June 2009
Sagittarius Present Tense (Rev-Ola)
Spanking new CD edition to coincide with the recent vinyl release. US sunshine pop/soft psych genius.
Paul Revere & The Raiders Hungry For Kicks: Hits And More (Rev-Ola)
Newly remastered set of classic Raiders moments from ’65 to ’69. 'Kicks', 'Hungry', 'Good Thing', 'Just Like Me', 'Him Or Me – What's It Gonna Be?'... they're all here.
May 2009
John Bromley John Bromley (Rev-Ola)
At last! First time on CD for this much-prized Brit pop/psych/ singer-songwriter gem from ’69. Features a ton of bonus tracks too.
Devil’s Anvil Hard Rock (Rev-Ola)
Truly unique and bizarre Middle Eastern ’67 psychedelic rock crossover act helmed by Mountain man Felix Pappalardi and originally released on Columbia.
Mike Hurst Producers Archives Vol 3 (Angel Air)
Excellent set of Mike Hurst productions, featuring tracks – some unreleased – by Majority, Cymbaline, Alan Bown, Nirvana, Warm Sounds & more.
Stone The Crows Radio Sessions 1969-1972 (Angel Air)
Nineteen BBC radio performances on 2 CDs by the fabled Scottish blues rock band, spanning their Les Harvey days to their final recordings with Jimmy McCulloch.
March 2009
Makin’ Time No Lumps of Fat or Gristle (Ace)
First time reissue of the excellent and rare self-issued 2nd album from 1986 by the top UK pop/R&B mod band of the 80s, now bolstered with previously unissued demos.
Starry Eyed and Laughing Best of (Broadside)
Superb compilation of the very best of the pub rocking UK Byrds acolytes 1974-1975 output, culled from their two CBS LPs and several singles.
Gary Walker and the Rain S/T (Universal)
Long awaited reissue of this classic UK psych LP from ’68 by the group featuring the ex-Walker Brother & Joey Molland of Badfinger. Remastered & featuring six bonus tracks.
Young Idea With A Little Help From My Friends (Revola)
First time on CD for the ’68 LP by the swinging London duo. Includes non-LP b-sides like the pop-sike favourite “All the Colours of Darkness,” plus two unreleased tracks from 1967.
April 2009
Atomic Rooster Anthology (Angel Air)
Career spanning 2 CD set (1970-1982) of alternative takes, demos & masters by the UK prog-metal legends featuring John Du Cann & Vincent Crane
Beau Edge of Dark (Angel Air)
Unreleased tracks from a 1972 session for John Peel’s Dandelion label on which the singer/songwriter is backed the Peel faves Tractor.
Los Blue Caps Paraguay 1969-1972 (Groovie)
Fascinating LP that collects the harder rocking highlights from the four albums this South American band cut for EMI, omitting their light pop hits to showcase their true sound.
Chad & Jeremy The Ark (Revola)
Stunning final album cut with Gary Usher in ’69. An undisputed baroque psych masterpiece with bonus tracks!
Deviants Ptoof! (Esoteric)
Definitive remaster of the hard rocking ’68 debut album by one of the guiding lights of the UK underground rock scene who were led by Mick Farren.
Factory Path Through The Forest (Guerssen)
Welcome CD issue of the definitive compilation of the legendary UK pop-psych combo, featuring their two classic singles plus unreleased track and an alt mix of the title track.
Fire Magic Shoemaker (Esoteric)
The Fire revival continues with this fine remaster of their 1970 concept LP, complete with new notes & pictures.
Tommy James & The Shondells Crystal Blue Symphonies: The Psychedelic Years (Revola) Features the whole of their two ’69 albums, the psych/bubblegum classic Crimson And Clover and its bizarre electronica-meets-roots follow-up Cellophane Symphonies.
Various Artists Psychedelic Schlemiels 3 (Wooden Hill)
The acclaimed series is back for a third volume of wondrous sonic excavations of obscure UK pop-psych sounds of the sixties, including Jade Hexagram and other mysterious acts.
Bond & Brown Two Heads Are Better Than One (Esoteric)
This remastered 1972 collaboration by Graham Bond and Cream lyricist Peter Brown showcases their adventurous take on prog-rock on tracks like “Mass Debate” and more.
Mick Farren Mona The Carniverous Circus (Esoteric)
The 1970 solo debut by the Deviants mastermind found Farren backed by Twink, Steve Took and other luminaries on an eclectic set of rock, post-psych sounds and more.
Lee Hazelwood Movin’ On (Ace)
Originally issued in Sweden only in 1977, this remastered album features some of his best ’70s recordings, including his brilliant rendition of ‘It Was A Very Good Year’.
