Name: Life
Brand: Inspiral Carpets

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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Limited edition

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Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2013-03-18

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

509990151802

UPC / Barcode

5099901518023

1990-04-23

501602565008

5016025650088

Artist

Inspiral Carpets

Label EU

Mute

Genre EU

Please note, some Mute issues also carry an EMI logo. This is not a label and EMI should not be added as a label, it instead indicates that Mute was part of the EMI Group.

Founded in 1978 by [a=Daniel Miller], Mute (also known as [l36339]) releases various forms of music, with an emphasis on electronic and experimental pop. In May 2002 the label was acquired by the [l=EMI Group]. In 2010 Miller did an agreement with EMI to handle Mute as an independent label again, licensing the trademark from EMI via his company [l=Mute Artists Ltd.], but EMI kept the rights over Mute's back catalogue. After the EMI Group was dissolved, in 2012 [l206061] acquired [l636]'s back catalogue.

Branch offices exist in Germany ([l168349]) and in North America ([l36296]). 

Mute has spawned many regional and special-interest sublabels, some of which are still active. One offshoot, [l=Parallel Series], even became independent of [l636] Mute also operates Mute Bank Mail Order, which sells the label's merchandise directly to consumers. Mute Bank published two issues of [i]Mute Statement[/i], a softcover book that details the entire discography of the label and includes band profiles and photos of release artwork.

Another label strongly associated with Mute is [l=Toast Hawaii], run by [a=Depeche Mode]'s [a=Andrew Fletcher].

Label code: [b]LC 05834[/b] / [b]LC 5834[/b]

‘[b]P[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for promo copies.
‘[b]L[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for limited editions.

Inspiral Carpets are an English alternative rock band that formed in 1983 in Oldham, Greater Manchester. With their unique blend of psychedelic and indie rock, they quickly gained a loyal following and became one of the most influential bands of the Madchester scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The band's distinctive sound is characterized by catchy melodies, jangly guitars, and organ-driven hooks. Their energetic live performances and infectious songs such as "This Is How It Feels" and "Saturn 5" have made them a favorite among music lovers worldwide.
Over the years, Inspiral Carpets have released numerous critically acclaimed albums and singles, establishing themselves as pioneers of the alternative rock genre. With their enduring popularity and timeless music, they continue to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.

Newest Listed Items

Originally released on 23rd April 1990, Life was Inspiral Carpets’ debut record and reached #2 in the UK album charts, featuring the band’s most notable single ‘This Is How It Feels’. Regarded as one of the main components of the Madchester movement in the early 90s, the Inspirals went on to release a further three albums on Cow Records (via Mute Records) before disbanding in 1995. This release sees Life re-issued on vinyl for the first time since its original release and will be housed in a standard 12” sleeve on limited edition 140 gram gold vinyl.

Life

Music EU