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Topic Records are proud to announce two new CD releases on 20th October 2017. Various Artists – Topic Records The Real Sound Of Folk Music (TICD001) The perfect introduction to the wonders of Topic Records the worlds oldest surviving independent record label, a 2 CD set featuring 28 specially selected songs from the labels vast catalogue. Artists include John Tams, Steve Ashley, Dick Gaughan, Ewan MacColl, Anne Briggs, Mike Waterson, Nic Jones, Martin Simpson, Shirley Collins, Davy Graham, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, The Watersons, The Full English and June Tabor and Oysterband to name but a few. Shirley Collins – An introduction to (TICD002) Part of the new Introduction to Topic series this CD compilation is the perfect introduction to the work of Shirley Collins. 15 tracks specailly selected, spanning Shirleys carrier. Features recordings from the legendary Sweet Primeroses LP plus recordings featuring Dolly Collins and the Young Tradition Also available as Digital download. Limited edition Vinyl pressings available through VINYL 180 Both titles are now available to pre-order NOW The Real Sound of Folk Music is available to pre-order on iTunes This month Topic Records are happy to celebrate the Birthdays of three leading ladies within the Topic stable of artists. Norma Waterson, (15th August) is one of the original founding members of the highly regarded folk group The Watersons. Formed in the early 1960’s the band went on to release their first album and highly acclaimed 'Frost And Fire' in 1965 which was awarded album of the year by Melody Maker newspaper. Norma has continued to record and perform both within the different incarnations of the Watersons, Waterson:Carthy group, as well as with her daughter Eliza Carthy who too shares a birthday in the same month as her mother. Eliza Carthy, (23rd August) is as well -known as her mother having grown up in one of Folk’s great family dynasty’s. It was inevitable the gift of music would transfer from mother to daughter and following many successful solo albums such as ‘Heat, Light & Sound’ and ‘Rice’ an album titled ‘Gift’ was released to critical acclaim and featured mother and daughter performing together. Last but not least celebrating a birthday in August is Linda Thompson, (23rd August) who became one of the most recognised names and voices in the British folk rock movement of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Performing, recording and releasing 6 records with her then husband and fellow British folk rock musician, guitarist Richard Thompson, Linda would go onto recording and releasing solo albums, the most successful being 2013’s ‘Won’t Be Long Now’. Please see below for this month’s special offers. The Watersons - Early Days Find out more » The Watersons - Frost and Fire Find out more » The Watersons - For Pence & Spicy Ale Find out more » Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy - Gift Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Heat, Light & Sound Find out more » Eliza Carthy & The Kings of Calicutt Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Red Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rice Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Anglicana Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rough Music Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Dream of Breathing Underwater Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Wayward Daughter: The Best Of Find out more » Linda Thompson - Won't Be Long Now Find out more » Coming Soon 1st September 2017 sees the release of the highly anticipated new Martin Simpson album ‘Trails and Tribulations’. Regarded as his best record to date the album is available to pre-order from Martin's official store (where you can get a signed guitar tab and plectrum), Propermusic, Amazon, iTunes and all good record shops. Watch the videos for Blues Run the Game and Thomas Drew below. Copyright © 2017 Topic Records, All rights reserved. mailing address  Topic Records The New Powerhouse, Gateway Business Centre Kangley Bridge Road London, Eng SE26 5AN United Kingdom

