Name: Pigs on Purpose
Brand: The Nightingales

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VOID010LP

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Colour

Blue

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r18297991]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve. Download with Bonus Tracks.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-04-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

809236162014

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

Artist

The Nightingales

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Call Of The Void

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The Nightingales are an English post-punk band hailing from Birmingham, UK. With a distinctive sound that blends elements of punk, rock, and experimental music, they have been captivating audiences since their formation. Known for their energetic live performances and thought-provoking lyrics, The Nightingales have established themselves as influential figures in the music industry. Their unique style and unwavering commitment to their craft make them a must-listen for any fan of alternative music.

Ripe for rediscovery the sought-after and much acclaimed debut album from seminal Birmingham post punk revolutionaries The Nightingales. This newly expanded Pigs On Purpose is remastered by Stuart Moxham with the addition of early demos and non-album singles from this period. The reissue coincides with new ‘King Rocker’ documentary celebrating the life of lead singer Robert Lloyd – a film by Michael Cumming (Brass Eye, Toast Of London), comedian Stewart Lee and James Nicholls (Fire Films, Fire Records).

An early post punk classic, The Nightingales' debut was a strange transmission released as the musical landscape was changing. They were the last important band with roots in the first blossoming of punk and became a major influence upon the explosion of mid-80s indie labels and associated bands.

Pigs on Purpose

Music GB

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