"The Way It Was" (vinyl release) - more...

Just received the label detail from Ritual Echo for the upcoming vinyl issue of "The Way It Was". Brilliant! It's a unique customised design, based around the sound hole of my trusty 45-year-old 12-string guitar.

Everything still looking good for the launch on 14th April at Lichfield Vinyl Night.

"The Way It Was" (vinyl release) - continued...

More on the forthcoming vinyl release of “The Way It Was” (Ritual Echo rerLP003)…

The album has been re-balanced for vinyl release and features new sleeve notes with full lyrics and song stories, plus a beautiful new jacket designed by Paul Whitehead. It will be pressed on 180 gram virgin vinyl.

Probable release date is Saturday, 14th April.

Watch this space …

Vinyl release for "The Way It Was"!

Ritual Echo Records are to release a vinyl version of “The Way It Was” (Ritual Echo Records rerLP003)!

The launch will take place on Saturday 14th April at the George IV, Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire. This will be my first gig in over 30 years, and will be a part of Lichfield Vinyl Night.

Word is, the whole evening may be recorded so make a note in your diary to come along, say hello, and make some noise!

More to come…

"In The Court Of Conscience" - streamed...

Following its inclusion on the recent SOLD OUT Fruits de Mer 2011 Xmas Annual, several who missed out for various reasons have asked to hear the full version of "In The Court Of Conscience".

Complete with lyrics and courtesy of reverbnation.com, you can listen to the song here. This is a streamed version - when you open the page, it should play automatically after a few seconds buffering.

Thanks to everyone who's been in touch, and enjoy ITCOC.

"1917 Revolution" on Sonar Radio, Israel...

My attention's just been drawn to 1917 Revolution's inclusion in a recent Sonar radio broadcast in Israel.

Subtitled "Sonar 19/7 : A House Is Not a Tent", this was a pretty revolutionary show and in great quality!

You can still catch it here: scroll down to either stream live or download.

Two hours of revolutionary heaven!

Enjoy...

Fruits de Mer 2012 Annual SOLD OUT - sorry folks...

I hope everyone who wanted the Fruits de Mer/Regal Crabomophone 2012 Annual managed to get their copy?

Unfortunately, the issue is now completely SOLD OUT, and if precedent is anything to go by, FdM won't be re-pressing.

If you're desperate, you can email andy@fruitsdemerrecords.com and he'll see if any of their stockists have an odd copy left. It's just possible, but don't count on it.

Meantime, have a great Christmas, and if you're getting the Annual as a stocking-filler, enjoy it on the day!

Enthusiastic new review of Fruits de Mer's 2012 Annual...

A great review of Fruits de Mer's 2012 Annual has appeared on Terrascope. Well worth checking out for the Annual and other FdM December offerings.

Fruits de Mer's 2012 Annual - release day approaches!

I've just received my pre-release copy of Fruits de Mer's 2012 Annual. The sound of stylus dropping onto vinyl really does take you back!

This is a true mini-anthology of seventies sounds. It’s a great double package pressed on coloured vinyl and it'll be out next Monday (5th). But remember, this is a limited edition that’ll be gone pretty quickly.

Heyday Mailorder and other online outlets have copies, but please move fast if you want to secure one of the year’s best Christmas stocking fillers!

"Favourites From John Peel's Record Collection"

"1917 Revolution" leads off the new "Favourites From John Peel's Record Collection" download set from Cherry Red. Just in time for Christmas!

Creation Recreated on Spotify!

"Creation Recreated" has now joined the Beau catalogue on Spotify. Enjoy!

News from India...

Amazing where things pop up!

This is FirstPost in India reporting on the upcoming release of "In The Court Of Conscience" on Fruits de Mer's 2012 Annual!

Fruits de Mer 2012 Annual - a new review...

Enthusiastic review of the new Fruits de Mer 2012 Annual from the Strange Brew Podcast.

ORDER EARLY from andy@fruitsdemerrecords.com - or they'll all be gone...

Fruits de Mer YouTube video - "In The Court Of Conscience"...

Fruits de Mer Records have posted a really nice little promo vid for the upcoming 2012 Fruits de Mer/Regal Crabomophone Annual.

Don't forget, this will be a strictly Limited Edition release which will sell quickly as all Fruits de Mer releases do.

As of this moment, you can either email FdM to reserve your copy, or pre-order here.

Meantime, enjoy the sample...

"Creation Recreated" - a view from Israel...

Great review of "Creation Recreated" from Let It Rock in Israel. Nice also to see the comment about Steve Clayton's drumming on "Silence Returns" - it's usually Jim Milne's searing guitar that pulls in all the plaudits.

Back to vinyl with Fruits de Mer Records!

I’ve just contributed a previously-unreleased song – “In The Court Of Conscience” – to Fruits de Mer’s 2012 Annual. Recorded in 1978, ITCOC is a full-band piece – there is a twelve-string in there, but it’s electric!

The FdM Annual, now becoming something of a tradition, will be a 2-EP affair pressed on coloured vinyl and will be out in time for Christmas.

It’s a strictly limited edition of 400, so make sure you get your order in early. FdM discs always sell out (that’s true, BTW, not hype…). It's availabe for immediate pre-order here.

Enjoy!