant classic, known for its ethereal atmosphere and haunting vocal sample from Opus III's It's a Fine Day. The track's dreamy progression and uplifting yet melancholic tone made it a staple in film soundtracks and DJ sets, embodying the emotional depth electronic music could achieve. "Impact (The Earth Is Burning)" is another defining moment, an evolving journey of layered breakbeats and dynamic synth arrangements, reflecting the duo's ability to create both club-ready and introspective music. Meanwhile, "Lush 3-1" and "Lush 3-2" demonstrate Orbital's knack for crafting intricate, evolving grooves, balancing pulsating rhythms with melodic flourishes that keep the listener engaged.
- 'The Brown Album' 2LP reissue has been cut at half speed, to ensure maximum audio fidelity for this landmark release, and is the first time the album has been pressed on vinyl for over ten year
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725439
Release-Date:11.07.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:London Records
Cat-No:LMS1725439
Release-Date:11.07.2025
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:CD Excl
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 1 x CD, 6 page digisleeve 4/4 UV matt finish with spot UV gloss , 1 wallet,marketing sticker
SHORT INFOS / KEY POINTS
- Following on from the success of the 2024 editions of The Age of Consent and the incredible viral activity for 'Smalltown Boy', London Records follow up with Forbidden Fruit - a remix compendium to The Age of Consent. Similarly to 1995's Hundreds and Thousands album, The Age of Consent has been re-interpolated to create a new remix album - traversing Hi-NRG, House, Italo Disco and more - while working together as a cohesive listening experience.
- The LP : 7 tracks for the first time on Vinyl ! features five re-workings specifically commissioned for this project, alongside mixes by Superchumbo and The Knocks appearing on vinyl for the very first time.
- The CD : 11 tracks, 9 for the first time on CD , additional 4 tracks exclusive to the CD version, and longer extended versions of the newly commissioned mixes.
TRACKLIST
CD
1. WHY? (SUPERCHUMBO SUPER EXTENDED MIX FT. NEIL TENNANT) 8'18" +
2. SMALLTOWN BOY (BRONSKI BEAT & THE KNOCKS FT. PERFUME GENIUS - EXTENDED MIX) 6'44" +
3. JUNK (AN ELECTROGENETIC EXTENDED REMIX BY GARETH JONES) 7'39" * +
4. LOVE AND MONEY (RSF METROPOL ITALO EXTENDED REMIX) 6'02" * +
5. NEED A MAN BLUES (RSF METROPOL NRG EXTENDED REMIX) TBC est 6'50" * +
6. I FEEL LOVE / LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY (ULTRAMIX) 15'48" * +
7. JOHNNIE REMEMBER ME (A JAZZ AFFAIR) 2'40" * +
8. NO MORE WAR (EXTENDED REMIX) 7'03" * +
9. SMALLTOWN BOY (PLANNINGTOROCK'S 'THE LOVE THAT YOU NEED' REWORK) 4'08
10. I FEEL LOVE (PROMO DUB MIX) 8'57"
11. SCREAMING (STRIPPED MIX) 3'00 * +
+ 9 tracks for the first time on CD
* 7 tracks previously unreleased
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Packaging: 1 x CD, 6 page digisleeve 4/4 UV matt finish with spot UV gloss , 1 wallet,marketing sticker
SHORT INFOS / KEY POINTS
- Following on from the success of the 2024 editions of The Age of Consent and the incredible viral activity for 'Smalltown Boy', London Records follow up with Forbidden Fruit - a remix compendium to The Age of Consent. Similarly to 1995's Hundreds and Thousands album, The Age of Consent has been re-interpolated to create a new remix album - traversing Hi-NRG, House, Italo Disco and more - while working together as a cohesive listening experience.
- The LP : 7 tracks for the first time on Vinyl ! features five re-workings specifically commissioned for this project, alongside mixes by Superchumbo and The Knocks appearing on vinyl for the very first time.
- The CD : 11 tracks, 9 for the first time on CD , additional 4 tracks exclusive to the CD version, and longer extended versions of the newly commissioned mixes.
TRACKLIST
CD
1. WHY? (SUPERCHUMBO SUPER EXTENDED MIX FT. NEIL TENNANT) 8'18" +
2. SMALLTOWN BOY (BRONSKI BEAT & THE KNOCKS FT. PERFUME GENIUS - EXTENDED MIX) 6'44" +
3. JUNK (AN ELECTROGENETIC EXTENDED REMIX BY GARETH JONES) 7'39" * +
4. LOVE AND MONEY (RSF METROPOL ITALO EXTENDED REMIX) 6'02" * +
5. NEED A MAN BLUES (RSF METROPOL NRG EXTENDED REMIX) TBC est 6'50" * +
6. I FEEL LOVE / LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY (ULTRAMIX) 15'48" * +
7. JOHNNIE REMEMBER ME (A JAZZ AFFAIR) 2'40" * +
8. NO MORE WAR (EXTENDED REMIX) 7'03" * +
9. SMALLTOWN BOY (PLANNINGTOROCK'S 'THE LOVE THAT YOU NEED' REWORK) 4'08
10. I FEEL LOVE (PROMO DUB MIX) 8'57"
11. SCREAMING (STRIPPED MIX) 3'00 * +
+ 9 tracks for the first time on CD
* 7 tracks previously unreleased
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- Official reissue of the glorious jazz-fusion album by Japanese trombonist extraordinaire Hiroshi "Neko" Suzuki.
