Hux Records is dedicated to providing interesting material, informative inlays and quality production. They have several releases from the BBC archives including unreleased radio sessions from Gentle Giant, Caravan, Kevin Ayres, Be Bop Deluxe, and Atomic Rooster amongst others. All CDs come with extensive sleeve notes and track information. Hux Records have great experience and enthusiasm and were formerly responsible for the Windsong and Strange Fruit labels.
Ron Geesin/Biting The Hand: BBC Radio Broadcasts 1969 - 1975 ....import double CD $25.99
A genuine 'one-off' with a dizzying range of work, Ron Geesin's name will be familiar to many rock fans through his collaboration with Pink Floyd. Geesin worked with the band on their 'Atom Heart Mother' LP, co-writing the side-long title track of that record. One of Britain's leading avant-garde composers and performers, Geesin began his musical career in 1962, as a member of a jazz band, and is still going strong today, working on new projects into 2008. This double CD, compiled and re-mastered by Ron Geesin himself, features a comprehensive collection of his BBC radio session recordings, most of which have never been released before now. The accompanying 12 page CD booklet features extensive liner notes by Ron Geesin, along with his comments and recollections of each session and rare photographs from his own archive. "Bearing witness to Ron Geesin on stage is an unforgettable experience. He stomps around roaring strange poetry and nearwords. He blows into petrol cans and draws the audience and the events of the evening into him. He plays "amazements" on the piano and a bizarre neo-banjo. He plays on the walls, the floor, chairs, the atmosphere - and the audience. Description is really superfluous." - John Peel "Nobody will ever know what Geesin is, but this collection offers you, and me, a chance of finding out." - Ron Geesin
Robin Dransfield/A Lighter Touch ....import double CD $25.99
Brothers Robin & Barry Dransfield joined together to form the British folk band the Dransfields in 1969. Into the early 1970s, British folk-rock was the buzz word among record labels, but out in the folk clubs the kings of the castle were this hot-headed acoustic brother duo from Yorkshire - blessed in uncanny harmonising like the Everlys and any number of bluegrass siblings out west, but virtually alone in the art on the British folk scene. Turning down an offer to join the founding line-up of Steeleye Span, the brothers toured for several years as a duo, their shows including performances with Tom Paxton, Ewan MacColl, Martin Carthy, and the Watersons. The brothers eventually went their separate ways and Robin released his one and only solo LP, Tidewave, in 1980. Now combining the first CD issue of that LP with a previously unreleased solo concert recorded in November 1972 at Medway Folk Club in England, this 2CD set is a timely reminder of the brilliance of Robin Dransfield, a lost giant of the early '70s English folk scene who has remained determinedly inactive in music-making for over 20 years. The revival starts here. The 20 page booklet features an introductory liner note by noted music journalist Colin Harper, plus extensive notes by Robin Dransfield, including the story behind the making of Tidewave and his personal comments on each of the featured songs. Also includes several rare photographs from Robin's own archive.
Formerly Fat Harry/Goodbye For Good: The Lost Recordings 1969-72 ....import CD $18.99
FORMERLY FAT HARRY are one the forgotten greats of late '60s British rock. The band was formed in London in1969 by ex-Country Joe & the Fish bassist Bruce Barthol and two old friends from the Berkeley California folk music scene, Gary Petersen and Phil Greenberg. Fat Harry was soon signed up by the original Pink Floyd management company. Playing a highly idiosyncratic brand of Americana that frequently experimented with jazz time signatures, the band played at two of the now legendary free concerts in Hyde Park, the 1970 Bath Festival, Phun City and many of the clubs of the era such as The Marquee in London. A quartet of 'musician's musicians,' admired by everyone from Ralph McTell to Edgar Broughton and Michael Chapman, the group made only one LP for Harvest Records before disbanding in 1972. Though reflecting their musical and song-writing abilities, that record failed to capture their true flavour. Now, this previously unreleased collection of studio demos and live recordings (taken from the band's own archive) finally sets the record straight, delivering a heady mix of country, folk, blues and psychedelia, as well as including for the first time ever a version of their much-loved live favourite, 'Mariachi Riff'. The accompanying 16 page CD booklet includes comprehensive liner notes, featuring interviews with the band, plus rare photographs from their own archive.
Harold McNair/The Fence ....import CD $18.99
Jamaican born Harold McNair was one of the unsung heroes of the second generation of British modernists. His Parkeresque alto, Rollins-influenced tenor and truly unique flute playing astounded the London jazz scene in the early 1960s. His flute was heavily featured on the soundtrack for Ken Loach's film 'Kes', as was his tenor saxophone on the original 1962 soundtrack theme from 'Dr. No'. Also, In addition to playing flute on most of Donovan's 1960s albums, he was a founder member of Ginger Baker's Airforce. In fact, the roll-call of his associates represents a golden age of musical interaction. Davey Graham, Blossom Dearie, Jon Hendricks, John Martyn, Magna Carta, Don Partridge, John Cameron and Alexis Korner all benefited from McNair's versatility until 1971 when his career was cut short by lung cancer at the age of just 39. McNair's 1970 LP, 'The Fence,' has always been a much sought after rarity amongst collectors. The group line-up featured the Pentangle rhythm section of bassist Danny Thompson and drummer Terry Cox, Rick Grech of Family and pianist Keith Tippett. Now digitally re-mastered, this reissue includes rare period photographs and liner notes by Val Wilmer. Track listing: The Fence (H. McNair), True Love Adventure (R. Grech), Early In The Morning (Trad. arr. H. McNair), Scarborough Fair (Trad. arr. P. Simon), Here, There And Everywhere (Lennon/McCartney).