Tommy James & The Shondells Crystal Blue Symphonies: The Psychedelic Years (Rev-Ola)
Features the whole of their two ’69 albums, the psych/bubblegum classic Crimson And Clover and its bizarre electronica-meets-roots follow-up Cellophane Symphonies.
Various Artists 2131 South Michigan Avenue (Sundazed)
Definitive 2CD (3 LP vinyl too) set covering the amazing garage & psych sounds issued by the US Destination label in the ’60s. Including Lost Agency, The Cryan’Shames & more.
Various Artists Honey & Wine: Another Gerry Goffin & Carol King Song Collection (Ace)
Second collection of ’60s tracks by the legendary Brill building songwriting team, featuring big hits plus fine obscurities like ‘Stage Door’ by Peter James.
Various Artists Psychedelic Schlemiels 3 (Wooden Hill)
The acclaimed series is back for a third volume of wondrous sonic excavations of obscure UK pop-psych sounds of the ’60s, including Jade Hexagram and other mysterious acts.
February 2009
Jimmy Campbell Half-Baked (Esoteric)
The long awaited reissue of the Liverpool singer-songwriters extraordinary 1970 LP. Features Rockin Horse & Joey Molland on moody pop masterpieces like ‘Ín My Room’ and more.
Jimmy Campbell The Jimmy Campbell Album (Esoteric)
Never before available on CD, this 1972 outing was Jimmy Campbell’s final solo album and captures him at his melancholic best on ‘Salvation Army Citadel’.
Jimmy Campbell Son of Anastasia (Esoteric)
The 1969 solo debut by the leader of Liverpool psych merchants 23rd Turnoff was his most acoustic effort and features mesmerizing versions of ‘Mother’s Boy’ and ‘Michelangelo’.
Fire Magic Shoemaker (Esoteric)
Remastered edition of the charming 1970 concept album by the recently reunited UK trio led by future Strawbs man, Dave Lambert.
Fruupp Future Legends (Esoteric)
The impressive 1973 debut by the Irish progressive pop/rock quartet fronted by Vince McCusker is given a well-deserved remaster by Esoteric.
Fruupp Seven Secrets (Esoteric)
On their second album – recorded for Pye’s progressive imprint, Dawn in 1974 – Fruupp added classical and medieval influences to create their finest album.
Magic Mixture This Is Magic Mixture (Sunbeam)
Reissue of the excellent 1968 psych rock set that originally appeared on the Saga Records budget label. Features interviews w/group members & bonus tracks. On CD/2-LP vinyl.
Makin’ Time No Lumps of Fat or Gristle (Ace)
Reissue of ’80s mod gods with the honey warm vocals of Fay Hallam.
Shadows Of Knight Shake! (Rev-Ola)
Cut in 1969 by a late period line up (singer Jim Sohns was the only holdover) their rocking third LP may be their best and features great hard-edged pop and rock like ‘Follow’ and ‘Shake’.
Starry Eyed And Laughing Best of (Broadside)
Superb compilation of the very best of the pub rocking UK Byrds acolytes 1974-1975 output, culled from their two CBS LPs and several singles.
Various Artists Glitter & Gold – Words And Music By Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil (Ace)
26 compositions written by the Brill Building writing team, performed by The Turtles, Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Vogues, Arthur Alexander and others.
Various Artists Gonks Go Beat/I’ve Got A Horse (RPM Retro)
The soundtracks to two classic Brit kitsch films of the ’60s are compiled on one disc. Includes tracks by Billy Fury, Lulu & The Luvvers, Graham Bond, Nashville Teens and more.
Various Artists Psychedelic Schlemiels 3 (Wooden Hill)
The acclaimed series is back for a third volume of wondrous sonic excavations of obscure UK pop-psych sounds of the ’60s, including Jade Hexagram and other mysterious acts.
Various Artists Upside Down World Of John Pantry (Wooden Hill)
Expanded 2-CD edition (and first time on CD) of more than 50 of John Pantry related ’60s recordings, including tracks by Sounds Around, The Bunch, Norman Conquest and more.
We Five You Were On My Mind (Ace)
Career-spanning compilation of the best of the 1965-1969 recordings by the US harmony pop band, incl. the hit title track, singles, unissued material, radio ads and more.
Young Idea With A Little Help From My Friends (Rev-Ola)
First time on CD for the 1968 LP by the Swinging London duo. Includes non-LP B-sides like the pop-sike favourite ‘All the Colours of Darkness’, plus two unreleased tracks from 1967.
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