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GG 457CD
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"The Legendary Pink Dots are an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in August 1980. In 1984 the band moved to Amsterdam, playing with rotating musicians and having, as core members, singer/songwriter/keyboardist Edward Ka-Spel and keyboardist Phil Knight aka The Silverman. The band was originally called One Day... but subsequently changed the name to The Legendary Pink Dots, apparently inspired by pink dots on certain keys of the band's main recording studio piano. In the 1980s the band released albums on Mirrodot and In Phaze; in 1985 they signed with Play It Again Sam for the release of The Lovers. Their music touches on elements of neo-psychedelia, ambient music, electronic music, tape music, industrial, psychedelic folk, synthpop, post-punk, progressive, jazz, noise, pop, and goth rock, with a distinctly experimental/avant-garde bent; their sound has evolved over time and remains distinctive, making it difficult to place the group into a concise style or genre. The group's overall sound combined with Ka-Spel's distinct lyrics and singing have earned comparisons to Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett; the group also has links to the sounds of krautrock bands such as Can, Faust, Brainticket, Magma, or Neu! The first cassette Only Dreaming was an edition of nine copies, two of which had beautiful three-dimensional handmade covers. Only Dreaming was abandoned rather than deleted as the recorded output by The Dots expanded massively within months of the band's inception. The Traumstadt series collects compilation appearances by the group, with Traumstadt 2 maybe being the best of these collections. It focuses on rare tracks from 1984 to 1988 and was originally released on cassette by the band's own Mirrordot label. For this CD re-issue, it has been remastered once again and this much-loved album now sounds better than ever before."
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MET 1294LP
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Limited glow in the dark vinyl. "The Legendary Pink Dots has developed a devoted following over its four-decade career. On The Museum of Human Happiness, the bands unique explorations in textural ambience, rock experimentalism, lyrical imagery, hypnotic guitar and synth washes crate a spellbinding experience. In the era of lock downs, the trademark avant-garde sound is perhaps informed by observing the state of current events."
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SOL 187CD
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"The Legendary Pink Dots classic psychedelic masterwork from 1991 is released now with all the bonus tracks previously available on the extremely limited (and expensive) 5LP box set from 2015. In addition to the original album, remastered by Edward Ka-Spel, two additional CDs of material from the same recording sessions are presented here. It's all packed into an eight-panel digipak with a 12-page booklet with lyrics and notes about the recordings. It's three hours of music in one package!"
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MET 1246LP
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Double LP version. "Originally released in 1986 and considered a more 'serious' release, with themes of war and politics, Island Of Jewels ranks among the more accessible releases in the vast catalog of The Legendary Pink Dots. Focusing more on songwriting than on studio wizardry or sonic experiments, interesting industrial sounds and memorable melodies abound. Remastered."
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MET 1247CD
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"1983's Curse marks an intersection of styles and influences that form the Legendary Pink Dots sound: a deft balance between pop arrangements and sonic experiments, ornamented imagery, somber double-entendres, Gothic yet witty arrangements, experimentalism, and psychedelics. Curse is an artistically successful turning point to the beginnings of the era of the Dots' best '80s releases. Remastered."
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MET 1246CD
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"Originally released in 1986 and considered a more 'serious' release, with themes of war and politics, Island Of Jewels ranks among the more accessible releases in the vast catalog of The Legendary Pink Dots. Focusing more on songwriting than on studio wizardry or sonic experiments, interesting industrial sounds and memorable melodies abound. Remastered."
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RBL 078LP
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Limited stock, double LP version. Yellow vinyl and insert. Edition of 299.
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RBL 078CD
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"This is the complete amazing concert of Legendary Pink dots At Lounge Ax Chicago recorded in 1993. Limited double CD, contains classic songs like 'Golden Dawn', 'Maniac' and many others."
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"Packaged in a standard-sized digipak, with a black inlay tray. This release is a companion to Chemical Playschool Volumes 11, 12 and 13. Recorded at the Farm and at Luxe. Limited edition."