Topic Records - August 2017 newsletter

Topic Vinyl

Topic Vinyl On Saturday 18th April, Topic released two classic albums on beautiful 180g vinyl for Record Store Day, specially mastered for the occasion and sounding wonderful. These records, along with two vinyl titles from Fledg'ling Records, are now available to buy direct from the Topic website:     12T2207  ANNE BRIGGS A jewel in Topic's crown from one of the finest English singers. 12TS2015  MARTIN CARTHY A 50th Anniversary edition of Martin's essential first album.   FLLP3097 ~ BOB and RON COPPER - Traditional Songs from Rottingdean A lavish 180g reissue for a rare EFDSS album originally issued in 1963. WING1002 ~ SHIRLEY COLLINS - English Songs A superb reissue of the second of Shirley's short series of EPs on the Collector label, originally released in 1959.   We will be continuing with a series of attractively priced special offers each month throughout 2015. Continuing the vinyl theme, this month we are offering two fabulous vinyl LPs at the very nice price of only £5.00 each!   LINDA THOMPSON ~ Won't Be Long Now A superb 180g vinyl pressing of Linda's acclaimed 2013 album, in a glossy gatefold sleeve. IAN KING ~ Panic Grass & Fever Few Folk for the 21st century on 180g vinyl. "...elegant, witty, daring and powerful..." - Shirley Collins We also continue our Voice of the People offer with four more volumes at the special price of £25.00: TSCD655 - Come all my lads that follow the plough TSCD656 - Tonight I'll make you my bride TSCD657 - First I'm going to sing you a ditty TSCD658 - A story I'm just about to tell      Those nice chaps at Fledg'ling continue to celebrate 21 years of the label with their own monthly special offers. The CDs they have chosen for May at the special price of only £21.00 for this bundle of 4 classic albums from their catalogue are: FLED 3023  SHIRLEY COLLINS  Adieu To Old England FLED 3051  DAVY GRAHAM  Hat FLED 3055  DORRIS HENDERSON with JOHN RENBOURN  Watch the Stars FLED 3071  ROBIN WILLIAMSON & His Merry Band  Journey's Edge   The Full English at Cambridge Folk Festival 2014 - Photo by Phil Carter The Full English head out on the road this week for their final live tour; catch them while you can at the following venues: Saturday 2nd May ~ Bristol Folk Festival, BRISTOL Sunday 3rd May ~ The Lyceum, SHEFFIELD Monday 4th May ~ The Engine Shed, LINCOLN Tuesday 5th May ~ St. George's Hall Concert Room, LIVERPOOL Wednesday 6th May ~ Royal Hall, HARROGATE Thursday 7th May ~ Town Hall, BIRMINGHAM Friday 8th May ~ Anvil, BASINGSTOKE Saturday 9th May ~ St. Mary in the Castle, HASTINGS Sunday 10th May ~ Cecil Sharp House, LONDON

News From Topic Records March 2015

Topic at the London Independent Label Market On Saturday 28th March, Topic will have a stall at the Independent Label Market at Old Spitalfields Market in London, the first time this has been held in the Springtime. There's always a real buzz at this very busy event, with the added attraction of 20 artisan brewers to provide refreshment, so do come and say hello and browse the vinyl and merchandise we will be selling on the day, including some Topic archive bargains!    During 2014 our 75th Anniversary monthly special offers proved to be very popular. Many of you took the opportunity to catch up with albums you were missing from your collection or purchase a gift for a friend. We will be continuing with a series of attractively priced special offers each month throughout 2015. In celebration of Martin & Eliza Carthy's The Moral of the Elephant being nominated for album of the year in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, this month we are offering a superb bundle of FIVE Waterson:Carthy related CDs at the fantastic price of only £15.00: HPO6001  MARTIN CARTHY ~ The Definitive Collection HPO6004  THE WATERSONS ~ The Definitive Collection HPO6005  ELIZA CARTHY ~ The Definitive Collection HPO6012  WATERSON: CARTHY ~ The Definitive CollectionHPO6013  NORMA WATERSON ~ The Definitive Collection To get you in the mood for the upcoming Record Store Day in April (of which more news in the next newsletter), we have a few stocks left of a couple of vinyl singles at the very special price of only £2.00 each. Click on the pictures for more details: Those nice chaps at Fledg'ling continue to celebrate 21 years of the label with their own monthly special offers. The CDs they have chosen for March at the special price of only £21.00 for this bundle of 4 classic albums from their catalogue are: FLED 3020  LINDA THOMPSON  Give Me A Sad Song FLED 3024  HELEN WATSON  doffing FLED 3054  DAVY GRAHAM  Large as life and twice as natural FLED 3075  JOHN KIRKPATRICK  The Dance of the Demon Daffodils            With the recent release of Bob & Ron Copper's Traditional Songs from Rottingdean on CD, it seemed sensible for Topic to stock the superb books produced by The Copper Family, Bob Copper's classic 'A Song For Every Season', his autobiography 'A Man of No Consequence' and 'The Copper Family Song Book', so these are now available to but through our website - click on the picture to see all three: