Name: 1967-1970
Brand: The Valentines

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DEMREC665

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Colour

White

Colour details

Black and White Vinyl

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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

Release date

2020-08-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Demon

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5014797902411

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Total Cap

White LP

Artist

The Valentines

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

<p> Demon is a UK 80s New Wave label that was founded by Elvis Costello, Andrew Lauder, and the company behind the label in 1980. In 1998, the label was acquired by Music Collection International and merged with its Westside Records operation. Today, Demon forms part of the Demon Music Group Ltd.</p>

The band was formed in late 1966 with the amalgamation of Perth groups [a2416361] and The Winstons. They capitalised on the success of both the former bands, plus the interest created by having two lead singers in Scott and Lovegrove. Inspired by [a20991], [a82730], and local stars [a293531], they enjoyed considerable local success and released a few singles.

In late 1967, The Valentines moved to Melbourne in search of greater success, and soon toured other major cities. With a development towards the popular Bubblegum sound late in 1968, the band became more in demand, particularly among teenage girls. However as the fashion for bubblegum music wore off, The Valentines struggled to retain their musical credibility despite a turn towards rock music. With differing opinions within the band concerning musical direction, and a much-publicised drugs bust in September 1969, group stability began to suffer. Although they still had a strong fanbase in certain areas of the country, especially back home in Perth, The Valentines decided to disband amicably in August 1970.

Scott had built a strong reputation as a powerful vocalist and soon joined [a612440], and later [a84752]. Lovegrove found success as a music journalist, and guitarist, Wyn Milson became a sound engineer.

[a5891523], drums 1966 - July 1968
[a5891522], drums early 1968
[a2755563], drums July 1968 - 1969
[a3474156], drums May 1969 - Aug 1970
John Lockery, bass guitar 1966 - 1968
[a9995146], bass 1968
[a1825487], vocals 1966 - 1970
[a3474158], lead guitar 1966 - 1970
[a460050], vocals 1966 - 1970
[a3474157] (Ted Junko), guitar 1966–1969 and bass guitar 1969–1970

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The Valentines were an Australian pop-rock group known for kick-staring the career of Bon Scott who went on to become lead vocalist in AC/DC. This new compilation brings together all of the group’s A and B sides as well as rare recordings such as the <i>Doin’ The Heavy </i>radio ad. For Record Store Day 2020, Demon Records presents this new release on exclusive 180 Gram ‘peculiar’ black and white vinyl.

1967-1970

Music GB