Name: Waiting For The Weekend – The United Artists and Liberty Recordings
Brand: The Vapors

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CRCDBOX113

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929111394

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

Artist

The Vapors

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Cherry Red

Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

The Vapors are a relatively short-lived new-wave rock band from Guildford, UK. Formed around David Fenton, they enjoyed worldwide success with their second single "Turning Japanese." Managed by Bruce Foxton of The Jam and Paul Weller's father, John Weller, the band released two albums and toured extensively before disbanding due to disillusionment with the record industry. However, in June 2016, they reformed and started touring again. In March 2020, they released the singles "Crazy" and "Together," followed by their third album "Together" in May 2020.

The original lineup consisted of David Fenton on guitar and vocals, Ed Bazalgette on guitar, Steve Smith on bass and vocals, and Howard Smith on drums. The current lineup in 2020 includes David Fenton on guitar and vocals, Ed Bazalgette on guitar, Steve Smith on bass and vocals, Michael Bowes on drums, and Dan Fenton on guitar and vocals.

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Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Box Sets

76 track deluxe 4CD clamshell box set containing the original albums New Clear Days and Magnets plus B-sides and single versions. Includes 2CDs of previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, alternative and live versions featuring their performance from The Rainbow on 3rd December 1979. Featuring three songs ‘Move’, ‘Secret Noise’ and ‘Caroline’ that have never officially previously been released.

With a fully illustrated 24-page booklet containing rare and previously unseen photos with a brand new annotation by Ed Piller. Formed in 1978 and “discovered” by The Jam’s Bruce Foxton and managed by Paul Weller’s Dad John they signed to United Artists in 1979, their second single ‘Turning Japanese’ becoming an enormous international hit reaching number three in the UK and number one in Australia. It was also a major hit in New Zealand, Canada and reached No. 36 in the US single charts.

Their debut LP New Clear Days (No.44 – UK albums chart) was released in 1979 and their second album Magnets in early 1981. The band never repeated the same degree of commercial success as ‘Turning Japanese’ but developed a global following prior to their split in the early ‘80s.

Packaged in a deluxe clamshell box, this 4CD set contains their two albums New Clear Days and Magnets as well as the single versions and B-sides. Researched and mastered from the original master tapes retrieved from the EMI Archives, it also contains two CDs featuring previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, alternative versions plus the bands live set from The Rainbow in December 1979.