The first titled reissue of this seminal mini album, originally released on Rough Trade in 1983 by pop fusion innovators, Weekend. The CD features 10 bonus tracks including 3 previously unreleased versions of tracks that weren't included on the original album.

These were sourced from a pirate recording of the original gig in March 1983. Other bonus tracks include 3 tracks from a David Jensen BBC session and a recording from the legendary TV music programme, Old Grey Whistle Test. The CD artwork has been expanded by Spike Williams, original band member and he has contributed some of his recollections of the night in question.

Weekend were formed after the demise of the respected band, Young Marble Giants who featured Alison Statton as vocalist. Weekend went on to release 3 singles and two albums before calling it a day.

Late Night - Where Flamingos Fly / Winter Moon / Nostalgia Disco -Weekend Off / A Day In The Life...Bonus Tracks - Past Meets Present (Taken From Live Pirate Recording) (Previously Unreleased) / Woman's Eyes (Taken From Live Pirate Recording) (Previously Unreleased) / A View From Her Room (Taken From Live Pirate Recording) (Previously Unreleased) / A Day In The Life Of (Taken From Nme Cassette 'Mighty Reel' Nme 004) / The End Of The Affair (Recorded Live / For David Jensen "The Evening Show") / Woman's Eyes (Recorded Live For David Jensen "The Evening Show") / Weekend Off (Recorded Live For David Jensen "The Evening Show") / Summerdays (Recorded Live For Bbc Television's Old Grey Whistle Test) / Drumbeat For Baby (12" Version) / A View From Her Room (12" Version)

La Varieté was the 1982 debut album by Weekend, formed by Alison Statton of much-loved Welsh avant-garde/indie pioneers the Young Marble Giants alongside guitarists Simon Booth and Spike. A beautifully realised and delicate collection of songs set against a jazz backdrop, it switches across myriad musical settings including samba, cabaret, Afrobeat and highly personal, confessional pop.

The album was originally released in 1982 on the Rough Trade label and made it to No 4 in the independent charts staying in there for 15 weeks. It was revered by critics on release as a bold new departure from the prevailing post-punk ethos and served as a major influence on Saint Etienne, the Sundays, Belle And Sebastian and many others. This comprehensive reissue features nine bonus tracks, including demos and 12-inch versions of singles ‘A View From Her Room’ and ‘Drumbeat For Baby’, and liner notes prepared by the band itself.

End Of The Affair / Weekend Stroll / Summerdays / Carnival Headache / Drumbeat For Baby / Life In The Day (Part 1) / Life In The Day (Part 2) / Sleepy Theory / Woman’s Eyes / Weekend Off / Red Planes / Nostalgia / Drumbeat For Baby (Demo) / Red Planes (Demo) / Nostalgia (Demo) / Summer Days (Demo) / A View From Her Room (12-Inch Version) / Leaves Of Spring / Past Meets Present / Midnight Slows / Drumbeat For Baby (12-Inch Version)