Revised UK LP Edition (Never Reissued) (Different Artwork)

FLAMIN' GROOVIES - NOW (1978, 2nd UK Edition)

"Now" was the Groovies' best selling UK album, boosted by the lengthy European tour. There are three versions - a U.S. (reissued in 2005 on DBK Records) and French one and two British, the final draft having an improved cover, paying more than a little homage to the Stones "Aftermath". The title itself was inspired by the Stones too as "Rolling Stones Now" was the U.S. title of their second album back in 1964. "Now" is the only Flamin' Groovies album to include a lyric sheet!

First released early 1978 through Phonogram, a new "Now" emerged late '78 through WEA with a different inner bag and the excellent "Aftermath" cover. The tracks, in a different order, were supplimented by "Blue Turns to Grey" and another more worthy addition - the '73 Capitol "When I Heard Your Name" (b-side 7" single of "Move It") the heartbreak ballad with chiming guitars and a slowed down Bo Diddley beat. There's also a barely audible talkover track lost in the finely restrained riff, all adding to the magic. The album was produced by Dave Edmunds but the fabulous "When I Heard Your Name" was produced by the Flamin' Groovies & John "Chris" Wilson.

  

WU NOW (316 mb)

CD Reissue 1997 (Japan)

 FLAMIN' GROOVIES - NOW (1997, Reissue Japan)

 

 

This is the very first CD reissue of the album and that 1997 Japan reissue (14 songs) uses the original artwork, and was actually a reissue of the US LP (and other countries except the UK), with the same track order. The second UK version of the album had a different track listing but the Japan reissue still omitted "When I Heard Your Name", the song would later surface only on the Anthology "At Full Speed (The Complete Sire Recordings, 2006). A different mastering was used for all the subsequent US CD reissues (2005, 2020) and the versions available on all the streaming sites.

 

WU JAPAN 1997 (314 mb)

A 7" EP of fun (Never Reissued)

THE REMAYNS FIRST EP (1985)

 

The Remayns were a project from Nick Haeffner (guitar, ex Tea Set) with Gary Hawkins (drums), Steve Robinson ( Fortunate Sons' bass player), Clive Pig (rhythm guitar) and Cally Callomon (vocals, ex Tea Set) who is also portrayed 4 times with his favourite cat Lurch on the Bam Caruso sleeve. They were covering four 60's classics. It was released on multi coloured wax. Cally Callomon was the co-founder of Bam Caruso with Phil Smee, he is the former manager of Julian Cope, and the executor of Nick Drake's estate

 

WU 7" EP (90 mb)

A Balladry from Boston (with Lord Manuel's synths )

WILLIE LOCO ALEXANDER - GIN (1980)

 

7" single from Willie Alexander, the A side was later featured on the New Rose CD compilation "Fifteen Years (1991)", and later on japanese anthology "Solo Loco Redux (2002)" along the B side "Close Enough". Some rare tracks are also available on "Willie Loco Boom Boom Ga Ga 1975-1991"

 

WU GIN (37 mb) 

A Spanish Tribute To The Groovies

GROOVIN' ROUND THE WORLD - A TRIBUTE TO THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES (2000)

 

A little known 2CD tribute released only in Spain with bands from all over the world (USA, Australia, France and of course Spain). The liner notes are by Barracudas / Fortunate Sons frontman Robin Wills.

 

WU GROOVY (876 mb)

German CD Reissue 1988 (OOP)

KURSAAL FLYERS - IN FOR A SPIN (1983)

Anthology first released in Germany (1983), the LP was reissued in the UK by Edsel with a different artwork (1985), it was finally available in CD format in 1988 on Line Records. It includes 7 songs remixed in 1982 (unavailable elsewhere)

"In for a Spin" is a comprehensive overview of the band's brief and underappreciated career, comprised of highlights from their three albums, plus the terrific non-LP single "Television Generation" and five previously unreleased tracks. "Girls That Don't Exist" will be re-recorded by Will Birch and John Wicks with The Records and "Everything But A Heartbeat" covered by The Searchers.

 

WU SPIN (340 mb)

A Spanish Tribute To "Crashes"

TRIBUTE TO THE RECORDS - I REMEMBER YOUR NAME (1996)

 

A die hard fan of the Records, Antonio Maimo (from Spain) had the idea to release a different kind of Tribute. Instead of compiling some songs taken from various albums, he reunited with the crop of spanish indie bands and together they made a 1996 version of the most famous Records album "Crashes". The collection was released in Spain only.

 

WU CRASHES (330 mb)

A Brand New One: PPA Exclusive

WINGS GREATEST REVISITED (2026)

 

After having reupped the complete series of classic albums revisited and originally posted on PPC some years ago, here's a brand new one. This is not really an album but instead a collection of the first solo / Wings years (1971-1978) of Paul with some of his biggest hits. The usual set of custom artwork includes full details of the bands involved.

 

WU GREATEST (317 mb)

A #1 Revisited

#1 RECORDED (2021)

 

Another one added to the continuing story of some classic albums revisited. #1 Record was released in 1972, flopped at the time but is now considered as an all-time gem. The usual set of custom artwork includes full details of the bands involved.

