JOSEF K CHANCE MEETING ABSOLUTE POSTCARD PUNK KBD DIY
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JOSEF K CHANCE MEETING B/W ROMANCE UK ABSOLUTE ABS1 1979 JOSEF K Chance Meeting (Rare original 1979 UK Absolute 2-track 7" vinyl single - the only release on this label, featuring a markedly different version of Chance Meeting to that later issued on Postcard plus Romance, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little ringwear wear and the vinyl is in nice shape - a great copy of this much sought after blast of 'The Sound Of Young Scotland' ABS1) Josef K was a Scottish post-punk band active in the early 1980s who released singles on record label Postcard Records. The band was named after the protagonist of Franz Kafka's novel The Trial. Musically, they resembled their label mates Orange Juice in fusing post-punk guitars with funk and disco rhythms. However, in terms of their lyrics and image Josef K were always far more downbeat and austere than Orange Juice, and were never to have Orange Juice's commercial success. Mood-wise their sound could be said to be more in the realm of Joy Division to Orange Juice's more upbeat Culture Club-type leanings (incorporation of upbeat island rhythms, occasional steel drums). The band split prior to the release of the 1982 single, "The Farewell Single", which included the John Peel session track, "The Missionary". While the Postcard label was cited as a key influence on the C81 and the later C86 indie-pop movements, Josef K's sound is echoed in acts such as Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party. QUOTING 45 REVOLUTIONS-"the debut platter, chance meeting, was pressed in an edition of 1000on Daly's newly created Absolute label.The charming songwriting of Paul Haig guaranteed Josef K a cult following" VINYL CONDITION VERY GOOD PLUS SLEEVE CONDITION VERY GOOD PLUS
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