- 10th release from We Release Jazz, following Ryo Fukui's Scenery, Mellow Dream, A Letter from Slowboat, and Ryo Fukui in New York, the soundtrack of Le Cercle Rouge by Eric Demarsan, Stuff Combe 5 + Percussion, Marc Moulin's Placebo Live 1971 and Boillat Thérace Quintet albums. We Release Jazz is the sister-label of Geneva-based WRWTFWW Records (Midori Takada's Through The Looking Glass and Lunar Cruise with Masahiko Sato, Pierre Barouh's Le Pollen, Jun Fuka-machi's Nicole, Grauzone's discography, …)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - A1 : Flying High (3:35)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - A2 : Going Home (2:46)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - A3 : Walking In The Dark (4:42)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - A4 : Fighting For Life (3:37)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - A5 : Feeling Tense (4:05)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - B1 : Running Fast (4:42)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - B2 : Loving Tenderly (3:27)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - B3 : Fearing Much (3:35)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - B4 : Being Friendly (2:54)
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Jay Richford and Gary Stevan - B5 : Having Fun (4:00)
2025 repress
Format Notes: 140g vinyl, remastered from the original tapes
Territories:
Worldwide no restrictions
Track List:
A1 : Flying High (3:35)
A2 : Going Home (2:46)
A3 : Walking In The Dark (4:42)
A4 : Fighting For Life (3:37)
A5 : Feeling Tense (4:05)
B1 : Running Fast (4:42)
B2 : Loving Tenderly (3:27)
B3 : Fearing Much (3:35)
B4 : Being Friendly (2:54)
B5 : Having Fun (4:00)
Release Notes:
More than once Jay Richford and Gary Stevan’s Feelings has been described as the greatest library record ever released. Of course Be With can’t be seen to be playing favourites, but we have to admit, it’s pretty good. Insanely rare and immensely sought-after, it’s a tough funk, street jazz masterpiece coveted for many years by collectors of all musical genres.
Since its original release on Italian label Carosello in 1974, Feelings has appeared on several labels with different sleeves and even under a different artist. Indeed cult library label Conroy put it out in one of their iconic red sleeves in 1976 and yes, Feelings has indeed had more than one modern re-issue since these “original” releases. But a record this special deserves to be kept in press and we think it deserves the Be With treatment.
No, Jay Richford and Gary Stevan aren’t two of the most Italian sounding names. As the story goes these were the pseudonyms adopted by Stefano Torossi and Giancarlo Gazzani who wrote the album but couldn’t use their real names on the original release for legal reasons. But Stefano Torossi himself later both clarified and confused the tale further by explaining that Feelings was the work of four people not just Gazzani and himself. Fellow composers and musicians Sandro Brugnolini and Puccio Roelens also worked on the album and as Torossi himself explained “we all worked together”, with all four gents “dividing the royalties in equal parts… that’s the story.” Right, so, with that all sorted out let’s get back to talking about the music. And what music it is.
Long hailed as a holy grail of library music, Feelings is the epitome of the sort of cinematic orchestral jazzy funk that is “that 70s library music sound”. Infectiously funky, deliciously melodic and with impeccible, elegant production, this record is the showcase for a stunning set of compositions and arrangements and with performances that are nothing short of virtuoso.
The record’s first side lifts off with “Flying High”, soaring brilliant and shimmering. Funk licks, menacing strings and swaggering horns combine for an ice-cold intro groove that Isaac Hayes would surely have envied, before the steady-paced drums deliver the slo-mo TKO. The string-drenched cop-funk of “Going Home” raises the tempo. All funky quick-fire bass lines and killer electric guitar soloing. A real thriller.
“Walking In The Dark” positively drips in blaxploitation-funk drama strings and horn struts, all laced with delicate drums, velvet piano and more filthy wah-wah. “Fighting For Life” is another funk-fuelled workout built around an effortlessly relentless drum track that refuses to give up until even the stiffest-necked head is nodding.
The loping, open drum break that guides the much-loved “Feeling Tense” through its early stages would be good enough on its own. The heavy bass gloss, swirling strings and ominous horns that follow take things to the next level.
The second side opens with another favourite “Running Fast”, and the track does precisely that. This is one fine rollicking chase theme underpinned by frenetic (yet funky) Fender Rhodes and skipping bass and drums. Those sweeping strings are a gorgeous extra. It’s a deliciously feel-good groove that sets the heart racing.
“Loving Tenderly” envelops us in warm, velvety night-time vibes with easy listening horns and slinky strings dialing up the seduction. Definitely one for the lithe lovers out there. The pace picks up on the electrifying “Fearing Much” where strings dart around deep bass, buzzing guitars and another funky drum break. The lush, melancholic “Being Friendly” is another easy beauty, all warm Rhodes and strings. Majestic stuff that puts an aural arm around you. The climactic “Having Fun” rides a pulsating, bass-heavy drum break with snatches of a funky guitar refrain, some luxurious keys, sweeping strings and triumphant horns. Sensational.
“Feelings” is a profoundly appropriate title for such an emotionally funky and genuinely affecting record. Groove-laden bass, irrepressible horns, sweet flute lines, warm Rhodes, lush string arrangements, blaxploitation-styled wah-wah guitars and so, so much more make this one of the finest instrumental soul LPs of the 70s, if not of all time.
The audio for this re-issue of Feelings comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis and cut by Pete Norman. The same care has been taken by the Be With team to restore that glorious original Carosello sleeve. Feelings is almost too good to be true. Feels good all over.
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Format Notes: 140g vinyl, remastered from the original tapes
Territories:
Worldwide no restrictions
Track List:
A1 : Flying High (3:35)
A2 : Going Home (2:46)
A3 : Walking In The Dark (4:42)
A4 : Fighting For Life (3:37)
A5 : Feeling Tense (4:05)
B1 : Running Fast (4:42)
B2 : Loving Tenderly (3:27)
B3 : Fearing Much (3:35)
B4 : Being Friendly (2:54)
B5 : Having Fun (4:00)
Release Notes:
More than once Jay Richford and Gary Stevan’s Feelings has been described as the greatest library record ever released. Of course Be With can’t be seen to be playing favourites, but we have to admit, it’s pretty good. Insanely rare and immensely sought-after, it’s a tough funk, street jazz masterpiece coveted for many years by collectors of all musical genres.
Since its original release on Italian label Carosello in 1974, Feelings has appeared on several labels with different sleeves and even under a different artist. Indeed cult library label Conroy put it out in one of their iconic red sleeves in 1976 and yes, Feelings has indeed had more than one modern re-issue since these “original” releases. But a record this special deserves to be kept in press and we think it deserves the Be With treatment.
