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Cover of The Message (Expanded) - 2023 Reissue by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

The Message (Expanded) - 2023 Reissue

Sanctuary Records

    The debut studio album of American hip hop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, originally released in October 1982 on Sugar Hill Records and featuring arguably the most influential hip-hop single of all time in “The Message”, together with “Scorpio” - one of the greatest electro recordings ever produced. A gritty, plain-spoken and vividly cinematic portrait of black street life in New York circa ‘82 and a fascinating time capsule of rap's early attempts with the album format - this album earned respect on its own terms. Out of print for many years, we are very pleased to make this iconic and revered hip-hop album available again for fans old and new to enjoy.

    TRACK LISTING

    She's Fresh
    It's Nasty (Genius Of Love)
    Scorpio
    It's A Shame (Mt. Airy Groove)
    Dreamin'
    You Are
    The Message
    The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
    The Message (Instrumental)
    New York, New York (Extended Version)
    Message Ii (Survival)
    The Birthday Party
    Freedom (Instrumental)

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    Cover of Face To Face - 2022 Reissue by The Kinks.

    The Kinks

    Face To Face - 2022 Reissue

    Sanctuary Records

      Face to Face is one of the finest collections of pop songs released during the '60s. Conceived as a loose concept album, Face to Face sees Ray Davies' fascination with English class and social structures flourish, as he creates a number of vivid character portraits.

      Davies' growth as a lyricist coincided with the Kinks' musical growth. Face to Face is filled with wonderful moments, whether it's the mocking Hawaiian guitars of the rocker "Holiday in Waikiki," the droning Eastern touches of "Fancy," the music hall shuffle of "Dandy," or the lazily rolling "Sunny Afternoon."

      These examples only scratches the surface of the riches of Face to Face, which offers other classics like "Rosy Won't You Please Come Home," "Party Line," "Too Much on My Mind," "Rainy Day in June," and "Most Exclusive Residence for Sale," making the record one of the most distinctive and accomplished albums of its time.


      TRACK LISTING

      Party Line
      Rosy Won't You Please Come Home
      Dandy
      Too Much On My Mind
      Session Man
      Rainy Day In June
      House In The Country
      Holiday In Waikiki
      Most Exclusive Residence For Sale
      Fancy
      Little Miss Queen Of Darkness
      You're Looking Fine
      Sunny Afternoon
      I'll Remember

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      Cover of Kinda Kinks - 2022 Reissue by The Kinks.

      The Kinks

      Kinda Kinks - 2022 Reissue

      Sanctuary Records

        Kinda Kinks is the second album by English rock band the Kinks, released in 1965. Recorded and released within two weeks after returning from a tour in Asia.

        The album is a huge step forward in songwriting capabilities for Ray Davies and the band. They secured themselves a number one spot on the UK singles chart with "Tired of Waiting for You", the full album charted at #3.

        Originally released by Pye in the UK on 5 March 1965 and reissue now by BMG on heavy weight black vinyl in 2022. The US release had a rearranged track listing and repackaged cover. Several tracks were removed, and the single "Set Me Free", released two months after the UK issue of Kinda Kinks, was unique to the album's US release. In the UK, the album was only released in mono; no stereo mix was made.

        The album also includes cult favourite tracks ‘Look For Me Baby’, ‘Come On Now’, ‘Something Better Beginning’ as well as "Nothin' in This World Can Stop Me Worryin' 'Bout That Girl" which put them right in the front of the British Invasion pack for seriousness and complexity, out in front of where the Beatles or almost any of the competition were in early 1965, but it didn't stop them from switching gears to the bluesy "Naggin' Woman."


        TRACK LISTING

        Look For Me Baby
        Got My Feet On The Ground
        Nothin' In The World Can Stop Me Worryin' 'bout That Girl
        Naggin' Woman
        Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
        Tired Of Waiting For You
        Dancing In The Street
        Don't Ever Change
        Come On Now
        So Long
        You Shouldn't Be Sad
        Something Better Beginning

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        Cover of Something Else By The Kinks - 2022 Reissue by The Kinks.

        The Kinks

        Something Else By The Kinks - 2022 Reissue

        Sanctuary Records

          Something Else By The Kinks, expands The Kinks accomplishments, offering 13 classic British pop songs. These offerings focus on more nostalgic and sentimental themes, retreating from the psychedelic and mod posturings that had dominated the rock world. Something Else sounds like nothing else from 1967.

          The Kinks change gear on this album, preferring acoustic ballads, music hall numbers, and tempered R&B to full-out guitar attacks. Part of the album's power lies in its calm music, since it provides an elegant support for Davies' character portraits and vignettes. From the martial stomp of "David Watts" to the lovely, shimmering "Waterloo Sunset," there's not a weak song on the record.

          And just as impressive is the emergence of Dave Davies as a songwriter. His Dylanesque "Death of a Clown" and bluesy rocker "Love Me Till the Sun Shines" hold their own against Ray's masterpieces, and help make Something Else the endlessly fascinating album that it is.


