Frank Black & the Catholics - True Blue (140g Black Vinyl + 7")

Demon Records

£44.98

Format: LP + 7"
Catalogue No.: DEMREC1106
Barcode: 5014797908796
Release Date: 24 Nov 2023
Genre: Indie/Alternative

1LP (140g vinyl) plus bonus 7”, textured reverse board sleeve
• ‘True Blue’ is a collection of songs originally intended as technical demos for the Catholics’ acclaimed ‘Black Letter Days’ album. Recorded in 2001, live to 1-track tape at the legendary Sound City Studios, the recordings capture raw and captivating performances by Frank Black and the Catholics on songs including ‘California Bound’, ‘The End Of Miles’, and ‘Cold Heart Of Stone’.
• Previously only available as a bonus CD in ‘The Complete Recordings’ boxset, ‘True Blue’ is an essential release for Frank Black fans and offers a glimpse into a studio session with the Catholics.
• Pressed on 140g vinyl, newly remastered by Phil Kinrade and cut by Cicely Balston at AIR Mastering. Presented in a textured reverse board sleeve with new artwork by Mark Reynolds, and exclusive liner notes by producer Ben Mumphrey.
• Also included is a bonus 7” single featuring three studio outtakes, including a previously unreleased version of ‘The Black Rider’.

LP - TRUE BLUE
SIDE A
1. BLACK LETTER DAYS
2. CALIFORNIA BOUND
3. CHIP AWAY BOY
4. COLD HEART OF STONE
5. HOW YOU WENT SO FAR
6. JANE THE QUEEN OF LOVE
SIDE B
1. JET BLACK RIVER
2. SOUTHBOUND BEVY
3. THE END OF MILES
4. THE FAREWELL BEND
5. VALENTINE AND GARUDA
6. WHISPERING WEEDS

7” – STUDIO OUTTAKES
SIDE A
1. THE BLACK RIDER
2. SONG OF THE SHRIMP
SIDE B
1. JOHN THE REVELATOR