Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BRVC75lp-C1

Colour

Grey

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r27634329]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

bonus 7"

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-07-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

0810098505611

Total Cap

Grey LPx2

BRV75lp

Black

Extended format: No

0810098500128

Black LPx2

BRC75cd

0810098500111

CDx2

Artist

Various Artist

Nick Drake

Genre US

Folk

Label US

Chrysalis

British folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, Nick Drake, was born on 19 June 1948 in Rangoon, Burma. He released three albums before his untimely death in 1974 from an overdose of anti-depressant medication. With a unique blend of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, Drake's music continues to captivate audiences today.

Drake's musical talent ran in the family, with his father Rodney Drake being a musician himself. His mother Molly Drake was also musically inclined and his sister Gabrielle Drake is known for her acting career. Despite his short life, Nick Drake left behind a lasting legacy through his heartfelt songs that explore themes of love, loss, and introspection.

Although he achieved little commercial success during his lifetime, Nick Drake's music has gained a cult following over the years. His melancholic yet beautiful compositions have influenced countless artists across various genres. Today, fans can discover and appreciate the timeless artistry of this talented British musician through his acclaimed albums such as "Five Leaves Left," "Bryter Layter," and "Pink Moon."

Compilations & Reissues of the Year 2023

The Endless Coloured Ways is a collection of songs by legendary singer/ songwriter, Nick Drake, performed and recorded by over 30 incredible artists from a range of different backgrounds, genres, age groups and audiences. From Fontaines D.C. to Guy Garvey, Aurora to Feist, and Self-Esteem to David Gray, each artist has offered their own incredible take on a timeless classic

"Nick Drake was not that concerned with promoting himself as an artist but I think he would have been overjoyed to hear his art promoted by so many vibrant and talented artists such as the ones we approached. Each track is an example of a fellow artist adopting Nick’s art as if it was their own, submitting to the song, and the results prove to me that talent can so often win out over mere skill or ‘personality’. We are honoured and so grateful to all our friends, old and new, who took part in the making of this set." - Cally Calloman, Bryter Music

"Having initially exchanged a list of our favourite artists and realised how much our tastes overlapped, Cally and I set out on this venture with one simple brief - to ask the artists to ignore the original recording of Nick’s in terms of arrangement, production and singing style; basically we were asking them to reinvent the song. First of all it was humbling to hear so many similar responses, saying how important Nick’s music was to them, and how much they wanted to be part of this project. But as the results came in one by one, we were staggered by the brilliance and invention that each artist had shown. They had done what we asked - they had made the song their own." - Jeremy Lascelles, Chrysalis Records

The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake

Music US

Discover The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake by Nick Drake. A collection of timeless classics performed by over 30 incredible artists. Available in LP and CD formats from Chrysalis Records.