John Martyn/The Battle Of Medway: July 17th 1973 ....import CD $17.99
For John Martyn, 1973, when this concert was recorded, was a year of serious transition, both musically and in terms of moving once and for all away from the folk club scene and into the college and concert circuit. 'The Battle Of Medway', released with the full approval of John Martyn, captures him in blistering form, on one of his last ever solo acoustic folk club gigs. Famed for the late-night cool of his '70s studio albums and the explosive live shows of the same era, John Martyn forged a unique path through the accepted forms of folk, jazz and rock, bringing electric power into the folk clubs and soulful balladry into the colleges. While Live At Leeds, recorded in 1975, has long defined the man's sound during his breakthrough years on the college circuit, little has survived of his path-finding years in the folk clubs - until now. Recorded in July 1973, in ambient stereo by club organiser Geoff Harden at Medway, Kent, in between the releases of Solid Air and Inside Out, this is the sound of John Martyn - on one of his determinedly last ever folk club gigs - frightening the living daylights out of anyone who came there expecting 'The Wild Rover.'
Wizz Jones/Lucky The Man ....CD $18.99
Wizz Jones is regularly cited as an early influence by the likes of Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, amongst many others. He was also a crucial mentor to 1960s folk-blues royalty like Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and Ralph McTell. More recently, he's frequently name checked as an icon by younger artists, including Thurston Moore & Stephen Malkmus. Originally released as a very limited pressing on a German label in 2001, 'Lucky The Man' is still Wizz's most recent studio album. This digitally re-mastered reissue is enhanced by the addition of 5 bonus tracks, all selected by Wizz himself. The final bonus cut, 'Sugar For Sugar,' is a previously unreleased duet with Wizz's hero, Ramblin' Jack Elliott. 'Lucky The Man' features a stunning array of supporting and duetting musicians, including ex Pentangle members John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee, Balham Alligator Gary Ricard and Wizz's old busking partner from the '50s and early '60s, Clive Palmer. Also featured are guitarists Martin Wheatley & Bernd Rest, and Wizz's son Simeon on sax. Plus of course, Ramblin' Jack Elliott. Still traversing the musical landscape he helped to pioneer - folk, blues, cowboy songs, jazz and traditional English tunes - this is the sound of Wizz Jones in superb voice and guitar playing form. The 12 page CD booklet includes extensive liner notes, personal comments from Wizz on each of the bonus tracks, plus several rare photographs from Wizz's own archive.
The Rumour/Max ....CD $18.99
When The Rumour formed in 1975, they were looked on as a type of 'Pub Rock Supergroup,' as they featured several veterans from that scene. Bob Andrews (keyboards/vocals) and Brinsley Schwarz (guitar/vocals) were previously with the legendary band, Brinsley Schwarz. Martin Belmont (guitar/vocals) came from Ducks Deluxe, and Steve Goulding (drums/vocals) and Andrew Bodnar (bass) from Bontemps Roulez. Though perhaps best remembered as the backing band for Graham Parker during his late '70s heyday, The Rumour actually released 3 albums under their own name, between 1977 & 1980. They also worked extensively as a house band for Stiff Records, and backed Elvis Costello on 'Watching the Detectives.' The Rumour's debut album, MAX, produced by Mutt Lange, is now reissued here on CD for the first time. The band's loose, jamming style flits comfortably between roots rock, country, pop & reggae and the album still sounds incredibly fresh today, 30 years after it was recorded. Included amongst the original titles are a few cover songs, including Nick Lowe's 'Mess With Love' (a song he wouldn't get around to recording himself until his 1982 'Abominable Showman' LP) and Duke Ellington's 'Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me.' This album has now been digitally re-mastered. The accompanying CD booklet features the original LP artwork and includes liner notes by The Rumour's Steve Goulding, plus rare photographs from the band's own archive and full lyrics to every track. Trivia spot: The title of this 1977 album was the band's punning response to Fleetwood Mac's mega-selling LP of the same year.
Dr. Strangely Strange/Halcyon Days ....import CD $18.99
We are proud to announce news of this previously unreleased album by Dr Strangely Strange, dating from their classic period, 1969/70. Halcyon Days will contain the following archive tracks (mostly produced by Joe Boyd) which were recently discovered in the Island vaults - Cock-a doodle-doo; Sweet Red Rape; Existence Now; Good Evening Mr Woods; Going to Poulaphouca; Mirror Mirror; Horse of a Different Hue; Lady of the Glen; HMS Avenger; Cock-a-doodle-doo (‘Kip of the Serenes' version). As bonus tracks, the CD will include 3 new songs, recorded last year in 'Kip' acoustic style; Le Le Rockin' Sound, The Invisible Kid & Halcyon Days.
Pentangle/One More Road & Live 1994 ....import double CD $24.99
Recently honoured for Lifetime Achievement at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, the legendary status of the original Pentangle is beyond question. Less known, though, are the great albums made by the reconstituted Pentangle between 1984-94. Built around original members Jacqui McShee and Bert Jansch, with guitarist Peter Kirtley, drummer Gerry Conway, and Nigel Portman Smith on bass, the group created a magical sound all of their own. This double CD brings together the highlights from this Pentangle line-up; Their final studio album, the epic 'One More Road', with their swansong, 'Live 1994.' These discs capture the band performing old favourites and overlooked gems with a fantastic new energy. As Bert Jansch recently said of the 'One More Road' album; "It more than holds its own against the classic albums made by the first line up." Both CDs have been digitally re-mastered and are now reissued together on CD for the first time, with the full agreement of the band. The accompanying 20 page booklet features extensive liner notes, including interviews with the band, plus an additional note by Jacqui McShee, lyrics to many of the featured tracks and rare band photos.
