{"product_id":"the-march-violets-natural-history-violet-vinyl-rsd26","title":"The March Violets - Natural History (Violet Vinyl) (RSD26)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a RECORD STORE DAY 2026 title and is not available to pre-order or reserve. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item will be sold on a first come, first served basis in-store from 8am on Record Store Day (RSD) on Saturday 18th April 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemaining copies will be available to buy online from 8pm on Monday 20\/04\/2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original 1984 album, reissued for the first time since the 1980's – in violet vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus a “US Zillion $ Bill” ; a 24-inch x 12-inch poster with lyrics on the rear – as came with limited quantities of the original pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\t Features Snake Dance, Religious as Hell, Crow Baby and two John Peel session tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reformed band have toured the UK, Europe \u0026amp; USA; festivals are scheduled for 2026 - A new album Crocodile Promises was issued in 2024; more recordings are under way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTHE MARCH VIOLETS came out of Leeds in the early 80’s, label-mates of Sisters of Mercy - Releasing six singles, they were a constant presence in the UK indie charts, hitting the top two with Snake Dance and Deep, and no. 1 with Walk into The Sun - They didn’t get around to recording an album – their only 1980's LPs, Natural History in the UK and Electric Shades in the USA, were compilations - They were invited to record six BBC Sessions, three of them for John Peel - Eventually they signed to a major label and were groomed for a USA breakthrough, performing in the 1987 Some Kind of Wonderful movie - However, they didn’t enjoy the compromises needed and split up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nReligious As Hell\u003cbr\u003e\nChildren on Stun\u003cbr\u003e\nFodder\u003cbr\u003e\nSteam\u003cbr\u003e\nGrooving in Green\u003cbr\u003e\nRadiant Boys Strangehead*\u003cbr\u003e\nUndertow*\u003cbr\u003e\nCrow Baby\u003cbr\u003e\nOne Two I Love You\u003cbr\u003e\nSnake Dance – extended\u003cbr\u003e\n*Peel sessions (11 tracks)\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SRD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57896367161725,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/5008\/5193\/files\/MarchVioletsThe-NaturalHistory-1.jpg?v=1772664608","url":"https:\/\/www.waxandbeans.co.uk\/products\/the-march-violets-natural-history-violet-vinyl-rsd26","provider":"Wax and Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}