RSD 2024 AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW click here
Artist: | Genesis |
Title: | Genesis Selling England in Montreal 2CD |
Released: | 17/11/2023 |
Please note this release date may be subject to change and also stock arrival can be subject to delays, in particular if this is an overseas release. |
|
Format: | 2CD |
Country | EU/US |
Barcode: | 823564037646 |
Catalogue number: | UN2CD065 |
Store location: | pre-order |
SKU: | WLF16467 |
Condition: | BRAND NEW & SEALED |
The items we sell are brand new and unused official releases supplied to us by record companies, unless stated otherwise in the listing. Generally all items are sealed (this will be stated in the listing title). Occasionally we may open an LP to confirm any colour variant. We sometimes sell used items, this will be shown in the listing. | |
Categories: | Pre-Order |
In the summer of 1973, Genesis re-signed their contract with Charisma Records. Manager Tony Stratton Smith said they got "a much-improved deal" despite their being able to get a better one with a bigger label, but the group were loyal and trusted Charisma with their careers. With a new agreement in place and thus a green-light for a new album, Genesis recorded Selling England by the Pound at Island Studios in August 1973, the second Genesis album that John Burns co-produced. Peter Gabriel contributed lyrics based on the idea of commercialism and the decline of English culture and the rise in American influences. Its title refers to a UK Labour Party slogan to make it clear to music critics who may have thought Genesis were beginning to "sell out" to the US. The record was released in October 1973 to a positive critical reception, though slightly more muted than for Foxtrot. The album reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 70 in the US. By this time, Genesis had made little effort to organise their finances and were £150,000 in debt (almost £2,000,000 in 2023 terms). The Selling England by the Pound tour visited Europe and North America between September 1973 and May 1974. Their six shows in three days at The Roxy in Los Angeles were well received by audiences and critics. The success of the tour earned the group the "Top Stage Band" title by readers of NME. "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)" was released as a UK single with "Twilight Alehouse", a non-album track recorded in 1972; it reached No. 21 following its release in February 1974. Its success led to an offer for Genesis to appear on BBC's national show Top of the Pops; the group thought this would not suit their image, and they declined the offer. One of the very best shows Genesis played during the North American leg of the tour took place at the University of Montreal in Canada, on 21st April ‘74. A stunning performance this superb concert was also recorded for live FM radio transmission across Canada, and synched too in the USA and across Europe. Tracks: DISC 1 1 Watcher Of The Skies 8:54 2 Story Of Britannia 1:45 3 Dancing With The Moonlit Knight 8:51 4 Story Of Romeo And Juliet 1:59 5 The Cinema Show 11:18 6 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 6:29 7 Story Of Five Rivers 1:25 8 Firth Of Fifth 10:01 9 The Story Of Henry And Cynthia 1:49 DISC 2 1 The Musical Box 11:03 2 Horizons 2:09 3 The Battle Of Epping Forest 12:31 4 The Story Of Old Michael 3:02 5 Supper’s Ready 24:37 6 Outro 0:37
1 | Watcher of the Skies |
2 | Story of Britannia |
3 | Dancing With the Moonlit Knight |
4 | Story of Romeo and Juliet |
5 | The Cinema Show |
6 | I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) |
7 | Story of Five Rivers |
8 | Fifth of Fifth |
9 | The Story of Henry and Cynthia |
1 | The Musical Box |
2 | Horizons |
3 | The Battle of Epping Forest |
4 | The Story of Old Michael |
5 | Supper's Ready |
6 | Outro |
format | CD |
year of release | 2023 |
artist | Genesis |
Recently In Stock | No |
Forthcoming | Yes |
Review This Product!
Help other Discrepancy Records users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.
Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few Cosmic Transition
Sent In By: George Kuhl on 3 May 2024Great service and very well priced music. Had a hard time finding this particular album anywhere - in stock and the cheapest price around...packing and postage was super fast and my records arrived in perfect state! Couldn't ask for anything more.Highly recommend shopping here first. AA++ Always back for more...
Great service again
Sent In By: steven on 2 May 2024Really can’t Recommend these guys enough. Fantastic range, great service, speedy delivery and bulletproof packing that even Australia Post can’t smash. Well done, certainly will continue to push my business your way.
Vinyl
Sent In By: Gia on 1 May 2024Fast shipping and great customer service, couldn’t be happier with my vinyl :)