Name: Lovelife
Brand: Lush

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0453LP

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

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0191400045316

Total Cap

Black LP

4AD0453LPE

Clear

Ultra Clear

[r27921891]

Extended format: Yes

0191400045309

Clear LP

4AD0453CD

Remastered

2024-01-12

0191400045323

Artist

Lush

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Lush is a shoegaze band from London, UK. Formed in 1987, the band was led by guitarists Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson. Tragically, drummer Chris Acland's untimely death in October 1996 marked the end of Lush.
However, in September of 2015, Lush made a triumphant return to the music scene with the addition of former Elastica drummer Justin Welch. Their reformation brought back their unique sound and captivating performances that fans had been longing for.
With their dreamy melodies and ethereal vocals, Lush continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Explore their collection on our music e-commerce website and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of shoegaze.

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Originally Released March 5 1996.&nbsp; Lush’s final studio album,&nbsp;Lovelife, dealt&nbsp;“Britpop the feminist counterpoint it sorely needed,”&nbsp;(Pitchfork). Produced by Pete Bartlett (Therapy?, Kitchens of Distinction), it features three of the band’s biggest singles in “Single Girl,” “Ladykillers” and “500 (Shake Baby Shake),” with Jarvis Cocker also featured on first-half closer “Ciao!”.

With demand high, the band have been working with renowned engineer / producer Kevin Vanbergen to help them remaster their catalogue, starting with their studio albums. Using the original ½” production tapes for source material, Kevin has painstakingly worked on them to create brand new, stunning 24-bit masters that perfectly capture the thrill of the originals. They’ve never sounded so good.

Famously working with 4AD’s inhouse designers v23 on every release, album art has always been central to Lush’s appeal too. For these represses, the first two albums will come housed in their original designs while&nbsp;Lovelife&nbsp;uses the art from their 2016 boxset so to keep 1996’s collectible tracing paper sleeve exclusive to that initial pressing.

Lovelife

Music GB

Discover Lovelife by Lush on vinyl. This final studio album features their biggest singles and has been remastered for an enhanced listening experience. Available in LP format from 4AD.