BILLY BRAGG – BETWEEN THE WARS 7″ EP – Nr MINT/EXC+ UK 1985 INDIE

Billy Bragg – Between The Wars
(Go! Discs Records  1985  AGOEP1)

Vinyl in Nr MINT/Excellent+ condition
– some light pops/crackles at the start

Sleeve in Excellent/Very Good+ condition
– wear along opening edge

Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) – known as Billy Bragg – is an English alternative rock musician and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes. His music career has lasted more than thirty years.

Between the Wars was an extended play released by Billy Bragg in 1985. It reached #15 on the UK Singles Chart.

The title track was inspired by the UK miners’ strike (1984–1985). The choice of other songs on the record was also relevant to the dispute – “Which Side Are You On?” is an updated version of the American pro-trade union song of the same title from the 1930s, whilst “It Says Here” is critical of the political bias of British newspapers, most of which opposed the strike.

The proceeds from sales of the record were donated to the striking miners’ fund.

All four tracks are available on the Billy Bragg compilation album Back to Basics and the 2006 reissue of Brewing Up with Billy Bragg.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Billy Bragg; except where indicated

1. “Between the Wars”
2. “Which Side Are You On?” (music by Florence Reece; new lyrics by Billy Bragg)
3. “World Turned Upside Down” (Leon Rosselson)
4. “It Says Here”