Principal Edwards Magic Theatre is one of those hard-to classify bands that made the late 60s a musical adventure playground for listeners. What was more, the live music scene and airwaves were broad-minded enough to give bands who dared to be different the chance of exposure. They enjoyed the attention of the late John Peel who Broadcast them on his BBC shows and made them the first band to be signed to his dandelion record label.

The Devon Tapes was recorded in the summer of 1974 under the shorter name Principal Edwards. Cherry Red are now proud to release these recordings for the first time ever to the public.

The Beast / Saccharine Lady / Assassin Senorita / Shipwreck / Double Jointed / Helix / Yes, She Said Yes / The Alamo / Over And Out

There are whispers of Cherry Red Records releasing a luxurious Dandelion 45's (singles) Box Set with the participation of Clive & Shurley Selwood and many of the legendary label's artists? Whilst John Peel fans and music collectors alike wait with anticipation to see if the rumours are true, Cherry Red releases two albums from the Dandelion catalogue to whet the appetite, both from the curiously spectacular, Principal Edwards Magic Theatre.

The multi-media PEMT cut a compellingly original swathe through a late-1960s music scene seemingly inhabited by wall-to-wall blues bands. Their first ever gig was witnessed by benefactor and producer John Peel. The legendary DJ promptly signed them to his Dandelion label. 'I guess he liked what he heard,' says guitarist and chief songwriter Root Cartwright.

A stand-alone single released before the first album, 'Ballad (Of The Big Girl Now And A Mere Boy)'/ 'Lament For The Earth', is included in this package as a bonus track.

'Soundtrack' hit the record racks in August 1969, the third Dandelion long-player to be released in short order following debut efforts from folksingers Bridget St John and Beau.

The Asmoto Side
Mcalpine's Dream / Mcalpine V The Asmoto / The Asmoto Running Band (Hou'amih) / Asmoto Celebration / Further Asmoto Celebration (After The Ball)

The Gambini Side
Total Glycerol Esther / Freef ('R) All / Autumn Lady Dancing Song / The Kettering Song / Weirdsong Of Breaking Through At Last

There are whispers of Cherry Red Records releasing a luxurious Dandelion 45's (singles) Box Set with the participation of Clive & Shurley Selwood and many of the legendary label's artists? Whilst John Peel fans and music collectors alike wait with anticipation to see if the rumours are true, Cherry Red releases two albums from the Dandelion catalogue to whet the appetite, both from the curiously spectacular, Principal Edwards Magic Theatre.

The multi-media PEMT cut a compellingly original swathe through a late-1960s music scene seemingly inhabited by wall-to-wall blues bands. Their first ever gig was witnessed by benefactor and producer John Peel. The legendary DJ promptly signed them to his Dandelion label. 'I guess he liked what he heard,' says guitarist and chief songwriter Root Cartwright.

A stand-alone single released before the first album, 'Ballad (Of The Big Girl Now And A Mere Boy)'/ 'Lament For The Earth', is included in this package as a bonus track.

'Soundtrack' hit the record racks in August 1969, the third Dandelion long-player to be released in short order following debut efforts from folksingers Bridget St John and Beau.

Enigmatic Insomniac Machine / Sacrifice / The Death Of Don Quixote / Third Sonnet To Sundry Notes Of Music / To A Broken Guitar / Pinky: A Mystery Cycle

Bonus Tracks
Ballad (Of The Big Girl Now And The Mere Boy) / Lament For The Earth