No, Jay Richford and Gary Stevan aren’t two of the most Italian sounding names. As the story goes these were the pseudonyms adopted by Stefano Torossi and Giancarlo Gazzani who wrote the album but couldn’t use their real names on the original release for legal reasons. But Stefano Torossi himself later both clarified and confused the tale further by explaining that Feelings was the work of four people not just Gazzani and himself. Fellow composers and musicians Sandro Brugnolini and Puccio Roelens also worked on the album and as Torossi himself explained “we all worked together”, with all four gents “dividing the royalties in equal parts… that’s the story.” Right, so, with that all sorted out let’s get back to talking about the music. And what music it is.
Long hailed as a holy grail of library music, Feelings is the epitome of the sort of cinematic orchestral jazzy funk that is “that 70s library music sound”. Infectiously funky, deliciously melodic and with impeccible, elegant production, this record is the showcase for a stunning set of compositions and arrangements and with performances that are nothing short of virtuoso.
The record’s first side lifts off with “Flying High”, soaring brilliant and shimmering. Funk licks, menacing strings and swaggering horns combine for an ice-cold intro groove that Isaac Hayes would surely have envied, before the steady-paced drums deliver the slo-mo TKO. The string-drenched cop-funk of “Going Home” raises the tempo. All funky quick-fire bass lines and killer electric guitar soloing. A real thriller.
“Walking In The Dark” positively drips in blaxploitation-funk drama strings and horn struts, all laced with delicate drums, velvet piano and more filthy wah-wah. “Fighting For Life” is another funk-fuelled workout built around an effortlessly relentless drum track that refuses to give up until even the stiffest-necked head is nodding.
The loping, open drum break that guides the much-loved “Feeling Tense” through its early stages would be good enough on its own. The heavy bass gloss, swirling strings and ominous horns that follow take things to the next level.
The second side opens with another favourite “Running Fast”, and the track does precisely that. This is one fine rollicking chase theme underpinned by frenetic (yet funky) Fender Rhodes and skipping bass and drums. Those sweeping strings are a gorgeous extra. It’s a deliciously feel-good groove that sets the heart racing.
“Loving Tenderly” envelops us in warm, velvety night-time vibes with easy listening horns and slinky strings dialing up the seduction. Definitely one for the lithe lovers out there. The pace picks up on the electrifying “Fearing Much” where strings dart around deep bass, buzzing guitars and another funky drum break. The lush, melancholic “Being Friendly” is another easy beauty, all warm Rhodes and strings. Majestic stuff that puts an aural arm around you. The climactic “Having Fun” rides a pulsating, bass-heavy drum break with snatches of a funky guitar refrain, some luxurious keys, sweeping strings and triumphant horns. Sensational.
“Feelings” is a profoundly appropriate title for such an emotionally funky and genuinely affecting record. Groove-laden bass, irrepressible horns, sweet flute lines, warm Rhodes, lush string arrangements, blaxploitation-styled wah-wah guitars and so, so much more make this one of the finest instrumental soul LPs of the 70s, if not of all time.
The audio for this re-issue of Feelings comes from the original analogue tapes and has been remastered for vinyl by Be With regular Simon Francis and cut by Pete Norman. The same care has been taken by the Be With team to restore that glorious original Carosello sleeve. Feelings is almost too good to be true. Feels good all over.
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Porter Ricks - A1. Port Gentil
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Porter Ricks - A2. Nautical Dub
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Porter Ricks - B1. Biokinetics 1
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Porter Ricks - B2. Biokinetics 2
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Porter Ricks - C1. Port Of Call
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Porter Ricks - C2. Port Of Nuba
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Porter Ricks - D1. Nautical Nuba
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Porter Ricks - D2. Nautical Zon
- First Album of Legendary project Porter Ricks
- Original Release on Basic Channel
Genre: Electronica, Dub-Techno
Tracklist 2LP:
A1. Port Gentil - (12:26)
A2. Nautical Dub - (05:49)
B1. Biokinetics 1 - (05:20)
B2. Biokinetics 2 - (08:30)
C1. Port Of Call - (09:12)
C2. Port Of Nuba - (08:05)
D1. Nautical Nuba - (08:56)
D2. Nautical Zone - (12:06)
Info:
Techno isn't a genre that has birthed many consistent albums, and the dub techno subgenre even less so, but one indisputable classic is Porter Ricks' debut 'Biokinetics'. Originally issued on the legendary Basic Channel sub-label Chain Reaction in 1996 following a trio of 12"s, 'Biokinetics' was the first of the label's album releases, and still stands as its crowning achievement. Porter Ricks are Thomas Köner and Andy Mellwig, and between them they re-framed the techno sound, imbuing the spacious ambience pioneered by label bosses Mark Ernestus and Moritz Von Oswald with a frosty, isolated experimental bent, and combining it with the sort of haunted minimalism of early Plastikman.
What separated 'Biokinetics' from other albums at the time was its unwavering narrative - the exact sound has been interpreted countless times since, but the immersive qualities of this singular record have rarely been touched. Maybe it is down to the silvery underwater concept that ties each track together - the bubbling pads, sub-aquatic basses and muffled kick drums. But as with any great album, it's hard to exactly put your finger on what makes it a classic. Simply put 'Biokinetics' is one of the most important records in the genre and one of techno's finest albums. It has been re-released ten years ago by Type Records, and now Mille Plateaux is celebrating Porter Ricks' and Biokinetics' 25th anniversary with this sumptuous double viny edition.
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- Original Release on Basic Channel
Genre: Electronica, Dub-Techno
Tracklist 2LP:
A1. Port Gentil - (12:26)
A2. Nautical Dub - (05:49)
B1. Biokinetics 1 - (05:20)
B2. Biokinetics 2 - (08:30)
C1. Port Of Call - (09:12)
C2. Port Of Nuba - (08:05)
D1. Nautical Nuba - (08:56)
D2. Nautical Zone - (12:06)
Info:
Techno isn't a genre that has birthed many consistent albums, and the dub techno subgenre even less so, but one indisputable classic is Porter Ricks' debut 'Biokinetics'. Originally issued on the legendary Basic Channel sub-label Chain Reaction in 1996 following a trio of 12"s, 'Biokinetics' was the first of the label's album releases, and still stands as its crowning achievement. Porter Ricks are Thomas Köner and Andy Mellwig, and between them they re-framed the techno sound, imbuing the spacious ambience pioneered by label bosses Mark Ernestus and Moritz Von Oswald with a frosty, isolated experimental bent, and combining it with the sort of haunted minimalism of early Plastikman.
