{"product_id":"where-it-is-cd","title":"Where It Is [CD]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"redeye-blurb\"\u003eFoil blocked digipack containing a 16 booklet with sleeve notes, photos \u0026amp; posters chosen by the band. \u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes 10 previously unheard demos from 1983 – 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough more renowned as a 90s dance\/electronica pop act, with hits like Sweet Harmony, Hello \u0026amp; The Sun Rising, The Beloved began in 1983 as a 4-piece guitar-based band. Two John Peel Sessions in 1985 were followed by 4 independent singles on the now-defunct Flim Flam label. Their debut album \"Where It Is\" was a compilation of these initially released as a vinyl LP in October 1987. The album was then released on CD in 1988 as an expanded edition, which now sells in excess of £100 on Discogs. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStep forward to 2019. All the audio has been remastered from the original analogue tapes, by John Davis at Metropolis Studios, \u0026amp; is to be reissued with a 2nd disc containing previously unreleased demo tracks. At the time the material was recorded, the band comprised: Jon Marsh (Vocals\/Keyboards), Steve Waddington (Guitars), Tim Havard (Bass) \u0026amp; Guy Gausden (Drums); sonically similar to peers on NME's seminal C86 compilation. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first 3 singles were produced by New Order's studio engineer Michael Johnson, 'Forever Dancing' by the band themselves. CD1 is as per the original CD album with the addition of 3 tracks released on singles but not included on the CD, 'Saints Preserve Us', 'Having Fun', \u0026amp; the Stephen Street remix of 'Forever Dancing'. It now comprises a virtual facsimile of all released singles. CD2 comprises 16 tracks. 3 were previously available on a limited edition 7\" with the vinyl album of 'Where It Is', 2 were alternate versions of songs on CD1 (from the original vinyl single releases) and there is a 7\" version of \"Forever Dancing\". The remaining 10 tracks are completely unheard\/unreleased demos from 1983-1987.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Beloved\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e New State Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2CD Foil blocked digipack containing a 16 booklet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020-02-07\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Beloved","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547198206150,"sku":"885012038810","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/8085\/0374\/files\/201374725135.jpg?v=1793194721","url":"https:\/\/paladinvinyl.com\/products\/where-it-is-cd","provider":"Paladin Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}