Name: Sunshine Hit Me
Brand: The Bees

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PIASC1004LP

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Mask Blue

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Download with Two Bonus Dubs.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863130817

Total Cap

Blue LP

PIASC1004CD

Download code: No

A Newly Curated, Expanded CD. Features 6 Bonus Tracks, Including a Previously Unreleased Song, “Seeds”.

2023-12-08

5400863130985

Artist

The Bees

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

The Bees (known in the United States as A Band of Bees) are an English band from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. They have a colourful range of styles and influences, such as 1960s garage rock, country, reggae and jazz.
With their sound generally classified as indie rock or psychedelic rock, The Bees have captivated audiences with their unique blend of genres. Hailing from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, this English band has become known for their diverse musical style.
Inspired by various influences including 1960s garage rock, country, reggae and jazz, The Bees have created a truly distinctive sound that sets them apart from other artists. Their music resonates with listeners who appreciate eclectic compositions and experimental melodies.

PIAS is an international licensing, distribution, sales and marketing company for premium music, film and comedy. The name is short for Play It Again Sam. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the group also has significant operations in the UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and Ireland.The Group was founded in 1982 by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot who are still the co-presidents of the Group. This entry is for the distributor simply marked as "PIAS". When adding releases make sure you use the correct label.Sometimes credited as P.I.A.S.

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Released originally by Wall of Sound sublabel We Love You in 2002, Sunshine Hit Me was recorded and produced by founding members Paul Butler and Aaron Fletcher in a home garden studio - aka The Shed - on the Isle of Wight, and went on to receive a nomination for the Mercury Music Prize, 2003. Singles from the album include “No Trophy”, “Punchbag”, and a cover of Os Mutantes’ “A Minha Menina”. Remastered at Electric Mastering in 2023, this new vinyl reissue marks the album’s first ever repress and will be available as a limited edition ‘mask’ blue coloured vinyl, matching the album’s iconic cover.

Sunshine Hit Me

Music GB

Discover Sunshine Hit Me by The Bees. This limited edition vinyl reissue, remastered in 2023, includes singles "No Trophy" and "Punchbag". Available in CD and LP formats from PIAS.