What separated 'Biokinetics' from other albums at the time was its unwavering narrative - the exact sound has been interpreted countless times since, but the immersive qualities of this singular record have rarely been touched. Maybe it is down to the silvery underwater concept that ties each track together - the bubbling pads, sub-aquatic basses and muffled kick drums. But as with any great album, it's hard to exactly put your finger on what makes it a classic. Simply put 'Biokinetics' is one of the most important records in the genre and one of techno's finest albums. It has been re-released ten years ago by Type Records, and now Mille Plateaux is celebrating Porter Ricks' and Biokinetics' 25th anniversary with this sumptuous double viny edition.
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Kibbi Gibbon - Still Dreamin'
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Kibbi Gibbon - Declaration
Fresh new outfit from the mecca of techno gives us an balearic breath of freah air that fits in perfectly with the STAR CREATURE contemplative instrumental funk scene. "STILL DREAMIN" is featured on Side A with "DECLARATION" on the flip. Limited 300 copies.
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Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:BEWITH007TWELVE
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:Soul/Funk
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:BEWITH007TWELVE
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:Soul/Funk
Configuration:12" Excl
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The Whispers - A1 : Keep On Lovin’ Me (5:49)
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The Whispers - B1 : Turn Me Out (5:50)
Format Notes: 2023 re-press, 140g vinyl
Track List:
A1 : Keep On Lovin’ Me (5:49)
B1 : Turn Me Out (5:50)
Release Notes:
Two seminal 12" mixes of a pair of enormous tracks from The Whispers. Both boogie/street-funk flavoured, these sought-after versions have never been paired on the same record before.
Side A features the notorious anthem “Keep On Lovin’ Me” (the one with *that* life affirming video) whilst over on the flip you’ll find the outstanding, semi-slept-on “Turn Me Out”.
Freshly re-pressed for 2023.
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Track List:
A1 : Keep On Lovin’ Me (5:49)
B1 : Turn Me Out (5:50)
Release Notes:
Two seminal 12" mixes of a pair of enormous tracks from The Whispers. Both boogie/street-funk flavoured, these sought-after versions have never been paired on the same record before.
Side A features the notorious anthem “Keep On Lovin’ Me” (the one with *that* life affirming video) whilst over on the flip you’ll find the outstanding, semi-slept-on “Turn Me Out”.
Freshly re-pressed for 2023.
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Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:bewith001seven
Release-Date:04.04.2025
Genre:Soul/Funk
Configuration:7" Excl
Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:bewith001seven
Release-Date:04.04.2025
Genre:Soul/Funk
Configuration:7" Excl
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Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead
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Aretha Franklin - I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
2025 Repress
Tracklisting:
A) One Step Ahead
B) I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
Info:
You may know Aretha Franklin's scintillating "One Step Ahead" from its vital role in the Oscar-winning movie Moonlight. You may also know it as providing the beautifully melancholic backdrop for Mos Def's 1999 hit "Ms Fat Booty". The inaugural Be With 7" is a special one indeed, containing the first ever officially licensed reissue of Aretha's all-time deep soul classic. "One Step Ahead" was not included on any of her Columbia studio albums, and remains one of her rarest releases. On the flip, "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face" is a thrilling, goosebump-inducing killer and an unfairly slept-on rendition of this eternal track.
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Tracklisting:
A) One Step Ahead
B) I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
Info:
You may know Aretha Franklin's scintillating "One Step Ahead" from its vital role in the Oscar-winning movie Moonlight. You may also know it as providing the beautifully melancholic backdrop for Mos Def's 1999 hit "Ms Fat Booty". The inaugural Be With 7" is a special one indeed, containing the first ever officially licensed reissue of Aretha's all-time deep soul classic. "One Step Ahead" was not included on any of her Columbia studio albums, and remains one of her rarest releases. On the flip, "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face" is a thrilling, goosebump-inducing killer and an unfairly slept-on rendition of this eternal track.
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non-exclusive
2LP R&S and Apollo Records present an official vinyl repress of this most classicand timeless album The vinyl uses the 2013 re-masters made from original DAT tapes cut by Matt Colton and presented in original artwork.
All time favourite Aphex Twin Album. Nice and accesible experimental techno. Originally released in 1992. What else could be said here, we finally are stocking copies on arguably the most important and influential electronic album of album time, Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works 85–92. You will always need this!!!
Tracks: A1 Xtal
A2 Tha
A3 Pulsewidth
B1 Ageispolis
B2 i
B3 Green Calx
B4 Heliosphan
C1 We Are The Music Makers
C2 Schottkey 7th Path
C3 Ptolemy
D1 Hedphelym
D2 Delphium
D3 Actium
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2LP R&S and Apollo Records present an official vinyl repress of this most classicand timeless album The vinyl uses the 2013 re-masters made from original DAT tapes cut by Matt Colton and presented in original artwork.
All time favourite Aphex Twin Album. Nice and accesible experimental techno. Originally released in 1992. What else could be said here, we finally are stocking copies on arguably the most important and influential electronic album of album time, Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works 85–92. You will always need this!!!
Tracks: A1 Xtal
A2 Tha
A3 Pulsewidth
B1 Ageispolis
B2 i
B3 Green Calx
B4 Heliosphan
C1 We Are The Music Makers
C2 Schottkey 7th Path
C3 Ptolemy
D1 Hedphelym
D2 Delphium
D3 Actium
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Kenji Kawai - 01 - Making of Cyborg
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Kenji Kawai - 02 - Ghost Hacker
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Kenji Kawai - 03 - Puppet Master
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Kenji Kawai - 04 - Virtual Crime
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Kenji Kawai - 05 - Ghost City
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Kenji Kawai - 06 - Access
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Kenji Kawai - 07 - Night Stalker
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Kenji Kawai - 08 - Floating Museum
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Kenji Kawai - 09 - Ghost Dive
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Kenji Kawai - 10 - Reincarnation
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Kenji Kawai - 11 - Bonus Track
2024 Repress
- NO SALES TO JAPAN -
Regular Offcial Authorised Vinyl Version, Original Soundtrack, 350g Sleeve, Black Inner, Sticker, 12" 140g Vinyl
- The first ever OFFICIAL vinyl release of the soundtrack for Mamoru Oshii's legendary science fiction anime film GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995).
