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The Fall – Singles 1978-2016: Deluxe 7CD Box Set
Fall (The)

£39.99 Released November 24, 2017.

This is the first collection of all the Fall singles recorded across a multitude of labels: Step Forward, Rough Trade, Kamera, Beggars Banquet, Cog Sinister, Permanent, Artful, Action… oh, and Cherry Red! We got the lot! Lovingly compiled here in a 7-CD box set with a full illustrated discography by renowned Fall expert Conway Paton.

80 Aching Orphans – 45 Years Of The Residents: 4CD Anthology Book Set
Residents (The)

£24.99 – £25.99 Released October 13, 2017.

Extended, 4CD anthology set chronicling the career of the legendary San Francisco experimentalists and curated with the band themselves, from the debut 1972 single to the band’s most recent album, The Ghost Of Hope. Singles, fan favourites, album highlights, live recordings and material never before available on CD. ~~*SIGNED COPIES AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH US. SIMPLY CHOOSE THE SIGNED OPTION FROM THE DROPDOWN BELOW!*~~

Pentangle – The Albums: 1968-1972
Pentangle

£39.99 Released October 6, 2017.

For the first time ever, these PENTANGLE albums are available as a deluxe 7CD box set to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation. Each record has been remastered from the best available sources, referencing original tapes and vinyl where relevant. Each album has been expanded with a wealth of bonus material, including choice selections from contemporaneous solo LPs by Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, out-takes and live tracks. Across the package, there are an impressive 22 recordings which are previously unreleased. FREE UK DELIVERY //**THIS PRICE INCLUDES P&P COSTS FOR STANDARD UK DELIVERY!**// FREE UK DELIVERY

20 Years In A Montana Missile Silo
Pere Ubu

£10.95 – £11.95 Released September 29, 2017.

Fronted as ever by David Thomas, Pere Ubu unveil their new album, 20 YEARS IN A MONTANA MISSILE SILO, which opens the doors of the avant-garage to reveal the hardworking mechanics hammering away at the fundamentals of blue-collar rock. ~~*We have 50 limited edition signed copies for sale - simply choose the signed option from the dropdown below if you wish to purchase a copy. Only available until stock runs out.*~~ ALL SIGNED COPIES ARE NOW SOLD OUT

Fiendology: A 35 Year Trip Through Fiendish History 1982-2017 A.D. and Beyond
Alien Sex Fiend

£12.99

3CDS SPANNING THE 35 YEAR HISTORY OF THE SEMINAL GOTH AND INDUSTRIAL LEGENDS, INCLUDING FIVE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED MIXES OF ‘NOW I’M FEELING ZOMBIEFIED’ AND ‘I WALK THE LINE’ – TWO OF THE FIENDS’ BEST-LOVED TRACKS
TWO BRAND NEW TRACKS FROM THE FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM, “POSSESSED”
ARTWORK BY NIK FIEND, INCLUDING COLLAGE BOOKLET TELLING THE BAND’S STORY IN PICTURES
SLEEVENOTES BY KRIS NEEDS AND YOUTH (KILLING JOKE)

Best 1983-2017
Howard Jones

£16.99 – £17.99

Compiled and annotated by HOWARD JONES himself, BEST (1983-2017) is the first retrospective to properly span Howard’s entire recording career, with all his major hits and key tracks across the decades. Sorry, signed copies are now out of stock. ~~*We have 150 limited edition signed copies for sale - simply choose the signed option from the dropdown below if you wish to purchase a copy. Only available until stock runs out!*~~

Noise Reduction System: Formative European Electronica 1974-1984
Various Artists

£24.99

The sequel to last year’s critically acclaimed, strong selling ‘Close To The Noise Floor’. Journey into the origins of electronica in Europe – from early techno and electro to synth-pop, industrial, ambient and noise experiments.

New Facts Emerge
Fall (The)

£10.95

July 2017 sees the new album by the Fall – their first since Sub Lingual Tablet in 2015 – containing 11 new tracks recorded at various studios in the UK and produced in conjunction with Mark E Smith.

