axisrecapital Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 https://martinatopleybird.bandcamp.com/releases Martina Topley Bird and Robert “3D” Del Naja (Massive Attack) have collaborated on a limited run of MTB’s previously digital only ‘Pure Heart' EP release. The 4 track EP, including a vinyl exclusive track “Collide”, is now presented with 3D’s artwork, released via his Battle Box imprint. Each 12” sleeve will be individually hand silk screen printed using 2 colours on 350gsm reverse board to create a collectable and unique piece of art. Pressed on 180g vinyl. Martina Topley-Bird's distinctly creative relationship with Robert Del Naja, the artist also known as 3D can be documented through a long history with Massive Attack and rooted in those very first visits to Bristol that lead to Topley-Bird appearing on Massive Attack’s 2010 album Heligoland with tracks "Psyche" and "Babel". Commenting on the significance of the collaborative project and artwork release, Del Naja; "We are proud to be releasing this special 12 inch MTB X RDN edition of the Pure Heart ep on the Battle Box label. It's a symbolic way to celebrate our first musical collaboration since Heligoland.” Battle Box is Robert "3D" Del Naja’s limited edition vinyl imprint which has released collaborations with Guy Garvey, Tunde Adebimpe, Jupiter, James Massiah and Noel Gallagher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 damn that's pricey but I really like these songs. I will say that I've never been disappointed by purchasing Battle Box or The Vinyl Factory releases, as pricey as they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axisrecapital Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 I mean, they are hand silk screened. I'm curious how many of these they pressed. If it's a low count, that would easily explain the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axisrecapital Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Looks like there are only 62 left, so I'm guessing this was limited to 100 - 200 units total. Get it while you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) I caved since I had some money sitting in my PayPal account. $70 shipped for an ep was rough, but I feel like I'm paying for the art. There are over 600 left on her shop, and i'm seeing it pop up at other UK shops now. So maybe 1k pressed? Edited August 12, 2021 by fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axisrecapital Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 I feel like this was a good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 This place has much better shipping rates to the US if anyone was on the fence. https://www.horizonsmusic.co.uk/products/martina-topley-bird-pure-heart-ep-with-artwork-by-robert-3d-del-naja?_pos=1&_sid=be03181ce&_ss=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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