Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPYEP3089IE

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Heavenly Blue

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

1000

Release date

2024-04-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

634457156258

Total Cap

Blue LP

Artist

Tommy McLain

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

Yep Roc

Tommy McLain is an American swamp pop musician, born on March 15, 1940 in Jonesville, Louisiana. He is best known as a singer but also plays keyboards, drums, bass guitar, fiddle and bagpipe.
In 1966, McLain recorded the song "Sweet Dreams", which reached #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. He has also collaborated with Clint West on the track "Try To Find Another Man". Additionally, he wrote Freddy Fender's single "If You Don't Love Me Alone (Leave Me Alone)".
With his versatile musical abilities and successful recordings, Tommy McLain has made a significant impact in the music industry. His talent and contributions continue to resonate with fans worldwide.

Yep Roc is a US label that was founded by two music enthusiasts in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. With a passion for discovering and promoting talented artists, Yep Roc has become a prominent name in the music industry. Known for its diverse roster of *artists* and commitment to quality music, the label has established itself as a trusted source for music lovers worldwide.

Since its inception, Yep Roc has been dedicated to providing a platform for both emerging and established *performers*. The label's extensive catalog features an impressive range of genres including rock, folk, Americana, indie pop, and more. With an unwavering focus on artistic integrity and innovation, Yep Roc continues to push boundaries and challenge musical conventions.

With their headquarters located in Chapel Hill - a vibrant hub of creativity - Yep Roc remains deeply rooted in their local community while making waves on a global scale. Their dedication to supporting independent musicians sets them apart from other labels in the industry. Whether you're searching for timeless classics or exciting new releases, Yep Roc is your go-to destination for discovering exceptional music.

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Yep Roc Records is excited to announce the first-ever vinyl pressing of Moving to Heaven for USA RSD 2024 - Pressed on heavenly blue colour vinyl and featuring updated lyrics and liner notes from Tommy McLain, this pressing is limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. The album has been remastered for vinyl by Mike Westbrook at MW Audio, the vinyl lacquer cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, and the record itself pressed at the state-of-the-art facilities at Citizen Vinyl in Asheville, North Carolina, This rare artifact of the Swamp Pop genre is finally found and sounds better than ever. In 2003, Swamp Pop pioneer Tommy McLain self-released his album Moving to Heaven - An extremely rare piece of Louisiana music history - Moving to Heaven only existed as a CD that Tommy himself pressed 500 copies of more than two decades ago. Tommy sold the CDs at his shows on the bayou and that was the only place to purchase this mysterious album. Featuring extremely DIY production techniques and spooky synthesizer sounds, this was Tommy McLain at his most raw and spiritual. Tommy wrote every song and plays every instrument on Moving to Heaven as he vocalizes about life, death and forgiveness. Many years later, Elvis Costello found a CD of Moving to Heaven in a Louisiana record store and fell in love with the music. Costello was a fan of Tommy ever since hearing him back in the '70s on the compilation Another Saturday Night, but he knew that Moving to Heaven was something special. Costello and Tommy would eventually meet in 2010 at a Bobby Charles tribute concert where Costello professed his love of Moving to Heaven to Tommy in-person. "I would go to local, secondhand record shops looking for albums by people like Tommy McLain," Costello told the New York Times in 2022.

Moving to Heaven - RSD 2024

Music GB

Discover Moving to Heaven - RSD 2024 by Tommy McLain on limited edition heavenly blue vinyl from Yep Roc. A rare Swamp Pop gem remastered for vinyl.