87225

    The Slits Rough Cut

    UMR

    LP

    £28

    Popularly regarded as one of the most important and groundbreaking British albums of all time, 1979’s ‘Cut’, by The Slits has, rightly, seen several reissues on the LP format over the years. Its stature as a classic seems to have only grown since its initial impact and its influence on what came after remains incalculable – from Riot Grrrl to Culture Club, from Massive Attack and Tricky to Hole and Nirvana (Kurt Cobain cited ‘Typical Girls’ as one of his favourite recordings ever) it’s impossible to underestimate its influence on leftfield outsider musicians to this day.

    For Record Store Day 2023 it’s a first outing on vinyl for pioneering producer Dennis Bovell’s ‘Rough Mixes’* of the album, previously unearthed as part of the research for 2009’s anniversary CD Deluxe Edition of the album. As a standalone vinyl piece ‘Rough Cut’, then, presents an entire alternative version of ‘Cut’, plus the addition of the band’s startling cover of ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’. It also shines a light on Bovell’s superb initial mixes which pack a raw power and punch to rival the final, finessed versions ultimately released as ‘Cut’. Arguably, these mixes could have ended up being the “official” versions and ‘Cut’ would still be able to claim its place alongside PiL’s ‘Metal Box’, and Joy Division’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’ as 1979’s most groundbreaking albums. What they demonstrate are a band and their producer pouring myriad musical influences in search of an entirely new musical language.

    For this incarnation of ‘Cut’ Slits guitarist Viv Albertine advised on a new alternate treatment for the sleeve and, for the inner bang’s sleeve notes, has donated a new Q&A essay reflecting on the album’s recording, The Slits’ uncompromising musical ethos, and their place in history as post-punk’s premiere female musical revolutionaries. ‘Rough Cut’ makes for both a fascinating listen and a fascinating read.

    A1. Instant Hit (Rough Mix)
    A2. So Tough (Rough Mix)
    A3. Spend, Spend, Spend (8-Track Demo)
    A4. Shoplifting (Rough Mix)
    A5. F.M. (Rough Mix)
    A6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Rough Mix)

    B1. Newtown (Rough Mix)
    B2. Ping Pong Affair (Rough Mix)
    B3. Love Und Romance (Rough Mix)
    B4. Typical Girls (Rough Mix)
    B5. Adventures Close To Home (Rough Mix)

    Other Releases by The Slits

    The SlitsCutIsland
    Nice re-issue of this classic post punk album which includes their essential cover of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" as a bonus track. This album was...
    • – Instant Hit
    • – So Tough
    • – Spend, Spend, Spend
    • – Shoplifting
    • – Fm

    Other Releases on UMR

    Madeline BellDoin' ThingsUMR
    A first-time reissue of Doin’ Things by legendary singer Madeline Bell.Dusty Springfield, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Joe...
      • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 5542520£32.00
        In stockAdd to Bag
      AswadAswadUMR
      Stunning debut album by the legendary British reggae band, released in 1976 on Island Records. Arguably their early material is the finest roots reggae...
        Michael SmithMi Cyaan Believe ItUMR
        Michael Smith was an incredibly talented, politically ferocious dub poet who, tragically, lived long enough to release only one record. Born in a rough...
          Mike OldfieldOPUS ONEUMR
          LP £28 To celebrate Record Store Day in 2022, Universal Music Recordings are delighted to release Opus One, the original demo recorded by Mike Oldfield...
            GongAngel’s EggUMR
            Gatefold 1LP 180g £37 50th Anniversary - Abbey Road Half Speed Master by Miles Showell cut using the 2018 96k24bit files. The 180gram black vinyl is...

              People also bought

              Althea and DonnaUptown Top RankingUMR
              The ultimate ‘one-hit-wonders’, Uptown Top Ranking was a surprise International No. 1 smash hit single for the teenage due Althea and Donna. Entranced...
                Maximum JoyWhite And Green Place (Extra-Terrestrial Mix) + Essential Dance TracksLantern Records
                LP£26Reissued on vinyl for the first time the Maximum Joy's "White & Green Place extra-terrestrial mix" 12” single - with 3 bonus tracks – originally...
                  Soho Scene 62 Vol. 2Jazz Goes ModRhythm and Blues Records
                  LP£24In 1962, the London jazz scene was thriving but divided into two very different playing styles. The trad jazz scene was holed up at the100 Club whereas...
                    New York NoiseSoul Jazz Records
                    Soul Jazz Records’ new 20th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition coloured vinyl pressing + download code New York Noise:...
                    • Liquid Liquid – Optimo
                    • The Contortions – Contort Yourself
                    • Konk – Elephant
                    • impLOG – Holland Tunnel Dive
                    • Chain Gang – Son Of Sam
                    • Bush Tetras – You Can't Be Funky
                    • Material – Reduction
                    • Mars – Helen Forsdale
                    • Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Wawa
                    • Theoretical Girls – You Got Me
                    • Konk – Baby Dee
                    • Mars – 3-E
                    • Bush Tetras – Too Many Creeps
                    • Arto / Neto – Pini, Pini
                    • Alan Vega – Bye Bye Bayou
                    • impLOG – Breakfast
                    • 2xLP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP529C£34.00
                      In stockAdd to Bag
                    • MP3 Release SJRD529£9.99
                      In stockAdd to Bag
                    Slum VillageTrinity (Past, Present And Future)Ne'Astra Music Group
                    2xLP £35 In the early 2000s, Slum Village was riding high on the success of their Fantastic andFantastic Vol. 2 releases and upped the ante with the...
                      Terry CallierHidden Conversations
                      ‘Hidden Conversations’ is the follow up to Terry Callier’s critically acclaimed ‘Lookin' Out’ album. Following his stunning performance at the...
                        Poison GirlsHexCooking Vinyl
                        LP£29Poison Girls ‘Hex’ was first recorded and released in 1979. The recordings were produced by Penny Rimbaud and the band was led by vocalist Vi...
                          200% Dynamite (25th Anniversary edition)Soul Jazz Records
                          25th Anniversary edition.Back in print (black vinyl) and first time on CD in over 20 years! Soul Jazz Records’ 200% Dynamite! set the benchmark for...
                          • Augustus Pablo – Rockers Rock
                          • K.C. White – No No No
                          • Tenor Saw – Ring The Alarm
                          • Johnny Organ – Bewitched
                          • Pinchers – Agony
                          • The Abyssinians – Mandela
                          • Sister Nancy – One, Two
                          • King Tubby Meets Tommy McCook and The Aggrovators – King Tubby Dub
                          • Chaka Demus & Pliers – Murder She Wrote
                          • Johnny Osbourne – Ready Or Not
                          • Jackie Mittoo – Earthquake
                          • Sandra Reid – Don't Tell Me Tell Her
                          • The Skatalites Meet King Tubby – Herb Man Dub
                          • Kim Harriott – Woman Of The Ghetto