Punk 1976 -1978 Exhibition at the British Library.

[Heather]

I wasn't sure which thread to put this on so I thought I'd start one, feel free to move it DZM.

When I was in London we went to the Punk 1976 -1978 exhibition at the British Library.

It's only a small exhibition, but it's free, there are plenty of things to look at and tracks to listen to.

Amongst the tracks was The Radiators from Space Television Screen, which was a nice surprise. It was the original vinyl recording and had been computerised. It was nice to hear a crisper, clearer recording than I have on the CD, I could hear and understand all the lyrics, unlike the CD version where they're muffled. Hearing it made my day.

The exhibition runs until October 2nd and the British Library is within walking distance of London Euston and Kings Cross Station.

http://www.bl.uk/events/punk-1976-78

[Low D]

Amongst the tracks was The Radiators from Space Television Screen, which was a nice surprise. It was the original vinyl recording and had been computerised. It was nice to hear a crisper, clearer recording than I have on the CD, I could hear and understand all the lyrics, unlike the CD version where they're muffled. Hearing it made my day.

Don't know which CD you've got, but i bought the 2005 "Mini-LP" cds of the first 2 Radiators albums, on Phil's advice - he said the mastering is better.
https://www.discogs.com/Radiators-From- ... se/3277506

It's also worth noting that the original single of Television Screen is a different recording to the one on TV Tube Heart. This sounds like the version you are describing. You will be happy to know it's available on CD on this amazing collection, which has a number of other worthwhile tracks, not least of which is "Tennessee Stud" by Terry Woods & Phil Lynott.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Chi ... se/3682834

It's also worth noting that Phil blagged his way into the band as "lead guitarist", and indeed that is him rocking out fabulously on the solo on the original single.

[Heather]

Amongst the tracks was The Radiators from Space Television Screen, which was a nice surprise. It was the original vinyl recording and had been computerised. It was nice to hear a crisper, clearer recording than I have on the CD, I could hear and understand all the lyrics, unlike the CD version where they're muffled. Hearing it made my day.

Don't know which CD you've got, but i bought the 2005 "Mini-LP" cds of the first 2 Radiators albums, on Phil's advice - he said the mastering is better.
https://www.discogs.com/Radiators-From- ... se/3277506

It's also worth noting that the original single of Television Screen is a different recording to the one on TV Tube Heart. This sounds like the version you are describing. You will be happy to know it's available on CD on this amazing collection, which has a number of other worthwhile tracks, not least of which is "Tennessee Stud" by Terry Woods & Phil Lynott.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Chi ... se/3682834

It's also worth noting that Phil blagged his way into the band as "lead guitarist", and indeed that is him rocking out fabulously on the solo on the original single.

I'm sure these are the versions I have.

Old vinyl (not the digitally remastered vinyl) was always better and crisper than CD in my view anyway, I found that with the original Pogues albums that I have from back in the day compared to the CD versions.

Yes it would definitely have been the single version, there's no way they'd have picked out the album version when they had a display of 50 different 7 inch covers by various artists on the back wall behind.

Anyway on a side note, the exhibition also has John Peel's copy of Teenage Kicks (which everyone must know was one of his favourite tracks) on display and membership cards from Eric's, the latter I was particularly interested in because a friend of mine used to sign them (she started out as barmaid at Eric's and then became a band promoter and nightclub owner).

[Low D]

Old vinyl (not the digitally remastered vinyl) was always better and crisper than CD in my view anyway, I found that with the original Pogues albums that I have from back in the day compared to the CD versions.

Yes it would definitely have been the single version, there's no way they'd have picked out the album version when they had a display of 50 different 7 inch covers by various artists on the back wall behind.

Well shoot, then i guess i need to get me a copy of the original vinyl! (I already prefer that single to the album version, but i've only ever owned either on CD)

Although i shouldn't be surprised, i have heard multiple instances where "fans/amateurs" have done better mastering jobs off vinyl copies than CD release have provided from the original master tapes!