- LP cut from the original master reels at Emil Berliner Studios, official Ghost in the Shell artwork
Tracklisting LP :
A1 ?I - Making Of Cyborg
A2 Ghosthack
A3 Puppetmaster
A4 Virtual Crime
A5 ?II - Ghost City
B1 Access
B2 Nightstalker
B3 Floating Museum
B4 Ghostdive
B5 ?III - Reincarnation
We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records is thrilled and honored to announce the first ever official vinyl pressing of the soundtrack for Mamoru Oshii's critically acclaimed and all around legendary science fiction anime film GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995), adapted from Masamune Shirow's groundbreaking manga series of the same name.
Cut from the original master reels at Emil Berliner Studios (formerly the in-house recording department of renowned classical record label Deutsche Grammophon), the album comes as a LP accompanied by a bonus one-sided 7" housed in official Ghost in the Shell artwork sleeve with silver gilt printing and a Japanese obi, and contains extensive 24-page liner notes.
The haunting score is composed by Kenji Kawai, one of Japan's most celebrated soundtrack composers, alongside Joe Hisaishi and Ry?ichi Sakamoto, whose work includes Hideo Nakata's Ring (1998) and Ring 2 (1999), Death Note (2006), Hong Kong films Seven Swords by Tsui Hark (2005) and Ip Man by Wilson Yip (2008), and countless others. Kawai's compositions see ancient harmonies and percussions uncannily mesh with synthesized sounds of the modern world to convey a sumptuous balance between folklore tradition and futuristic outlook. For its iconic main theme "Making of Cyborg", Kawai had a choir chant a wedding song in ancient Japanese following Bulgarian folk harmonies, setting the standard for a timeless and unparalleled soundtrack that admirably echoes the film's musings on the nature of humanity in a technologically advanced world.
Ghost in the Shell is widely considered one of the best anime films of all time and its influence has been felt in the work of numerous movie directors, including James Cameron (Avatar), the Wachowskis (The Matrix), and Steven Spielberg (AI: Artificial Intelligence).
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- NO SALES TO JAPAN -
Regular Offcial Authorised Vinyl Version, Original Soundtrack, 350g Sleeve, Black Inner, Sticker, 12" 140g Vinyl
- The first ever OFFICIAL vinyl release of the soundtrack for Mamoru Oshii's legendary science fiction anime film GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995).
- LP cut from the original master reels at Emil Berliner Studios, official Ghost in the Shell artwork
Tracklisting LP :
A1 ?I - Making Of Cyborg
A2 Ghosthack
A3 Puppetmaster
A4 Virtual Crime
A5 ?II - Ghost City
B1 Access
B2 Nightstalker
B3 Floating Museum
B4 Ghostdive
B5 ?III - Reincarnation
We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records is thrilled and honored to announce the first ever official vinyl pressing of the soundtrack for Mamoru Oshii's critically acclaimed and all around legendary science fiction anime film GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995), adapted from Masamune Shirow's groundbreaking manga series of the same name.
Cut from the original master reels at Emil Berliner Studios (formerly the in-house recording department of renowned classical record label Deutsche Grammophon), the album comes as a LP accompanied by a bonus one-sided 7" housed in official Ghost in the Shell artwork sleeve with silver gilt printing and a Japanese obi, and contains extensive 24-page liner notes.
The haunting score is composed by Kenji Kawai, one of Japan's most celebrated soundtrack composers, alongside Joe Hisaishi and Ry?ichi Sakamoto, whose work includes Hideo Nakata's Ring (1998) and Ring 2 (1999), Death Note (2006), Hong Kong films Seven Swords by Tsui Hark (2005) and Ip Man by Wilson Yip (2008), and countless others. Kawai's compositions see ancient harmonies and percussions uncannily mesh with synthesized sounds of the modern world to convey a sumptuous balance between folklore tradition and futuristic outlook. For its iconic main theme "Making of Cyborg", Kawai had a choir chant a wedding song in ancient Japanese following Bulgarian folk harmonies, setting the standard for a timeless and unparalleled soundtrack that admirably echoes the film's musings on the nature of humanity in a technologically advanced world.
Ghost in the Shell is widely considered one of the best anime films of all time and its influence has been felt in the work of numerous movie directors, including James Cameron (Avatar), the Wachowskis (The Matrix), and Steven Spielberg (AI: Artificial Intelligence).
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NO VINYLE OF ANY MANU CHAO ALBUM HAS BEEN AVAILABLE ON SALE FOR AGES. ALL STUDIO & LIVE ALBUMS ARE BACK ON DOUBLE VINYL GATEFOLD FEAT. THE CD
TRACKLIST
A1. CLANDESTINO - A2. DESAPARECIDO - A3. BONGO BONG - A4. JE NE T’AIME PLUS - B1. MENTIRA... - B2. LAGRIMAS DE ORO - B3. MAMA CALL - C1. LUNA Y SOL - C2. POR EL SUELO - C3. WELCOME TO TIJUANA - C4. DIA LUNA... DIA PENA - D1. MALEGRIA - D2. LA VIE A 2 - D3. MINHA GALERA - D4. LA DESPEDIDA - D5. EL VIENTO
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TRACKLIST
A1. CLANDESTINO - A2. DESAPARECIDO - A3. BONGO BONG - A4. JE NE T’AIME PLUS - B1. MENTIRA... - B2. LAGRIMAS DE ORO - B3. MAMA CALL - C1. LUNA Y SOL - C2. POR EL SUELO - C3. WELCOME TO TIJUANA - C4. DIA LUNA... DIA PENA - D1. MALEGRIA - D2. LA VIE A 2 - D3. MINHA GALERA - D4. LA DESPEDIDA - D5. EL VIENTO
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Grauzone - Eisbär
2
Grauzone - FILM 2
3
Grauzone - Ich Lieb Sie
2024 repress
The First Authorised, Official Re Edition of this Electronic, New Wave, Cold Wave, Pop, Synth, Post-Punk Classic, Personally Overseen by Stephan Eicher, Everything Original: Art, Tracklist, Cut on 45 rpm - Printed on 350 GSM Paperstock incl. Sticker!
