Name: The Hit Parade..
Brand: The Wedding Present

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VIN180LP086

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

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

2016-02-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5038622132514

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Wedding Present

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Weatherbox

The Wedding Present, formed in Leeds, England in 1984, is an iconic band with singer/songwriter David Gedge as the only constant member. The original line-up included guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman.
With a history rooted in the ashes of Lost Pandas, The Wedding Present has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Their unique sound and powerful lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide.
From their early beginnings to their current success, The Wedding Present continues to deliver exceptional music that resonates with fans old and new. Explore their discography and experience the magic of this legendary band.

For the first time presented on one double album, each of the 12 singles released in 1987 with is accompanying B side. Remastered and pressed on 180 gram white and black vinyl, each disc comes in a newly designed inner bag and packaged in a heavyweight outer sleeve. Back the hey days of the explosion of the British indie rock scene, David Gedges Wedding Present were amongst the pioneers. Fast paced and obviously influenced by The Fall, Buzzcocks and Gang Of Four the much heralded 1987 debut 'George Best' was released on their own Reception label. Instead of 'that difficult third album' they took the unusual step in 1987 of releasing one limited edition single a month. This had never been done before by any band, only the legendary Elvis Presley, so it was a brave step. But this was the Wedding Present and under Gedges leadership the plan was a great success. The A side for each single would be an original composition and the B side a cover version, which gave the band the opportunity to put their unique stamp on songs and experiment with some very interesting choices. They took on Isaac Hayes 'Theme From Shaft', David Bowie's 'Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family' from his Ziggy inspired Diamond Dogs album. They also looked to more commercial pop material of Altered Images 'Think That It Might' and Bow Wow Wows 'Go Wild In The Country'. Each were given the Gedge treatment that Melody Maker once described as equivalent to 'sandpapering your ears'.

The Hit Parade..

Music GB