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Deluxe definitive editions of The Small Faces classic albums

Following The Small Faces’ long overdue induction into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame on 14th April 2012, Charly will be rolling out definitive editions of their classic Immediate recordings. The Small Faces were at the heart of the Swinging 60s London scene, and encapsulated everything that was fast and fabulous about the decade.

Featuring Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane along with Kenney Jones and Ian McLagan, the band navigated a short, sharp career from beat to mod to soul and psychedelia, creating a legacy of great songs delivered in a unique style. These newly remastered editions are issued with the full blessing of Jones and McLagan – the band’s two surviving members – and represent the fruits of five years spent tracking down and restoring long lost original tapes.

Sounding more dynamic and fresher than ever, at last these recordings are available in a manner the band and their fans deserve. “This is The Small Faces as they should be heard”, says Kenny Jones. “The band lived through explosive times – and every bit of that intensity found its way onto these records.”



The band’s finest hour is arguably 1968’s Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake. On 16th April 2012 this ground-breaking album will be released in a strictly limited numbered deluxe vinyl edition in its distinctive award-winning circular sleeve. 28th May will see the release of a definitive 3CD edition of Ogdens’... in a round cardboard box featuring both the original mono and stereo versions plus an additional disc of previously unreleased rarities and alternate takes.

The Small Faces’ eponymous debut album will also be available from 7th May in a special 2CD rigid digibook edition. This includes both mono and stereo versions of Small Faces together with no less than 17 bonus tracks.

All three packages are now available to pre-order for the world excluding the UK from the newly-launched Immediate Records web site www.immediate-records.com

Alongside these highly regarded albums, The Small Faces were also acclaimed for a string of singles which have likewise stood the test of time. To mark the band’s induction into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame, limited 7-inch vinyl picture sleeve editions of Itchycoo Park and Tin Soldier will be made available for Record Store Day on 21st April, from top independent record retailers across the world.

These releases herald the start of a campaign to present the very best of The Small Faces, sounding and looking better than ever before. For the latest news and plans for a definitive boxed set crammed full of unreleased material and other goodies, visit www.immediate-records.com.

Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake [Deluxe limited edition vinyl]
Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake [3CD]
Small Faces [2CD digibook]

Immediate Records launches web site

Charly is pleased to announce the launch of the Immediate Records web site. One of the best British independent labels of the Sixties, Immediate was behind some the most important releases of the decade between 1965 and 1970.

The brainchild of Rolling Stones’ manager/producer Andrew Loog Oldham and partner Tony Calder, Immediate was home to such luminaries as The Small Faces, Mike D’Abo, Amen Corner, Chris Farlowe, The Nice, P.P. Arnold, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Humble Pie. The label’s roster also included the original line-up of Fleetwood Mac, whose first singles were released on the label, along with Rod Stewart and the magnificent Nico.

The Immediate “sound” defies easy categorisation and in the words of journalist Matt Golden is perhaps best described as “the sound of Swinging London”, an adrenalin-fuelled rollercoaster ride of rock, popsike, mod soul, freakbeat and folk that dominated the airwaves of the late 1960s. To find out more about forthcoming Immediate releases including the comprehensive Small Faces reissue series visit www.immediate-records.com.


Up All Night! The classic Northern Soul albums available now with bonus tracks…

Summer 2012 looks set to be a soulful one. A new feature-length documentary Keep On Burning – The Story of Northern Soul is set for a UK-wide cinema release via Odeon Entertainment. Directed by Outta Sight’s Glenn Gunton the film features contributions from celebrity Soul fans Tony Blackburn and Marc Almond plus atmospheric footage from some of the scene’s leading venues. View the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0-VNK0hwx4.



Meanwhile a new drama by Elaine Constantine entitled Northern Soul is in production. Set in the 1970s, the film tells the story of the Northern Soul phenomenon as seen through the eyes of two young lads whose worlds are changed forever when they discover black American Soul music. Find out more about the film and view excerpts here: www.northernsoulthefilm.com.

Northern Soul took the Midlands and North of England by storm in the 70s. If you were there, you’ll know. If you weren’t there, you’ll wish you had been. Capturing the essence and passion of the scene, we proudly present Up All Night! 56 Northern Soul gems made popular by Manchester’s Twisted Wheel club and The Wigan Casino, and drawn from the same-named albums originally compiled by Brian Rae and David Flynn in the 1990s.

These decade-defying floor-fillers are solid gold slice of Northern Soul history with perennial favourites from Gene Chandler, Betty Everett, Sidney Barnes, The Ad Libs, Ann Sexton, Dee Clark, Linda Jones and many more. Housed in a deluxe media book this 2CD memorabilia-laden package also features an additional 22 tracks not included on the original albums with informative liner notes by Soul authority Bob Fisher.

Charly Soul… keeping the faith!

Up All Night!

International Artists presents the lost voice of Texan Psychedelia…

JohnDavid Bartlett – Falling Through The Universe
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On CD for the first time, here are 20 previously unreleased tracks from the legendary lost voice of the Houston mid-60s’ underground scene JohnDavid Bartlett. Encouraged by Janis Joplin, nurtured by the infamous Red Krayola, informed by the notorious 13th Floor Elevators and taught by the master himself, Lightnin’ Hopkins, a retrospective of this renegade Psychedelic troubadour is long overdue and much anticipated.

Although signed to the legendary International Artists label at seventeen, Bartlett’s IA tapes are now deemed lost forever so this collection comprises the earliest surviving recordings of the songs he performed from the mid-60s until the 70s. This represents his story of the 60s as told through his association with the maverick artists signed to the label, who in turn inspired and influenced the music on this CD.

Housed in a deluxe media book Falling Through The Universe includes a comprehensive essay by IA authority Paul Drummond featuring contributions from Johndavid Bartlett, rare photographs courtesy of the artist and in-depth track-by-track annotation. A welcome addition to the IA reissue series.

Falling Through The Universe

Deep South Magic

Charly has recently produced some wonderfully comprehensive 2CD sets celebrating the music of New Orleans and the deep South including the critically acclaimed Ernie K-Doe and Sehorn’s Soul Farm compilations. We continue our trail with two more superbly packaged 2CD sets.

Comprising three original albums Mr Joe’s Jambalaya & Loaded Down With The Blues revels in glorious 50s & 60s Southern Soul and Blues courtesy of Mr Joe Banashak’s legendary Minit, Instant, Alon and Seven-B labels. Hitmakers Ernie K-Doe, Chris Kenner, Aaron Neville, Jessie Hill, Benny Spellman and The Showman provide the chart action, while lesser-heard gems come courtesy of Eldridge Holmes, The Pitter Pats,Nolan Pitts, The Stokes and Little Buck. 46 essential tracks.

Southern Soul Shake! pairs two original albums‘SSS Soul Survey’and ‘Music City Soul’ together on CD for the first time, along with a further 18 bonus tracks likewise drawn from the Memphis-based SSS International label and its affiliates Minaret and Silver Fox. Formed in 1966 and boasting an enviable roster, SSS International was home to Wilbert Harrison, Bettye Lavette, Robert Parker, Big Al Downing, Betty Harris, Hank Ballard and Doris Allen to name but a few; this collection showcases the label’s best from the late 60s and into the 70s.

Mr Joe’s Jambalaya & Loaded Down With The Blues
Southern Soul Shake!

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