No doubt about it, Europe felt like a wounded continent as we sped along the highways, watched karaoke on the ferries and played for our suppers on the last tour. However, there was plenty of elation too as the band just felt so damn good onstage night after night. Still it all feels like a voyage of discovery, and after 30 years that’s golden. Keep your eyes peeled as we may well be in your neighborhood soon.
Having said that, now is the time for recording and the first notes have been plucked or prodded in anger or joy for the next Pink Dots’ album which we guess will be there in late 2012.
2012 – FEAR NOT MY LOVLIES
LPDs plan a small tour which we hope will take in Italy, Switzerland and South Germany in April. Russia is also on the calendar for the Fall. For a fully fledged LPDs tour of the USA and Canada ,the target is Spring 2013. However, EK and The Silverman may well make an appearance as part of a package with the wonderful Orbit Service and Dead Voices on Air in Denver and perhaps a couple of other cities in May 2012.
Keep your eye on the Tour page for all updates.
NEW RELEASES
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THAT WHICH IS IMMINENT
Firstly, something seriously ambitious…
EDWARD KA-SPEL – A Pleasure Cruise Through 9 Dimensions
Beta-Lactam Ring release this new EK salvo which lives up to it’s name in almost every possible format (even 8-track cartridge). However, pride of place goes to the vinyl edition with an astonishing handmade gimmix cover. It is hyper-limited and costs 45 euros (plus postage) as a pre-order from us. It’s slated for mid-December
but considering the ambition of the package, it’s best to count on an early New year release.
- Ltd CD version – 20 euros (plus postage)
- Other formats also available from BLLR.
EDWARD KA-SPEL – The Patriot / Last Man Standing 7″ single (vinyl)
In production now. Pre-order: 10 euros (plus postage)
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – The Creature Who Tasted Sound (CDR)
New CDR release with new works now underway. Expect this in early January -PRE-ORDER: 13,50 euros
THE SILVERMAN – Dream Cell Deluxe (2 x CDR)
Now out of print on CD for over 10 years, “Dream Cell ” has been remastered and coupled with a bonus disc with the vinyl version’s extra side and some exciting extras. Expect in early January. PRE-ORDER: 18,00 euros
A mere 8 copies of the original Dream cell double vinyl are still available at 25 euros (plus postage). Anyone ordering this will receive the CDR bonus disc free.
EDWARD KA-SPEL – 11.11.11.11 (CDR)
Recorded between 11th and 14th November 2011, and fittingly includes a new version of “Poppy Day” plus songs and pieces directly related to this occasion. In production now – expect early January… PRE-ORDER: 13,50 euros.
THE BOWLES GIVEN – 7″ single
aka Edward Ka-Spel and old pal Mark Spybey. This single is part of Dead Voices on Air’s 20th Anniversary series). IMMINENT – 10 euros.
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – All the King’s Sessions
On TEKA’s Trademark of Quantity division. A trawl through the archive produced many treasures…. unheard demos of songs and colourful psychedelic excursions. Out now! It costs 13,50 euros plus postage.
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – Atomic Roses
A cornerstone in LPDs history, this release is available on vinyl for the first time (timely as all other formats disappeared a while back). An edition of 300 only on Beta Lactam Ring records. PRE-ORDER possible…it costs 20 euros plus postage.
OUT OF STOCK! – THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – Seconds Late for the Brighton Line (DLP)
The double vinyl is now out of stock.
THE WEBSITES
BANDCAMP: We are using the Bandcamp site to preview forthcoming releases and make available some rare and exclusive songs.
Legendary Pink Dots: legendarypinkdots1.bandcamp.com
Edward Ka-Spel: edwardka-spel.bandcamp.com
FACEBOOK: Yup, we’re there too: facebook.com/pages/The-Legendary-Pink-Dots/293302137369774
MYSPACE: myspace.com/thelegendarypinkdots (Thanks to Erik!)
BRAINWASHED: http://www.brainwashed.com/lpd/ (Thanks Jon!)
TWITTER: These birds do not tweet.
IN STOCK
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – Ancient Daze (CD)
Very limited. 15 euros plus postage.
