Karel Fialka – Still Life
| Label: | Blueprint (2) – BLUP 5003 |
|---|---|
| Format: | Vinyl, LP, Album |
| Country: | UK |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Electronic, Rock |
| Style: | Synth-pop, New Wave |
Tracklist
| A1 | The Eyes Have It | 3:19 | |
| A2 | People Are Strange | 3:09 | |
| A3 | File In Forget | 3:56 | |
| A4 | The Cost | 2:50 | |
| A5 | Rough And Ready | 3:41 | |
| B1 | Armband | 3:31 | |
| B2 | Still Life | 4:49 | |
| B3 | The Good The Bad And The Ugly | 2:49 | |
| B4 | Exude When I'm Bruised | 4:32 | |
| B5 | Appointment In Samarra | 4:50 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – PRT Records
- Distributed By – Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Pye Records Ltd.
- Copyright © – Pye Records Ltd.
- Recorded At – Parkgate Studios
- Mastered At – Pye Studios
- Lacquer Cut At – Pye Studios
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Oval Music Ltd.
Credits
- Art Direction – Tony Watling-Darrell
- Artwork – Chess Creative Services
- Backing Vocals – The Hamptones
- Drums, Drums [Syndrums] – Martin Deegan
- Engineer – Wally Brill
- Illustration – John Holmes (7)
- Keyboards, Synthesizer – Robin Langridge
- Lacquer Cut By – Tone* (tracks: A), T* (tracks: B)
- Mastered By – Tony Bridge
- Producer – Robin Langridge, Wally Brill
- Vocals, Synthesizer – Karel Fialka
- Written-By – Karel Fialka (tracks: A1, A3 to B5)
Notes
Recorded @Parkgates, Sussex
Mastered at Pye Studios
Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd exc. B1: Oval Music Ltd
'Due to the extraordinary recording technique
incorporated in the making of this album
it is advisable to play this record at
a higher volume. In otherwords "PLAY LOUD"'
Some copies issued with white-on-red sticker "Limited Offer £3.99 R.R.P." and/or blue-on-white hype sticker "contains the hit single THE EYES HAVE IT"
Mastered at Pye Studios
Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd exc. B1: Oval Music Ltd
'Due to the extraordinary recording technique
incorporated in the making of this album
it is advisable to play this record at
a higher volume. In otherwords "PLAY LOUD"'
Some copies issued with white-on-red sticker "Limited Offer £3.99 R.R.P." and/or blue-on-white hype sticker "contains the hit single THE EYES HAVE IT"
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: MCPS BRITICO
- Matrix / Runout (Label 1): †BLUP 5003-A†
- Matrix / Runout (Label 2): †BLUP 5003-B†
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1, variant 1): BLUP 5003 - A1 Δ Tone THE CZECH'S IN THE POST
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2, variant 1): BLUP 5003 - B1 Δ T DAYS AT WOLFHALL
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A etched, variant 2): BLUP 5003 - A1 Δ Tone 1 THE CZECH'S IN THE POST C
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B etched, variant 2): BLUP 5003 - B1 Δ T 1 DAYS AT WOLFHALL C
Other Versions (5 of 9)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Submission | Still Life (LP, Album) | Blueprint (2) | BLUP 35102 | Greece | 1980 | ||
Recently Edited | Still Life (LP, Album, Paramount Pressing) | PRT, PRT | BLUP 5003, BLUP-5003 | Canada | 1980 | ||
New Submission | Still Life (LP) | Zafiro | ZL-345 | Spain | 1980 | ||
New Submission | Still Life (LP) | Blueprint (2) | 508614 | France | 1980 | ||
New Submission | Still Life (LP, Promo) | Blueprint (2) | ZL-345 | Spain | 1980 |
Recommendations
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Released1981 — UKVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
Released1981 — UKVinyl —7", Single, 45 RPM
Released1981 — UKVinyl —LP, Compilation, Album
Released1977 — UKVinyl —LP, Album- Released1981 — UKVinyl —LP, Album
Reviews
Damn, this has gotta be one of the best sounding vinyls I possess. Combo stellar mastering and pressing. Reddish see through vinyl in light.- Please Karel do rerelease this on CD.
It's a classic and need to be rediscovered. 
Man, no way for me to describe how much I love this record. Sorta angular and bizzaro 80’s synth/new wave. Songs are quirky and upbeat with a few stripped down ones. Vocal delivery has a slight dry wit and humorous sarcasm reminiscent of Daevid Allen (N.Y. Gong). There is a definite kitsch value to this record which only adds to its appeal. ‘File In Forget’ is a classic on here. Sound quality is great too.
Release
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