WRWTFWW Records is very honored to announce the official reissue of Grauzone’s essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic "Eisbär", proto-techno beast "FILM 2", and romantic synth ballad "Ich Lieb Sie", just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band’s formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve.
Tracklisting:
A1. Eisbär
B1. FILM 2
B2. Ich Lieb Sie
Info:
WRWTFWW Records is very honored to announce the official reissue of Grauzone’s essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic "Eisbär", proto-techno beast "FILM 2", and romantic synth ballad "Ich Lieb Sie", just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band’s formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve.
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein…Written by Martin Eicher after a nightmare in which he saw talking polar bears on the walls, and with music by the Grauzone crew consisting of Martin and his brother Stephan Eicher, Marco Repetto, Christian "GT" Trüssel, and Claudine Chirac (on saxophone), "Eisbär" is the most recognizable title from the band, a sublime mix of ingredients reflecting the transitional era it comes from - the raw energy of punk music still palpable, combined with the audacity of early electronics, the warm groove of a disco gem, beautifully fragile lyrics, and one of the best basslines ever. It became a mega hit, totally unplanned, but how could you resist such a track?
"FILM 2" is the ultimate b-side monster, a menacing all-instrumental pre-techno masterpiece, slowly building to a magnetizing frenzy. An instant underground favorite, it was famously heard played at both speeds depending on the scenes and DJs you were frequenting, 45rpm as it was first intended, and 33rpm for the cosmic experience (search Daniele Baldelli’s Cosmic C75 1982 mixtape online for a great example of this).
The maxi single ends with "Ich Lieb Sie", a synth-pop meets doo-wop ballad, a true love song oozing with innocence. Simple, stylish, and just right.
At the crossroads of post-punk, new wave, pop, and electronic experimentation, the Eisbär maxi offers three songs that are technically different but hold the same spirit, the perfect embodiment of Grauzone’s music - wild, unpredictable, and youthful, yet sophisticated, catchy, and ingenious. The magic recipe for the good stuff.
Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with Moondog, artists Sophie Calle and John Armleder, and author Martin Suter among many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label.
Grauzone and WRWTFWW will continue to collaborate on the band’s 40th anniversary reissue campaign, with numerous projects planned for the year, including a vast selection of music, visuals, and literature never available before.
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The First Authorised, Official Re Edition of this Electronic, New Wave, Cold Wave, Pop, Synth, Post-Punk Classic, Personally Overseen by Stephan Eicher, Everything Original: Art, Tracklist, Cut on 45 rpm - Printed on 350 GSM Paperstock incl. Sticker!
WRWTFWW Records is very honored to announce the official reissue of Grauzone’s essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic "Eisbär", proto-techno beast "FILM 2", and romantic synth ballad "Ich Lieb Sie", just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band’s formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve.
Tracklisting:
A1. Eisbär
B1. FILM 2
B2. Ich Lieb Sie
Info:
WRWTFWW Records is very honored to announce the official reissue of Grauzone’s essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic "Eisbär", proto-techno beast "FILM 2", and romantic synth ballad "Ich Lieb Sie", just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band’s formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve.
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein…Written by Martin Eicher after a nightmare in which he saw talking polar bears on the walls, and with music by the Grauzone crew consisting of Martin and his brother Stephan Eicher, Marco Repetto, Christian "GT" Trüssel, and Claudine Chirac (on saxophone), "Eisbär" is the most recognizable title from the band, a sublime mix of ingredients reflecting the transitional era it comes from - the raw energy of punk music still palpable, combined with the audacity of early electronics, the warm groove of a disco gem, beautifully fragile lyrics, and one of the best basslines ever. It became a mega hit, totally unplanned, but how could you resist such a track?
"FILM 2" is the ultimate b-side monster, a menacing all-instrumental pre-techno masterpiece, slowly building to a magnetizing frenzy. An instant underground favorite, it was famously heard played at both speeds depending on the scenes and DJs you were frequenting, 45rpm as it was first intended, and 33rpm for the cosmic experience (search Daniele Baldelli’s Cosmic C75 1982 mixtape online for a great example of this).
The maxi single ends with "Ich Lieb Sie", a synth-pop meets doo-wop ballad, a true love song oozing with innocence. Simple, stylish, and just right.
At the crossroads of post-punk, new wave, pop, and electronic experimentation, the Eisbär maxi offers three songs that are technically different but hold the same spirit, the perfect embodiment of Grauzone’s music - wild, unpredictable, and youthful, yet sophisticated, catchy, and ingenious. The magic recipe for the good stuff.
Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with Moondog, artists Sophie Calle and John Armleder, and author Martin Suter among many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label.
Grauzone and WRWTFWW will continue to collaborate on the band’s 40th anniversary reissue campaign, with numerous projects planned for the year, including a vast selection of music, visuals, and literature never available before.
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Label:Blackground Records
Cat-No:ERE674
Release-Date:05.07.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
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Label:Blackground Records
Cat-No:ERE674
Release-Date:05.07.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
Aaliyah is the self-titled third and final studio album by the "Queen of Urban Pop." Originally released in 2001 by Blackground Records, the album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Cited by critics as one of the best R&B records of its time, the album is a reflection of herself as both a young adult and matured vocalist. Standout tracks include "We Need A Resolution," "More Than A Woman," and "Rock The Boat."
