Pink Opaque (180g Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

*BRAND NEW / 180 Gram*

Label:    4AD – CAD 3509
Format:    Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram
Country:    
Released:    Jul 17, 2015
Genre:    Rock
Style:    Ethereal, Post-Punk

A1        The Spangle Maker
A2        Millimillenary
A3        Wax And Wane
Producer – Ivo*
Written-By – W. Heggie*
A4        Hitherto
A5        Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops
B1        From The Flagstones
B2        Aikea-Guinea
B3        Lorelei
B4        Pepper-Tree
B5        Musette And Drums

Copyright © – 4AD Ltd.
Published By – Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
Pressed By – MPO
Producer – Cocteau Twins
Written-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, S. Raymonde* (tracks: A1, A2, A5, B2 to B4)
Sticker on shrink wrap:
"Cocteau Twins
The Pink Opaque
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Remastered From HD Audio
Pressed On Audiophile 180 Gram Vinyl
Includes MP3 Download
CAD 3509"

© 1985 4AD Ltd.
Barcode: 652637 350913

Cocteau Twins: Elizabeth Frazer (vocals); Robin Guthrie (guitar); Simon Raymonde, Will Heggie (bass). After having built up a considerable reputation in the U.K. and Europe, the Cocteaus first fully reached America via this compilation, cherry-picking some of the group's finest moments for this trans-Atlantic co-release between home label 4AD and then-stateside label Relativity. None of the ten tracks had been released in America before, but whoever assembled the release knew exactly what they were doing in terms of whetting appetites. The only absolute rarity on the disc was "Millimillenary," originally turning up on a compilation tape given away by New Musical Express. It's a fine number, recorded soon after Raymonde joined the group -- a good mix of the Cocteaus' instrumental lushness and Fraser's vocal acrobatics. The version of Garlands' "Wax and Wane" included here is slightly remixed and arguably even better than the original, bringing out everything a little more clearly and powerfully. A sage decision was the inclusion of all three tracks from the Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops EP; as flawless as that was, all deserved inclusion, while beginning the compilation with "The Spangle Maker" was also inspired. Other cuts include "Hitherto," "From the Flagstones," "Lorelei," and the then-recent single "Aikea-Guinea." Concluding with the similarly album-ending "Musette and Drums" from Head Over Heels, The Pink Opaque is a lovely taster for anyone wanting to discover the peerless early years of the Cocteaus. ~ Ned Raggett

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format Detail: LP standard Jacket
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: NEW WAVE
• RSD Date: n/a
• Format Type: LP
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.**
• Released: 07/17/2015
• Internal ID: JITRE