:: Available items from this Artist/Band ::
Swell Maps / Archive Recordings Volume 1: Wastrels And Whippersnappers
(Vinyl LP – Munster Records)
All tracks recorded at various garages, bedrooms and lounges in Solihull and Dorridge, West Midlands, between 1974-1977.
Swell Maps / International Rescue
(Vinyl LP – Alive Records)
Comprehensive compilation of this seminal ’77 U.K. band featuring Epic Soundtracks, Nikki Sudden, Richard Earl and Jowe Head.
he releases include various 7″s, songs from their 12″ albums plus unreleased tracks, new mixes and material released for the first time.
Swell Maps / The John Peel Sessions
(Vinyl LP – Mute)
Noisy, chaotic, and defiantly experimental, Swell Maps may not have found commercial success in their time, but their impact on music is undeniable… A democracy within the confines of punk’s anything is possible, members Biggles Books, Jowe Head and brothers Nikki Sudden and Epic Soundtracks—helped shape the landscape of post-punk and DIY music. Now, for the first time in over 40 years, The John Peel Sessions brings together all three of their recordings for John Peel, a figure instrumental in championing their sound.
The John Peel Sessions is a vital document of Swell Maps at their most unfiltered—three sessions of unpredictable, exhilarating noise.
Swell Maps / Mayday Signals
(2 x Vinyl LP – Easy Action)
An album crammed full of rare & unreleased tracks from the vaults of founder Jowe Head. Swell Maps founding members were Nikki Sudden, Epic Soundtracks, Jowe Head & Phones Sportsman. Includes demo versions of 2 of the bands Singles “Dresden Style” & “Read about Seymour”. Liner notes by Jowe Head. Artwork originally designed by Epic Soundtracks & Jowe Head in 1977 • 2 Lps with printed inner bags in extra wide spine LP sleeve with cover sticker
Swell Maps / Sweep The Desert
(Vinyl LP – Alive Records)
More rare and unreleased material exclusive to this release.
Compilation bringing together the more “experimental” end of Swell Maps’ output!