{"product_id":"40-1","title":"40","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter Leeds alt-rock band \u003cstrong\u003eThe Lost Pandas\u003c\/strong\u003e disintegrated around them in the early 1980s, singer\/guitarist David Gedge and bassist Keith Gregory decided to form a new group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, beguiled by pop radio, punk brashness, The Velvet Underground and David’s erstwhile schoolmates, The Chameleons… they launched \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wedding Present\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat band was – and remains – uncompromising and unwaveringly authentic in every way and, as a result, Gedge, without intention, has become a legendary figure in alternative music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe has become one of the chief architects and originators of modern guitar rock and the mastermind behind one of the richest, catchiest and most consistently enthralling catalogues in pop history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour decades on, and with 13 studio albums, 20 compilation albums and a whole host of singles, EPs, live albums and radio sessions – with more on the horizon – \u003cem\u003eThe Wedding Present: 40\u003c\/em\u003e is a commemorative reflection of this complex and fascinating catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as four vinyl and four CD box sets, this is not your usual collection of ‘most popular’ songs, but rather a chronological, aural journey of album tracks, singles and B-sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning artwork has been put together by Jonathan Hitchen – who designed many of the band’s original record covers – and there are extensive sleeve notes by David Gedge himself along with esteemed music writer Mark Beaumont [NME, Guardian, Independent].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGedge’s commentary provides a unique insight into the workings of the band and an absorbing track-by-track guide to the compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clue Records","offers":[{"title":"4LP - Frosted Clear","offer_id":52435811336523,"sku":"R4002-0138","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4CD","offer_id":52435811369291,"sku":"R4002-9567","price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/content_ce77bb21-0dee-4513-8564-372d247875ad.png?v=1752286880","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/40-1","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}