Name: Upside Down / Vegetable Man
Brand: The Jesus and Mary Chain

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

Total Cap

9999

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Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

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

2024-12-06

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

5021732478948

UPC / Barcode

Black 7"

Artist

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Label EU

Rhino

Genre EU

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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The Jesus and Mary Chain is a Scottish band that was founded in East Kilbride, Scotland in 1983. After disbanding in 1999, they made a comeback and reformed in 2007. Known for their unique sound and influential role in the alternative rock scene, The Jesus and Mary Chain has left an indelible mark on music history. With their distinct blend of noise pop, post-punk, and shoegaze elements, the band has captivated audiences worldwide. Their discography includes iconic albums such as "Psychocandy" and "Darklands," which showcase their talent for crafting mesmerizing melodies layered with feedback-drenched guitars. Experience the sonic journey of The Jesus and Mary Chain's music on our e-commerce website.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Jesus And Mary Chain’s debut single ‘Upside Down’ is reissued on 7” vinyl which - as per the original pressing of the release - comes with a colour variation of the original artwork design. Originally released in November 1984, it put the band on the map selling 50,000 copies and subsequently became one of the first major successes for the now iconic British independent label Creation.

The b-side is a cover of the Syd Barrett written ‘Vegetable Man’, a track not officially released on a Pink Floyd album until 2016’s The Early Years 1965–1972 box set, but a track that caught the imagination of the band in the early-mid 80’s and their cover is an unmistakable and celebrated version.

The single topped the UK Indie Chart twice, once in February 1985 and then again in the March. It stayed in the Indie charts for a huge 76 weeks making it one of the biggest selling indie singles of the 1980s.

Hailing from East Kilbride in Scotland, The Jesus And Mary Chain revolves around brothers Jim and William Reid, the bands founders and only consistent members. The band are recognised as being key to the development of the shoegaze scene and have remained uncompromising in their sound releasing eight albums, most recently ‘Glasgow Eyes’ released earlier this year.

Upside Down / Vegetable Man

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Discover Upside Down / Vegetable Man by The Jesus and Mary Chain on 7” vinyl reissue from Rhino. A classic indie single celebrating 40 years of iconic music.