Name: Train Out Of It
Brand: Swell Maps

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

cdmaps3

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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

2006-08-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5016025640034

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Swell Maps

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Mute

Please note, some Mute issues also carry an EMI logo. This is not a label and EMI should not be added as a label, it instead indicates that Mute was part of the EMI Group.

Founded in 1978 by [a=Daniel Miller], Mute (also known as [l36339]) releases various forms of music, with an emphasis on electronic and experimental pop. In May 2002 the label was acquired by the [l=EMI Group]. In 2010 Miller did an agreement with EMI to handle Mute as an independent label again, licensing the trademark from EMI via his company [l=Mute Artists Ltd.], but EMI kept the rights over Mute's back catalogue. After the EMI Group was dissolved, in 2012 [l206061] acquired [l636]'s back catalogue.

Branch offices exist in Germany ([l168349]) and in North America ([l36296]). 

Mute has spawned many regional and special-interest sublabels, some of which are still active. One offshoot, [l=Parallel Series], even became independent of [l636] Mute also operates Mute Bank Mail Order, which sells the label's merchandise directly to consumers. Mute Bank published two issues of [i]Mute Statement[/i], a softcover book that details the entire discography of the label and includes band profiles and photos of release artwork.

Another label strongly associated with Mute is [l=Toast Hawaii], run by [a=Depeche Mode]'s [a=Andrew Fletcher].

Label code: [b]LC 05834[/b] / [b]LC 5834[/b]

‘[b]P[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for promo copies.
‘[b]L[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for limited editions.

English post-punk group, Swell Maps, formed in 1972 in Birmingham, England. The band was founded by brothers Epic Soundtracks and Nikki Sudden. They were joined by Richard Earl, David Barrington, John Cockrill, and Jowe Head to complete the lineup. Swell Maps released two albums and four singles before disbanding in 1980.
Swell Maps emerged as a prominent figure in the post-punk movement of the late 1970s. Their unique sound blended elements of punk rock with experimental and avant-garde influences. With their innovative approach to music-making, they garnered a dedicated following.
Despite their relatively short-lived career, Swell Maps left an indelible mark on the music scene. Their influence can still be heard today among artists across various genres. Discover their groundbreaking discography and immerse yourself in the sonic world of Swell Maps.

A great compilation album of the seminal Swell Maps featuring all the singles and lots of weirder stuff. The singles are late 70's DIY classics and stand up as a great pop singles on their own. Everything they ever recorded is recommended and a big influence of the music of today. 26 track CD.

Train Out Of It

Music GB