Manchester North Of England: A Story Of Independent Music Greater Manchester 1977-1993
Various Artists

£39.99

From Buzzcocks to Britpop, Manchester North Of England is the ultimate tribute to the independent output of that most important and iconic of musical cities, with 146 tracks across seven CDs in a deluxe box set. Compiled by the team behind other Cherry Red box sets (Scared To Get Happy, Still In A Dream, Millions Like Us, Action Time Vision, etc.), this tells the story of how indie music exploded in Manchester after the rush of Punk and the seminal release of the Buzzcocks’ Spiral Scratch EP.

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Play It Again, Sam: The Fox Box
Samantha Fox

£24.99

Play It Again, Sam: The Fox Box is the long-awaited, first-ever definitive retrospective of Samantha Fox’s musical career to date. This lavish 2CD + 2DVD box set is replete with a fold-out double-sided poster, a set of button badges and a picture-packed 32-page booklet. This is an essential package for Sam’s army of Foxy fans and all self-respecting aficionados of 80s pop culture.

C88 Various Artists: Deluxe 3CD Box Set
Various Artists

£17.99

C88 is another celebration of the Eighties Indie scene, documenting a golden era when tuneful guitar-based bands made records on shoestring budgets, often issued on small labels with hand-made artwork, with little hope of mainstream exposure.

Silhouettes & Statues: A Gothic Revolution
Various Artists

£32.99

5CD, genre-spanning book format compilation featuring The Cure, Joy Division, Sisters Of Mercy, The Mission and many more...

Milk Of The Tree: An Anthology Of Female Vocal Folk & Singer-Songwriters 1966-1973
Various Artists

£17.99

With a 44-page booklet crammed with rare photos and details of the various acts featured, the clambox-housed Milk Of The Tree is not only a fascinating social document but, we hope, a hugely entertaining snapshot of a particular time, place and frame of mind that produced some enduring, spellbinding music.

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Sonja Kristina: Anthology
Sonja Kristina

£11.99 Released October 6, 2017.

Sonja Kristina is the lead singer of CURVED AIR. This is the FIRST collection of her solo works and draws on recordings from her varied solo albums, along with rare and NEWLY RECORDED EXCLUSIVE TRACKS. This Anthology has been personally compiled by Sonja, with custom cover art and her personal liner notes.

LIFE IS A JOURNEY ~ THE SARDINIA TAPES: CD/DVD SET
Steve Hackett & Djabe

£12.99 Released October 6, 2017.

Esoteric Antenna is delighted to announce the release of the wonderful new studio album by Djabe & Steve Hackett, "Life is a Journey: The Sardinia Tapes". The album is the result of an improvised session that took place in a church on the island of Sardinia between the musicians from one of Hungary’s most acclaimed Jazz groups, Djabe and acclaimed guitarist Steve Hackett.

AKUSTIKA – LIVE IN AMERIKA / AKUSTIKA II – RETURN TO AMERIKA
John Wetton

£11.99 Released October 6, 2017.

JOHN WETTON was the lead singer of ASIA, UK and the Red era of KING CRIMSON, with an extensive solo catalogue. This 2 CD set includes a 2017 remaster of the acoustic album Akustika and a previously unreleased acoustic show from 2005. The booklet features specially written recollections of close friends and fans who attended the 2005 show with previously unseen photographs.

PSYCHEDELIC TRAIN: EXPANDED EDITION
Derrick Harriot & The Crystalites

£10.95 Released October 13, 2017.

First ever re-release of classic Trojan LP Many tracks new to CD Includes many of Jamaica’s biggest hits from 1967 to 1970 During the late 1960s, a select number of independent Jamaican music makers successfully challenged the island’s recording industry giants and of these, few proved more talented or influential than Derrick Harriott.

GAY FEET: EXPANDED EDITION
Various Artists

£10.95 Released October 13, 2017.

