Finitribe - The Sheer Action Of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987 (LP)

Artist:: Finitribe
Title:: The Sheer Action Of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987
Label:: Shipwrecked Industries
Catalog#:: SHIP004LP
Format:: 1 x Vinyl LP, Compilation, Remastered
Country:: US
Released:: 10 Oct 2025

Media Condition:: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition:: Mint (M)

Long awaited & essential retrospective of these legendary Edinburgers.

£26.95

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SHIP004LP

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Description

"The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is a colossal retrospective anthology curated / designed by the band. Compiled from the years 1982 to 1987, it includes a wealth of archival photographs, an essay by original member Andy McGregor, who also designed the sleeve, and essays by longtime friend Shirley Manson (Garbage, Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie) and author Alastair McKay, an early champion of the band. The release features the first legendary John Peel Session, produced by Dale Griffin and originally broadcast in May 1985.

"This compilation was a long time in the making, a labour of love for the band, showcasing our most productive years as a six-piece. The compilation of tracks - from professional BBC recordings to live performance and rehearsal room demos - it gives as broad a spectrum of the breadth of the band’s creativity during those five important years from 1982 to 1987" says founding member Chris Connelly.

Born into the cash-poor but culturally-wealthy environs of post-punk Edinburgh in 1980, as a three-piece with no drummer, they soon swelled into a muscular six-piece with inherited or cheaply-purchased instruments. Drawing on influences from Throbbing Gristle, Wire, Can, Captain Beefheart, to numerous angular funk bands, they also drew from the seemingly bottomless well of modern film, writing, and art that was abundant in the festival city.

These works include the legendary John Peel session from 1985, the original 12" singles (including "Detestimony")and the WaxTrax! singles, as well as unreleased live tracks. All tracks have been lovingly remastered and produced by the band’s members.

Vinyl Track Listing

1 Splash Care (Peel Session)
2 We're Interested (Peel Session)
3 Goose Duplicates (Peel Session)
4 An Evening with Clavichords (Peel Session)
5 Detestimony
6 I Want More (7" Edit)
7 Me and My Shadow
8 Paperself (Live at Pleasance)
9 Do We Understand Each Other (Live at Calton Studios)

Tracklist

A1	Splash Care
A2	We’re Interested
A3	Goose Duplicates
A4	An Evening With Clavichords
A5	Detestimony
B1	I Want More (7” Edit)
B2	Me And My Shadow
B3	Paperself (Live At Pleasance)
B4	Do We Understand Each Other (Live At Calton Studios)

More Information

Genre	Electronic, Leftfield, Abstract, Industrial
Companies	Phonographic Copyright (p) Shipwrecked Industries Phonographic Copyright (p) Finiflex Records Phonographic Copyright (p) Fini Tribe Copyright (c) Shipwrecked Industries Copyright (c) Finiflex Records Copyright (c) Fini Tribe Published By Copyright Control Published By Concord Music Publishing Published By Universal/Momentum Music Ltd. Published By Messer Music Recorded At Maida Vale Studio 5 Phonographic Copyright (p) BBC Licensed From BBC Studios Recorded At Wilfs Planet Recorded At Pier House Studios Mixed At Southern Studios Recorded At Pleasance Theatre Assembly Room Recorded At Calton Studios, Edinburgh
Credits	Cover - Simon McGlynn Design - Andy McGregor Engineer - Mike Engles Engineer - Peter Haigh Engineer - Wilf Smarties Engineer, Mixed By - Flood Engineer, Mixed By - John Loder Engineer, Mixed By - John Vick Engineer, Mixed By - Paul Barker Musician [Additional] - Alastair Ross (2) Musician [Additional] - Jon Pinsky Musician [Additional] - Wilf Plum Producer - Dale Griffin Producer - Finitribe Producer - John McVay
Notes	Gatefold Package Tracks A1-A4 are a [a=John Peel] session recorded 12th May 1985, first broadcast 22nd May 1985 Hype Sticker on poly bag: The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987 "The fini tribe were THE coolest band in town, their contributions to the history of Scottish music cannot be overstated" - [a=Shirley Manson], [a=Garbage] A fully remastered retrospective of FINI TRIBE focussing on the years 1982 to 1987, including the legendary JOHN PEEL session from 1985, the original 12" singles, including DETESTIMONY and the WAXTRAX! singles and unreleased live tracks. Deluxe gatefold cover featuring original artwork and writing. All lovingly remastered and produced by members of the band.
Identifiers	Barcode 199199163013