Album artwork for Earl’s Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath 1970-1980 by Various
Album artwork for Earl’s Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath 1970-1980 by Various

Light in the Attic release Earl’s Closet: the Lost Archive of Earl Mcgrath, 1970-1980, a special collection of rare and unheard music from the private collection of a legendary figure of 20th century art and music. All tracks previously unreleased including unheard recordings from Daryl Hall and John Oates, David Johansen (New York Dolls), Terry Allen, Delbert McClinton, Andy Warhol’s Superstar Ultra Violet, Norma Jean Bell, and The Jim Carroll Band.

It's an eclectic cast of undiscovered artists who once vied for fame and glory—folk, rock, country, funk and R&B gems that virtually no one has heard in decades. Whether it’s the almost-famous power pop of Shadow from Detroit, or the Delfonics-style soul of the Blood Brothers Six, Earl’s Closet retraces the dreams of artists who once sent demos to Earl McGrath. Longtime Light in the Attic-affiliated reissue producer Pat Thomas assisted Hagan in tracking down the artists and finalizing the paperwork. At once an archival mixtape, a secret history and a journey into the heart of an era, Earl’s Closet features a deep booklet of documents, images and ephemera from Earl’s archive, expansive liner notes by Joe Hagan, who tracked down and interviewed the artists, and astonishing photographs by Earl’s late wife, the Italian countess Camilla Pecci-Blunt McGrath.

Various

Earl’s Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath 1970-1980

Light in the Attic
Album artwork for Earl’s Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath 1970-1980 by Various
LPx2 +

£54.99£21.99

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Double 180 Gram Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve with 20 Page Booklet.

Cocktail Party Vinyl.

Released 02/09/2022Catalogue Number

LITA18012

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Various

Earl’s Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath 1970-1980

Light in the Attic
Album artwork for Earl’s Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath 1970-1980 by Various
LPx2 +

£54.99£21.99

sale

Double 180 Gram Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve with 20 Page Booklet.

Cocktail Party Vinyl.

Released 02/09/2022Catalogue Number

LITA18012

Learn more

Light in the Attic release Earl’s Closet: the Lost Archive of Earl Mcgrath, 1970-1980, a special collection of rare and unheard music from the private collection of a legendary figure of 20th century art and music. All tracks previously unreleased including unheard recordings from Daryl Hall and John Oates, David Johansen (New York Dolls), Terry Allen, Delbert McClinton, Andy Warhol’s Superstar Ultra Violet, Norma Jean Bell, and The Jim Carroll Band.

It's an eclectic cast of undiscovered artists who once vied for fame and glory—folk, rock, country, funk and R&B gems that virtually no one has heard in decades. Whether it’s the almost-famous power pop of Shadow from Detroit, or the Delfonics-style soul of the Blood Brothers Six, Earl’s Closet retraces the dreams of artists who once sent demos to Earl McGrath. Longtime Light in the Attic-affiliated reissue producer Pat Thomas assisted Hagan in tracking down the artists and finalizing the paperwork. At once an archival mixtape, a secret history and a journey into the heart of an era, Earl’s Closet features a deep booklet of documents, images and ephemera from Earl’s archive, expansive liner notes by Joe Hagan, who tracked down and interviewed the artists, and astonishing photographs by Earl’s late wife, the Italian countess Camilla Pecci-Blunt McGrath.