GOLD FRANKINCENSE AND BLUR - THE WASSAILING SONG 7" (UK PROMO - PARLOPHONE - BLUR 6). Blur's cover of a medieval English Christmas carol that Damon and Graham had sung at Stanway Comprehensive as students. Recorded during a break in the initial sessions for the album "Modern Life Is Rubbish" — just before the writing and recording of "For Tomorrow". The four group members alternate vocals on the verses, singing the refrain together. This is the only song in the Blur discography that drummer Dave Rowntree sings on. Only 500 pressed. Given away as a gig freebie at Blur's 12/15/92 Christmas gig at the Hibernian Club in Fulham, London by a man dressed as Santa Claus. (The Hibernian Club was likely chosen due to its proximity to Maison Rouge, where Blur were recording.) Food Records considered this (in the words of the label's second in command, Andy Ross) a "completely pointless gig which ended up costing [Blur] money." The record (BLUR 6, 1992 UK single-sided 7" promo released on Parlophone. Silver injection labels. Record is stunning Ex+ condition).
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GOLD FRANKINCENSE AND BLUR - THE WASSAILING SONG 7" (UK PROMO - PARLOPHONE - BLUR 6). Blur's cover of a medieval English Christmas carol that Damon and Graham had sung at Stanway Comprehensive as students. Recorded during a break in the initial sessions for the album "Modern Life Is Rubbish" — just before the writing and recording of "For Tomorrow". The four group members alternate vocals on the verses, singing the refrain together. This is the only song in the Blur discography that drummer Dave Rowntree sings on. Only 500 pressed. Given away as a gig freebie at Blur's 12/15/92 Christmas gig at the Hibernian Club in Fulham, London by a man dressed as Santa Claus. (The Hibernian Club was likely chosen due to its proximity to Maison Rouge, where Blur were recording.) Food Records considered this (in the words of the label's second in command, Andy Ross) a "completely pointless gig which ended up costing [Blur] money." The record (BLUR 6, 1992 UK single-sided 7" promo released on Parlophone. Silver injection labels. Record is stunning Ex+ condition).
Auction: Day 1: Audio Equipment and Music Memorabilia | Day 2: Rare & Collectable Vinyl Records, 30th Apr, 2025
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