Animal Games
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Animal Games was the one and only album recorded by the British punk band London
. Recorded throughout 1977 at the IBC Studios
in London, the album was actually released in February 1978 after the group had disbanded. The album contained all the band's singles - "Everyone's A Winner", "Summer of Love" and "Animal Games" although the mix of "Everyone's A Winner" is different from the single version. The catalogue number was MCA MCF 2823. The album was also released on music cassette TC - MCF 2823.
In 1997 Captain Oi! Records released a 'best of London' CD called London The Punk Rock Collection
that contains all the tracks to be found on Animal Games.
Animal Games was re-released in heavy 220 gram vinyl with full original UK artwork by Malkodiria Records in 2001.
The record was produced by Simon Napier-Bell
and engineered by Hugh Jones and Andy Miller. The album sleeve was designed by Chris Townson
.
Side 2
London (band)
London were a four piece punk band formed in London in 1976 and were best known for their wild stage act. The original line-up was Riff Regan , Steve Voice , Jon Moss and Dave Wight . They were managed by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded two singles, a 4 track EP and an album for MCA Records in 1977...
. Recorded throughout 1977 at the IBC Studios
IBC Studios
The IBC Recording Studios were recording studios in 35 Portland Place, London, England. After the Second World War it was the address of the leading independent studio in London and the British Isles...
in London, the album was actually released in February 1978 after the group had disbanded. The album contained all the band's singles - "Everyone's A Winner", "Summer of Love" and "Animal Games" although the mix of "Everyone's A Winner" is different from the single version. The catalogue number was MCA MCF 2823. The album was also released on music cassette TC - MCF 2823.
In 1997 Captain Oi! Records released a 'best of London' CD called London The Punk Rock Collection
London The Punk Rock Collection
London The Punk Rock Collection is a CD containing all the MCA recordings of the 1970s punk band London. All the group's A & B sides are included as well as their entire 1978 Animal Games album. In addition there are biographical notes and color photographs of the band's record sleeves. The album...
that contains all the tracks to be found on Animal Games.
Animal Games was re-released in heavy 220 gram vinyl with full original UK artwork by Malkodiria Records in 2001.
The record was produced by Simon Napier-Bell
Simon Napier-Bell
Simon Napier-Bell has undertaken many jobs in the music industry, including bandboy, manager, producer, songwriter, journalist and author and gourmet...
and engineered by Hugh Jones and Andy Miller. The album sleeve was designed by Chris Townson
Chris Townson
Chris Townson was a musician, illustrator and social worker. He was a founding member of the 1960s rock group John's Children, and a member of several other bands, including Jook, Jet and Radio Stars...
.
Track Listing/Composer
Side 1- No Time (Riff Regan)
- Animal Games (Riff Regan, Dave Wight, Jon Moss, Steve Voice)
- Reaction (Riff Regan & Steve Voice)
- Everyone's a Winner (Riff Regan)
- Summer of Love (Riff Regan)
Side 2
- Us Kids Cold (Riff Regan, Dave Wight, Jon Moss, Steve Voice)
- Young (Riff Regan)
- Good Looking Girls (Riff Regan & Steve Voice)
- Out On The Skids (Riff Regan & Steve Voice)
- Speed Speed (Riff Regan & Steve Voice)
- Swinging London (Riff Regan, Dave Wight, Jon Moss, Steve Voice)
Personnel
- Riff Regan - Lead vocals
- Jon MossJon MossJon Moss is an English drummer best known as a member of the 1980s pop group Culture Club. He has also played with other bands, including London, The Nips and The Damned.-Early life:...
- Drums - Steve Voice - Bass & backing vocals
- Dave Wight - Guitar