Name: Pick Of The Pops Volume 1
Brand: The Hit Parade

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Bonus disc: No

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jpew3

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-09-24

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Supplier GB

Shellshock

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Standard:20

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

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The Hit Parade

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Optic Nerve

Based in Preston in the North West of England, Optic Nerve Recordings is a reissue label specializing in releases from the 80's and 90's. With a passion for preserving and sharing music from these iconic decades, Optic Nerve brings back to life rare and forgotten gems for music enthusiasts to enjoy once again. From indie rock to new wave, their carefully curated collection showcases the diverse sounds that defined an era. Discover timeless classics and hidden treasures as you explore the extensive catalog of Optic Nerve Recordings.

Formed in 1983 in London, The Hit Parade is an iconic band founded by former postman Julian Henry and Raymond Watts. They established their own JSH Records label to release their music. With guest appearances from Cath Carroll of Miaow and Amelia Fletcher of Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, and Marine Research, The Hit Parade has created a unique sound that resonates with fans worldwide.

The Hit Parade was brought together by Julian Henry, a former postman who had a passion for music. In 1983, he formed the band in London alongside Raymond Watts. Together, they embarked on a musical journey that would leave a lasting impact on the industry.

To showcase their talent and creativity, The Hit Parade founded their own record label called JSH Records. This allowed them to have full control over their releases and maintain artistic integrity throughout their career.

A swish compilation featuring the most memorable songs in the career of the top notch indie band The Hit Parade. It collects together the most poignant moments in the career of The Hit Parade, and includes their thoughtful recording for Sarah Records “In Gunnersbury Park”, their tub thumping single for Minty Fresh USA “Hitomi” as well as other cuts, both cheerful and desolate in style, that feature Cath Carroll(Factory Records), Amelia Fletcher (Heavenly and Tallulah Gosh) and Harvey Williams (Another Sunny Day and The Field Mice).

The Hit Parade was formed by Julian henry with his school friends Matt Moffatt and Raymond Watts in 1984 when they released their first single ‘Forever’ on JSH Records. Since then they’ve clung to the sensibilities of pure pop and have become a curiosity item with their retro attitudes and songs about dead writers, disused swimming pools and failed love affairs.

Their early vinyl singles were lauded by John Peel, the NME and Melody Maker, the now defunct weekly paper that published Julian Henry's writing. In the 1990s the band toured alongside Edwyn Collins, The Milkshakes and Sarah Records notables, and signed to Japanese and US labels, releasing a sequence of albums that have since become collectible.

Pick Of The Pops Volume 1

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