THE RAKES Ten New Messages (2007 Japanese promotional sample 13-track CD, including the exclusive bonus tracks, Cold, Dangerous & We Danced Together - Sebastian Remix, with promo stickered back insert & promo stickered obi-strip V2CP-318) more...
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THE RAKES Capture / Release (2005 UK 11-track promotional CD for their debut album, including the singles 22 Grand Job, Strasbourg, Retreat and Work Work Work [Pub, Club Sleep]. The custom printed disc comes issued in card wallet picture sleeve VVR1034322P) more...
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THE RAKES Ten New Messages (2007 UK 10-track promotional-only CD - Produced by Jim Abiss [Arctic Monkeys, Editors, Kasabian] and Brendan Lynch [Primal Scream], 'Ten New Messages' was recorded in London during the autumn of 2006, and includes thesingles 'We Danced Together' and 'The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect', custom disc housed in a custom picture sleeve with diferent artwork to the album VVR1041852P) more...
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THE RAKES Capture/Release (2005 Japanese 13-track promo sample CD album including the singles 'Strasbourg' & 'Retreat' and 2 bonus tracks for Japan:- Wish You Were Here and Automation, picture sleeve + obi-strip) more...
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THE RAKES Klang (2009 UK 10-track advance promotional CD album, includes the single '1989', custom card picture sleeve VVR66239P) more...
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THE RAKES 22 Grand Job (2005 UK 1-track promotional CD-R acetate featuring the radio mix of the fourth single release from their debut Capture/Release album. Custom printed V2 disc with wrap around picture sleeve) more...
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THE RAKES Work, Work, Work, Work (Pub, Club, Sleep) (2005 UK 1-track promotional CD-R acetate featuring the radio edit of the single release from the band's Capture/Release album. Custom printed V2 disc housed in a custom printed wrap around picture sleeve) more...
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THE RAKES 22 Grand Job [New Version] (2005 UK 1-track CD-R acetate featuring the radio edit of the debut single, originally released on 7" vinyl. Taken from the critically acclaimed debut album Capture/Release, which was produced by esteemed producer Paul Epworth. A 21st century classic from the North London quartet. Custom printed CD-R) more...
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THE RAKES Retreat (2005 UK Moshi Moshi Records 3-track promotional CD-R acetate single, issued exclusively to reviewers and radio stations. The influences of Wire, Joy Division and The Jam pour out in ‘Retreat’, wherein the clanging instrumentalfits snuggly into Donohue’s compelling narrative; as the cyclical lyrics about life’s mundane routine are delivered with clarity. Custom printed disc plus wraparound black picture inlay) more...
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THE RAKES Strasbourg (2004 UK City Rockers label 3-track promotional CD-R acetate following up from their debut single 22 Grand Job with an unfashionably political track shot through with their great humour. Includes Just Got Paid and the demo version of Ausland Mission. Custom printed City Rockers disc and title/tracklisting wrap around sleeve) more...
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THE RAKES Klang (2009 UK 10-track CD album - When it came to recording their 3rd album, The Rakes decided they wanted to record in a fresh and exciting new environment, so they relocated to an industrial area in the old Communist part of Berlin.'We just wanted to be somewhere more inspiring' says singer Alan Donohoe. 'The album is raw, playful, exciting, complex and schizophrenic - much like the personality of Berlin itself. It couldn't be more of a fitting place to record it.' Recorded at Planet Roc Studios in Berlin with producer Chris Zane [Les Savy Fav, The Walkmen, Passion Pit], 'Klang' includes the single '1989'.) more...
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THE RAKES Klang (2009 Japanese 10-track CD album - the 3rd longplayer from London post-punkers The Rakes was recorded in Berlin, Germany, in the ex-East German government's centre for radio broadcasts. The decision to record abroad was taken due to the band's dissatisfaction with the current London music scene, which they considered stale and uninspiring. Lyrically, The Rakes have not strayed far from their usual topic of working life and nine to five mundanity, includes the single 1989 [scheduled to include bonus material]; picture sleeve + obi strip, more details to follow...) more...
