The Waterboys

Formed in 1981, following a newspaper advertisement from the band's only constant member Mike Scott, The Waterboys were a changing line-up of musicians from Scotland, Ireland, and England.

They spent time developing their mix of Celtic folk music with rock and roll in many different locations, including Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Spiddal, New York, and Findhorn.

Their eponymously titled debut album in 1983, written by Mike Scott, included the single "A Girl Called Johnny," a tribute to Patti Smith.

The album is now reissued on 180 Gram Vinyl, with original artwork and audio cut from the 2002 digital remaster, making it available on vinyl for the first time.

The expanded CD version includes 7 bonus tracks and an unedited version of the single "December." It is presented in a new digipak with notes from Mike Scott.