          TRACK LISTING

          David Watts
          Death Of A Clown
          Two Sisters
          No Return
          Harry Rag
          Tin Soldier Man
          Situation Vacant
          Love Me Till The Sun Shines
          Lazy Old Sun
          Afternoon Tea
          Funny Face
          End Of The Season
          Waterloo Sunset

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          Cover of The Kink Kontroversy - 2022 Reissue by The Kinks.

          The Kinks

          The Kink Kontroversy - 2022 Reissue

          Sanctuary Records

            The Kinks came into their own as album artists on The Kink Kontroversy. Ray Davies fully matured as a songwriter on this title, which bridges their raw early British Invasion sound with more sophisticated lyrics and thoughtful production.

            Full of powerful ravers like the hit "Til the End of the Day" (utilizing yet another "You Really Got Me"-type riff) and the abrasive, Dave Davies-sung cover of "Milk Cow Blues," but tracks like the calypso pastiche "I'm on an Island," where Ray sings of isolation with a forlorn yet merry bite, were far more indicative of their future direction.

            Other great songs on this underrated album include the uneasy nostalgia of "Where Have All the Good Times Gone?," the plaintive, almost fatalistic ballads "Ring the Bells" and "The World Keeps Going Round," and the Dave Davies-sung declaration of independence "I Am Free."


            TRACK LISTING

            Milk Cow Blues
            Ring The Bells
            Gotta Get The First Plane Home
            When I See That Girl Of Mine
            I Am Free
            Till The End Of The Day
            The World Keeps Going Round
            I'm On An Island
            Where Have All The Good Times Gone
            It's Too Late
            What's In Store For Me
            You Can't Win

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            Cover of Iron Fist - 40th Anniversary Edition by Motörhead.

            Motörhead

            Iron Fist - 40th Anniversary Edition

            Sanctuary Records

              Iron Fist is repositioned as a vital snapshot of Motörhead at a crucial period when they found themselves caught in the tornado ignited by success and, in true Motörhead style, careered into their next phase at such velocity it transcended logic or reason to become this trio’s final kamikaze joyride. Forty years later, with fall-out long dissipated and a proper mastering job that avoided it at the time, Iron Fist sounds like prime Motörhead with the gloves and seat-belts off. For sheer velocity, it could be fastest of them all, the ferocious title track earning such an accolade in Kerrang! in its tribute spread to Lemmy after he passed away.

              By 1982, punk had been and gone, the new wave of heavy metal sounded squeaky and cliched next to its grubby godfathers and, while still trouncing all opposition, Motörhead retained that essential ability to laugh at everything, including themselves as they made lightning raids on every sense and orifice with everything cranked to overload.


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              Cover of Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Pt. 1 by The Kinks.

              The Kinks

              Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Pt. 1

              Sanctuary Records

                ‘Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One’ is the eighth studio album by The Kinks, one of the most influential rock acts of all time, and was recorded and released in 1970. A concept album, it is a satirical appraisal of the music industry, including song publishers, unions, the press, accountants, business managers, and life on the road. This classic album appeared during a transitional period for the Kinks, and was a critical and commercial success.

                50th anniversary LP release featuring the newly remastered original stereo album on black heavyweight vinyl in a carefully restored and replicated original gatefold sleeve. Includes a 12” booklet with comprehensive notes, new band quotes, rare photos and memorabilia. Features the hit singles ‘Lola’ & ‘Apeman’. Produced in association with The Kinks, with audio & visual content curated by Ray Davies.

                This is the first time the album has been remastered and is the first LP re-issue of it since the mid-1980s


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                Cover of Protest And Survive : The Anthology by Discharge.

                Discharge

                Protest And Survive : The Anthology

                Sanctuary Records

                  Celebrating 40 years since the release of their debut single in 1980, British hardcore punk band Discharge are surviving pioneers of the subgenre they invented; D-beat. Having had a worldwide influence on both extreme metal and punk with their uncompromising, raw sound over the last 40 years, Discharge’s political message is now relevant more than ever. Still performing globally in clubs and at festivals, the quintet are heralded as one of the godfathers of the political and anarcho punk scenes. Heavily championed by John Peel in their early years, they clocked up several chart singles and albums. They went on to influence metal bands like Metallica and Celtic Frost, as well as punk acts like Rancid.

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                  Cover of Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire by The Kinks.

                  The Kinks

                  Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire

                  Sanctuary Records

                    The hugely well-respected and historically important Kinks seventh studio album Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire was released on 10th October 1969, and celebrates its 50th anniversary on 2019. 'Rock musical' in style and one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, the album was constructed by Kinks' frontman Ray Davies as the soundtrack to a subsequently cancelled Granada Television play. The album receiving almost unanimous acclaim upon its release.

                    Rolling Stone 1969 - "Arthur is a masterpiece on every level, Ray Davies' finest hour. The Kinks' supreme achievement and the best British album of 1969". Melody Maker 1969 - "Ray Davies' finest hour ... beautifully British to the core"

                    Original album tracklist: Victoria, Yes Sir No Sir, Some Mother's Son, Drivin', Brainwashed, Australia, Shangri-La, Mr. Churchill Says, She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina, Young And Innocent Days, Nothing To Say, Arthur


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                    Cover of Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake - 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition by Small Faces.

