Eighties Vinyl Records (EVR) is a not-for-profit independent English record label based in Liverpool. The label only releases vinyl records by new local artists, as well as some more established bands.
History Eighties Vinyl Records was formed in 2012 by Dave Hewitson after winning an auction for a day in a recording studio. The Sand Band who had recently departed from their own record label, Deltasonic, said they would record the first single for the new label. On 17 July, The Sand Band went into Track Studios in Liverpool City Centre to record a single.
On 2 November 2012 the first Eighties Vinyl Record single was released, The Sand Band single 'When We Kiss', a limited edition white vinyl pressing."Now That’s What I Call 80s: Eighties Vinyl Records". Seven Streets, August 22, 2012
In 2013 the label was nominated for a Liverpool Music Award."Voting open for Liverpool Music Awards 2013... (hint, hint!)". Liverpool Acoustic, July 20, 2013"Liverpool Music Awards 2013 Nominations Revealed " . Glasswerk, 18 Jul 2013 by Jamie Otsa
On 21 April 2018, EVR announced that they will be producing a limited edition 12-track vinyl LP of the soundtrack of the 2009 film Awaydays, never previously released on vinyl. The music of Awaydays is pivotal to the film and comprises post-punk and electronic music, appropriate for the film's setting and atmosphere, focused on the music of Ultravox and Joy Division.
Discography
7-inch singles The Sand Band, "When We Kiss" (7-inch single, White) EVR001, 2012 The Troubadours, "Con Edison" (7-inch single, Red) EVR002, 2013 Sankofa 'Siren Song' (7-inch single) EVR003, 2013 The Thespians, "Under Siege" (7-inch single, White) EVR005, 2013"Interview: The Thespians"', Bearded, February 7, 2013, by Richard Lewis"Live review: Stephen Langstaff @ EVAC 12/12/13". Liverpool Acoustic, Graham Holland, December 16, 2013 The Merrylees, "For You/The Coroner" (7-inch single, Cream) EVR006, 2013 Cold Shoulder 'Tears For Me' (7-inch single,) EVR009 2013 The Sister Ruby Band, 'Oh Mercy' (7-inch single,) EVR010 2013 Sunstack Jones 'You Can Help Me Out' (7-inch single) EVR011 2013 Ian Prowse / Dan Donnelly 'Rosalita/Cecilia' (7-inch single, Green) EVR012 2013 The Balcony Stars, 'She's Going Down/Restless' (7-inch single, ) EVR014 2013 Aviator 'Desolation Peaks' (7-inch single) EVR015 2013 The Reflections, 'Out Of My Hands' (7-inch single,) EVR018 2014 Sunstack Jones 'Bet I Could' (7-inch single,) EVR019 2014 Mike Badger And The Shady Trio, 'John Got Shot' (7-inch single) EVR020 2014 Beach Skulls 'Dreamin' Blue' (7-inch single,) EVR021 2014 Sankofa Slow Killer City / Vanishing Point (7-inch single, Ltd, Picture disc) EVR 024 2015 The Stairs Shit Town (7-inch single) EVR025, 2015"The Stairs – Liverpool’s great lost Psych band return for 2016 tour". Louder than War, by Matt Mead, 25 May 2016"90’S Liverpool band The Stairs reform for new release". Silent Radio, November 12, 2015 Space Blow Up Doll (7-inch single, Pink ) EVR026 2016 The Cheap Thrills "Glare" EP (7-inch EP) EVR027 2017 The Stands Some Weekend Night feat Noel Gallagher (7-inch single, Ltd, Splatter vinyl) EVR028 2017 The La's Open Your Heart (7-inch EP) EVR029 2018 The Celtic Social Club / Ian Prowse and Amsterdam Remember Joe Strummer/Joe's Kiss. EVR030 2019
10-inch EP Sankofa Sankofa (10-inch EP, Orange) EP001 2013"Open Your Ears and Hear... Sankofa". Open Magazine, issue 12, March 11, 2015. p. 66
12-inch LP Various Eighties Vinyl Records - Just Records (LP, Compilation) LP001 2013"Dave Monks - Liverpool International Music Festival". Low Down. Dave Monks, August 2013 Various Awaydays Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP002 Various Awaydays II (LP, Compilation) LP003 Various The Business Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP004 The La's Breakloose 1985/86 (LP,) LP005 The La's Callin' All 1986/87 (LP,) LP006 Various Scouse Soul (LP, Compilation) LP007 Various The Football Factory Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP008 Various Stars Are Stars (LP, Compilation) LP009 Various The Firm Soundtrack (LP, Compilation) LP010 The La's live 1986/87 (LP,) LP011 Various The Firm '89 (LP, Compilation) LP012
12-inch EP The Cheap Thrills Vue Du Monde (12-inch mini album) EP002
7-inch promo Sankofa "Whitewood Sessions" (7", promo) Promo 001 2013
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