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Parachute

The Pretty Things

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Format: CD

Cat No: SMACDX1323

Release Date:  28 July 2014

Label:  Madfish

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  636551896412

Genres:  Rock  Pop-Rock  

Release Date:  22 August 2025

Label:  Madfish

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  636551732321

Genres:  Rock  Pop-Rock  

Release Date:  22 August 2025

Label:  Madfish

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  636551832410

Genres:  Rock  Pop-Rock  

  • Description

    180g Heavyweight Vinyl Re-Issue Of the band's Fifth Studio Album From 1970. Re-Cut Directly From the Original Abbey Road Master Tapes.

    The Pretty Things created some of the most exciting and innovative records of the late sixties and early seventies. Winners of the Hero award at the 2009 Mojo Honours, the band have been name checked over the years by an array of artists ranging from The Clash, David Bowie and Aerosmith through to The Libertines and Kasabian.

    Following the now legendary and critically acclaimed SF Sorrow, the psychedelic classic released in 1968, the band returned to Abbey Road and started work on Parachute. The album was released in 1970 and was named Rolling Stone's album of the year.

    This vinyl edition of the album is a pressed on heavyweight (180g) vinyl and has been re-cut directly from the original Abbey Road master tapes.

    Description

    2025 EDITION OF THE PRETTY THINGS' ICONIC 1970 ALBUM ON DIGIPACK CD WITH 8-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET & SIX BONUS B-SIDES FROM THE 'PARACHUTE' ERA / GATEFOLD BLACK VINYL LP.



    Following the release of their now legendary & critically acclaimed 1968 album 'SF Sorrow', The Pretty Things returned to Abbey Road Studios & started work on 'Parachute'. Released in 1970, the album was named Rolling Stone's album of the year ahead of 'Let It Be' by The Beatles, 'Morrison Hotel' by The Doors, 'After The Gold Rush' by Neil Young, 'Moondance' by Van Morrison, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel, Pink Floyd's 'Atom Heart Mother' & 'Led Zeppelin III'.

    "The Pretty Things always made 'The Stones' look tame" - David Gilmour, Pink Floyd

    A record steeped in post-psychedelic British rock, 'Parachute' moves fluidly between melodic invention & lyrical disquiet. Long revered by musicians & critics alike, it remains one of the era's most compelling & underappreciated works.

    This 2025 CD reissue of 'Parachute' includes an 8-page printed booklet & six bonus B-sides from the 'Parachute' era.

    Description

    2025 EDITION OF THE PRETTY THINGS' ICONIC 1970 ALBUM ON DIGIPACK CD WITH 8-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET & SIX BONUS B-SIDES FROM THE 'PARACHUTE' ERA / GATEFOLD BLACK VINYL LPPRESENTED ON BLACK VINYL WITH GATEFOLD SLEEVE.
    Following the release of their now legendary & critically acclaimed 1968 album 'S.F. Sorrow', The Pretty Things returned to Abbey Road Studios & started work on 'Parachute'. Released in 1970, the album was named Rolling Stone's album of the year ahead of 'Let It Be' by The Beatles, 'Morrison Hotel' by The Doors, 'After The Gold Rush' by Neil Young, 'Moondance' by Van Morrison, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel, Pink Floyd's 'Atom Heart Mother' & 'Led Zeppelin III'.

    "The Pretty Things always made 'The Stones' look tame" - David Gilmour, Pink Floyd

    A record steeped in post-psychedelic British rock, 'Parachute' moves fluidly between melodic invention & lyrical disquiet. Long revered by musicians & critics alike, it remains one of the era's most compelling & underappreciated works.

    This 2025 reissue presents 'Parachute' on black vinyl with gatefold packaging.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Scene One ( 01:51 )
      • 2. The Good Mr Square ( 01:27 )
      • 3. She Was Tall, She Was High ( 01:36 )
      • 4. In The Square ( 01:55 )
      • 5. The Letter ( 01:39 )
      • 6. Rain ( 02:29 )
      • 7. Miss Fay Regrets ( 03:28 )
      • 8. Cries From The Midnight Circus ( 06:28 )

      Side 2

      • 1. Grass ( 04:20 )
      • 2. Sickle Clowns ( 06:36 )
      • 3. She's A Lover ( 03:32 )
      • 4. What's The Use ? ( 01:45 )
      • 5. Parachute ( 03:52 )

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Scene One ( 01:51 )
      • 2. The Good Mr. Square ( 01:27 )
      • 3. She Was Tall, She Was High ( 01:36 )
      • 4. In The Square ( 01:55 )
      • 5. The Letter ( 01:39 )
      • 6. Rain ( 02:29 )
      • 7. Miss Fay Regrets ( 03:28 )
      • 8. Cries From The Midnight Circus ( 06:28 )
      • 9. Grass ( 04:20 )
      • 10. Sickle Clowns ( 06:36 )
      • 11. She's A Lover ( 03:32 )
      • 12. What's The Use ? ( 01:45 )
      • 13. Parachute ( 03:52 )
      • 14. Blue Serge Blues ( 03:58 ) ( Bonus Track )
      • 15. October 26 ( 04:52 ) ( Bonus Track )
      • 16. Cold Stone ( 03:08 ) ( Bonus Track )
      • 17. Stone-Hearted Mama ( 03:52 ) ( Bonus Track )
      • 18. Summer Time ( 04:32 ) ( Bonus Track )
      • 19. Circus Mind ( 02:03 ) ( Bonus Track )

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Scene One ( 01:51 )
      • 2. The Good Mr. Square ( 01:27 )
      • 3. She Was Tall, She Was High ( 01:36 )
      • 4. In The Square ( 01:55 )
      • 5. The Letter ( 01:39 )
      • 6. Rain ( 02:29 )
      • 7. Miss Fay Regrets ( 03:28 )
      • 8. Cries From The Midnight Circus ( 06:28 )

      Side 2

      • 1. Grass ( 04:20 )
      • 2. Sickle Clowns ( 06:36 )
      • 3. She's A Lover ( 03:32 )
      • 4. What's The Use ? ( 01:45 )
      • 5. Parachute ( 03:52 )