NEW MUSIC FRIDAY | New releases from George Duke, First Choice, The Exploited, Sheena Easton, Fanny and more…
Happy New Music Friday! Here's everything we've released today...
KIM WILDE: TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION, LIMITED EDITION 7 INCH SINGLE
• “Cherry Red Records is delighted to present the very limited edition 7” single of Kim Wilde's brand new single 'Trail Of Destruction' which will be released on Friday 23rd August.
• This hugely collectable 7” features Kim's first single from her forthcoming brand new album 'Closer' due for release in 2025.
• SIDE A features Kim's new track and single 'Trail Of Destruction' with Kim's official logo and autograph as an exclusive etching on SIDE B
GEORGE DUKE: FROM ME TO YOU - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION 1977-2000, 5CD BOX SET
• Definitive George Duke Collection that covers the period of 1977 through to 2000 that features his Epic Records and Warner Brothers period.
• This unique five CD Set containing 87 fantastic tracks, celebrates the storied solo career of a veritable colossus whose multi-faceted music straddled different genres.
• Contains all of George Duke’s biggest Epic hits including ‘Dukey Stick’, ‘Say That You Will’, ‘Shine On’ and the fabulous extended Mike Maurro’s 12” mix of the track ‘I Want You For Myself’.
FIRST CHOICE: LOVE HAVING YOU AROUND - THE GOLD MIND RECORDINGS (1977-1980), 4CD CLAMSHELL BOX
• SoulMusic Records (SMR) in association with The Second Disc presents a 4CD box set of First Choice’s groundbreaking recordings for Salsoul’s Gold Mind imprint.
• Featuring 45 tracks including expanded editions of the three full-length albums.
• Plus a specially curated fourth disc that includes remixes and re-inventions. All audio has been newly remastered by Nick Robbins.
THE EXPLOITED: PUNKS NOT DEAD/TROOPS OF TOMORROW, EXPANDED 2CD EDITION
• This 49 track 2 CD set features the first two albums by one of the world’s biggest selling Punk bands, The Exploited.
• The first disc is the seminal ‘Punks Not Dead’ debut which not only topped the Indie Chart in 1981 but also reached No.20 in the UK National Chart.
THE EXPLOITED: PUNKS NOT DEAD, GATEFOLD VINYL
• Gatefold vinyl re-issue of one of the biggest selling Punk albums of all time.
• Originally released in 1981 ‘Punks Not Dead’ hit No.1 in the Independent Chart and No.20 in the UK National Chart.
THE EXPLOITED: TROOPS OF TOMORROW, GATEFOLD VINYL
• An Independent Chart topper when first released in the summer of 1982.
• Also reached No.17 in the UK National Chart.
• Includes the No.50 National Charting hit single ‘Attack’ plus ‘Disorder’ which was later covered by Slayer and Ice T.
SHEENA EASTON: DO YOU, 2CD DELUXE EDITION
• Deluxe 2CD edition of Sheena’s 1985 hit collaboration with super producer Nile Rodgers expanded with 21 bonus tracks (14 previously unreleased).
• First-ever release of the long-lost original full length versions of album tracks - including the previously unreleased uncut versions of singles ‘Jimmy Mack’ and ‘Magic Of Love’, original alternate ‘Break Mix’ of ‘Do It For Love’ and 7 min+ take on the rock-funk workout ‘Don’t Turn Your Back’.
• Remastered from the original master tapes.
SHEENA EASTON: DO YOU - THE UNCUT NILE RODGERS SESSIONS, ORANGE VINYL EDITION
• First-ever release of the long-lost original full length versions of tracks from Sheena’s 1985 hit collaboration with super producer Nile Rodgers.
• Remastered from the original master tapes and pressed on orange coloured vinyl with brand new artwork including full lyrics and rare photos.
• Features the previously unreleased uncut versions of singles ‘Jimmy Mack’ and ‘Magic Of Love’, original alternate ‘Break Mix’ of ‘Do It For Love’ and 7 minute+ take on the rock-funk workout ‘Don’t Turn Your Back’.
THEN JERICO: BEFORE THE FUTURE: 1984-1989, 4CD BOX SET
• 4CD box set featuring the English 80s rock band Then Jerico.
• The most comprehensive collection of their recorded output for London Records.
• Bringing together the band’s two studio albums, plus all of the band’s singles, B-sides, 12” mixes and demos spanning the period 1984-1989.
SEVEN SISTERS: SHADOW OF A FALLEN STAR PT.1, LIMITED EDITION SPLATTER VINYL
• The latest album from British heavy metal flagbearers Seven Sisters, available on vinyl once again.
• ‘Shadow of A Fallen Star Pt.1’ is the follow up to 2016’s ‘The Cauldron and the Cross’, a release which earned rave reviews and saw them tour extensively in Europe with Haunt.
• Limited clear base w/pink & blue splatter vinyl pressing.
FANNY: THE REPRISE YEARS 1970 -1973, 4CD BOX SET
• 4CD box set featuring pioneering 70s US rock band, Fanny, often quoted as the “Godmothers of Women Who Rock”.
• Bringing together their repertoire from the period 1970 to 1973.
• The most comprehensive collection released in over 20 years, brings together the band’s four studio albums, plus many of the band’s single versions, B-sides and vibrant live performances from the period while signed to Reprise Records
MORTAL SIN: MAYHEMIC DESTRUCTION, LIMITED EDITION SILVER VINYL
• Long overdue vinyl re-issue of Mortal Sin’s classic thrash metal debut ‘Mayhemic Destruction’, originally released in 1987, with extensive liner notes and contributions from the band.
• Second pressing on limited edition silver vinyl.
THE TWILIGHTS: TWILIGHTS TIME: THE COMPLETE 60S RECORDINGS, 3CD
• First-ever complete anthology of Australia’s finest pop practitioners of the 1960s.
• 86 tracks across three discs, including many new to CD and 13 previously unissued titles.
• Features the band’s two albums, including both the mono and stereo incarnations of their 1968 pop-psych classic ‘Once Upon A Twilight’, along with non-LP singles, commercial spots and vintage live material, all suitably remastered.