James – ‘Village Fire’ – Five Offerings From James
(Factory Records 1985 FAC138)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing
Sleeve in Nr MINT condition
Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
James are an English rock band from Manchester, formed in 1982. They achieved popularity during the 1990s, with four top-10 hits on the UK Singles Chart and nine top-10 placings on the UK Albums Chart. The band’s best-known singles include “Come Home”, “Sit Down”, “She’s a Star” and “Laid”. “Laid” also became a hit on American college radio. Following the departure of lead singer Tim Booth in 2001, the band became inactive, but members reunited in January 2007 and have since released a further seven albums. Live performance has continually remained a central part of the band’s output. As of 2010, the band had sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
Village Fire is the third EP by James, released in 1985 by Factory Records. It contains all five tracks from their previously released EPs Jimone (side A) and James II (side B). The cover artwork was produced by John Carroll, whose childlike images were synonymous with much of the group’s early work.
Track listing
From Jimone:
- “What’s the World” – 1:55
- “Folklore” – 2:49
- “Fire So Close” – 1:45
From James II:
- “If Things Were Perfect” – 3:00
- “Hymn from a Village” – 2:51
Personnel
- Tim Booth – Vocals
- Jim Glennie – Bass guitar
- Paul Gilbertson (Jimone) / Larry Gott (James II) – Lead guitar
- Gavan Whelan – Drums
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