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The March Violets

Made Glorious (RSD23 EDITION)

    THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2023 EXCLUSIVE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE INSTORE ON SATURDAY APRIL 22ND ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.



    IF THERE ARE ANY REMAINING COPIES THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT 8PM ON MONDAY APRIL 24TH).




    The very first time on vinyl for The March Violets’ ‘difficult’ debut album!

    Limited edition in PURPLE vinyl in gatefold sleeve with lyric sheet released on RSD2023. 



    Originally from Leeds in the early 80’s – label-mates of Sisters of Mercy.



    THE MARCH VIOLETS came out of Leeds in the early 80’s, label-mates of Sisters of Mercy. Constantly at the heights of the UK indie singles charts, the singles became the foundation of LP compilations in the UK and USA. Signing to a major, they featured in the John Hughes’ Some Kind of Wonderful movie with two songs, but split up before an album was completed.



    Twenty-five years later they reformed, touring the UK and USA, and at last completed their first album, Made Glorious along with a video of ‘Dandelion King’ via a well over-subscribed Pledge Music campaign in 2013. Fans got access to a very limited CD and download, but sadly various events conspired to stop a planned vinyl production. Here at last is the long-awaited ‘difficult first album’ on vinyl from The March Violets! 



    The March Violets

    Play Loud Play Purple: The Complete Singles 1982-1985 & More

      The Complete Singles 1982 – 85 & More.

      Includes indie chart-toppers Snake Dance, Deep and Walk into the Sun 7” versions (the first time the Deep and Walk into the Sun 7” are available since the 80’s).

      22 tracks – all their ‘80’s repertoire, plus 3 highlights from this century.
      From Leeds, label-mates of Sisters of Mercy, they issued six singles & a compilation.

      The March Violets came out of Leeds in the early 80’s, label-mates of Sisters of Mercy. Releasing six singles, they were a constant presence in the UK indie charts, hitting the top two with Snake Dance and Deep and no. 1 with Walk into The Sun. They never got around to recording an album – their only '80's long-players, Natural History in the UK and Electric Shades in the USA, were compilations. Eventually they signed to a major label and were groomed for a USA breakthrough, performing in the 1987 Some Kind of Wonderful movie. However they were asked to make too many compromises and split up.

      Here is their entire 1980’s independent catalogue compiled in the original versions, together with three tracks from this century. It chronicles their development with lead singers Simon Denbigh, Rosie Garland and Cleo Murray, backed by bassist Lawrence Elliot and guitarist Tom Ashton.


      TRACK LISTING

      Side A
      1. Radiant Boys
      2. Religious As Hell
      3. Fodder
      4. Children On Stun
      5. Bon Bon Babies
      6. Grooving In Green
      Side B
      1. Steam
      2. Crow Baby
      3. 1 2 I Love You
      4. Long Pig
      5. Snake Dance
      6. It’s Hot
      Side C
      1. Slow Drip Lizard
      2. Walk Into The Sun
      3. Lights Go Out
      4. Essence
      5. Deep
      Side D
      1. Eldorado
      2. Electric Shades
      3. Cut Down Pretty
      4. Road Of Bones
      5. Mortality


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