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Treading more progressive realms \u003ci\u003eWho Will Save The World\u003c\/i\u003e sees Tony McPhee moving away from the blues territory of their earlier releases and towards a heavier more psychedelic sound. Achieving Top 10 album success back in 1972, \u003ci\u003eWho Will Save The World\u003c\/i\u003e is the last record that features the classic line up of Tony McPhee, Pete Cruickshank and Ken Pustelnik. A definitive collector’s item as part of the ongoing Fire Records catalogue campaign. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP+ - This special reissue features the iconic artwork accompanied by a deluxe comic book insert, a bumper sticker and postcard, along with sleeve notes and an interview with the original Marvel artist Neal Adams. Also includes a bonus download of an unreleased live recording from their final live show in Pocono, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"Yellow | LP","offer_id":50413492699467,"sku":"1118541","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50413498925387,"sku":"1131245","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50413493518667,"sku":"1131244","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4eec1017-c526-4373-99ab-e5aa86fa27da_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726674313"},{"product_id":"thank-christ-for-the-bomb-major-edition","title":"Thank Christ for the Bomb (Major Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is a Record Store Day 2019 item. It will be available to purchase from our stores from 8am 13th April. 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Also featuring Radio 1 sessions and live versions of key tracks including a lengthy take of \u003ci\u003eSoldier\u003c\/i\u003e recorded for the BBC’s In Concert series. First of a trio of ground-breaking albums that steered the band from the Blues into a heavier, more prog-based sound and a true reflection of their much-praised live sound. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50452436713803,"sku":"1058022","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/10bbdde6-5564-4346-810e-8eb0ae954c94_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727152471"},{"product_id":"hogwash","title":"Hogwash","description":"\u003cp\u003e1000 new edition on blue vinyl, the RSD version is long sold out. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackaged in tri-fold sleeve that replicates the original 1971 release and featuring an extra disc of live BBC recordings from the same era. 50-year anniversary vinyl release of the original power trio’s second incarnation, now expanded with BBC In Concert versions of the album’s key tracks. An epic milestone and key prog rock definer, fusing their blues rock roots and their finely honed electric sound of the early ‘70s. This limited release replicated the original 1971 packaging, with a tri-fold sleeve, an absolute essential for fans of this seminal act.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50457617301835,"sku":"1145209","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue | LP | x2","offer_id":50457614909771,"sku":"1161055","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9509c779-74de-48c3-a797-16b4f450cd14_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727206930"},{"product_id":"roadhogs-live-from-richmond-to-pocono","title":"Roadhogs: Live from Richmond to Pocono","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential rock artefact tracing The Groundhogs from their pre - \u003ci\u003eThank Christ For The Bomb\u003c\/i\u003e blues roots to the final live show for the classic line up of Tony McPhee (guitar and vocals), Pete Cruikshank (bass) and Ken Pustelnik (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever before heard recordings from the Warner Brothers’ vaults including a vintage 1969 set from their show at the Richmond Athletic Ground (AKA The Crawdaddy Club) and their final explosive set at the Pocono Raceway track. Includes the live debut of what would become the anthemic ‘Cherry Red’ and McPhee’s seismic destruction of ‘Amazing Grace’. A career-spanning gem from the ultimate heavy rock power trio book-ending 976 days and 250-plus live shows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x3","offer_id":50465990410571,"sku":"1131120","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50465990902091,"sku":"1131119","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e327c3fb-eab0-4bf4-ae1f-21a106e5286d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727300142"},{"product_id":"thank-christ-for-the-bomb-standard-edition","title":"Thank Christ for the Bomb","description":"\u003cp\u003e50th Anniversary reissue with Gatefold sleeve and Bonus tracks as a Download. A hugely influential album cited as the embryo for punk, grunge and beyond. 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The closing, euphoric title track is like a heavy soulful version of the Fairport Convention via Traffic, a muscle-bound take on folk with its jangling rhythm guitar and a phased lead that vocally, sounds a lot like Paul Weller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Records","offers":[{"title":"Gold LP","offer_id":50530962800971,"sku":"2181292","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Black_Diamond_fd22c131_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728089446"},{"product_id":"crosscut-saw","title":"Crosscut Saw","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable for the first time on vinyl since 1976, pressed on silver wax and featuring a limited edition foil embossed sleeve with extensive liner notes. 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