Name: Mrs Dolphin
Brand: Pale Saints

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0196LPE

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Colour

Green

Colour details

Green / Black Marbled

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Obi Strip.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0191400019683

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Pale Saints

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

Pale Saints were an alternative rock / shoegaze band from Leeds, UK. Formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1996, they left a lasting impact on the music scene with their unique sound.
Often compared to other influential bands like Chapterhouse, Lush, and Ride, Pale Saints carved out their own niche within the genre. Their dreamy melodies and ethereal vocals captivated audiences and earned them a dedicated following.
With a discography that includes albums such as "The Comforts of Madness" and "In Ribbons," Pale Saints showcased their talent for crafting atmospheric and introspective music. Their songs resonated with listeners who appreciated their poetic lyrics and intricate instrumentation.

Originally released in 1991 and previously only available on CD in Japan, 4AD are finally giving the Pale Saints early singles compilation, Mrs.Dolphin, its first ever vinyl pressing on RSD 2020. The album rounds up all the tracks from their early 4AD EPs Barging Into The Presence Of God and Half-Life, plus a track from the indie compilation Gigantic! 2 and The Colour Of The Sky, a track that is exclusive to this record and never been pressed on vinyl before. Coming hot on the heels of the 30th Anniversary edition of their debut album, The Comforts of Madness, the sleeve for Mrs.Dolphin is designed by Tim O'Donnell, based upon the original art.

1. Sight of You 2. She Rides the Waves 3. Mother Might 4. Colours and Shapes 5. A Deeper Sleep for Steven 6. Half-Life, Remembered 7. Baby Maker 8. Two Sick Sisters 9. A Revelation 10. The Colour of the Sky

Mrs Dolphin

Music GB

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