The Fall: Dragnet - Black & White Splatter Vinyl LP & 7"

• The Fall’s second studio album, reissued here as a splatter vinyl LP with 7” single replica of their ‘Rowche Rumble’ single. (Also available as a 3CD clamshell box-set).

• Founded by its only constant member, Mark E. Smith, The Fall formed in Manchester in 1976 and were one of the most prominent post-punk groups in the world. Musically, there may have been several stylistic changes over the years, but it was often characterised by an abrasive guitar-driven sound and frequent use of repetition, always underpinned by Smith's distinctive vocals and often cryptic lyrics.

• “They are always different; they are always the same...”
John Peel

• “Dragnet” is the second studio album – released 26th October 1979 - these editions celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this seminal album.

• Originally released through record label Step-Forward, it predicated two major factors in the group’s career – high productivity and high group turnover.

• The album has historically garnered excellent reviews, including 4/5 in MOJO, 8.7/10 on Pitchfork and 4/5 in Q Magazine.

• Featuring the one and only Mark E. Smith alongside Steve Hanley (bass), Marc Riley (guitar), Craig Scanlon (guitar), Mike Leigh (drums), Kay Carroll (backing vocals) and Yvonne Pawlett (keyboards).

• This is the second release in Cherry Red’s new series of deluxe Fall reissues: “Fall Sound Archive”.

• The black and white splatter vinyl version is 180GSM with an inner bag and features a replica of 7” single ‘Rowche Rumble’ c/w ‘In My Area’. It is limited to 1000 copies.

SIDE ONE
1. PSYKICK DANCEHALL
2. A FIGURE WALKS
3. PRINTHEAD
4. DICE MAN
5. BEFORE THE MOON FALLS
6. YOUR HEART OUT

SIDE TWO
1. MUZOREWI'S DAUGHTER
2. FLAT OF ANGLES
3. CHOC-STOCK
4. SPECTRE VS. RECTOR
5. PUT AWAY

BONUS 7” SINGLE
A. ROWCHE RUMBLE
B. IN MY AREA