Release Date: 15 June 2018
Label: Cherry Pop / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929439788
Genres: Pop
Description
.This is a unique 2 CD collection devoted to the hard-to-find tracks and mixes from 80's band KING. .All the tracks are sourced from the band's 7" and 12" singles and features rare mixes, remixes and b-sides, many appearing on CD for the first time..CD 1 features 14 tracks and includes seven extended mixes, b-sides and three live tracks recorded at Strathclyde University..CD 2 features 13 tracks including two single versions, six extended mixes, various dub mixes and a live version of 'Love And Pride'..Where available we have sourced the tracks from the original production master tapes..The band first charted in January 1985 with their #2 smash, 'Love & Pride'. This was followed up by 'Won't You Hold My Hand Now' #24, 'Alone Without You' #8, 'The Taste Of Your Tears' #11 and finally 'Torture' that peaked number 23 in the UK singles chart. King had a unique blend of rock/funk/ pop all dressed up in their own uniform of Doc Martins, bright suits and big hair do's. Singer Paul King opted to go solo before becoming a VJ (video jockey) on MTV and then VH1..Cherry Red have also reissued the band's two studio albums 'Steps In Time' #6 (CRPOP50) and the follow up 'Bitter Sweet' (CDMRED328)..The CD booklet features lyrics of the singles plus a UK Discography featuring many of the band's sleeves.
Tracklisting
The Residents
The Moody Blues
Nektar
The Fall
Kim Wilde
Dinosaur Jr
Toyah
Toyah
King's Consort
King
Hey, King!
King
