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Their music continues to resonate with fans around the world even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of Josef K's albums and immerse yourself in their captivating blend of artistry and raw energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sorry-for-laughing","title":"Sorry for Laughing.","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Les Disque Du Crépuscule issued Sorry For Laughing on single in April 1981 it was widely hailed as the group's best offering to date, and established the definitive Jokay style of looping rhythms paired with incisive, angular guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optic Nerve","offers":[{"title":"Yellow | 7\" - 1134933","offer_id":50401398063435,"sku":"1134933","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d0b07a66-cf57-49ab-90f7-1c10d28a2442_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726521730"},{"product_id":"the-only-fun-in-town","title":"The Only Fun In Town","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrepuscule presents a brand new remastered edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Only Fun In Town\u003c\/em\u003e, the influential debut album by iconic Scottish guitar group \u003cstrong\u003eJosef K\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released on Postcard Records in July 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeedily recorded in a small studio in Brussels, \u003cem\u003eThe Only Fun In Town\u003c\/em\u003e was a defiantly abrasive, serrated long-player in the mould of the second Velvets album, \u003cstrong\u003eJosef K\u003c\/strong\u003e having already shelved a more conventional recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharp-edged pop singles abound - \"\u003cem\u003eIt's Kinda Funny\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eSorry For Laughing\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eRevelation\u003c\/em\u003e\" - along with rattling Haig \/ Ross twin guitar classics such as \"\u003cem\u003eFun 'n' Frenzy\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eHeart of Song\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eForever Drone\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eThe Angle\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Only Fun In Town\u003c\/em\u003e topped the independent charts on release and remains a canonical post-punk album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD\u003c\/strong\u003e - New 2014 remaster comes housed in a handsome trifold digipack with 12 page booklet, and by way of a bonus also features all 12 tracks from \u003cem\u003eSorry For Laughing\u003c\/em\u003e, the shelved debut album recorded at Castle Sound (Edinburgh) in November 1980, and apparently abandoned because it was thought to sound too polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2LP\u003c\/strong\u003e - New Double Black and Gold Vinyl Version housed in a handsome Gatefold sleeve, and by way of bonus tracks also features several Postcard single A and B sides including \"\u003cem\u003eRadio Drill Time\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eChance Meeting\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Side 4 features all four tracks from JoKay's celebrated John Peel Session in June 1981, including \"\u003cem\u003eHeaven Sent\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eThe Missionary\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Disques Du Crepuscule","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP | x2","offer_id":50402227388747,"sku":"1088732","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50402227061067,"sku":"371460","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":50402227519819,"sku":"1155756","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ab8bca10-f3b0-446e-8c49-86d05d1b2cee_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726536175"},{"product_id":"crazy-to-exist-live","title":"Crazy To Exist (live)","description":"\u003cp\u003ethe first full live cd by cult scots post-punk guitar ravers josef k, who split in 1981 after a string of classic singles on the postcard and crepuscule labels. the 60 minute cd combines two entire gigs by the quartet, taped in april and august 1981, including their last london show at the venue. the cd has been remastered from the original mixing desk tapes, and the booklet features a detailed biography which also covers the solo careers of all band members, including paul haig and malcolm ross.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436576936267,"sku":"185361","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0b60f7fb-c5ea-4173-b0e2-0036b78a1f61_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726919125"},{"product_id":"the-scottish-affair-part-2","title":"The Scottish Affair (Part 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Scottish Affair (Part 2)\u003c\/i\u003e is a vibrant live album by iconic Scottish guitar group Josef K recorded at the historic Beursschouwburg arts centre in Brussels on 8 April 1981. Best known for their association with Postcard Records, Josef K also recorded two singles for Belgian indie Les Disques du Crepuscule (\u003ci\u003eSorry For Laughing; The Missionary\u003c\/i\u003e), and also taped studio album \u003ci\u003eThe Only Fun In Town\u003c\/i\u003e in downtown Brussels. The group first performed in the city on New Year’s Eve 1980, playing a riotous show with Orange Juice and Marine at legendary warehouse venue Plan K, and resumed their ‘Scottish affair’ with Crepuscule the following April, cutting their album in a matter of days and performing at the Beursschouwburg as well as a small youth club in Lier three nights later. At the Beurs show Jokay rattled off 10 songs in just half an hour, with journalist Bert Bertrand noting “several good reasons to get excited” about the visiting quartet. Adds guitarist Malcolm Ross: “We played four dates in Holland on our way to Brussels and then recorded the album in about five days. So we were pretty tight and Paul was in good voice.” Recorded from the mixing desk, all 10 songs have now been newly re-mastered for issue as a vinyl only album, The \u003ci\u003eScottish Affair (Part 2)\u003c\/i\u003e. Pressed in a limited edition of 1000 copies in clear vinyl, the sleeve features original 1981 poster artwork by designer Jean-Francois Octave printed in black overlaid with metallic gold pantone. The inner bag includes period flyers and images, as well as quotes by Paul Haig, Malcolm Ross, Alan Horne, Michel Duval, Annik Honore, Allan Campbell and Bert Bertrand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Disques Du Crepuscule","offers":[{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50448926081355,"sku":"1074882","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1c273b9b-a714-4f42-8003-ff900263579e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727097290"},{"product_id":"it-s-kinda-funny-the-singles","title":"It's Kinda Funny (The Singles)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrepuscule presents \u003ci\u003eIt's Kinda Funny\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of classic singles by iconic Scottish post-punk guitar group Josef K issued between 1979 and 1982. As well as the three legendary 45s on Postcard Records ('Radio Drill Time', 'It's Kinda Funny' and 'Chance Meeting'), the album also includes both Crepuscule singles ('Sorry For Laughing', 'Missionary') as well as the original Absolute version of 'Chance Meeting' from 1979. B-side tracks are also included. Cover art by Jean-Francois Octave. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Outer sleeve printed on matt reverse board. 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Recorded at Castle Sound Studios (Edinburgh) in November 1980, \u003ci\u003eSorry for Laughing\u003c\/i\u003e should have been issued as Postcard 81-1, but was shelved after the band and label boss Alan Horne decided the 12-song set sounded too polished. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps two dozen white-label copies in unmade sleeves exist, and have sold for as much as 1,000 pounds amongst collectors. Josef K issued their second stab at a debut album, \u003ci\u003eThe Only Fun in Town\u003c\/i\u003e, in July 1981 - only to split after completing a promotional tour. 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