Key Selling:
First time pressed on Vinyl since 2001
First time pressed on CD in the US since 2001
Aaliyah debuted at number two and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200
Cited by critics as one of the best and influential R&B records from this era
The album was certified 2x Platinum in the US, certified Platinum in the UK and Canada, & certified Gold in France, Australia, Germany & Japan
The album has sold 13 million copies worldwide
Aaliyah was nominated for Best R&B Album and the single, Rock The Boat, was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2001 GRAMMY Awards
Key Marketing:
Single/Video rereleases for "We Need A Resolution," "Rock The Boat," "More Than A Woman," & "I Care 4 U"
Fully produced visualizers for each song using album packaging planned
OOH activations planned worldwide - digital billboards, stenciling, wheatpasting, murals, etc
Fan activation: Aaliyah Immersive Experience
Virtual events on Clubhouse, Verzuz x Triller
Virtual Official Dance Party planned with D-Nice
Content planned with Genius
Artist testimonials planned
Radio: Mixshow/DJ Club Takeovers
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Key Selling:
First time pressed on Vinyl since 2001
First time pressed on CD in the US since 2001
Aaliyah debuted at number two and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200
Cited by critics as one of the best and influential R&B records from this era
The album was certified 2x Platinum in the US, certified Platinum in the UK and Canada, & certified Gold in France, Australia, Germany & Japan
The album has sold 13 million copies worldwide
Aaliyah was nominated for Best R&B Album and the single, Rock The Boat, was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2001 GRAMMY Awards
Key Marketing:
Single/Video rereleases for "We Need A Resolution," "Rock The Boat," "More Than A Woman," & "I Care 4 U"
Fully produced visualizers for each song using album packaging planned
OOH activations planned worldwide - digital billboards, stenciling, wheatpasting, murals, etc
Fan activation: Aaliyah Immersive Experience
Virtual events on Clubhouse, Verzuz x Triller
Virtual Official Dance Party planned with D-Nice
Content planned with Genius
Artist testimonials planned
Radio: Mixshow/DJ Club Takeovers
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Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:bewith166lp
Release-Date:22.03.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
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Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:bewith166lp
Release-Date:22.03.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
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Bahamadia - Intro (0:50)
2
Bahamadia - WordPlay (3:17)
3
Bahamadia - Spontaneity (4:08)
4
Bahamadia - Rugged Ruff (3:08)
5
Bahamadia - Interlude (0:29)
6
Bahamadia - I Confess (4:06)
7
Bahamadia - UKNOWHOWWEDU (3:35)
8
Bahamadia - Interlude (1:09)
9
Bahamadia - Total Wreck (3:26)
10
Bahamadia - Innovation (3:23)
11
Bahamadia - Da Jawn (5:19)
12
Bahamadia - Interlude (1:05)
13
Bahamadia - True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh t) (3:41)
14
Bahamadia - 3 Tha Hard Way (4:12)
15
Bahamadia - Biggest Part Of Me (4:51)
16
Bahamadia - Path To Rhythm (3:24)
Territories: Worldwide no restrictions
Format Notes:
2024 first time double vinyl reissue with exclusive bonus track, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork
Track List:
A1 Intro 0:50
A2 WordPlay 3:17
A3 Spontaneity 4:08
A4 Rugged Ruff 3:08
A5 Interlude 0:29
B1 I Confess 4:06
B2 UKNOWHOWWEDU 3:35
B3 Interlude 1:09
B4 Total Wreck 3:26
B5 Innovation 3:23
C1 Da Jawn 5:19
C2 Interlude 1:05
C3 True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t) 3:41
D1 3 Tha Hard Way 4:12
D2 Biggest Part Of Me 4:51
D3 Path To Rhythm 3:24
Release Notes:
Bahamadia’s 1996 debut album Kollage is rightly regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of the 1990s. For the first time ever, Be With present the definitive double LP version of this eternal hip-hop classic, including the legendary "Path To Rhythm" which never appeared on the original LP or on vinyl, anywhere. An indelible VIBE from start-to-finish, Kollage presents Bahamadia's swirling rhymes delivered with an irresistibly butter flow and razor-sharp assuredness over a steady slew of smoothed-out, jazzed-up, blunted beats. Achingly cool and effortlessly funky throughout, it's an absolute must for true 90s hip-hop fanatics.
The entire Kollage project was recorded at D&D Studios and the ties to Gang Starr are keenly felt, with DJ Premier producing five tracks in addition to the killer songs Guru had already produced with her. Working with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast sound, Kollage is, accordingly, a record that demonstrates a varied musical taste with disparate influences, as Bahamadia has previously stated: “The title Kollage was a reflection of my state of mind. I first got interested in music from playing my parents’ and grandparents’ records, as well what I heard on the radio. I wanted Kollage to reflect that diversity both lyrically and sonically."
With intelligent, poetic lyricism and a laconic verbal style bursting with both warm texture and deceptive energy, Bahamadia’s flow was as inspired by Aretha and Nancy Wilson as it was Q-Tip, Schoolly D and Lady B. Swaggering out the gate, "WordPlay" finds Bahamadia confidently showcasing her considerable old-school battle-rhyme skills over a Guru beat that utilises an infectiously bouncy bassline with splashes of sultry jazz horns and a Jeru vocal snatch for the hook. Up next, the quietly shimmering and ruggedly beautiful "Spontaneity" is one of the most alluring on the record, Da Beatminerz crafting a brilliantly soulful and jazzy soundscape for Bahamadia's effortless vocals to float across. It's followed by "Rugged Ruff", where the rapper carefully constructs a swift off-beat flow over Premier's raw jazzy fire.
With smooth spacey synth vibes overseen by former Geto Boys producer N.O. Joe, "I Confess" is, without question, a fly love song and soothing (p)-funk groove. "UKNOWHOWWEDU" is an airy, chilled tribute to her hometown. Produced by Ski Beatz & DJ Redhanded, it rides a gloriously mellow break. It's a true Philly anthem, shouting out a who’s who of the entire city’s scene. Early banger "Total Wreck" follows, presenting a murky Guru instrumental elevated by jazzy horns. Bahamadia invokes the title's suggestion, firing her brilliant bars more aggressively than we’re accustomed to. More Beatminerz-brilliance comes in the way of "Innovation", an opportunity for the MC to invoke Freestyle Fellowship in her forward-thinking and literary verses. "Da Jawn" features hometown buddies The Roots, with Black Thought gliding into a back-and-forth with Bahamadia over ?uestlove’s warm, snapping percussion. With the strut club banger "True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t)", DJ Premier provides some laidback vibrant boom bap for Bahamadia to share a wild, cautionary tale about a night out with her girl, Kia.