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MVD 4579LP
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"Issued in a limited edition of 100 numbered copies. Black vinyl in a silver-foil gatefold sleeve with a 7" black vinyl single in a hand-printed and machine-numbered (__ /100) sleeve. Includes a black T-Shirt with the front sleeve print and a b/w printed poster measuring 60 cm x 60 cm."
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MVD 4193LP
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"Double-LP, limited edition of 600 numbered copies in black vinyl. Originally released as Legendary Pink Dots -- Synesthesia in 2002."
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MET 1190CD
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"The Legendary Pink Dots is an experimental rock band that since 1980 has thrived far outside the mainstream. Having released more than 40 albums, Angel In The Detail may stand as the band's finest work. Two years in the making, it is an enthralling, captivating release where distinctive vocals & lyrical imagery float over textural ambiance, hypnotic guitar, synth washes & spellbinding bass pulses."
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MET 1172LP
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Double LP version. "The Legendary Pink Dots' classic Malachai (Shadow Weaver Part 2) is now presented in a 2018 remastered version. Malachai is the second half of the Shadow Weaver project, recorded simultaneously with Shadow Weaver. Special guest for this one was Steve Stapleton (Nurse With Wound, Current 93). A tripped out, challenging dive into experimentalism and a favorite for fans of The Legendary Pink Dots."
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MET 1172CD
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"The Legendary Pink Dots' classic Malachai (Shadow Weaver Part 2) is now presented in a 2018 remastered version. Malachai is the second half of the Shadow Weaver project, recorded simultaneously with Shadow Weaver. Special guest for this one was Steve Stapleton (Nurse With Wound, Current 93). A tripped out, challenging dive into experimentalism and a favorite for fans of The Legendary Pink Dots."
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MET 1171LP
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Double LP version. "Legendary Pink Dots' classic The Golden Age is now presented in a 2018 Remastered version. 1988. Half of the six-piece Legendary Pink Dots had quit after a long tour. Edward Kaspel & The Silverman were living in a caravan. It was never going to be a happy album, yet it remains a personal favorite for the two survivors of LPDs class of '88. A masterful set of avant-garde, experimentalist melancholia."
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MET 1171CD
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"Legendary Pink Dots' classic The Golden Age is now presented in a 2018 Remastered version. 1988. Half of the six-piece Legendary Pink Dots had quit after a long tour. Edward Kaspel & The Silverman were living in a caravan. It was never going to be a happy album, yet it remains a personal favorite for the two survivors of LPDs class of '88. A masterful set of avant-garde, experimentalist melancholia."
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MET 1127CD
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"Any Day Now stands as one of the Legendary Pink Dots' best albums, and certainly among the best of the '80s. The Dots were often called an unlikely link between prog rock and industrial. Any Day Now lives solidly in a world of synthesizers & British goth & Syd Barret & psychedelia. This 2018 Expanded and Remastered Edition features bonus material, including excerpts from Any Day Now Secrets."
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MET 1128CD
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"The Legendary Pink Dots' classic Shadow Weaver is now presented in a 2018 Remastered & Expanded version. Reflecting the Dots moving away from their electronic-based origin, organic instruments knit rich yet fragile tapestry throughout. Still as vital & relevant as band's primary influences -- Can, Faust, Neu & Meddle-era Pink Floyd, Shadow Weaver shows the bands mastery of psychedelic sound designs."
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RBL 019LP
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"Finally available on vinyl is one of The Legendary Pink Dots most beloved albums, From Here You'll Watch The World Go By, one of the groups most artistically complete and visionary works. Moving from noir jazz and grand psychedelic ballads to sophisticated space rock textures, the charismatic voice of Edward Ka-Spel floats and teases as only his can. Diehard fans of LPD have certainly been waiting a long time for this gem of an album to finally be presented on vinyl. A must have! Includes bonus tracks. Limited double-LP; Edition of 499 copies."
