Name: Starfish (Expanded Edition)
Brand: The Church

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

IR-027

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

2023-02-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

F Minor

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

684334915553

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

The Church

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Intervention Records

Intervention Records is a label owned and operated by hi-fi industry veteran Shane Buettner. With extensive experience in the industry, Buettner also manages Marketing and Business Development for Vandersteen Audio. Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President, Communication at AudioQuest. Before entering the world of audio, Buettner had a successful career in publishing, with his work being featured in popular publications such as Home Theater magazine, The Absolute Sound, and The Perfect Vision.
At Intervention Records, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality music to our customers. Our label showcases talented artists and performers who create exceptional music across various genres. We believe in providing an immersive listening experience through meticulously crafted vinyl records and digital releases.
With a focus on superior sound quality and attention to detail, *Intervention Records* has become synonymous with excellence in the music industry. We are dedicated to preserving the integrity of each artist's work while ensuring that their unique voices reach a wider audience. Join us on this musical journey as we continue to bring you outstanding performances from some of the most talented musicians around.

The Church’s Starfish is a dreamy, atmospheric masterpiece, guitar-driven alt-rock before alt-rock was a term. It includes the timeless smash hit “Under the Milky Way,” and “Reptile,”. This&nbsp; 2x180-gram LP, artist-approved expanded edition is 18-tracks total, including 8 amazing bonus tracks that were not on the original LP. These bonus tracks kick off with wonderful acoustic versions of “Under the Milky Way” and “Antenna.” The other tracks are so strong that it’s very apparent that Starfish could have been a potent double LP.

 Starfish is 100% analogue mastered with the original repertoire cut directly from the original master tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound. This cut expands the original 10-song repertoire to three vinyl sides opening up the already massive soundstage and presenting this amazing recording with full bass extension and dynamic power. All of the 8 bonus tracks are 100% analogue mastered from separate tape reels assembled by Ryan K. Smith.  The 180-gram LPs are ultra-quiet, pressed at boutique press, RTI in Camarillo, CA. Intervention replaces its stampers every 500 copies so every pressing is is a hot stamper. 

Starfish’s album art was lovingly restored by Intervention's Art Director Tom Vadakan, and the original inner sleeve here is printed as the interior of a gorgeous gatefold jacket. The jacket is an “Old Style” gatefold made by wizards at Stoughton printing in LA. It's printed on heavy stock and film-laminated for superior colour depth, beauty and durability. The centre labels are printed by Dorado.

Starfish (Expanded Edition)

Music GB