#1 (243 mb)

The 1993 UK Reissue of the 1971 Classic Revisited

A RAM MEMORY - TRIBUTE TO...(2020)

 

Released in May 1971, RAM was poorly received, but is now considered as one of his best albums. The CD UK reissue added both sides of the single released in February 1971. This is the version compiled here, with 14 artists / bands covering the whole album.

 

MEMORY (347 mb)

The 1993 UK Reissue of the 1973 Classic Revisited

BANDS ON THE RERUN - A TRIBUTE TO... (2020)

Released in 1973, the UK edition of BOTR had nine tracks, the US release included "Helen Wheels" on side 2. It's only in 1993 that the CD UK reissue added both sides of the single. This is how you'll listen to 11 bands/artists covering the original album plus the single as bonus tracks.

 

Special note: As the "1985" cover didn't include the BOTR outro, I've added the BOTR snippet made by Zeus Henderson at the end of  his own cover of "Say Say Say" (this one was featured on Tributes or Not Tributes Vol. 15)

 

WU BANDS (292 mb)

Dr. Winston Revisited

RE-IMAGINED (2021)

 

The most famous songs from the album have been covered plenty of times, i have listened to a lot of mawkish versions, so you won't be surprised that you won't get any of those, the collection trying to be more power pop than M.O.R. The problem is that some artists only take the soft side of the songs without the rock side of Lennon and so you get so many lame versions. The usual set of custom artwork includes full details of the bands involved.

 

TRUTH (253 mb)

All Things Almost Revisited

ALL THINGS MUST PASS AGAIN (2021)

 

ATMP was a 3 LP's set, four sides of rock/pop songs and two sides of Apple Jam.  So, this new revival of the multi-platinum album is based upon the first two LP's. The Apple Jam record has been obvioulsy omitted. So you only get the 18 rock/pop songs plus a bonus (the only sung track of the third LP)  The usual set of custom artwork includes full details of the bands involved.

 

THINGS (502 mb)

T.Rex Revisited (Part 1 of 2)

ELECTRIC WARRIOR ECLECTIC (2021)

 

No need to introduce this essential album that was a return to basics and will lead to the burgeoning scene of the punk era. The album is completely covered by 11 artists, but it also adds the singles which were included on the 2012 CD reissue as bonus tracks. The usual set of custom artwork includes full details of the bands involved.

 

MAMBO (405 mb)

T.Rex Revisited (Part 2 of 2)

TRIBUTE TO T.REX - THE SLIDERS (2021)

 

Another classic album revisited by 13 artists / bands, but no bonus tracks that were available on the CD reissue.

 

WU SLIDE (319 mb)

The Byrds Revisited (Part 1 of 4)

 MR. TAMBOURINE MAN RECOVERED (2021)

 

This is the first and essential Byrds album faithfully covered by twelve bands (plus one bonus track according to the CD reissue). The usual set of custom artwork includes full details of the bands involved.

 

  MR.MAN (292 mb)

Part 4 is Here

The Byrds Revisited (Part 2 of 4)

TURN! TURN! TURN! RETURNED! (2021)

 

The second and last album (with the original line-up) from our favorite jangle band fully covered by 11 artists. This new collection adds 3 bonus tracks which were included on a CD reissue. The usual set of custom artwork includes full details of the bands involved.

 

  TURN! (285 mb)

Part 4 is Here

The Byrds Revisited (Part 3 of 4)

FIFTH DIMENSION REDIMENSIONED (2022)

 

Another jangling milestone (even though Gene Clark had just left the band) which has become highly influential (psychedelic, country rock, folk rock and even experimental) over the years. The album is revisited by 11 artists.

 

  5D (217 mb)

Part 4 is Here

OOP CD Reissue (Hard To Find...and Expensive Nowadays)

THE RECORDS - THE RECORDS/SHADES IN BED (2002)

 

The album was reissued in 2002 with a new artwork (the inner sleeve of the UK edition) with 6 bonus tracks (the UK singles + plus a remix of "Teenarama" by Craig Leon who was hired to produce the follow-up "Crashes".

  

CD REISSUE (520 mb)

The UK LP + 12" EP (Original Artwork Never Reissued)

THE RECORDS - SHADES IN BED (1979)

 

The first Records album "Shades In Bed" was released in the UK with a 12" bonus of 4 covers, and with a new recording of the single "Starry Eyes" produced by Robert John Lange.

I've included the original NME review by Nick Kent, plus a NME full feature about The Records written by Max Bell who was at the time the Power Pop specialist in the UK.

  

UK LP + 12" EP (410 mb)

The US LP Edition (Never Reissued)

THE RECORDS - THE RECORDS (1979)

 

In the USA, Virgin Records first decided to change the title "Shades In Bed" to the eponymous "The Records" and the sleeve (maybe too offensive for the US eyes). They also replaced the UK LP version of "Starry Eyes" with the Will Birch produced UK single version. Finally they also changed the track sequence.

  

WU US LP (274 mb)

The (Scarce) US Single Version

THE RECORDS - STARRY EYES (1979)

 

The single version of the Records' classic "Starry Eyes" was produced by Will Birch. Most of the compilations include the LP version or the UK single version. The UK single version and the B side "Paint Her Face" were featured as bonus tracks on the 2002 CD reissue of "Shades In Bed". The US version remains unavailable elsewhere.

  

STARRY (55 mb)