The La's - The La's 1986-1987 Callin' All (CD, Album, RE, RM) (M / M)

Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)

New copy, still sealed!

"The La’s are one of the most enigmatic bands of the last few decades releasing only a handful of singles and one ‘official’ critically acclaimed album (which was disowned by the band itself!). Lee Mavers (singer/songwriter) has stated repeatedly, that the closest he came to capturing his perfect vision was with the original recordings- which now appear here on limited vinyl with an undisputed spirit and freshness that could never be recaptured. With so much mythologising around the bands early recordings, and their eventual disappearance, Viper/Eighties Vinyl are proud to present the songs which appeared thirty years ago on The first La’s album, only as nature intended- authentic, endearing and quite simply magical. Amongst many highlights is the first ever recording of There She Goes, ‘Live’- now correctly considered to be a standard. Noel Gallagher famously stated that :’Oasis wanted to finish off what the La’s had started’ It’s fair to say it’s right here where Brit Pop started." -Viper Label

Release Notes

Tracklisting:

. The Original Recordings
1. Son Of A Gun 1:58
2. Doledrum 2:55
3. Liberty Ship 1:58
4. Freedom Song 2:29
5. Clean Prophet 1:44
6. IOU 2:00
7. I Can't Sleep 2:29
8. Callin' All 4:11
9. Failure 2:39
10. Looking Glass 6:53
11. Son Of A Gun (Alternative Version) 1:55
. Rehearsal Tapes
12. Tears In The Rain 1:58
13. Leavin' 1:06
14. She Loves 1:56
15. Don't Get Me Wrong 3:18
. The Picket Session
16. Way Out 2:37
17. Come In Come Out 1:31
. De Freitas Session
19. Timeless Melody 4:01
. Local Radio Session
20. Feelin' 1:52
. The Stables
24. Don't Lock Me Out 2:13
. Liverpool Poly "Live"
. The Picket "Live"
28. There She Goes 2:47
29. Jumpin' Jack Flash 3:11

Country: UK

Released: 2010-04-12

Notes:

Tracks 1 & 2 - Recorded at The Attic September 1986
Track 3 - Recorded at Aigburth Road July 1986
Track 4 - Recorded at Duke Street May 1986
Track 5 - Recorded at Aigburth Road August 1986
Track 6 - Recorded at Hope Street March 1986
Track 7 - Recorded at Aigburth Road 1986
Track 8 - Recorded at The Attic September 1986
Track 9 - Recorded at Aigburth Road October 1986
Track 10 - Recorded at Aigburth Road November 1986
Track 11 - Recorded at Duke Street May 1986
Track 12 - Percy Street rehearsal June-August 1986
Tracks 13 to 15 - Aigburth Road rehearsals August 1986
Tracks 16 to 18 - The Picket Session 11-27 May 1987 
Track 19 - De Freitas session 25-26 April 1987
Tracks 20 to 23 - Local Regional Radio Session September 1987 
Tracks 24 & 25 - The Stables March-May 1987
Tracks 26 & 27 - Live at Liverpool Polytechnic 3rd October 1987
Tracks 28 to 30 - Live at The Picket 5th June 1987

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 666017220123