First ever reissue of a hugely collectable album Many tracks new to CD Includes many of the most sought-after ska tracks ever issued In 1965, Sonia Pottinger launched what would become one of the most successful record companies in Jamaican music history: Gay Feet.

A NEW CHANT
Acqua Fragile

£10.95 Released October 13, 2017.

NEW STUDIO ALBUM BY THE LEGENDARY ITALIAN PROGRESSIVE ROCK BAND ACQUA FRAGILE FEATURING LYRICS BY PETE SINFIELD & NICK CLABBURN FEATURES & REVIEWS IN “PROG” ITALY, “CLASSIC ROCK” ITALIA, “PROG”, “RECORD COLLECTOR”, “CLASSIC ROCK” & “ECLIPSED” MAGAZINES Esoteric Antenna is very pleased to announce the release of a band new album by Italian Progressive Rock legends Acqua Fragile. Along with compatriots PFM (for whom Bernard Lanzetti’s stunning vocal prowess graced several classic albums), Acqua Fragile were true progressive rock pioneers in the 1970s.

INVISIBLE MEN: REMASTERED & EXPANDED 2CD EDITION
Anthony Phillips

£11.99 Released October 13, 2017.

NEW REMASTERED & EXPANDED 2 CD DIGIPAK EDITION OF THE 1983 ALBUM BY GENESIS FOUNDER ANTHONY PHILLIPS WITH BONUS DISC – “INVISIBLE MEN: OUT-TAKES & DEMOS” - PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED NEWLY MIXED & MASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL TAPES FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK AND LINER NOTES BY JON DANN Esoteric Recordings are proud to announce the release of a newly re-mastered and expanded edition of “Invisible Men”, the 1983 album by GENESIS founder member ANTHONY PHILLIPS. “Invisible Men” was a song based album which saw Anthony collaborate with Richard Scott.

NEW TRAIN-SAME RIDER / PLACES I’VE DONE TIME
Tom T. Hall

£9.95 Released October 13, 2017.

OL’ T’s IN TOWN / A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
Tom T. Hall

£9.95 Released October 13, 2017.

Tom T. Hall has been dubbed The Storyteller, The Poet of Nashville and the Mark Twain of Country Music. One thing’s for sure – Tom T. Hall is one of the all-time great songwriters, with the multi-million-selling ‘Harper Valley P.T.A.’ being his most well-known composition. “Ol’ T’s In Town” was released in 1979 and produced three chart singles, ‘You Show Me Your Heart (And I’ll Show You Mine)’, ‘ The Old Side Of Town’ and ‘Jesus On The Radio (Daddy On The Phone)’. “A Soldier Of Fortune” covers diverse ground with the title track, penned by Gary Sefton, finding the singer in bluegrass territory accompanied by the genre’s Jimmy Martin and the Osborne Brothers, while the only other non-original, Shel Silverstein’s wonderful ‘Me And Jimmie Rodgers’, recalls innocent days and childhood heroes. Otherwise it’s original material throughout, with the writer recounting more past times, (‘Back When Gas Was Thirty Cents A Gallon’) and characters (‘The World According To Raymond’), while ‘Texas Never Fell in Love With Me’ is a humorous contradiction of the cowboy lifestyle.

IN CONCERT / SATURDAY MORNING SONGS
Tom T. Hall

£9.95 Released October 13, 2017.

“In Concert!” was recorded at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House in 1983. It features many of Tom T. Hall’s greatest hit songs, ‘Ballad of Forty Dollars’, ‘I Like Beer’ and the No. 1 hit singles ‘Country Is’, ‘I Love’, ‘The Year That Clayton Delaney Died’ and ‘Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine’. “Saturday Morning Songs” released in 1979 is a wonderful children’s album which includes a Top 20 single ‘There Is A Miracle In You’.

All In Your Mind – The Transatlantic Years 1970-1974: 4CD Box Set
Stray

£22.99 Released October 20, 2017.