Incredible String Band/Across The Airwaves ....import double CD $24.99
The Incredible String Band was arguably one of the most engaging groups to emerge from the esoteric 1960s. Basically the duo of Mike Heron and Robin Williamson, their sound was comprised of haunting Celtic folk melodies augmented by a variety of Middle Eastern and Asian instruments. In the late 60s, the ISB became major players on the burgeoning underground scene, sharing bills with the likes of Pink Floyd at London’s UFO club and acquiring cult status with the cognoscenti after the 1967 release of their album, ‘5,000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion’. John Peel soon became a big fan and was quick to get them to record sessions for his BBC Radio 1 shows. The Incredible String Band adopted an adventurous approach to their BBC radio sessions, using them to try out new, non-album material or radically rearrange older songs, encompassing a remarkable variety of instrumentation and genres. This double CD contains 13 previously unreleased recordings and has been compiled and released with the full co-operation of the band. The accompanying 24 page booklet includes rare photographs, comprehensive liner notes and a full BBC sessionography, plus an additional note from Mike Heron and lyrics to several of the featured songs.
The Peter Ivers Band/Knight of the Blue Communion ....import CD $18.99
Many music fans will know Peter Ivers as the writer of 'In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song),' which he originally composed for David Lynch's classic film, Eraserhead. The song was later immortalised, of course, by fellow Bostonians, the Pixies. Peter's first big music industry break came in 1969, when Epic Records signed him to record his debut solo LP, Knight of the Blue Communion, the first ever legitimate CD reissue of which is now released on Hux Records. On its original release in 1969, Knight of the Blue Communion drew comparisons with Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa, with Yolanda appearing to be the conventional vocalist cast in what was often a sea of avant-garde madness, the music a blend of blues, rock & jazz. The LP was produced by the veteran US pop producer Sandy Linzer, who had written and produced the hit 'Let's Hang On To What We Got.' With new vocalist Asha Puthli now on vocals, the Peter Ivers Band released their debut single in 1971, a cover of the Marvin Gaye number, 'Ain't That Peculiar,' backed by the Ivers' original, 'Clarence O'Day.' Both titles, previously unavailable on CD, are included here as bonus tracks. As Puthli recalls, the single 'received glowing reviews from all three major industry magazines, Billboard, Cashbox & Record World and briefly entered the Top 100 Singles Billboard charts.' Asha Puthli went on to sing on Ornette Coleman's Science Fiction album and won Downbeat poll award for best female jazz vocalist for her sterling contribution to that classic album. This special 'digi-pack' format features a reproduction of the original LP sleeve. The accompanying 20 page CD booklet features extensive liner notes, including interviews with the featured singers and musicians, along with the original LP liner note by Peter Ivers, full lyrics to every track and rare photos.
Tom T. Hall/We All Got Together And... & The Storyteller ....import CD $18.99
Tom T. Hall is known as a classic Country Music singer/songwriter, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for narrative. The composer of eleven #1 hits, he has written songs for dozens of country stars, including Johnny Cash, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings & Alan Jackson. Before getting his break as a songwriter, he had studied journalism. Perhaps it was this, together with his fascination with American literature, which helped fashion Hall's erudite, cerebral yet concise and economic approach to his lyric writing. Very early on in his career, Hall picked up the sobriquet of the Storyteller, and the title "The Storyteller" was used for one of two albums that Mercury Records released in 1972, the other being "We All Got Together And..." Both of these albums registered on the upper reaches of the country chart in 1972, and are now reissued here on CD for the first time. Over the following decades, Tom T Hall went on to release several more great albums. But it is his work in the 1970s for which Hall will always be remembered, and it doesn't come any better than the two albums presented here on this CD. Now digitally re-mastered, these two exemplary albums are now reissued together on one CD for the first time. Included here is the Country #1 song, 'Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine', considered by many fans to be Hall's finest recording.
Matching Mole/On The Radio ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Marchides')
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Robert Wyatt formed Matching Mole in 1972, shortly after he left Soft Machine and just before launching his solo career. Matching Mole bore some similarities to his later work with Soft Machine. In fact, Wyatt came up with the name 'Matching Mole' as a subtle pun on the French translation of 'Soft Machine' - 'machine molle.' Matching Mole released two great albums in 1972, before Wyatt disbanded the group and set out as a solo artist. But it is this Hux compilation which Wyatt now describes as the definitive Matching Mole album. 'On The Radio' is a compilation of rare BBC recordings, including 3 John Peel studio sessions and a live concert. The band includes Dave Sinclair (ex Caravan), Phil Miller (Hatfield & The North and National Health), Bill MacCormick and Dave MacRae. This special 'digi-pack' format features an original cover photograph by Robert Wyatt, who also compiled the running order. The accompanying 12 page CD booklet features extensive liner notes by Matching Mole bassist, Bill MacCormick, plus rare period photo's and comprehensive recording details.
Rick Wakeman/Live At The BBC ....import double CD $24.99
(excerpt from 'The Prisoner')
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Following his departure from Yes, Rick Wakeman launched his very successful solo career, and went on to release several albums which achieved millions of sales. Released here by full agreement with Rick Wakeman, this double CD features two 1976 BBC recordings from Rick and his band, The English Rock Ensemble. Disc 1 showcases a previously unreleased BBC Radio 1 'In Concert' performance from London's Hammersmith Odeon. This includes an extended version of 'Catherine Howard', which will be of particular interest to fans & collectors as this track, complete with extended guitar solo, has never appeared on an official live recording before now. Disc 2 contains the complete 'Old Grey Whistle Test' TV recording. Only part of this concert was originally broadcast by the BBC. The 16 page CD booklet includes extensive liner notes, including comments from Rick, plus full recording details, and rare period photographs.
