Name: Litmus Original Soundtrack
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

arc0231

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-09-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0184923602319

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

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Various

Genre GB

Soundtracks

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Anthology Recordings

Anthology Recordings is an all digital reissue label that aims to provide a wide range of rare and out-of-print music from various eras, genres, and cultures. The label's website was initially launched on October 5th, 2006, but temporarily went offline in 2011. However, it made a comeback in 2014 as the reissue arm of the Mexican Summer label group. In addition to their musical endeavors, Anthology Recordings expanded into publishing books with the introduction of Anthology Editions in 2016.
With a focus on preserving and sharing obscure and hard-to-find music, *Anthology Recordings* offers music enthusiasts an online platform to explore diverse sounds from different parts of the world. Whether you're searching for forgotten gems or seeking to expand your musical horizons beyond mainstream offerings, this label provides a curated collection that spans across time periods and genres.
The relaunch of *Anthology Recordings* under the Mexican Summer label group has allowed them to continue their mission of making rare music accessible to fans worldwide. Their dedication to unearthing hidden treasures ensures that these valuable recordings are not lost or forgotten over time. Additionally, by venturing into book publishing through *Anthology Editions*, they have created another avenue for artists and fans alike to engage with their favorite musicians on a deeper level.

Soundtracks | Vinyl LPs, CDs, Merch | Rough Trade

By 1996, surfing was on the upswing in popularity as professional surfers became marketable athletes. The three-fin, high performance, "thruster" shortboard was the tool of choice, lending to a fast-paced slashing style and ultimately a more aggressive "surf and destroy" movement in board culture. Litmus, Andrew Kidman's first avant-garde surf film, served as a soulful reaction to the pop-punk progression that dominated the mainstream. Prior to filming, Kidman's band, The Val Dusty Experiment, recorded a total of thirty-five songs in one day. The outcome of the "one-and-done" sessions was a lo-fi, rustic, experimental rock 'n' roll sound, adding a rough-around-the-edges ambiance to the surf scenes that span Ireland, Australia, California, and South Africa. Additional contributions from Galaxie 500, Yothu Yindi and The Screaming Orphans diversify the score. Litmus was a defining moment in surf filmmaking — it sparked an open-minded retro-progressive movement as surfers formed a higher consciousness about the types of boards they were riding and why. The Anthology Surf Archive reissues series proudly presents the soundtrack of Litmus, released in tandem with the soundtrack from Kidman's 2006 follow up, Glass Love, in new form.

Litmus Original Soundtrack

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