Esoteric Recordings label is proud to announce the release of a re-mastered 4CD clamshell boxed set anthologising all the recordings made by the legendary STRAY for Transatlantic Records between 1970 & 1974.

Jukebox In Crampsville: 60 Way Out Tunes At A Dime A Piece
Various Artists

£10.95 Released October 20, 2017.

A double CD inspired by Lux And Ivy’s record collection, a veritable stash of cool and super groovy sounds. Featuring 60 super strange songs originally released on vinyl back in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s Including demented doo-wop, insane instrumentals, monsters and cavemen, canned laughter, loungecore weirdness, raucous rockabilly and out there beatnik anthems

Visions In A Plaster Sky: The Complete Recordings 1968-1969
Wild Silk

£10.95 Released October 20, 2017.

• Wild Silk’s double-sided classic ‘(Vision In A) Plaster Sky’ / ‘Toymaker’ has long been coveted by enthusiasts of UK 60s pop-psych. The exciting news is that now an extensive anthology of the extant recordings by this talented Luton outfit is available, including what was intended for a full-length release at the time. • Assembled from freshly-transferred masters and packaged with detailed notes from reissue producer Alec Palao, that include the contribution of all four original Wild Silk members, Visions In A Plaster Sky finally spills the beans on an intriguing entry in the British pop-psych pantheon, and will delight any aficionado of the genre.

Birds Of A Feather: The Page One Recordings
Birds Of A Feather

£10.95 Released October 20, 2017.

Presenting the nom de plumage of Birds Of A Feather, namely sisters Doreen and Irene Chanter, with their sole album, recorded in April and released in October 1970, the result of an audition with publisher Dick James Music. Making its CD debut, this RPM re-issue includes a fully illustrated booklet featuring fresh interviews with Stuart Epps and Doreen Chanter, presenting insights into the scene at the time.

The Art Of Survival
Billy Sherwood

£10.99 Released October 27, 2017.

BILLY SHERWOOD is the current bass player in the band YES. Billy Sherwood was a key part of the line-ups which created the YES albums OPEN YOUR EYES, THE LADDER and was also part of the TALK tour. He recently mixed the band’s HEAVEN AND EARTH album and 2 subsequent DVDs. THE ART OF SURVIVAL was Sherwood’s sixth solo album and has been out of print for many years. This CD release will be eagerly greeted by YES fans especially in light on Sherwood’s recent return to the band in mid-2015.

Coming Around Again: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Carly Simon

£11.99 Released October 27, 2017.

Hot Shot Records’ 2CD deluxe edition of Carly Simon's COMING AROUND AGAIN features 17 bonus tracks and an in-depth interview with Carly.

Me & My Friend: Remastered & Expanded Edition
Patrick Campbell Lyons

£10.95 Released October 27, 2017.

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a re-mastered and expanded edition of “Me & My Friend”, the first solo album by the founder of the UK band Nirvana, Patrick Campbell Lyons. The booklet features an essay by Malcolm Dome including an exclusive interview with Patrick Campbell Lyons.

Chariot Rising: Remastered Edition
Dantalian's Chariot

£10.95 Released October 27, 2017.

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a newly re-mastered collection of 1967 studio recordings by the legendary British Psychedelic band DANTALIAN’S CHARIOT - “Chariot Rising”. First released in 1996, these recordings have been newly re- mastered for this Esoteric Recordings reissue. The release also features an illustrated booklet with rare photographs and promotional material and an essay featuring exclusive interviews.

A Game For All Who Know – The H & F Recordings Box
Various Artists

£23.99 Released October 27, 2017.

Between 1968 and 1974, amateur songwriters, musicians and home taping enthusiasts Peter Howell and John Ferdinando – aka H & F Recordings – retreated to their makeshift home studio in East Sussex to mastermind a series of privately-issued albums that were attributed to semi-fictitious groups such as Ithaca and Agincourt. A Game For All Who Know: The H & F Recordings Box gathers together all four albums and adds an unreleased-at-the-time fifth, the Friends LP Fragile, which was abandoned at acetate stage after Howell accepted an invitation in 1974 to join the BBC Radiophonic Workshop on a full-time basis. Taken from the original master tapes, and with a lavish booklet that features a new 7000-word essay on their activities, fresh interview quotes and previously unpublished photos, A Game For All Who Know constitutes the final, definitive word on a fascinating and hugely collectable body of work.

