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The Outcasts–Tell Me the Whole Story 2xLP

2019-Secret Mission Records

For the first time ever on vinyl as a 2x LP set comes a complete remastered singles collection from the pioneering Belfast punk band.

In the mid to late 70’s, the Northern Ireland punk scene was flourishing with bands such as Rudi, Protex, Stiff Little Fingers, and The Undertones, who were garnering international recognition and record deals. The Outcasts, who formed in 1977, quickly became one of the most notorious of the bunch and took their name from the fact they were banned from five venues in two weeks. Because their early shows were known for being filled with violence, the press had dubbed them “the band you love to hate.”

After continuous gigging at the now legendary Harp Bar, they built a loyal and fanatical following that found themselves working with Good Vibrations’ Terri Hooley. This led to further label deals, tours, TV appearances, John Peel sessions, and even peaking on the U.K. indie charts.

In 1982, Colin Cowan died in a car crash and the future of the band seemed uncertain. Soon after, they decided to carry on, releasing singles and albums on New Rose and Anagram. Unfortunately, by 1985, the band decided to finally split.

The Outcasts had no pretensions and, unlike their peers, never sought fame and fortune. Their only hope with this release is to introduce the band and their music to a new generation of listeners and keep the spirit of the Outcasts alive.

This collection covers their entire career from 1977-1985. The tracks here are collected and remastered for the first time on vinyl, and come in a gate fold jacket with newly unearthed photos/news clippings, and liner notes for each track, from original member Martin Cowan, detailing the history of each track and session, and a poster insert. The LP pressing is limited to 500 copies.

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CONDITION: New/Unplayed distributor copy - very minor corner bump or two from shipping

***Please note, although this is an unplayed copy, sometimes covers get minor dings, corner bumps, etc in shipping or even in manufacturing. 98% of our distributed titles are acquired directly from the label, but again, sometimes minor flaws ar present even on new copies. Assume everything is NM/M, although most things are perfect mint when we receive them. ***

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SHIPPING INFO:

We gladly combine shipping for multiple item purchases. If you purchase multiple items, please wait for a corrected invoice.

-All records are shipped with the vinyl outside of the cover, except for sealed items. All vinyl is removed from printed inner sleeves and placed in a generic white paper inner sleeve. We will only open and separate sealed items at your request, otherwise, we will tight tape the four center edge points to reduce shifting. All records are well packed in record mailers with extra reinforcement/padding. All cassettes and CDs are sent in heavy cardboard mailers or in padded envelopes with plenty of cardboard protection. We take great care in packing.

Shipping rates

U.S. customers:

$4.00 for 1 LP, 7", CD, CS via Media Mail

$1.00 each additional LP

$0.50 each additional 7", CD or CS

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