Also Known as the "It's Just A Matter Of Time" EP
Most copies are blank white labels with a number (1-100) and the band name & Promotional Release although some seem to have no numbers
For a while it was thought the A-side was called "It's Just A Matter Of Time (Before They Drop The Bomb)" due to a seller giving the below info:
"I was given 2 copies by the band's Guitarist (who is now a Record Company Executive) He told me that the band pressed 100 copies only for Promotional purpose, sending them to radio stations and record companies in the hope of getting a deal and some airplay. He also told me that they played with The Lurkers and Protex in 1979 and 1980. The Guitarist only remembers the title of the A side as: "It's Just A Matter Of Time (Before They Drop The Bomb)" & did not remember the titles of the 2 great songs on the other side."
Since this was sold (around 2010) other copies have surfaced the most interesting 2 being:
In 2013 a copy appeared (#19) with a London Phone number 01-807-1581 meaning at least 1 of the band was from the Edmonton area
In 2023 a copy appeared (#14) that had the labels written on in pen stating the song titles are
A1 - If We Keep Going To Places That We've Never Been To Before We'll Never Get Bored
B1 - Mice In Plastic Macs
B2 - The Last Straw
The Matrix run-outs are
OCC+3-1-1 'Where's My £2.50?'
OCC+3-1-2 'A Porkys Prime Cut'
Sadly I know nothing about the band so if anyone can add any info please leave a comment
Nice post! I do remember one of these on eBay a while back with little or no info. Good to now hear what it sounds like and get some clarification on the song titles. If they were sending these to radio/labels you would think there must be a letter/insert revealing a bit more out there somewhere.
ReplyDeleteAs luck would have there is an insert shown on 45cat with an Enfield address and the name 'Chris' written on the label with a different phone number to the one you quoted.
ReplyDeleteThe insert also promotes a gig at Nth London Poly on Tues 8th December, no year but that would match 1981 rather than 1980.
Thanks for the extra info - Not sure how I missed that!!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.45cat.com/record/record-227
It looks like this band were also known as Archie Bishop And The Congregation at one point. Don't know which name came first though.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.discogs.com/release/14897173-Archie-Bishop-And-The-Congregation-Untitled-
Band name stamped on sleeve and label, one phone number matches the copy on 45cat (Chris) with another for a Matt. Blakesware Gardens, London N9 again suggests an Edmonton location.
Matrix number listed on discogs says OCC+B rather than OCC+3. Can you double check Bruce?
Just had the vinyl under a strong light & I'm Pretty sure the matrix is OCC+3
DeleteAlmost certainly not 1980 or 1981, more like 1987 which would also match the day on the flyer seen at 45cat. I'll email more details.
ReplyDelete100% from 1987. Chris Finch - guitar/vocals, John Symmonds - guitar, Matt Brewer - bass/backing vocals, Brian Dicker - drums.
ReplyDeleteExcellent info James. I was going to update the post but all the info anyone would need is here so I'll leave it alone.
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