Breaking The Heart Of The City: The Very Best of Alcatrazz 1983-1986
Alcatrazz

£16.99 Released October 27, 2017.

Few front men can claim to have had such a lengthy and far-reaching career as Graham Bonnet; first finding fame as part of The Marbles, enjoying a hit with the Bee Gees’ ‘Only One Woman’ in 1968; a solo career across the 70s; further success with the Bee Gees’, and the disco flavoured ‘Warm Ride’. But Graham found what was possibly his greatest success replacing Ronnie James Dio in Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow for 1979’s “Down To Earth”, and the worldwide hit singles ‘All Night Long’ and ‘Since You Been Gone’. Solo success beckoned with ‘Night Games’ and the “Line-Up” album in 1981, before briefly joining The Michael Schenker Group for 1982’s “Assault Attack”.

Purple People Vol. 1: 4CD Box Set
Various Artists

£19.99 Released October 27, 2017.

Following expanded reissues from the resurrected Purple Records by Glenn Hughes, Silverhead, Elf and Hard Stuff, Cherry Red are proud to announce the new four disc set, “Purple People Volume One”.

Reloaded: The Complete Recordings 1972-1974
Maxayn

£17.99 Released October 27, 2017.

For the first time, Reloaded presents the three albums which Maxayn recorded for Capricorn Records – Maxayn, Mindful and Bail Out For Fun! The package includes faithful reproductions of the original artwork for each album, with a substantial booklet boasting a 5,000-word sleeve-note and lots of rare photographs.

Today
Dudley Moore Trio (The)

£9.95 Released October 20, 2017.

Regardless of the brilliance of Dudley Moore's celebrated comic partnership with Peter Cook, his marriages and abundant romantic assignations, the relationship which was surely most dear to him was with music. He could pull hilarious classical pastiches - like Beethoven 'variations on Colonel Bogey', and Britten's 'Little Miss Muffett' - out of seemingly thin air. The music he wrote with such nuance in 1968 for Stanley Donen's film Bedazzled has established an incredible reputation for that score as one of the best of the decade, while the popular Dudley Moore Trio proved to be the perfect vehicle for both his compositional explorations and joyful performance skills. Dudley displayed an intimate classical knowledge and jazz was in his very soul.

Matt Bianco: 2CD Deluxe Edition
Matt Bianco

£10.95 Released October 27, 2017.

Now, for the first time ever, “Matt Bianco”, the eponymous, sophomore album by continental, Latin Jazz, pop combo MATT BIANCO, has been remastered and expanded.

80 Aching Orphans – 45 Years Of The Residents: 4CD Anthology Book Set
Residents (The)

£24.99 – £25.99 Released October 13, 2017.

Re-pressed Titles

Kongos: Remastered and Expanded Edition
John Kongos

£10.95 Released November 3, 2017.

This Esoteric Recordings release has been re-mastered and features nine bonus tracks (taken from his singles released by Fly / Cube Records), a booklet that fully restores the original album artwork and a new essay. The album “Kongos” was released in 1972 and was a UK chart hit. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, “Kongos” featured a diversity of styles and experimentation and saw contributions from musicians such as Ray Cooper and Caleb Quaye. ‘He’s Gonna Step On You Again’ was recorded by the HAPPY MONDAYS in 1990 as ‘Step On’, (a hit single), which brought Kongos’ music to a new generation of followers.

Spring Rain (Expanded Edition)
Silvetti

£9.95 Released November 3, 2017.

BBR is very proud to present SPRING RAIN, expertly re-mastered and complete with extensive liner notes and bonus track. SPRING RAIN is absolutely essential listening for all Disco, Dance, Latin and Pop fans out there!