THE TEAR GARDEN – Eye Spy with my little Eye (CD)
20 Euros plus postage.
THE TEAR GARDEN – Have A Nice Trip (CD)
20 Euros plus postage. Very last copies.
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – Seconds Late for the Brighton Line (CD)
Now available on CD – from ROIR and we’re fiercely proud of it. All CD copies now in digipaks rather than just the first 500. Also available is a very limited double vinyl edition with a bonus side. 15 euros.
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – Paris In The Fall (2009) DVD
Spectacular and exciting DVD release from Paris in The Fall 2009. Imagine a club packed like sardines in a can and three cameras hovering over the throng. Possibly LPDs finest, and most intense, visual document. On Soleilmoon.
Still available only as a PRE-ORDER: 15 Euros (But it’s truly IMMINENT – We can accept orders orders for this once more and expect it before the coming tour.)
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – The French Collection
On BLRR, could this be The Legendary Pink Dots’ finest Live document? Collected from shows during a seriously spectacular tour of France back in 1994, Raymond has remastered hours of material previously unheard. There are chestnuts here which were never repeated. It’s a wild ride, but there are moments when you can hear a glass tear hit the floor.
- DOUBLE CD: 20 Euros
- 4 x LP VINYL BOX SET: 65 Euros (check for availability – just 350 made in a beautiful black and silver box).
THE SILVERMAN – Time on thin Ice
A mysterious, spiritual voyage from The Silverman, featuring a guest appearance from Edward Ka-Spel on vocals.
- CD: 15 Euros
EDWARD KA-SPEL – The Minus Touch
In Purgatory you have a choice of doors. New CD just released on BLRR.
- CD: 15 Euros
EDWARD KA-SPEL/THE SILVERMAN – The 30 Year Itch
Special limited vinyl release celebrating 30 years of life in the Dots together for Edward and Phil.
- Limited Tour CD: 15 Euros
- Vinyl: 20 Euros (Check for availability!)
LEGENDARY PINK DOTS – The Crushed velvet Apocalypse (remaster)
Special hyper limited edition CD in velvet bag with inserts: 20 Euros
Regular edition: 15 Euros (out now)
EDWARD KA-SPEL – Chyekk China Doll (remastered CD with new bonus tracks). A marvelous spring clean for the sound on this album originally released back in 1986. Musically a collaboration between Edward and Patrick Paganini who played violin for the Dots at that time. Steve Stapleton edited and made his inimitable mark.
- First edition CD with deluxe cover: 15 Euros
THE NEW T-SHIRTS
- The Angel (various sizes): To celebrate 30 years we reproduce the design from LPD’s first vinyl album “Brighter Now”. A popular number on the tour which just concluded – check for availability. Note: “mediums” are VERY thin on the ground. Price: 20 Euros
- Seconds Late (various sizes): The shirt of the tour and the Dots’ latest album designed by The Silverman himself. Very few in “medium” size – very popular on the US tour. Price: 20 Euros
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CONTINUING: The TEKA hand-made series….
The Terminal Kaleidoscope mail order service is happy to announce a series of hand-made items brought to you by members of the band.
The Tower: A picture disc with original artwork by the Silverman hailing back to the original live presentation of songs from this album back in the 80s. Price: 40 Euros plus postage.
Faces in the Fire as a picture disc with a handmade cover by The Silverman and New Orleans artist, Alan Jaeger. A handful, lovingly created. This is perhaps the cover this release should always have had. Price: 40 Euros (2 copies left)
Other titles now sold out!
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LINKS
LOVE AND LOUD COLOURS – The lyrics of Edward Ka-Spel
We’d like to bring your attention to www.loveandloudcolours.com… this is a website dedicated to Edward Ka-Spel’s book of lyrics which was released a few years ago. The site has been updated and visitors will find a section where Edward reveals the origins for many of his outpourings. There are not so many books left now. Those interested should write to Kirsten who lovingly created the book and the website.
TAPAJAWA – Critical Magic
Barry Gray (aka Stret majest Alarme), Legendary Pink Dots’ guitar player from all of the first albums, has just released a fine and utterly spacey cassette on Beam Ends Records. Now operating under the name of TAPAJAWA, it can be ordered via our old friend Freek of BeeQueen for 15 Euros. Order directly from Freek: info – at – beequeen – dot – nl.
