Name: ACR:EPR
Brand: A Certain Ratio

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MUE44374.1

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Colour

Grey

Colour details

Stormy Grey Vinyl

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Includes extensive sleeve notes.

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Format Music US

Limited edition

2000

Release date

2021-08-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5400863044374

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / grey

Artist

A Certain Ratio

Genre US

Label US

Mute

British post punk & indie funk band formed in 1977 near Manchester. A Certain Ratio took their name from the lyrics of Brian Eno's song The True Wheel (from his album Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) (1974). Their first records were released on Factory Records. Over the years there have been changes in line-up and periods of inactivity.
A Certain Ratio is a British post punk and indie funk band that was formed in 1977 near Manchester. Inspired by Brian Eno's song "The True Wheel," they adopted their unique name. Initially signed to Factory Records, they released their first records through this label. Throughout their career, the band has experienced lineup changes and periods of inactivity.
With a blend of post punk and indie funk influences, A Certain Ratio has left an indelible mark on the music scene since their formation over four decades ago. Hailing from Manchester, England, the band derived its name from a lyric found within Brian Eno's iconic track "The True Wheel." Early on, they established themselves as part of Factory Records' roster before embarking on a journey marked by shifts in personnel and intermittent hiatuses.

New Wave / Post Punk

Mute presents A Certain Ratio’s ACR:EPR, out on limited edition Storm Grey vinyl. This release completes A Certain Ratio’s 2021 trilogy of EPs and was recorded with the internal brief of “anything goes...” The result is an incredibly groovy set of electronic infused jazz funk tracks in classic ACR style. It follows the band’s highly acclaimed album ACR Loco which Brooklyn Vegan described as “a blend of funk, electro, indie guitar post-punk, acid house, rave-on Madchester and more...a serious party album.”

A Certain Ratio was one of the first groups to sign to the legendary Factory Records in Manchester. Whilst many people credit New Order and The Happy Mondays as the groups who brought dance music into the sound of Manchester, it is in fact A Certain Ratio who were there in the beginning. Formed in 1978, the initial line-up comprised Simon Topping (vocals), Martin Moscrop (guitar and trumpet), Peter Terrell (tape loops) and Jeremy Kerr (bass). Their debut seven-inch “All Night Party” was Factory Records’ fifth release. Soon after this Donald Johnson joined on drums. This Storm Grey pressing is limited to 2,000 copies worldwide and includes extensive sleeve notes and a high definition audio download code.

ACR:EPR

Music US

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