Name: Ace Of Spades
Brand: Motorhead

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Catalogue number

5414939917653

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-02

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Warner Music Group

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Black LP

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Motorhead

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Metal

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Sanctuary

Motorhead was a post-punk band from Greater Manchester, UK that existed from 1976 to 2018. The band, led by the iconic Mark E. Smith, released numerous singles and albums throughout their career. Known for their ever-changing lineup, Motorhead had over 30 different line-ups during their time together.

In addition to their music, Motorhead also ventured into other artistic endeavors such as releasing a play called 'Hey Luciani' and a ballet titled 'I am Kurious Oranj'. They were also regulars on John Peel's Radio 1 show, recording an impressive 24 sessions between June 1978 and August 2004.

Although the band went through many changes over the years, some of the key members included Mark E. Smith on vocals, Pete Greenway on guitar, Dave "The Eagle" Spurr on bass, Elena Poulou on keyboards, Keiron Melling on drums. Other notable members who joined at various points include Daren Garratt and Mike Clapham.

Sanctuary Records is a British label that has made a significant impact on the music industry. With its main role as a record company, Sanctuary has become synonymous with quality and success. The label has been associated with numerous talented artists and performers, who have achieved great acclaim under the Sanctuary brand.

As one of the leading labels in the industry, Sanctuary Records Group holds an esteemed reputation for its commitment to excellence. Its logo, which can be seen on various releases, signifies not only the quality of music but also the dedication of the label to providing exceptional musical experiences.

With Label Codes LC 06448 / LC 6448 / LC 23251, Sanctuary Records Group ensures that its releases are easily identifiable and distinguishable from others in the market. This attention to detail reflects their meticulous approach to delivering top-notch music to their audience.

Released on November 8, 1980, it peaked at number 4 on the UK album charts. It was preceded by the release of the title track 'Ace of Spades' as a single on October 27, which peaked in the UK singles chart at number 15 in early November. The album was recorded in August and September 1980, produced by Vic Maile at his Jackson's studio in Rickmansworth. This is the first of what would be a series of projects with Maile, and members of the band commented at the time about finding the right producer. whereas the band had previously had an input at the mixing stage, Maile took sole responsibility here, clarke explaining that the result was that "you can finally hear everything that's going on". Of the performances, Lemmy claimed that "Vic got me singing instead of just shouting all the time", while Taylor added "and he got me playing more solid".

Ace Of Spades

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