Fan favourite "3 Tha Hard Way" is a hypnotically sinister cut, with Bahamadia, K-Swift and Mecca Star taking star turns to coast over DJ Premier’s raw beat whilst the tender "Biggest Part Of Me" is a heartfelt stunner dedicated to her son. Incredibly, only the European and Japanese CD versions of Kollage was released with the brilliantly breezy “Path To Rhythm”, featuring Ursula Rucker. Whilst ostensibly a "bonus track", it's anything but, to our ears. Very much in sonic conversation with KRS-One's stretched-out sleeper classic "Higher Level", it's absolutely essential so we had to include it, appearing on wax for the first time here, exclusively. Quite a coup.
Somewhat predictably, whilst Kollage was released to significant critical acclaim, it suffered from disappointing sales. In the intervening years - and for far too long - it was a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We hope this double LP reissue - which looks and sounds amazing - will go some way to correct this. This 2024 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. It's too bold and beautiful to remain overlooked and underserved.
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Format Notes:
2024 first time double vinyl reissue with exclusive bonus track, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork
Track List:
A1 Intro 0:50
A2 WordPlay 3:17
A3 Spontaneity 4:08
A4 Rugged Ruff 3:08
A5 Interlude 0:29
B1 I Confess 4:06
B2 UKNOWHOWWEDU 3:35
B3 Interlude 1:09
B4 Total Wreck 3:26
B5 Innovation 3:23
C1 Da Jawn 5:19
C2 Interlude 1:05
C3 True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t) 3:41
D1 3 Tha Hard Way 4:12
D2 Biggest Part Of Me 4:51
D3 Path To Rhythm 3:24
Release Notes:
Bahamadia’s 1996 debut album Kollage is rightly regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of the 1990s. For the first time ever, Be With present the definitive double LP version of this eternal hip-hop classic, including the legendary "Path To Rhythm" which never appeared on the original LP or on vinyl, anywhere. An indelible VIBE from start-to-finish, Kollage presents Bahamadia's swirling rhymes delivered with an irresistibly butter flow and razor-sharp assuredness over a steady slew of smoothed-out, jazzed-up, blunted beats. Achingly cool and effortlessly funky throughout, it's an absolute must for true 90s hip-hop fanatics.
The entire Kollage project was recorded at D&D Studios and the ties to Gang Starr are keenly felt, with DJ Premier producing five tracks in addition to the killer songs Guru had already produced with her. Working with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast sound, Kollage is, accordingly, a record that demonstrates a varied musical taste with disparate influences, as Bahamadia has previously stated: “The title Kollage was a reflection of my state of mind. I first got interested in music from playing my parents’ and grandparents’ records, as well what I heard on the radio. I wanted Kollage to reflect that diversity both lyrically and sonically."
With intelligent, poetic lyricism and a laconic verbal style bursting with both warm texture and deceptive energy, Bahamadia’s flow was as inspired by Aretha and Nancy Wilson as it was Q-Tip, Schoolly D and Lady B. Swaggering out the gate, "WordPlay" finds Bahamadia confidently showcasing her considerable old-school battle-rhyme skills over a Guru beat that utilises an infectiously bouncy bassline with splashes of sultry jazz horns and a Jeru vocal snatch for the hook. Up next, the quietly shimmering and ruggedly beautiful "Spontaneity" is one of the most alluring on the record, Da Beatminerz crafting a brilliantly soulful and jazzy soundscape for Bahamadia's effortless vocals to float across. It's followed by "Rugged Ruff", where the rapper carefully constructs a swift off-beat flow over Premier's raw jazzy fire.
With smooth spacey synth vibes overseen by former Geto Boys producer N.O. Joe, "I Confess" is, without question, a fly love song and soothing (p)-funk groove. "UKNOWHOWWEDU" is an airy, chilled tribute to her hometown. Produced by Ski Beatz & DJ Redhanded, it rides a gloriously mellow break. It's a true Philly anthem, shouting out a who’s who of the entire city’s scene. Early banger "Total Wreck" follows, presenting a murky Guru instrumental elevated by jazzy horns. Bahamadia invokes the title's suggestion, firing her brilliant bars more aggressively than we’re accustomed to. More Beatminerz-brilliance comes in the way of "Innovation", an opportunity for the MC to invoke Freestyle Fellowship in her forward-thinking and literary verses. "Da Jawn" features hometown buddies The Roots, with Black Thought gliding into a back-and-forth with Bahamadia over ?uestlove’s warm, snapping percussion. With the strut club banger "True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t)", DJ Premier provides some laidback vibrant boom bap for Bahamadia to share a wild, cautionary tale about a night out with her girl, Kia.
Fan favourite "3 Tha Hard Way" is a hypnotically sinister cut, with Bahamadia, K-Swift and Mecca Star taking star turns to coast over DJ Premier’s raw beat whilst the tender "Biggest Part Of Me" is a heartfelt stunner dedicated to her son. Incredibly, only the European and Japanese CD versions of Kollage was released with the brilliantly breezy “Path To Rhythm”, featuring Ursula Rucker. Whilst ostensibly a "bonus track", it's anything but, to our ears. Very much in sonic conversation with KRS-One's stretched-out sleeper classic "Higher Level", it's absolutely essential so we had to include it, appearing on wax for the first time here, exclusively. Quite a coup.
Somewhat predictably, whilst Kollage was released to significant critical acclaim, it suffered from disappointing sales. In the intervening years - and for far too long - it was a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We hope this double LP reissue - which looks and sounds amazing - will go some way to correct this. This 2024 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. It's too bold and beautiful to remain overlooked and underserved.
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