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SOLV 013LP
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Sold out, 2020 repress forthcoming... "In 1991 The Legendary Pink Dots released The Maria Dimension, an album most accurately described in the band's own lexicon as 'Kaleidoscopic', composed of a blend of electronics, guitar and voice, with a generous helping of sitar, brass and woodwind instruments. The songs were recorded at the band's home studio following four weeks of improvisation and experimentation. The first vinyl edition of the album was released as an edited version of the CD, with the last six tracks sliced off. 25 years on, this edition contains the complete fourteen-song album on vinyl for the first time ever, and has been remastered for maximum listening pleasure. The albums are presented in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with tip-on printing, with lyrics, track list and band photo printed on the inner sleeves."
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SOLV 013B-LP
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"Summer of 1990 was glorious. The Dots entered the studio on a high as The Crushed Velvet Apocalypse seemed to be embraced by a broad audience. Our label Play It Again Sam had been generous with the budget for a new record, and there was a spirit of daring adventure firing up the band. For the first month we pretty much jammed... and Bob captured many of these sessions on a small tape recorder placed in the middle of the studio. Bob had dusted off his sitar, Niels unearthed his monstrous kettle drums, Phil surrounded himself with synths and samplers. If it hadn't been for the mosquitoes we might have played through the nights. Driving to the studio each day was a challenge in itself, as the last stretch was just dirt-track with huge potholes to navigate around. There were other obstacles too: sand drifts, Highland cattle that stubbornly blocked the path and Konik horses - partial to nibbling the plastic wing mirrors and rubber tires on Phil's car. But... most dangerous of all were the nature walkers - they would shake their fists and rant about it being a nature reserve, and that cars were not allowed (always choosing to ignore that one board which read 'except for residents'). The albums are presented in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with tip-on printing, with lyrics, track list and band photo printed on the inner sleeves."
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Limited edition of 444. Includes hand-numbered certificate. A vinyl reissue of The Legendary Pink Dots's Premonition, originally released on cassette in 1982. In the early '80s the whole concept of committing music to vinyl seemed like a noble but improbable dream. It was expensive and unless a label was offering, it was consigned to the experimental band's "bucket list". Cassette albums were another matter however. The Dots had chaotically joined the tape revolution with a couple of releases on their own Mirrordot label and after accidentally wiping one of the masters, decided it was something better left to "real" labels. Hence the band was delighted when Ian Dobson from Flowmotion approached them. Consequently Premonition was assembled; a combination of older and newer songs were placed in an extremely psychedelic collage with a rack of effects tuned and abused with the help of Pat Bermingham, who owned the In Phaze label and a small studio which used to belong to Pink Floyd's Nick Mason. Sadly, Flowmotion ran into trouble after the release and it took a few years before the Dots actually saw a copy the original album.
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MET 1016LP
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"The Legendary Pink Dots is an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in 1980. Though far outside the mainstream, LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, & tour frequently. Distinctive vocals & lyrical imagery blended with hypnotic guitar & synth washes and spellbinding bass pulses to create an enthralling, captivating release. Ltd 2LP w. bonus track."
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SOL 013LP
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"25 years after The Dots' classic psychedelic masterwork was recorded, this set marks the first time the entire Maria Dimension album has been released on vinyl. In addition to the original album, remastered and presented here as a double LP in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, the box includes another gatefold double LP and an additional single LP from the same Maria sessions. Limited to 300 copies, this slipcase box edition comes with notes, rare photos, a poster, and previously unreleased recordings."
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RBL 046CD
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"Both volumes in one CD. A complex story about conspiracy, magic, and spirituality. Minimal synths, guitars, syncopated rhythms that are making weird, psychedelic, and transcendental noises which are of course accompanied by the distinctive voice of Ka-Spel. Lying on your sofa, pumping up the volume and just dream away on their ethereal sounds. 10 to the Power of 9 is a dark and exceptional trip into their warped and bizarre musical psyche. For sure one of the best concept albums of the band."
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