Soft Mountain/Soft Mountain ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Soft Mountain Suite Part 2')
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Legendary Soft Machine veterans Elton Dean and Hugh Hopper joined forces in 2003 with wildly creative keyboardist/composer Hoppy Kamiyama and master drummer, Yoshida Tatsuya to create Soft Mountain. Their debut recording is now released here for the first time. Elton Dean & Hugh Hopper are well known amongst jazz rock fans. In addition to forming half of the 'classic' Soft Machine line-up (with Robert Wyatt & Mike Ratledge) they have also worked with Brotherhood of Breath, Keith Tippett & Long John Baldry's Bluesology (Dean) and Stomu Yamashta, Kevin Ayers & Isotope (Hopper). Soft Mountain named themselves after Hoppy Kamiyama, whose name translates into 'God Mountain' in English. Hoppy has made about 200 CDs over a nearly 24 year career, so it's hard to say which is the greatest and most influential recording by this musician, who practically invented the modern concept of the keyboardist/composer/producer. Tatsuya Yoshida was without doubt one of the most important drummers on the Japanese scene in the final decades of the 20th century, having spearheaded at least half a dozen of that country's most important groups, including Acid Mothers Temple & The Ruins. This limited edition digi-pack features a liner note from Hugh Hopper. Total running time: 58.40. Recorded 10th August 2003 in Tokyo, Japan.
Ducks Deluxe/The John Peel Sessions ....import CD $18.99
Ducks Deluxe was one of the very first of the so called British 'pub rock' bands of the early 1970s. Along with their contemporaries, such as the seminal Dr Feelgood, they were an undoubted influence on the English Punk scene, which was right around the corner. The band was formed in 1972 by guitarist/vocalist Sean Tyla, who recruited an additional guitarist in Martin Belmont, plus Nick Garvey (bass) and Tim Roper (drums). The Ducks perfected a solid brand of rock 'n' roll, and played basic American-style blues and boogie with remarkable panache and energy. Their sound was later boosted with the addition of keyboardist, Andy MacMaster. This compilation features three previously unreleased BBC sessions, all of which were recorded for John Peel's Radio 1 show. Included here are two tracks which have never been released before in any form. After the group disbanded, the ex-Ducks all remained active; Nick Garvey and Andy McMaster formed The Motors, Martin Belmont joined Graham Parker & The Rumour and Sean Tyla formed The Tyla Gang. These classic archive recordings, which sound as fresh and exciting today as they did in the pre-Punk era, are now finally released with the full agreement of the band.
Bridget St. John/Jumblequeen ....import CD $17.99
Bridget St. John was one of the first acts to be signed to John Peel's Dandelion Record label, in 1969. Bridget went on to record 3 albums for Dandelion (one of which was produced and scored by Pink Floyd collaborator, Ron Geesin. Bridget also contributed some vocals for Kevin Ayers' 'Shooting At The Moon' album. In 1974, Bridget signed to Chrysalis Records and released her 4th album, Jumblequeen. This was a great folk-rock album, produced by Leo Lyons of the band Ten Years After. The album includes support from excellent musicians including the folk guitarist Stefan Grossman, Chick Churchill (Ten Years After) and Mike Giles (King Crimson). It also features harmony vocals from Beverley Martin. This CD is now reissued in agreement with Bridget St John, and it includes three previously unreleased bonus tracks, recorded in 1975. 'Bumper To Bumper' features Famous Jug Band guitarist Pete Berryman and 'Grow' has Ron Geesin on piano. This special 'digi-pack' format has an accompanying CD booklet which includes full lyrics to every track, extensive liner notes, period photographs & reproductions of the original LP sleeve.
Eggs Over Easy/Good 'n' Cheap ....import CD $17.99
Eggs Over Easy are considered by many fans and critics to be a legendary and hugely influential group. They are widely acknowledged as the band which launched the entire British pub-rock scene. A scene which arguably paved the way for Punk Rock. The all-American 'Eggs' originally arrived in the U.K in 1970. During their extensive touring, they perfected their signature blend of laid-back country-rock and straight-ahead, driving rock & roll that served as the template for the entire pub-rock movement. Eggs Over Easy had a huge influence on many British bands of the period, especially Brinsley Schwarz. According to the Brinsley's Nick Lowe, the Eggs had over 100 great songs at their fingertips. Just before they split, Eggs Over Easy recorded their lone album, Good 'n' Cheap, in 1972. This album, produced by Link Wray and the Eggs, is now thought of as a classic. It is now reissued here with 4 bonus tracks, supplied by the band. '111 Avenue C' and 'Across From Me' were both recorded at Olympic Studios in London in 1971/72. 'Bar In My Car' was released as a single in 1974, and 'Scene Of The Crime' was recorded when the band reunited briefly in 1980. The accompanying 16 page CD booklet includes extensive liner notes, plus an additional note by Loudon Wainwright. Also, full lyrics to every track, rare photographs & reproductions of the original LP sleeve.