                    Small Faces

                    Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake - 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

                    Sanctuary Records

                      Originally released by Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate Records on 24 May 1968 and soon hit the No.1 spot where it stayed for 6 weeks. Critically acclaimed and still featuring in albums-you-must-own-polls, it is by far and away the Small Faces’ best-known and most successful album. Includes ‘Lazy Sunday’, ‘Afterglow’ plus ‘Song Of A Baker’ and live favourite ‘Rollin’ Over’ - Newly remastered by Nick Robbins at Soundmastering with the full cooperation of surviving Small Faces member Kenney Jones. This is the best Ogdens’ has ever sounded!

                      50th Anniversary 3CD + DVD Earbook - 60-page hardback book edition contains 3CDs for mono and stereo versions of the album plus rare bonus material
                      DVD contains the Small Faces legendary TV performance of “Happiness Stan” for the BBC’s “Colour Me Pop” programme in June 1968, together with Peter Whitehead’s promotional film for ‘Lazy Sunday’.
                      In-depth sleeve notes by Small Faces authority and Mojo contributor Mark Paytress, interviews, rare photos and memorabilia.

                      50th Anniversary 3LP Box Set - Cut at half-speed by Matt Colton at Alchemy Studios to give a better dynamic response, more defined and accurate sound and extended low frequency and smooth high-frequency response. This is the best Ogdens’ has ever sounded!
                      For the first time ever, both mono and stereo versions of the album plus an LP of rare bonus material will be released together on one deluxe, limited edition box set, pressed on 180-gram audiophile red, white and blue vinyl.
                      Deluxe booklet loaded with material, including in-depth sleeve notes by Small Faces authority and Mojo contributor Mark Paytress, interviews, rare photos and memorabilia.


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                      Cover of Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake - 50th Anniversary by Small Faces.

                      Small Faces

                      Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake - 50th Anniversary

                      Sanctuary Records

                        Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake is the third studio album and first concept album by the English rock band Small Faces. Released on 24 May 1968, the LP peaked at number one on the UK Album Charts on 29 June, where it remained for a total of six weeks. The title and the design of the distinctive packaging was a parody of Ogden's Nut-brown Flake, a brand of tobacco.

                        These deluxe, Art Of The Album versions celebrate this seminal records 50th anniversary.

                        Vinyl cut at half speed mastering for finest audio quality at Alchemy Mastering.
                        New liners notes by acclaimed music journalist Jon Savage.


                        TRACK LISTING

                        1. Ogden's Nut Gone Flake (Mono)
                        2. Afterglow (Of Your Love)
                        3. Long Agos And Worlds Apart
                        4. Rene
                        5. Song Of A Baker (Mono Version)
                        6. Lazy Sunday
                        7. Happiness Stan
                        8. Rollin' Over
                        9. The Hungry Intruder
                        10. The Journey
                        11. Mad John
                        12. HappyDaysToyTown (Mono)

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                        Cover of Damned Damned Damned - 2017 Deluxe Remaster Edition by The Damned.

                        The Damned

                        Damned Damned Damned - 2017 Deluxe Remaster Edition

                        Sanctuary Records

                        The Damned blazed a trail when they became the very first British punk band to release a single(New Rose) on 22nd October 1976, which was swiftly followed by the release of the very first British punk album, their classic debut long-player ‘Damned Damned Damned,’ originally released by Stiff Records on 18th February 1977.

                        Now, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s dramatic breakthrough, a very special Art Of The Album deluxe edition of that incredible debut.

                        Featuring fully remastered audio & new sleevenotes recalling the story of the band’s conception and the album’s creation. Comprehensively researched and written by legendary punk writer John Ingham, these new sleevenotes cover in-depth the story of the album & the period in which it was written & recorded, the key players in its creation, the craft and instrumentation, the impact upon release and its legacy 40 years later. Via exclusive interviews with original band members Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Brian James and Rat Scabies, John Ingham (best known for writing the first ever review of The Damned and the first ever interview with The Sex Pistols - both in UK music weekly ‘Sounds’ in 1976) is perfectly placed to recount the early hedonistic days of the band in this definitive release of one of the most influential albums of all time..

                        STAFF COMMENTS

                        Martin says: Chaotic, messy, exhilarating ultra rock'n'roll picking up where the Stooges and MC5 left off (the album includes a cover of the Stooges' 'I Feel Alright'). The machine gun blast of 'Neat Neat Neat' opens in wonderful, menacing fashion, the album careering insanely on from there, but the highlight has to be the utterly amazing 'New Rose' - the first, and one of the greatest U.K. punk singles ever released.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        01. Neat Neat Neat
                        02. Fan Club
                        03. I Fall
                        04. Born To Kill
                        05. Stab Yor Back
                        06. Feel The Pain
                        07. New Rose
                        08. Fish
                        09. See Her Tonite
                        10. 1 Of The 2
                        11. So Messed Up
                        12. I Feel Alright

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