Eighties Vinyl Records Explained

Eighties Vinyl Records (EVR) is a not-for-profit independent English record label based in Liverpool. The label only releases vinyl records by new local artists, as well as some more established bands.^[1]

History

Eighties Vinyl Records was formed in 2012 by Dave Hewitson after winning an auction for a day in a recording studio.^[2] The Sand Band who had recently departed from their own record label, Deltasonic, said they would record the first single for the new label. On 17 July, The Sand Band went into Track Studios in Liverpool City Centre to record a single.^[3]

On 2 November 2012 the first Eighties Vinyl Record single was released, The Sand Band single 'When We Kiss', a limited edition white vinyl pressing.^[4]

In 2013 the label was nominated for a Liverpool Music Award.^{[5] [6] [7]}

On 21 April 2018, EVR announced that they will be producing a limited edition 12 track vinyl LP of the soundtrack of the 2009 film Awaydays, never previously released on vinyl. The music of Awaydays is pivotal to the film and comprises post-punk and electronic music, appropriate for the film's setting and atmosphere, focused on the music of Ultravox and Joy Division.

Discography

7" Singles

• The Sand Band, "When We Kiss" (7" Single, White) EVR001, 2012
• The Troubadours, "Con Edison" (7" Single, Red) EVR002, 2013
• Sankofa 'Siren Song' (7" Single) EVR003, 2013
• The Thespians, "Under Siege" (7" Single, White) EVR005, 2013^{[8] [9]}
• The Merrylees, "For You/The Coroner" (7" Single, Cream) EVR006, 2013
• Cold Shoulder 'Tears For Me' (7", Single,) EVR009 2013
• The Sister Ruby Band, 'Oh Mercy' (7", Single,) EVR010 2013
• Sunstack Jones 'You Can Help Me Out' (7", Single) EVR011 2013
• Ian Prowse / Dan Donnelly 'Rosalita/Cecilia' (7", Single, Green) EVR012 2013
• The Balcony Stars, 'She's Going Down/Restless' (7", Single,) EVR014 2013
• Aviator 'Desolation Peaks' (7", Single) EVR015 2013
• The Reflections, 'Out Of My Hands' (7", Single,) EVR018 2014
• Sunstack Jones 'Bet I Could' (7", Single,) EVR019 2014
• Mike Badger And The Shady Trio, 'John Got Shot' (7", Single) EVR020 2014
• Beach Skulls 'Dreamin' Blue' (7", Single,) EVR021 2014
• Sankofa Slow Killer City / Vanishing Point (7", Single, Ltd, Picture disc) EVR 024 2015
• The Stairs Shit Town (7", Single) EVR025, 2015^{[10] [11]}
• Space Blow Up Doll (7", Single, Pink) EVR026 2016
• The Cheap Thrills "Glare" EP (7", EP) EVR027 2017
• The Stands Some Weekend Night feat Noel Gallagher (7", Single, Ltd, Splatter vinyl) EVR028 2017
• The La's Open Your Heart (7", EP) EVR029 2018
• The Celtic Social Club / Ian Prowse and Amsterdam Remember Joe Strummer/Joe's Kiss. EVR030 2019

10" EP

• Sankofa Sankofa (10", EP, Orange) EP001 2013^[12]

12" LP

• Various Eighties Vinyl Records - Just Records (LP, Compilation) LP001 2013^[13]
• Various Awaydays Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP002
• Various Awaydays II (LP, Compilation) LP003
• Various The Business Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP004
• The La's Breakloose 1985/86 (LP,) LP005
• The La's Callin' All 1986/87 (LP,) LP006
• Various Scouse Soul (LP, Compilation) LP007
• Various The Football Factory Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP008
• Various Stars Are Stars (LP, Compilation) LP009
• Various The Firm Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP010
• The La's live 1986/87 (LP,) LP011
• Various The Firm '89 (LP, Compilation) LP012

12" EP

• The Cheap Thrills Vue Du Monde (12" mini album) EP002

7" promo

• Sankofa "Whitewood Sessions" (7", promo) Promo 001 2013

Notes and References

1. News: Guy . Peter . 5 November 2015 . Sankofa - Buzz Band of the Week . Liverpool Echo. December 9, 2015.
2. Web site: Wright. Jade. Festival for Bob to honour Merseyside musician Bob Picken. Liverpool Echo. 25 November 2017. 21 June 2013.
3. Web site: Wright. Jade. Jade Wright recommends Eighties Vinyl Records. Liverpool Echo. 25 November 2017. 19 July 2012.
4. http://www.sevenstreets.com/now-thats-what-i-call-80s-eighties-vinyl-records/ "Now That’s What I Call 80s: Eighties Vinyl Records"
5. Web site: Liverpool Music Awards 2013: Music Business of the Year Nominees. Liverpool Live TV. 25 November 2017. 15 August 2013.
6. http://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2013/07/voting-open-for-liverpool-music-awards-2013-hint-hint/ "Voting open for Liverpool Music Awards 2013... (hint, hint!)"
7. http://glasswerk.co.uk/magazine/article/18784/Liverpool+Music+Awards+2013+Nominations+Revealed/ "Liverpool Music Awards 2013 Nominations Revealed "
8. http://www.beardedmagazine.com/index.php/features/article/interview-the-thespians1 "Interview: The Thespians"'
9. http://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2013/12/live-review-stephen-langstaff-evac-121213/ "Live review: Stephen Langstaff @ EVAC 12/12/13"
10. http://louderthanwar.com/the-stairs-liverpools-great-lost-psych-band-return-for-2016-tour/ "The Stairs – Liverpool’s great lost Psych band return for 2016 tour"
11. https://www.silentradio.co.uk/11/12/90s-liverpool-band-the-stairs-reform-for-new-release/ "90’S Liverpool band The Stairs reform for new release"
12. https://issuu.com/openthecity/docs/open_magazine_issue_12 "Open Your Ears and Hear... Sankofa"
13. http://www.thelowdownmagazine.com/Dave_Monks__Liverpool_International_Music_Festival-8921.html "Dave Monks - Liverpool International Music Festival"