Nucleus/Hemispheres ....import CD $17.99
There can be little more exciting or rewarding than listening to a band playing live and firing on all cylinders at the absolute peak of its powers, and the live performances presented here by Nucleus are no exception. They capture the group in arguably its finest incarnation right at the start of its long career, exhibiting a staggeringly high level of musical discipline matched by an equally impressive ability to improvise and solo. The performances on this CD were recorded live in Europe in 1970 & 1971 and draw on material that was to be found on the band's first two LPs, 'Elastic Rock' & 'We'll Talk About It Later.' At the time 'Elastic Rock' attracted comparisons with Miles Davis's work of the period such as In A Silent Way and Bitches Brew, which incorporated rock influences, but the Nucleus album was actually was recorded ahead of these works and Carr has always been keen to distance the band from these comparisons. The accompanying full colour 12 page CD booklet includes rare group photographs and extensive liner notes, including interviews with the band members.
Jan Akkerman/From The Basement ....import CD $17.99
Re-mastered by Jan Akkerman. Previously unavailable on CD. Includes eight bonus tracks. Liner notes by Jan Akkerman.
Jan Akkerman/Heartware ....import CD $17.99
Re-mastered by Jan Akkerman. Previously unavailable on CD. Includes eight bonus tracks. Liner notes by Jan Akkerman.
Jan Akkerman/Pleasure Point ....import CD $17.99
Re-packaged and reissued album from former 'Focus' front man. Re mastered by Jan Akkerman. Previously unavailable on CD. Includes twelve bonus tracks. Liner notes by Jan Akkerman.
Atomic Rooster/Devil's Answer ....import CD $17.99
Unreleased BBC sessions recorded 1970 - 1972, plus 3 BBC Live In Concert tracks. Features hit singles, 'Tomorrow Night' & 'Devil's Answer'. Liner notes by Arthur Brown.
Kevin Ayers/Banana Follies ....import CD $17.99
Unreleased Kevin Ayers BBC concert from 1972. Features Archie Leggett, Lol Coxhill & David Bedford. Liner note by Kevin Ayers.
Kevin Ayers/The BBC Sessions 1970-1976 ....import double CD $22.99
(excerpt from 'Why Are We Sleeping')
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Kevin Ayers is one of Rock's most important innovators, helping to launch Soft Machine, as their original bassist/vocalist, and later working with noted progressive musicians like Mike Oldfield and Steve Hillage. This 2 CD set of BBC radio sessions, compiled with the help of Kevin Ayers, tracks Kevin's discography from 1970 (when his band included his former Soft Machine friends) through to 1976. Featured here are several previously unissued recordings, including the earliest surviving example of Kevin's post-Soft Machine output. Musicians featured with Ayers on this compilation include Robert Wyatt, Mike Oldfield, Mike Ratledge, Andy Summers, Hugh Hopper, Lol Coxhill, David Bedford, Elton Dean, Archie Leggett, Ollie Halsall & Zoot Money. The accompanying 16 page full colour booklet includes comprehensive liner notes, full recording details and previously unseen photographs.
Kevin Ayers/Too Old To Die Young ....import double CD $22.99
2CD set featuring 3 BBC concerts, recorded 1972, '75 & '76. Disc 1 features Mike Oldfield on Guitar. Disc 2 has Andy Summers (ex Police). Liner note by Kevin Ayers.
Be Bop Deluxe/Tramcar To Tomorrow ....import CD $17.99
Unreleased John Peel sessions recorded 1974 - 1978. Liner notes by Bill Nelson. He also compiled the track listing.
Be Bop Deluxe/Tremulous Antenna ....import CD $17.99
A collection of their best tracks recorded for Radio 1's 'Live In Concert' programme, as compiled by Bill Nelson.
Blodwyn Pig/The Basement Tapes ....import CD $17.99
Previously unreleased BBC recordings from the former Jethro Tull guitarist, recorded 1969-1974. Plus two bonus tracks from 1996.
The Edgar Broughton Band/Demons At The Beeb ....import CD $17.99
Previously unreleased BBC sessions and live recordings from 1969-1976.
Caravan/Ether Way ....import CD $17.99
Volume 2 of unreleased BBC material. Features three complete John Peel sessions, recorded 1975 - 77.
Caravan/Songs For Oblivion Fishermen ....import CD $17.99
Volume 1 of unreleased BBC sessions recorded 1970 - 1974.
Elton Dean/Sea Of Infinity ....import CD $17.99
This is a brand new recording and confirms that Dean's playing is as sublime as ever. Featuring Mark Hewins (guitar), Marcio Mattos (double bass) and Tony Bianco (drums). One piece features the American poet, Sibyl Madrigal. Cover design and booklet notes by Elton Dean.
Elton Dean & Sophia Domancich/Avant ....import CD $17.99
This is a live, improvised concert which Elton and Sophia recorded in France in 2004. The full colour booklet features rare photographs of the duo, plus a brief note from each of them.
Elton Dean's Ninesense/Live At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
British saxophonist Elton Dean has long been the spearhead of free jazz in England. In the mid 70s he formed 'Ninesense', one of the most influential cutting-edge jazz bands of the period. This album is comprised of two sessions recorded by BBC Radio 3's Jazz In Britain programme and contains the first recording of the band, as well as almost the last.
Dreamtime/Cathanger '86 ....import CD $17.99
Dreamtime was formed in 1982 as a jazz trio featuring Nick Evans, Gary Curson and Jim LeBaigue. However in the same year it augmented to a quintet with the addition of Jim Dvorak and Roberto Bellatalla. A couple of years later this sextet was born, when the band augmented yet again with the addition of Keith Tippett on piano. This album was recorded in 1986 and is released now for the first time.
Stoney Edwards/Stoney Edwards; She's My Rock ....import CD $17.99
This CD brings together two of the finest albums by U.S. Country singer Stoney Edwards, originally released in 1971 and 1973 on the Capitol Records label. Both titles have now been digitally re-mastered and are released here on CD for the first time. The ccompanying 8 page booklet includes extensive liner notes & rare photographs.
