2-track bootleg 7-inch single that, I think, accompanied some copies of the TCS fanzine, “Autopsy”.
This fanzine was published by TCS mailing list members Sarah Frederiksen and Chris Dooley. Running to approximately 20 pages it included lyrics, a discography, a band history, trivial facts and biographies. There were around 250 copies printed. The ‘Iceburg’ single, according to official sources, had no connection with Sarah or Chris, so I am unsure as to who actually produced it.
The two tracks are ‘Iceburg’ on the A-side and ‘Remember Phil’ on the flip side, which is, of course ‘Twisted and Bent’.
The uncredited cover photographs are, on the front, some penguins and a ship’s Captain on the reverse. No idea who the Captain is but the handwritten note underneath states ‘Look after my best girl, but don’t flirt with her”.
An unofficial release that is extremely hard-to-find.
1993 POIT Records POIT01 L-43877 (USA)
A song originally written by Randy Newman and recorded in 1967 by Harpers Bizarre, this song grew out of some Shabby Road sessions with Sokabe from Japanese band Sunny Day Service
This is the initial 4-track digi-pak pressing which had a limited release.
I think the packaging – designed by kato masako – is wonderful on this release and is typical of Japanese attention to detail.
Some copies, like this one, came with a promo sticker instead of the normal obi-strip. Very nice.
1999 SMEJ Associated Records/Sony Music Entertainment AICT 129 (Japan)
Filed under: 1998-2003 | Tags: Hard-to-Find, Import, Promo, Trashcan Sinatras, Vinyl
Very rare 7-inch Japanese promo released alongside the digi-pak pressing.
The artwork was again designed by kato masako. The photograph (not credited) on the cover is taken from the Ayrshire hills looking out onto Ailsa Craig an island in the outer Firth of Clyde, Scotland.
1999 SMEJ Associated Records/Sony Music Entertainment XDKL-93017 (Japan)
Limited edition promo sample 2-disc 4-track EP (originally released in 1999).
Issued to radio stations & reviewers ahead of the actual release date to promote the album release, includes bonus DVD containing a live performance in Tokyo’s Club Quattro 21st May 2005, lyric booklet picture sleeve plus custom stickered back insert with obi-strip. The inner ring of both the CD and DVD are printed with the words ‘Sample’ and ‘Loaned’.
The snow photographs within the booklet were taken at Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens by John Douglas. The artwork was designed by Shinsaku Murota from It’s A Beautiful Day Ltd.
A great example of how music packaging should be done.
2006 Sony Music SRCP 402-3 (Japan)
Filed under: 1990-1991 Cake | Tags: Import, Promo, Trashcan Sinatras, Vinyl
Hard-to-find American 12-inch vinyl. 4-track promo includes The Best Man’s Fall, Drunken Chorus and Who’s He?
The inner envelope is one of those anti-static high-density polyethylene sleeves and is housed in a gold promotional stamped custom picture sleeve with lyrics.
Both sides have different publishing dates for some reason, 1989 and 1990.
1991 London Go! Discs PRO 917-1 (US)
Five Hungry Joes - A pictorial archive of the Trashcan Sinatras. Legendary Scottish Band 