Blodwyn Pig The Recordings 1969-1974 3CD Clamshell
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CD Cherry Red Records Release date: 27/Mar/2026
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Product No.:
2101797300
Details / Tracklist:
1.1 It's Only Love
1.2 Dear Jill
1.3 Sing Me A Song That I Know
1.4 The Modern Alchemist
1.5 Up And Coming
1.6 Leave It With Me
1.7 The Change Song
1.8 Back Wash
1.9 Ain't Ya Coming Home, Babe?
1.10 The Change Song (BBC David Symonds session February 1969)
1.11 It's Only Love (BBC Top Gear session March 1969)
1.12 Sweet Caroline (B-side of single)
1.13 Walk On The Water (A-side of single)
1.14 Summer Day (B-side of single)
1.15 McGregor Muckabout (recorded during sessions for 'Ahead Rings Out')
1.16 Walk On The Water (alternate version)
2.1 Drive Me
2.2 Variations On Nainos
2.3 See My Way
2.4 Long Bomb Blues
2.5 The Squirreling Must Go On
2.6 San Francisco Sketches
2.7 Beach Scape
2.8 Fisherman's Wharf
2.9 Telegraph Hill
2.10 Close The Door, I'm Falling Out Of The Room
2.11 Worry
2.12 Toys
2.13 To Rassman
2.14 Send Your Son To Die
3.1 Same Old Story (A-side of single)
3.2 Slow Down (B-side of single)
3.3 Meanie Mornay (Recorded during sessions for 'Getting To This')
3.4 One Thing Leads To Another (Recorded during sessions for 'Getting To This')
3.5 Ain't Ya Coming Come Babe (Top Gear session March 1969)
3.6 The Modern Alchemist (Top Gear session March 1969)
3.7 Mr. Green's Blues (Top Gear session March 1969)
3.8 Worry (Sounds of the 70s session March 1970)
3.9 Variations On Nainos (Sounds of the 70s session May 1970)
3.10 Moon's Gone (Sounds of the 70s session September 1970)
3.11 The Lady Of Liberty (Sounds of the 70s session September 1970)
3.12 See My Way (John Peel Sounds of the 70s session June 1974)
3.13 Baby Girl (John Peel Sounds of the 70s session June 1974)
3.14 Leaving Song (John Peel Sounds of the 70s session June 1974)
3.15 Blues Of A Dunstable Truck Driving Man (John Peel Sounds of the 70s session June 1974)
3.16 See My Way (Radio 1 In Concert August 1974)
3.17 I Know (Radio 1 In Concert August 1974)
3.18 Cosmografication (Radio 1 In Concert August 1974)
3.19 Six Days On The Road (Radio 1 In Concert August 1974)
3.20 It's Only Love (Radio 1 In Concert August 1974)
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Description:
"The Recordings 1969-1974 3CD Clamshell" is an extensive anthology capturing the essential early years of British band Blodwyn Pig, presented across three CDs in a sturdy clamshell box. Focusing on the group's productive 1969-1974 period, this collection brings together key album tracks, period singles and carefully selected session or live cuts that highlight the band's unique blend of blues-rock, jazz influences and progressive rock nuances. The remastered audio (where provided by the label) aims to give these historically important recordings renewed clarity and presence, making this box set both a nostalgic journey for long-time fans and a discovery treasure for new listeners interested in the more adventurous side of late-60s and early-70s rock. The clamshell packaging offers a compact yet durable housing for the three CDs, typically accompanied by an informative booklet that contextualises the music, the era and the band's development.
Musically, Blodwyn Pig stand out for their combination of earthy British blues, horn-driven arrangements and a willingness to experiment with song structures and instrumental interplay. The recordings from 1969-1974 document a band comfortable shifting from tight, riff-based rock numbers to more open, jazz-tinged passages, with expressive guitar work, prominent flute and saxophone lines and a rhythmic foundation steeped in both blues and swing. This set allows listeners to follow the evolution of the group's sound over several formative years, offering deeper cuts alongside signature tracks and thus painting a fuller picture than a standard "best of" compilation.
Blodwyn Pig emerged at the end of the 1960s as part of the vibrant British blues-rock scene and quickly gained attention for their stylistic breadth and instrumental prowess. The band's early albums delivered chart-friendly rock energy while incorporating jazz phrasing, blues authenticity and progressive ideas, which helped them earn a loyal following and strong reputation as a live act. Their work from this era is often cited by enthusiasts of classic rock and collectors of British blues-rock as an important link between traditional blues forms and the more exploratory rock of the early 1970s. This 3CD set underlines their status as a distinctive voice from that period and offers a convenient way to explore their catalogue in depth.
The release comes from Cherry Red Records, a renowned UK-based reissue and catalogue specialist known for its deep archival approach and respect for musical heritage. Cherry Red has built a strong reputation by curating overlooked gems, classic albums and cult favourites from across rock, pop and related genres, often adding detailed liner notes and bonus material. With "The Recordings 1969-1974 3CD Clamshell", the label once again focuses on preserving and presenting a key chapter in rock history with a collector-friendly edition that combines historical value, listening pleasure and thoughtful presentation.