Family/BBC Radio volume 1 - 1968-69 ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'How Hi the Li')
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This is the first of two volumes containing Family's previously unreleased BBC Radio 1 sessions. Featured here are several versions of tracks never before available on CD. This includes the only official release of their interpretation of the old blues number, 'I Sing Um The Way I Feel'
Family/BBC Radio volume 2 - 1971-73 ....import CD $17.99
This second of two volumes containing Family's previously unreleased BBC Radio 1 sessions covers the period from early 1971 up to mid 1973. Included here is a rare session by Family as a 4 piece, previewing songs such as 'Save Some For Thee', using a synthesizer in place of bass guitar.
Focus/Live At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Blues in D')
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Recorded in London on 21st March 1976 by the BBC, this concert includes new material as well as old stage favourites, 'House Of The King' and 'Hocus Pocus'. Features original band members Thijs van Leer and Bert Ruiter, plus new recruits Philip Catherine and David Kemper.
Gentle Giant/Out Of The Fire ....import double CD $22.99
2CD set. Previously unreleased BBC concerts from 1973 & 1978. Liner note by Gentle Giant's John Weathers.
Gentle Giant/Totally Out Of The Woods ....import double CD $22.99
2CD set of BBC sessions, including previously unreleased material. Liner notes by Gary Green of Gentle Giant.
Grimms/Sleepers ....import CD $17.99
The Grimms third and final album, 'Sleepers,' was originally released in 1976 and is now reissued here on CD for the first time. This disc has been digitally reproduced from the original master tapes and includes eleven previously un-issued bonus tracks, all of which are taken from the original LP recording sessions. The bonus tracks include the first ever recording of the Neil Innes/Rutles tune, 'I Must Be In Love.' Another bonus track, 'Mouth,' is notable for being the only song ever fully composed and sung by Roger McGough. The accompanying 16 page CD booklet includes original LP artwork, rare group photographs and extensive liner notes, including interviews with the band members.
Gryphon/About As Curious As It Can Be ....import CD $17.99
Two previously unreleased BBC concerts from 1974 & 1975. Liner notes by Gryphon guitarist, Graeme Taylor.
Gryphon/Glastonbury Carol ....import CD $17.99
This album was compiled with full assistance from the band and features their two BBC Radio 1 sessions, recorded in 1972 & 1974. Also included here is their single, 'Glastonbury Carol', which was originally commissioned for the closing titles of the film, 'Glastonbury Fayre'. The master tapes to this track had been missing for the past 30 years and were only unearthed recently.
Robyn Hitchcock/This Is The BBC ....import CD $17.99
Robyn Hitchcock has the lyrical vision of a latter-day Syd Barrett and is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. Hitchcock started his recording career in 1979 with the post-punk psychedelic group, The Soft Boys. His solo discography includes over 20 albums, released over the past quarter century, culminating in the 2004 LP, 'Spooked', a collaboration with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. 'This Is The BBC' was compiled by Robyn himself and features the best of his BBC radio sessions, recorded between 1995 & 1999. This compilation features unreleased versions of many favourite Hitchcock originals, along with Robyn's unique interpretations of Bob Dylan's 'It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry' and the traditional folk tune, 'Polly On The Shore'. The accompanying 12 page full colour booklet includes photos and paintings by Robyn, song lyrics and an original Robyn Hitchcock poem.
Neil Innes/Taking Off & The Innes Book Of Records ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Randy Raquel')
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This CD includes two of Neil's best loved solo albums, originally released in 1977 & 79 and now reissued together on one CD for the first time. The 8 page booklet features extensive liner notes and rare photographs.
Isotope & Gary Boyle/Live At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
This compilation is comprised of an Isotope BBC concert and an Old Grey Whistle Test show, plus a Gary Boyle session recorded for John Peel. None of these recordings have ever been released before.
Deke Leonard's Iceberg/Wireless ....import CD $17.99
A compilation of three radio sessions recorded between 1972 & '74. The first two sessions (tracks 1-7) were recorded in Europe. The third session (tracks 8-11) was recorded for John Peel's Radio 1 show. None of these recordings have ever been released before now.
Nucleus/The Pretty Redhead ....import CD $17.99
Two previously unreleased BBC sessions, recorded 1971 & 1982. Includes the piece, 'The Pretty Redhead', which has never been released before in any form. Booklet features a brief note from Ian Carr.
Graham Parker/Not If It Pleases Me ....import CD $17.99
Unreleased BBC sessions and live tracks. Recorded 1976-1977. Liner notes by Graham Parker.
Pentangle/The Lost Broadcasts: 1968-1972 ....import double CD $22.99
(excerpt from 'Hunting Song')
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This double CD of Pentangle's BBC recordings is comprised primarily of rare and previously unheard tracks. Featuring unreleased songs among classics from all six of their albums, this is a representative history of the Pentangle at the BBC.
Psychic Warrior/Psychic Warrior ....import CD $17.99
This is a brand new recording from the formidable free jazz quartet of Alex Maguire, Elton Dean, Fred Baker & Liam Genockey. Psychic Warrior is the first album from this quartet and the accompanying 8 page booklet includes liner notes by Alex Maguire and rare band photographs.
Pip Pyle's Equip' Out/Instants ....import CD $17.99
Pip Pyle was a key figure in the Canterbury Music scene. In fact, as a founder member of Hatfield And the North and National Health, he deserves mention as one of the greatest progressive rock drummers. In 1994, his band, Equip' Out, performed a live show in Paris which is now released here for the first time. This particular line-up (Pip Pyle, Elton Dean, Patrice Meyer & Paul Roger) only ever did a handful of gigs.
