Blur – The Great Escape (Vinyl 2LP | UK/EU Reissue | 2012)

Blur – The Great Escape is Blur's fourth studio album, released on Food on 11 September 1995. It was recorded at Maison Rouge and Townhouse in London and produced by Stephen Street. The album entered the UK chart at No. 1; the lead single "Country House" had won the much-publicised chart battle with Oasis in August 1995. Further singles were "The Universal", "Stereotypes" and "Charmless Man". This copy is the remastered 2012 Special & Limited Edition as a double LP on 180g vinyl.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Food FOODLPX14
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, album, remastered, 180g
• Pressing: UK & EU reissue, Special & Limited Edition
• Country: UK & Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2012 (original: 1995)
• Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Britpop
• Category: New vinyl

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

1. Stereotypes
2. Country House
3. Best Days
4. Charmless Man
5. Fade Away
6. Top Man
7. The Universal
8. Mr. Robinson's Quango
9. He Thought Of Cars
10. It Could Be You
11. Ernold Same
12. Globe Alone
13. Dan Abnormal
14. Entertain Me
15. Yuko And Hiro

Personnel

Blur: Damon Albarn (vocals, keyboards), Graham Coxon (guitar, vocals), Alex James (bass), Dave Rowntree (drums). Lyrics by Damon Albarn. Guest: Ken Livingstone (spoken voice on "Ernold Same"). Produced by Stephen Street.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released on Food in 1995. This copy is the remastered 2012 reissue as a double LP on 180g vinyl.

What is the story of "Country House" and Oasis?
Blur and Oasis released their singles "Country House" and "Roll With It" in the same week in August 1995. "Country House" went to No. 1 in the UK singles chart, and the contest is seen as the peak of the Britpop era.

Is the record new?
Yes. The record is new and factory sealed, so it has not been opened or played.

Do you have more Blur records?
Yes, for example Blur – Parklife, Blur – Modern Life Is Rubbish or Blur – Blur. More titles are in our Indie Rock collection.