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Vision & Revision: The First 80 Years Of Topic Records (2LP)

Various Artists

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: TXCD597

Format Details: 2LP

Release Date:  31 May 2019

Label:  Topic

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  714822055970

Genres:  Folk  Folk  

Release Date:  31 May 2019

Label:  Topic

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  714822185974

Genres:  Folk  Folk  

  • Description

    'Vision & Revision is a landmark, deluxe compilation to mark the 80th anniversary of Topic Records, the oldest independent record label in the world. Including 20 exclusive tracks by the cream of British folk music revisiting songs from Topic's vast back catalogue. Both gatefold double vinyl and double CD feature deluxe, silver foil blocked, debossed artwork.

    'Vision & Revision' is a unique celebration of folk music, as a crop of contemporary artists delve into Topic's treasure chest, pull out all manner and variety of ballads and broadsides and breathe new life into them.

    Topic Records has established itself as not only the pre-eminent British folk music label but one widely respected throughout the world. Topic has released some of the most influential folk recordings of modern times by a host of revered artists, from Anne Briggs to Peggy Seeger to June Tabor to Ewan MacColl and many, many more.

    This 20 track double CD comes housed in a special deluxe, debossed, silver foil-blocked package.

    Description

    Landmark, deluxe compilation to mark the 80th anniversary of Topic Records, the oldest independent record label in the world. 20 exclusive tracks by the cream of British folk music revisiting songs from Topic's vast back catalogue. Both gatefold double vinyl and double CD feature deluxe, silver foil blocked, debossed artwork.

    'Vision & Revision' is a unique celebration of folk music, as a crop of contemporary artists delve into Topic's treasure chest, pull out all manner and variety of ballads and broadsides and breathe new life into them.

    Topic Records has established itself as not only the pre-eminent British folk music label but one widely respected throughout the world. Topic has released some of the most influential folk recordings of modern times by a host of revered artists, from Anne Briggs to Peggy Seeger to June Tabor to Ewan MacColl and many, many more.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Beaulampkin - Martin Simpson
      • 2. Jack Frost - Peggy Seeger
      • 3. She Moves Through The Fair - John Smith
      • 4. The Banks Of Sweet Primeroses - Josienne Clark & Ben Walker
      • 5. Seven Gypsies - Oysterband
      • 6. Searching For Lambs - Nancy Kerr
      • 7. The Deserter - Sam Lee
      • 8. Go Your Way - Kitty Macfarlane
      • 9. As I Roved Out - Lisa O'neill
      • 10. Fable Of The Wings - Chris Wood

      Disc 2

      • 11. Dirty Old Town - The Oldham Tinkers
      • 12. Workers' Song - Rachael Mcshane & The Cartographers
      • 13. The Light Bob's Lassie - Richard Thompson
      • 14. Polly Vaughan - Olivia Chaney
      • 15. Napoleon's Dream - Martin Carthy
      • 16. I Wish My Love Was A Cherry - Lisa Knapp
      • 17. Shawnee Town - Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
      • 18. Bay Of Biscay - Emily Portman & Rob Harbron
      • 19. Nancy Of Yarmouth - Eliza Carthy & Olivia Chaney
      • 20. The Sea Captain - Lankum

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Beaulampkin - Martin Simpson [SIDE A]
      • 2. Jack Frost - Peggy Seeger [SIDE A]
      • 3. She Moves Through The Fair - John Smith [SIDE A]
      • 4. The Banks Of Sweet Primeroses - Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker [SIDE A]
      • 5. Seven Gypsies - Oysterband [SIDE A]

      Side 2

      • 6. Searching For Lambs - Nancy Kerr [SIDE B]
      • 7. The Deserter - Sam Lee [SIDE B]
      • 8. Go Your Way - Kitty Macfarlane [SIDE B]
      • 9. As I Roved Out - Lisa O'Neill [SIDE B]
      • 10. Fable Of The Wings - Chris Wood [SIDE B]

      Disc 2

      Side 1

      • 11. Dirty Old Town - The Oldham Tinkers [SIDE C]
      • 12. Workers' Song - Rachael McShane & The Cartographers [SIDE C]
      • 13. The Light Bob's Lassie - Richard Thompson [SIDE C]
      • 14. Polly Vaughan - Olivia Chaney [SIDE C]
      • 15. Napoleon's Dream - Martin Carthy [SIDE C]

      Side 2

      • 16. I Wish My Love Was A Cherry - Lisa Knapp [SIDE D]
      • 17. Shawnee Town - Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys [SIDE D]
      • 18. Bay Of Biscay - Emily Portman & Rob Harbron [SIDE D]
      • 19. Nancy Of Yarmouth - Eliza Carthy & Olivia Chaney [SIDE D]
      • 20. The Sea Captain - Lankum [SIDE D]