Skid Row/Live And On Song ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Saturday Morning Man')
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Skid Row was formed in Ireland in 1967 by bassist & songwriter Brush Shiels. The band also featured Phil Lynott on vocals, the 17 year old Gary Moore on guitar and Noel Bridgeman on drums. Phil Lynott left after recording the band's debut single, and went on to form Thin Lizzy. The band continued as a trio, with Gary Moore, Brush Shiels & Noel Bridgeman. Eventually, Gary Moore also left, and went on to become one of rock music's most acclaimed guitarists. Skid Row recorded two ultra-rare singles in 1969. These were only ever released in Ireland, on the independent 'Song Records' label. Phil Lynott was the vocalist on the A side of that first single. It is his earliest and rarest recording. The B side was sung by Gary Moore, who also handled vocal duties on the A side of the second single. All 4 sides of both singles are now released here on CD for the first time. Also included on this CD is the group's powerful live show, recorded in London by the BBC in 1971. This recording captured the band at the peak of their improvisational powers as a concert act. From psychedelic-influenced beginnings, the classic Skid Row sound developed as a combination of breezy country ballads, Cream-like heavy blues, angular King Crimson-ish high-volume prog rock and an overriding fascination in finding a Brubeck/Coltrane influenced, rock-based fusion entirely their own.
Soft Machine/BBC Radio 1967-1971 ....import double CD $22.99
(excerpt from 'Hope for Happiness')
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Double CD containing the Softs complete BBC sessions, recorded between 67-71. Features several previously unreleased recordings, including 5 tracks from 1967 with Kevin Ayers on bass, guitar & vocals. Compiled with the full help of the band. Cover art features photographs by Robert Wyatt. Booklet lincludes a note each from Hugh Hopper & Kevin Ayers.
Soft Machine/BBC Radio 1971-1974 ....import double CD $22.99
This double CD includes 3 Peel sessions, plus one session recorded for BBC Radio 3's Jazz In Britain' programme. With the exception of the first two tracks here, none of these recordings have ever been released before. This album has been compiled with the full help of the band, who have been fully involved at every stage of development.
Soft Machine/Soft Stage: BBC In Concert 1972 ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Slightly All the Time')
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This live BBC concert was recorded at London's Paris Theatre on 20.7.1972, just a few months before the live and studio material for band's album Six was put together. The Six album is widely regarded as a great record, but as the critic Duncan Heining says in his liner notes to Soft Stage, this CD is actually even better. This concert was the fifth by this incarnation of Soft Machine, with Karl Jenkins joining Mike Ratledge, Hugh Hopper and John Marshall, adding his considerable skills on woodwinds and keyboards, not to mention his talents as composer. This performance also showcases the exceptional Hopper-Marshall rhythm section. 'Slightly All The Time', from the pre-Fifth days, is almost unrecognizable. The rest of the set is a mixture of compositions, mostly bearing only minor resemblance to the originals, from Fifth and Six
Soft Machine & Heavy Friends/BBC In Concert 1971 ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Slightly All the Time')
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This is a live session recorded for the BBC at London's Paris Theatre on March 11th 1971. John Peel introduced the concert as being by "Soft Machine and Heavy Friends". This is a unique recording in that, for this BBC session, the band augmented and fragmented and performed with other great jazz musicians, including Ronnie Scott on tenor sax. The accompanying 12 page colour booklet includes brief notes from Robert Wyatt, Hugh Hopper and Elton Dean, who all recall their own memories of this recording. Also featured in the booklet are further extensive liner notes and band photographs.
Tir Na Nog/Spotlight ....import CD $17.99
Previously unreleased live and studio recordings, mostly taken from the the BBC archives. Recorded 1972-1973.
The Tubes/Infomercial: How To Become Tubular ....import CD $17.99
Previously unreleased live concert, recorded by the BBC in 1981. Includes the hit singles 'White Punks On Dope' and 'Don't Want To Wait Anymore'.
Various Artists/By Jingo It's British Rubbish ....import CD $17.99
A Trad Jazz album with a comedic twist. Featuring The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, The Temperance Seven, The Alberts, Peter Sellers & Spike Milligan. Liner notes by Neil Innes. Running time 74 minutes.
Gay & Terry Woods/Lake Songs From Red Waters: The Best Of ....import CD $17.99
As co-founders of Steeleye Span, Gay & Terry Woods were pivotal figures in the Irish folk scene of the late 60s. By the early 1970s, they were well established as a popular duo. Between '74 & '76, they recorded three albums for Polydor Records. 'Lake Songs From Red Waters' was compiled with the help of Gay & Terry and features their personal favourites from this period.
Jan Akkerman/From The Basement ....import CD $17.99
Jan Akkerman/Heartware ....import CD $17.99
Jan Akkerman/Pleasure Point ....import CD $17.99
Atomic Rooster/Devil's Answer ....import CD $17.99
Auto Da Fe/Songs For Echo ....import CD $17.99
Kevin Ayers/Banana Follies ....import CD $17.99
Kevin Ayers/The BBC Sessions 1970-1976 ....import double CD $22.99
Kevin Ayers/Too Old To Die Young ....import double CD $22.99
Back Door/The Human Bed ....import CD $17.99
Barefoot Jerry/Keys To The Country & Barefootin' ....import CD $17.99
Be Bop Deluxe/Tramcar To Tomorrow ....import CD $17.99
Be Bop Deluxe/Tremulous Antenna ....import CD $17.99
Clint Black/Killin' Time; Put Yourself In My Shoes (2 on 1) ....import CD
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Blodwyn Pig/The Basement Tapes ....import CD $17.99
The Blues Band/Greenstuff ....import CD $17.99
Brinsley Schwarz/Cruel To Be Kind ....import CD $17.99
Brinsley Schwarz/What Is So Funny About Peace Love & Understanding?
