Various Artists - The Bristol Recorder Vol. 4 LP

Back in 1979 The Bristol Recorder was one of Bristol’s most unusual musical entities and in 2018 "The Bristol Recorder Volume 4" aims to restore a vinyl voice for Bristol and its music through our relaunch of its original incarnation.

The Bristol Recorder is a unique combination of vinyl record and topical magazine devoted to the music and cultural life of the city. The gatefold sleeve of our LP becomes the front and back cover of the magazine exploring, celebrating and challenging all things Bristol. The ten vinyl tracks are by local and nationally recognised artists and the magazine’s twenty pages are chock full of engaging articles on Bristol’s cultural and social scene, past and present.

We have a strong design aesthetic, completely black and white, reflecting our heritage and featuring original photography and illustrations. We are also grateful for the support of both local and national advertisers in the magazine pages.

Most magazines and newspapers are discarded within weeks, if not days, whereas the Bristol Recorder is kept for years. Original copies from 1979 and 1980 are now collectors’ items.

Our musical and editorial standards are high, and the artists featured on vinyl give an eclectic view of Bristol’s music scene, reflecting the huge diversity and quality on offer in our wonderful city.

Tracklist:

1. Freedom [The Shimmer Bands]
2. Dearest Brøther [Firewoodisland]
3. Deep in My Heart (feat. Lorna King) [Dr Meaker]
4. Drifting Away [Celestine]
5. Moon Street [Michel Padron]
6. Brian Jones [Patrick Duff]
7. Bristol Love [Laid Blak]
8. Gentleman's Magazine [Lice]
9. You're So Kool-Aid [Oliver Wilde]
10. Electric Clail Sound System [Gary Clail Sound System]

About this product: this is the Record Store Day '18 release on clear vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.