Name: Solo Works 96 - 98
Brand: Simon Raymonde

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BELLA001V

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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

Double 140 Gram Vinyl. Wide Spined Sleeve with Inner Sleeves and OBI Strip.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863072285

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

BELLA001CD

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4 Panel Digipack. Poster.

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5400863086909

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Simon Raymonde

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Bella Union

Bella Union is a UK label that has been run by Simon Raymonde, former member of Cocteau Twins, since 1997. With a focus on discovering new talent, Bella Union has introduced the world to bands such as Fleet Foxes, Beach House, Lanterns on The Lake, I Break Horses, Ballet School, and Midlake. As a ℗ & © coyright holding entity, Bella Union continues to be at the forefront of the music industry.

Back In Stock

Simon Raymonde recorded his solo album Blame Someone Else while still in Cocteau Twins. Fellow Twins Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie appeared on Blame Someone Else, as did late-period member Mitsuo Tate.

But Cocteau Twins were no more by the time it was out. Originally issued in October 1997 it became the first release on Bella Union, a new label run by Robin and Simon. And now by Simon alone. Circumstances change and Blame Someone Else unexpectedly arrived in a world where Cocteau Twins were in the past.

Twenty-five years later, Blame Someone Else is now being released under the name Solo Works 96-98, appearing on vinyl for the first time with the addition of the three bonus tracks from 1998’s Japan-only edition.

“It was begun in 1996 at a time of turmoil with Cocteau Twins,” says Simon of the album now. “At the time, I was unsure if I should make the album but my band-mates were extremely supportive, their encouragement helped me get the record finished. It took me 25 years to feel comfortable with these songs being available again. We all have hurdles to get over before we can feel ready to let go of certain things. Today, I feel that the first-ever release on Bella Union should once again be an active part of the label’s history, if only to bookmark these first 25 years.”

Solo Works 96 - 98

Music GB

Discover Solo Works 96 - 98 by Simon Raymonde. Vinyl and CD formats available. Bella Union label. Cocteau Twins members feature on this exclusive release.