The Jazz Butcher - A Scandal In Bohemia (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1985)

The Jazz Butcher – A Scandal In Bohemia is the second studio album by The Jazz Butcher, the project of British eccentric Pat Fish. Playful indie rock with post-punk energy, jazzy moments, dry wit and literary references – a cult classic of the British indie underground. It includes “Southern Mark Smith (Big Return)”, “Real Men” and “Just Like Betty Page”.

On offer is the 1985 German original pressing on Rebel Rec. / SPV (RE 003 / SPV 08-1425).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rebel Rec. – RE 003 / SPV 08-1425
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Indie Rock – more in Indie Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Southern Mark Smith (Big Return) (5:14)
2. Real Men (3:58)
3. Soul Happy Hour (2:23)
4. I Need Meat (2:30)
5. Just Like Betty Page (2:56)

Side B

1. Marnie (Muscovite Mix) (3:03)
2. Caroline Wheeler's Birthday Present (4:28)
3. Mind Like A Playgroup (2:17)
4. Girlfriend (4:05)
5. My Desert (2:56)

Personnel

John A. Rivers (Producer, Engineer), The Jazz Butcher (Producer), Hunt Emerson (Sleeve).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1985 German original pressing on Rebel Rec. via SPV.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Southern Mark Smith (Big Return)”, “Real Men”, “Soul Happy Hour” and “Just Like Betty Page”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Indie Rock collection.