It also seems like there are slight distortions from the factory, throughout the whole record, popping scratching sounds. That satisfied my appetite for B-Sides and non-album stuff enough to resist the double CDs, although it cost me more and the tracks were not lossless.

This extraordinary four-disc set rounds up everything Blur produced around the time of Parklife, including the original album, remixes, radio sessions, demos and live performances. Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.I regretted selling all my singles for years so getting almost all the material again in nice box sets rather than loads of singles on various formats was very welcome. Although Blur had long been recognised as one of the premier bands responsible for the reinvigoration of Britpop in the 1990s, it is 1994's Parklife that truly provided the template for the entire movement. At a time when Oasis were aping the sounds of their pub-rock heroes on Definitely Maybe, Blur drew from the legacy of the Kinks and Small Faces to create an album that's as English as a rainy Sunday in front of the gas fire.

Item details: because this item shares the same barcode as other variants, we can't guarantee the color/version of the vinyl. Seriously though, 'Parklife' actually is good - songs like ‘To The End’ and ‘End Of A Century’ show off genuine songwriting chops, and who could resist shaking leg to ‘Girls And Boys’ when it comes on at the indie disco? Light creasing and wear to sleeve and insert, record has a couple of light isolated scratches but overall just has light crackle and noise at times. Along with those first two Oasis LPs and Pulp's ‘Different Class’ it is generally vaunted as one of Britpop’s definitive albums, and heard today it certainly acts like a capsule from a different era, one where doing a passable Cockney accent was a passport to a whole career. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months.Over its 40 years in business, PIAS has grown to be one of the largest independently-owned music groups in the world, carving out its own in-house recorded music division PIAS [Recordings]. Very secure, safe and strong packaging [📦] Our items are brand *🅽🅴🆆* We mostly sell the latest available release/pressing. But the vinyl release presented the album in an entirely new light, wowing me with its enriched sound and warmth. The organic qualities of vinyl allow fans to engage with the album in a new light, presenting a heightened appreciation for the group's musicianship. The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.