Name: Friends – Complete Recordings 1970-1971
Brand: Arrival

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Bonus disc: No

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CRJAM006T

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

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'5013929430631

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3 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Arrival

Genre GB

Classic

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Strawberry

Strawberry was a renowned mastering and lacquer cutting studio based in London, UK. Established in May 1978 and operating until 1983, it was founded by Eric Graham and Graham Gouldman of the iconic band 10cc. The studio was a brainchild of their manager Ric Dixon, along with Melvyn Abrahams and David Moores as managing directors. Designed by Tom Hidley, Strawberry boasted state-of-the-art facilities and became one of the most highly regarded mastering studios in the UK.

At Strawberry, records were cut using top-notch equipment including the Neumann VMS 70 lathe with Ortofon CPS cutting control unit and Ortofon cutter head. The expertise of talented engineers like Julian Mills, Melvyn Abrahams, Sean Davies, Steve Rooke, and Jack Adams contributed to the studio's exceptional sound quality. Their dedication ensured that Strawberry stood out as a go-to destination for artists seeking superior mastering services.

In addition to its main name, Strawberry also appeared on releases as "Strawberry Mastering Lounge." It is important not to confuse this label with other studios such as Strawberry Studios South in Dorking or Strawberry Studios France in Hérouville. With its rich history spanning from 1978 to 1983, Strawberry remains an influential player in the music industry during its prime years.

An new 3-CD set boasting Arrival’s entire recorded output, revisiting and expanding an earlier double-CD set on RPM from 2012. Compiled with the full involvement of various band members, this new package adds the rare, Japanese-only single ‘Jun (So In Love)’. The third disc includes several BBC radio sessions recorded by the band during their tenure with Decca – none of these have previously been released. The triple-CD also boasts sleeve-notes from long-time fan Austin Powell.

Formed in the late 1960s, Arrival were a ten-strong, London-based close-harmony soft rock group, featuring singers originally from Liverpool, who signed to Decca Records. They duly scored two sizeable UK hits in 1970 with ‘Friends’ (No 7) and ‘I Will Survive’ (No 16). They appeared on various TV shows and performed at that year’s Isle of Wight Festival.

After a year or so with Decca, Arrival upped sticks to CBS Records, once again releasing an album (and again, self-titled) and several singles for the label. Sadly, subsequent chart success eluded them and they disbanded in late 1972. Various members joined other projects such as Kokomo, Olympic Runners and Gonzalez, and/or became session musicians or singers.

Friends – Complete Recordings 1970-1971

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