Description
Dive into the rich musical history of Status Quo with this comprehensive collection that captures the bands formative years from 1966 to 1969. This meticulously curated set showcases the evolution of their sound featuring early hits and rare tracks that highlight the bands journey from their psychedelic beginnings to their signature boogie rock style. Fans will appreciate the inclusion of fan favorites like Pictures of Matchstick Men along with lesser-known gems that offer a deeper insight into the bands early creative process. Perfect for both longtime devotees and new listeners this collection offers an immersive experience into the roots of one of rocks enduring legends.
Track Listing
Disc 1: Picturesque & Spare Parts - Original Mono albums
Picturesque
1. Black Veils Of Melancholy
2. When My Mind Is Not Live
3. Ice In The Sun
4. Elizabeth Dreams
5. Gentleman Joe's Sidewalk Café
6. Paradise Flat
7. Technicolor Dreams
8. Sheila
9. Spicks And Specks
10. Sunny Cellophane Skies
11. Green Tambourine
12. Pictures Of Matchstick Men
Spare Parts
13. Face Without A Soul
14. You're Just What I Was Looking For Today
15. Are You Growing Tired Of My Love
16. Antique Angelique
17. So Ends Another Life
18. Poor Old Man
19. Mr. Mind Detector
20. The Clown
21. Velvet Curtains
22. Little Miss Nothing
23. When I Awake
24. Nothing At All
Disc 2: Picturesque & Spare Parts - Stereo albums
Picturesque
1. Black Veils Of Melancholy
2. When My Mind Is Not Live
3. Ice In The Sun
4. Elizabeth Dreams
5. Gentleman Joe's Sidewalk Café
6. Paradise Flat
7. Technicolor Dreams
8. Sheila
9. Spicks And Specks
10. Sunny Cellophane Skies
11. Green Tambourine
12. Pictures Of Matchstick Men
13. Spare Parts
14. Face Without A Soul
15. You're Just What I Was Looking For Today
16. Are You Growing Tired Of My Love
17. Antique Angelique
18. So Ends Another Life
19. Poor Old Man
20. Mr. Mind Detector
21. The Clown
22. Velvet Curtains
23. Little Miss Nothing
24. When I Awake
25. Nothing At All
Disc 3: Before Status Quo
The Spectres:
1. I (Who Have Nothing) (Single A-Side, 1966)
2. Neighbour, Neighbour (Single B-side to ‘I (Who Have
Nothing)’)
3. Hurdy Gurdy Man (Single A-Side, 1966)
4. (Her Name Was) Laticia (Single B-Side to ‘Hurdy
Gurdy Man’)
5. (We Ain't Got) Nothing Yet (Single A-Side, 1967)
6. I Want It (Single B-Side - B-side to ‘(We Ain't Got)
Nothing Yet’)
7. Spicks And Specks
8. Walking With My Angel
9. When He Passed You By
10. Love In Vain
11. Say That You Need Me
12. Neighbour Neighbour (Alternate version)
13. Gloria
(BBC Session, Saturday Club - 10/9/66)
14. Interview With Francis Rossi
(BBC Session, Saturday Club - 10/9/66)
15. I (Who Have Nothing)
(BBC Session, Saturday Club – 10/9/66)
16. Neighbour, Neighbour
(BBC Session, Saturday Club – 10/9/66)
17. Bloodhound
(BBC Session (Saturday Club - 10/9/66)
18. Bird Dog
(BBC Session, Saturday Club - 10/9/66)
Traffic Jam:
19. Almost But Not Quite There (Single A-Side, 1967)
20. Wait Just A Minute (Single B-Side to ‘Almost But Not
Quite There’)
21. I Don't Want You
(BBC Session, Saturday Club – 24/6/67)
22. Almost But Not Quite There
(BBC Session, Saturday Club - 24/6/67)
23. It Takes Two
(BBC Session, Saturday Club - 24/6/67)
24. Spicks And Specks
(BBC Session, Saturday Club – 24/6/67)
Disc 4: A-Sides, B-Sides, Demos & Outtakes
1. To Be Free (B-Side of ‘Black Veils Of Melancholy’ –
Mono - non album B-side)
2. Make Me Stay a Bit Longer (Single A-Side, 1969 - non
album single)
3. Auntie Nellie (B-Side - Mono - B-side to ‘Make Me
Stay A Bit Longer’)
4. Are You Growing Tired Of My Love (Single A-Side,
1969)
5. The Price Of Love (Single A-Side, 1969)
6. Little Miss Nothing (B-Side to ‘The Of Love’)
7. Nothing At All (Demo Excerpt)
8. Josie (From Spare Parts sessions)
9. Do You Live In Fire (From Spare Parts sessions, 1981)
10. Pictures Of Matchstick Men (Mix Of An Alternate
Version)
11. Paradise Flats (Alt Version remixed in stereo by Mike
Brown for 1998 remaster)
12. Hey Little Woman (You're Just What I Was Looking For Today) (Alternate version)
13. The Price Of Love (Alternate version)
14. Auntie Nellie (Stereo remix of B-side to ‘Make Me Stay A Bit Longer’, 1969)
15. Josie (Alternate mix)
16. Pictures Of Matchstick Men (Mix of Alternate Version)
Disc 5: BBC In Session, 1968-1969
1. Spicks And Specks
(David Symonds - rec. 16/1/68, transm. 22/1/68)
2. Judy In Disguise
(David Symonds - rec. 16/1/68, transm. 22/1/68)
3. Pictures Of Matchstick Men
(David Symonds - rec. 16/1/68, transm. 22/1/68)
4. Interview With Brian Matthew
(Saturday Club - rec. 13/2/68, transm. 17/2/68)
5. Pictures Of Matchstick Men
(Saturday Club - rec. 13/2/68, transm. 17/2/68)
6. Things Get Better
(Saturday Club - rec. 13/2/68, transm. 17/2/68)
7. Gloria
(David Symonds - rec. 29/3/68)
8. Interview With Alan Lancaster
(David Symonds – rec. 29/3/68)
9. Black Veils Of Melancholy
(David Symonds - rec. 29/3/68)
10. Bloodhound
(David Symonds - rec. 29/3/68)
11. Ice In The Sun
(Saturday Club - rec. 30/7/68)
12. When My Mind Is Not Live
(Saturday Club - rec. 30/7/68)
13. Paradise Flats
(Saturday Club - rec. 30/7/68)
14. Interview
(Symonds on Sunday - rec. 27/1/69)
15. Make Me Stay A Bit Longer
(Symonds on Sunday - rec. 27/1/69)
16. Are You Growing Tired Of My Love
(Symonds on Sunday - rec. 27/1/69)
17. The Price Of Love
(Symonds on Sunday - rec. 27/1/69)
18. The Price Of Love
(Symonds on Sunday - rec. 31/3/69)
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Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
- Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging – items that have been opened or had shrink wrap removed are not eligible for return or refund.
- Make sure to include your order number in the returned package.
How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.
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