No longer available for pre-ordering

The Partridge Family Album / Up To Date
Partridge Family (The)

£9.95 Released November 3, 2017.

A value for money two on one coupling of the first two studio albums issued by early 70’s TV / Pop sensations The Partridge Family. Both albums reached the Top 5’s in America and Canada. Includes the International hit single ‘I Think I Love You’ (No.1 USA and Australia, No.18 in the UK and Top 30 in Germany) which sold over 5 million copies world-wide. Also features the American hit singles ‘I’ll Meet You Halfway’ (No.9) and ‘Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted’ (No.6) which also topped the charts in Canada and hit No.6 in Australia.

Kitsch
Heavy Metal Kids

£9.95

RE-PRESS: CD ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 2012 A keenly awaited re-press for the third album by cult 70’s Rock legends the Heavy Metal Kids. Originally released in 1977 on RAK Records and produced by Mickie Most. Includes the singles ‘Chelsea Kids’ and ‘She’s No Angel’ (a track later covered by Hanoi Rocks vocalist Michael Monroe). One rare B-side (‘Hey Little Girl’, a favourite of Lady Gaga!) plus the brilliant ‘Delirious’ single have been added as bonus tracks. Booklet includes original LP artwork, lyrics to all the songs, in- depth liner notes by Classic Rock’s Dave Ling and pictures of all relevant singles including rare European issues.

Insight Out : DELUXE EXPANDED MONO EDITION
Association (The)

£9.95 Released November 3, 2017.

This DELUXE EXPANDED MONO EDITION features the original mono mix of the album, which had been out of print since 1967. The 16-page, full-colour booklet includes rare, unpublished photos and extensive liner notes featuring the participation of original band members. SOURCED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES!

Living In Fear: Remastered Edition
Tempest

£10.95 Released November 3, 2017.

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a newly remastered edition of the second album by TEMPEST, the group formed in 1972 by Colosseum drummer JON HISEMAN. Upon the demise of Hiseman’s previous group he formed the muscular outfit Tempest with Colosseum bassist MARK CLARKE, guitarist ALLAN HOLDSWORTH and Vocalist and Keyboard player PAUL WILLIAMS. Another excellent work, this Esoteric Recordings edition of “Living in Fear” has been re-mastered and restores the albums original elaborate artwork and features two bonus tracks recorded in 1974.

Moonlight Feels Right & Rock ‘N’ Roll Rocket
Starbuck

£9.95 Released November 3, 2017.

An absolutely mouth-watering 70+ minute slurp of inventive, melodic mid-seventies American pop. Contains their big hit and ever constant radio staple ‘Moonlight Feels Right’ - which has sold over 3 million copies (and was latterly featured in the Matt Damon movie Stuck On You) – moreover, it has the finest marimba solo ever committed to 7 inch vinyl! Well, need we say more...

A Song For The Children / Exotic Mysteries
Lonnie Liston Smith

£9.95 Released November 3, 2017.

A welcome repress for these two classic albums: “A Song For The Children” and “Exotic Mysteries” which features ‘Space Princess’ a Lonnie Liston Smith masterpiece. “A Song For The Children” features seven jazz fusion masterpieces including the title track which can only be described as more Disco than jazz but it really worked and is now one of Lonnie’s standards along with ‘Expansions’ & ‘Space Princess’

Wings Of Tomorrow
Europe

£9.95

RE-PRESS: CD ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 2010 Swedish band Europe's second album and a major stepping stone on the way to worldwide fame with ‘The Final Countdown’.

Tracy
Cuff Links (The)

£9.95

RE-PRESS: CD ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 2008 The Cuff Links were a legendary studio group featuring Ron Dante - lead singer of the Archies – and were the brainchild of Pat Rizzo (formerly of Joey Dee and the Starliters). This package also includes a full-colour booklet, positively bursting with label-repros, memorabilia and some entertaining and informative notes.