Sartorial Records is delighted to announce the release of it's first ever cassette. Robyn Hitchcock has signed and numbered each copy of this limited edition release of Propellor Time, in what he describes as "the last of the formats". The artwork is based on the main album image but the tracklisting has been rewritten by Robyn in his own fair hand, similar to his 80s releases on Midnight.
Not only is the sound carrier a blast from the past, so is the price. Retailing at Nine Guineas (9 pounds and 45 pence in British pounds) plus postage, this is really rather special. Of course we'll be throwing in a free mp3 download with each purchase just in case your tape machines are playing up a little. And a copy of the Sartorial CD sampler vol 1. All-in-all a must have artefact.
Purchases are limited to 2 per customer as there is a finite number of copies available. Thank you for listening.
What you should know about Propellor Time by Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3...
Recorded at home in West London over the Summer of 2006 and beyond, Propellor Time features R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on 12 string and acoustic guitars - he also co-wrote the title track - and the rhythm section of Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows) on bass and Bill Rieflin on drums (formerly of Ministry and Revolting Cocks).
A star-studded array of illustrious guest musicians make vital contributions John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin/Them Crooked Vultures) on mandolin; Johnny Marr (The Smiths/Modest Mouse) who co-wrote Ordinary Millionaire on which he plays guitar; Nick Lowe and former Soft Boy/Egyptian band mate Morris Windsor provide vocal harmonies and Kate St John and Ruby Wright provide oboe and musical saw respectively.