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THE RAKES Ten New Messages (2007 V2 Records Japanese promotional only CD-R acetate. Custom printed 'British Anthems' disc in both Japanese and English notes the commercial issue catalogue number and release date plus shows the full tracklisting) more...
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THE RAKES Retreat (2005 UK Moshi Moshi Records 3-track promotional CD-R acetate single, issued exclusively to reviewers and radio stations. The influences of Wire, Joy Division and The Jam pour out in ‘Retreat’, wherein the clanging instrumentalssit in nicely with Donohue’s compelling narrative, as the cyclical lyrics about life’s mundane routine are delivered with clarity. Custom printed disc plus wraparound white picture inlay) more...
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THE RAKES Ten New Messages (2007 UK official V2 advance 10-track CD-R acetate album, issued exclusively to radio stations and reviewers. This their 2nd album was produced by Jim Abiss [Arctic Monkeys, Editors, Kasabian] and Brendan Lynch [PrimalScream] was recorded in London during the autumn of 2006, and includes the single'We Danced Together'. Custom printed disc & title/tracklisting inlay + press release) more...
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THE RAKES Ten New Messages (2007 UK 10-track CD album - This their 2nd album was produced by Jim Abiss [Arctic Monkeys, Editors, Kasabian] and Brendan Lynch [Primal Scream] was recorded in London during the autumn of 2006, and includes the single'We Danced Together') more...
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THE RAKES 22 Grand Job (Extremely rare 2004 UK unreleased 2-track official Trash Aesthetics label CD-R acetate of the limited edition 500 only 7" vinyl release. Clocking in at just over 90 seconds, The Rakes' debut packs the sort of punch a firstsingle should always contain. It doesn’t cut corners and it stamps its authority throughout every lyrical yelp and every buzzing guitar lick - think Joy Division on uppers. Custom printed disc plus title/tracklisting inlay) more...
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THE RAKES Work, Work, Work (Pub, Club, Sleep) (Official 2005 UK V2 label 1-track promotional CD-R acetate issued to radio stations and reviewers to promote the release of the 'Capture/Release' album, features Radio 3:18. Custom printed disc + picture/title insert) more...
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THE RAKES Capture / Release (2006 reissue UK 12-track digitally remastered CD album including the singles 'Work Work Work [Pub Club Sleep]', 'Retreat', '22 Grand Job', 'Strasbourg' and 'All Too Human' [not on previous issue]) more...
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THE RAKES Work, Work, Work (Pub, Club, Sleep) (Official 2005 Japanese V2 label 1-track CD-R acetate issued to radio stations and reviewers to promote the release of the 'Capture/Release' album and the band's appearance at the Summer Sonic Festival in August, custom printed disc with Japanese text) more...
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THE RAKES 22 Grand Job (2005 UK advance 3-track CD-R acetate single issued exclusively to radio stations and reviewers. Includes Filthy Dukes Remix, Elliot James Lunch Hour Re-edit and the exclusive Test Icicles Remix. Custom printed disc) more...
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THE RAKES Strasbourg - Live At Rough Trade (Included on a 2005 UK 18-track promotional only V2 ''Intro - An Intoduction To The Best New Music' compilation CD label sampler, also features tracks by Paul Weller & Stereophonics, custom picture sleeve) more...
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THE RAKES Capture / Release (2005 UK 11-track CD album recorded at Jacobs Studio Surrey & produced by Paul Epworth featuring re-recorded versions of previous singles including '22 Grand Job' & 'Strasbourg', 'Retreat' plus 'Work, Work, Work [Pub,Club, Sleep]') more...
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THE RAKES Retreat (2005 UK official Moshi Moshi 2-track CD-R acetate, issued exclusively to reviewers and radio stations. Includes Phones Mix & Terror - Extended Mix. The influences of Wire, Joy Division and The Jam pour out in ‘Retreat’, whereinthe clanging instrumentals sit in nicely with Donohue’s compelling narrative, as the cyclical lyrics about life's mundane routine are delivered with clarity. Custom printed disc) more...
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THE RAKES Capture / Release (2005 Japanese issue 11-track CD album including the singles 'Strasbourg' & 'Retreat', scheduled to include exclusive bonus track[s], picture sleeve + obi-strip) more...
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