simple_torture Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Limited to 300. A bit pricey ($25 + $5 shipping), but this will be the only place to get it: http://www.futureoakrecords.com/shop/bonniebilly-tiptheglass Since 1998, Will Oldham has recorded a staggering amount of music as Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. Although the project is ever-changing, one aspect that always comes through is his deep affection for his musical predecessors. Future Oak Record Co. is proud to present this small-run 10" vinyl EP, where we see Oldham and frequent collaborator Emmett Kelly of The Cairo Gang pay tribute to four of these predecessors. This EP includes covers of songs written and popularized by RogerMiller, Don Everly, Jimmy Webb, and June Tabor. Oldham has kept characteristically busy in recent years, recording 5 LPs in as many years. This release sees Oldham trading in the jaunty arrangements of his most recent album, Singer's Grave A Sea of Tongues, for a much more austere presentation. In this way, it hearkens back to 2010's album The Wonder Show of the World, another close collaboration with The Cairo Gang. This EP was recorded by Oldham and Kelly on their 2014 tour of eight Dutch churches. It documents four songs that embody the tour and marks the first time the duo have recorded these arrangements. Oldham has a long history of releasing singles and EPs in limited quantities, typically on small independent record labels. In true Bonnie 'Prince' Billy fashion, this release is limited to just 300 copies. "Musical recordings exist now in such a way that there is not really such thing as a recording that 'only a few will get to experience'", explains Oldham. "The joy of small run pressings means that we can have a relationship to the audience that is quantifiable." Each record has been lovingly hand letterpressed and assembled by the crew of Future Oak Record Co. Illustrations and art are courtesy of the Pittsburgh-based artist Katie Ford. --Written by Elijah Kull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 According to the announcement e-mail: ATTENTION EUROPE: We weep for your shipping expenses, we really do. We've gotten so many inquiries from Europe that we've partnered with Norman Records to distribute a small number of these records across the pond. We were only able to spare a few, so try to pick one up with them if you're able! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchashorttime Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I cried at the price... ...then bought it anyway. Things I do for oldham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runforcover Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Goddamnit. Bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 I cried at the price... ...then bought it anyway. Things I do for oldham. Yeah, same reaction. I made a pact with myself to get every BPB release in like 2011, and it's going well so far (I think the only one I'm missing is the Dog Fish Head single). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runforcover Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah, same reaction. I made a pact with myself to get every BPB release in like 2011, and it's going well so far (I think the only one I'm missing is the Dog Fish Head single). The only one you're missing thats been released since 2011, or the only one you're missing total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 The only one you're missing thats been released since 2011, or the only one you're missing total? Whoops, yeah--I meant that since 2010/2011, I've done everything possible to get everything he's released. The only other glaring omission in my collection, I realized, is "Barely Regal." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runforcover Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Whoops, yeah--I meant that since 2010/2011, I've done everything possible to get everything he's released. The only other glaring omission in my collection, I realized, is "Barely Regal." You're really only missing two releases over his whole career? That's insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runforcover Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Also, I have this bookmarked, pretty sure it's a VC user that posted it in another Will Oldham thread. Really cool blog / reference of his releases. Maybe this is you for all I know! https://alanbumstead.wordpress.com/bonnie-prince-billy-quicklist/ simple_torture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 You're really only missing two releases over his whole career? That's insane. You know what? Someone come over here and slap me in the back of the head--I feel like that second post just made it more confusing. In 2011 I said, "I'm never going to miss a new BPB release!" And since then only 2 have eluded me--the ones mentioned above. Good gravy, I'm having trouble making any sense today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runforcover Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Oh ok haha, that makes more sense but I was 100% sure that isn't what you were saying. Either way that link will be of interest to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchashorttime Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 To fill all the holes in my BPB collection... It's nuts. Absolutely insane. Like this Doug Paisley collaboration 7" - didn't even know it was happening. Luckily that was isn't hard to find. Barely Regal was a tough find, too, that landed me with 2 copies of Singers Grave. It's a fun time. Expensive, but fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Asked Future Oak on Facebook, got immediate response: today's orders should ship out by the end of the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphasias Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I can't believe I just spent $30 on a 4 track EP Thank you for posting, OP! Would've been bummed if I missed out. simple_torture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeze Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Posted a write-up about this release here: https://alanbumstead.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/bonnie-prince-billy-the-cairo-gang-tip-the-glass-and-feel-the-bottom-10-2015/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 ... sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_torture Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 The only tiny, minuscule thing that I'm disappointed even in the slightest bit about this release is that it isn't numbered; besides that, it's absolutely perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhenrecords Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Awesome release, glad I was able to snag one. Great packaging as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Blanco Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 anyone with a spare, please hook me up... B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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