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The Edgar Broughton Band/Demons At The Beeb ....import CD $17.99
Caravan/Ether Way ....import CD $17.99
Caravan/Songs For Oblivion Fishermen ....import CD $17.99
Elton Dean/Sea Of Infinity ....import CD $17.99
Elton Dean & Sophia Domancich/Avant ....import CD $17.99
Elton Dean's Ninesense/Live At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
Dr. Strangely Strange/Halcyon Days ....import CD $18.99
Robin Dransfield/A Lighter Touch ....import double CD $25.99
Dreamtime/Cathanger '86 ....import CD $17.99
Ducks Deluxe/The John Peel Sessions ....import CD $17.99
Stoney Edwards/Stoney Edwards; She's My Rock ....import CD $17.99
Terry Edwards/Birth Of The Scapegoats ....import CD $17.99
Eggs Over Easy/Good 'n' Cheap ....import CD $17.99
Family/BBC Radio volume 1 - 1968-69 ....import CD $17.99
Family/BBC Radio volume 2 - 1971-73 ....import CD $17.99
Focus/Live At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
Formerly Fat Harry/Goodbye For Good: The Lost Recordings 1969-72
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Ron Geesin/Biting The Hand: BBC Radio Broadcasts 1969 - 1975 ....import
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Gentle Giant/Out Of The Fire ....import double CD $22.99
Gentle Giant/Totally Out Of The Woods ....import double CD $22.99
Ian Gomm/24 Hour Service ....import CD $17.99
Ernie Graham/Ernie Graham ....import CD $17.99
Grease Band/Grease Band + bonus BBC session ....import CD $17.99
Grimms/Sleepers ....import CD $17.99
Gryphon/About As Curious As It Can Be ....import CD $17.99
Gryphon/Glastonbury Carol ....import CD $17.99
Gypsy/The Romany Collection ....import CD $17.99
Tom T. Hall/In Search Of A Song; The Rhymer And Other Five And Dimers
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Tom T. Hall/We All Got Together And... & The Storyteller ....import
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Help Yourself/5 ....import CD $17.99
Heron/Black Dog ....import CD $17.99
The Higsons/It's A Wonderful Life ....import CD $17.99
Robyn Hitchcock/This Is The BBC ....import CD $17.99
Incredible String Band/Across The Airwaves ....import double CD $24.99
Neil Innes/Taking Off & The Innes Book Of Records ....import CD
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Isotope & Gary Boyle/Live At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
The Peter Ivers Band/Knight of the Blue Communion ....import CD $18.99
Wizz Jones/Lucky The Man ....CD $18.99
Mickey Jupp/Live At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
Kokomo/To Be Cool ....import CD $17.99
Deke Leonard's Iceberg/Wireless ....import CD $17.99
Lew Lewis/Save The Wail Plus... ....import CD $17.99
Nils Lofgren/New Lives ....import CD $17.99
Kirsty MacColl/What Do Pretty Girls Do? ....import CD $17.99
John Martyn/The Battle Of Medway: July 17th 1973 ....import CD $17.99
McGuinness Flint/Malt & Barley Blues ....import CD $17.99
Harold McNair/The Fence ....import CD $18.99
Malcolm Morley/Lost & Found ....import CD $17.99
Roger Morris/First Album ....import CD $17.99
Nucleus/Hemispheres ....import CD $17.99
Nucleus/The Pretty Redhead ....import CD $17.99
The Only Ones/Darkness & Light ....import CD $17.99
Graham Parker/Not If It Pleases Me ....import CD $17.99
Pentangle/The Lost Broadcasts: 1968-1972 ....import double CD $22.99
Pentangle/One More Road & Live 1994 ....import double CD $24.99
Duffy Power/Sky Blues ....import CD $17.99
Psychic Warrior/Psychic Warrior ....import CD $17.99
Pip Pyle's Equip' Out/Instants ....import CD $17.99
The Rumour/Max ....CD $18.99
John Sebastian/One Guy, One Guitar ....import CD $17.99
Skid Row/Live And On Song ....import CD $17.99
Connie Smith/Connie Smith & Cute 'n' Country (2 on 1) ....import CD
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Soft Machine/BBC Radio 1967-1971 ....import double CD $22.99
Soft Machine/BBC Radio 1971-1974 ....import double CD $22.99
Soft Machine/Soft Stage: BBC In Concert 1972 ....import CD $17.99
Soft Machine & Heavy Friends/BBC In Concert 1971 ....import CD $17.99
Soft Mountain/Soft Mountain ....import CD $17.99
Mick Softley/Songs For Swingin' Survivors ....import CD $17.99
Billie Jo Spears/Mr Walker It's All Over & Just Singin' ....import CD
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Bridget St. John/Jumblequeen ....import CD $17.99
Tir Na Nog/Spotlight ....import CD $17.99
The Tubes/Infomercial: How To Become Tubular ....import CD $17.99
Various Artists/By Jingo It's British Rubbish ....import CD $17.99
Violent Femmes/BBC Live ....import CD $17.99
Gene Vincent/White Lightning ....import CD $17.99
Rick Wakeman/Live At The BBC ....import double CD $17.99
Gene Watson/Because You Believed In Me; Beautiful Country ....import CD
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Gene Watson/Love In The Hot Afternoon & Paper Rosie ....import CD
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Wreckless Eric/Almost A Jubilee.25 Years At The BBC ....import CD $17.99
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