Dinked Archive Edition : #12

• Silver Vinyl *
• Exclusive 12 x 12 Chris Biggs print of alternate artwork *
• Dinked Archive obi-strip & gold foil sticker
• Limited pressing of 400

*EXCLUSIVE to Dinked Edition

Tracklist:

1. E.G. Shining
2. Focus Breathe
3. Starblood
4. Til Tomorrow
5. Da Da 331
6. Give
7. Inescapable

The first in a series of archival releases from Cranes, the bands John Peel Sessions are collected for the first time.

Formed in mid-1980s Portsmouth by the brother & sister duo of Jim Shaw (drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, programmer) & Alison Shaw (vocalist, guitarist, bassist), Cranes first appeared in 1986 with Fuse, a self-released & now highly sought-after cassette of demos.

Their debut album Self-Non-Self followed in 1989, catching the attention of legendary DJ John Peel, who invited them to record two sessions for his show in 1989 & 1990, the second seeing Mark Francombe (guitarist, keyboardist, bassist) & Matt Cope (guitarist) join ranks to form the line-up who would go on to record multiple albums for Dedicated including the much-loved album, Forever, which enjoys its 30th anniversary this year.

Cranes are releasing John Peel Sessions (1989-1990) on their own Dadaphonic label. The first in a series of archival releases, this compilation features original artwork by fted 4AD & v23 sleeve designer Chris Bigg (Pixies, Cocteau Twins, The Breeders).

John Peel Sessions (1989-1990) will be available on black vinyl and as a highly-limited Dinked Archive Edition pressed on silver vinyl with an exclusive 12×12 print of alternate artwork and Obi Strip.

*Limited to 1 copy per customer/household, multiple orders will be cancelled without notice.