Name: Watch Me
Brand: Labi Siffre

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DEMREC1061


Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

140 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inner.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Demon

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5014797907980


Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Labi Siffre

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Demon is a UK 80s New Wave label that was founded by Elvis Costello, Andrew Lauder, and the company behind the label in 1980. In 1998, the label was acquired by Music Collection International and merged with its Westside Records operation. Today, Demon forms part of the Demon Music Group Ltd.

British vocalist, musician, and artist Labi Siffre was born on 25 June 1945 in Hammersmith, London, England. Raised in London by his English mother and Nigerian father, Siffre pursued music full-time after working various jobs. He gained recognition with solo hits like "It Must Be Love" and "Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying". Although he had a break from the charts in the 1970s, Siffre made a triumphant comeback with "(Something Inside) So Strong" in 1987.

Siffre's work has been rediscovered by a new generation thanks to Eminem sampling his song "I Got The" from the album "Remember My Song". Nowadays, he dedicates much of his time to writing poetry that tackles topics such as gay rights and global issues.

If you enjoy artists like Minnie Riperton or Curtis Mayfield, you'll appreciate Labi Siffre's soulful sound. His music is influenced by various genres including funk and jazz.

A brand new exclusive compilation, a unique collection of songs recorded in 1971 and 1972, not all of which were released at the time. This set includes the hits “It Must Be Love”, “Watch Me” and “Crying Loving Laughing Lying” (covered by Madness, Greta Van Fleet, and Rod Stewart respectively) along with the non-album B-sides. Side Two features five songs recorded during this period but not released until a CD reissue in 2006. They appear here on vinyl for the first time. The album is pressed on 140g black vinyl and the inner sleeve feature a newly-written poem by Labi himself.

Watch Me

Music GB