[2018-04-27] Bram Tchaikovsky "Strange Men, Changed Men: The Complete Recordings 1978-1981" 3CD box set (Cherry Red UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:15 am

Description
Born Peter Bramall in November 1950, Bram Tchaikovsky first came to prominence as a member of the pub rock band The Motors in 1977, subsequent to playing in several local rock bands in Lincolnshire during the late ‘60s. Following his decision to leave The Motors, Bram opted to form his own eponymous power pop band, with Mike Broadbent on bass and keyboards, and Keith Boyce on drums. The trio signed to the Radar label in 1978 and went on to achieve a US Top 40 hit in 1979 with ‘Girl of My Dreams’. Several band member changes and two albums later, Bram Tchaikovsky made the decision to split from the band and retire from the music business entirely.

This lovingly assembled package, fully endorsed by Bram Tchaikovsky himself, contains all three Bram Tchaikovsky albums Strange Man, Changed Man (1979), The Russians Are Coming (1980) and Funland (1981), plus all of the band’s singles, b-sides and alternative versions from 1978-1981.

Includes the singles ‘Sarah Smiles’, ‘Lullaby of Broadway’, ‘Girl of My Dreams’, ‘I’m The One That’s Leaving’, ‘Let’s Dance’, ‘Stand & Deliver’ and ‘Shall We Dance?’.

Presented in a special clam shell box set, complete with individual disc wallets featuring the original albums’ artwork.

Includes booklet with full sleeve notes focussing on the musical career of Bram Tchaikovsky.

All material contained within has been remastered for the best sound possible.

Tracklist
[CD1: Strange Man, Changed Man]
1. Robber
2. Strange Man, Changed Man
3. Lonely Dancer
4. I’m The One That’s Leaving
5. Girl Of My Dreams
6. Bloodline
7. Nobody Knows
8. Lady From The USA
9. I’m A Believer
10. Sarah Smiles
11. Turn On The Light
Bonus Tracks:
12. Goodnight Ladies (Lullaby Of Broadway)
13. Rock ‘N’ Roll Cabaret
14. (Who Wants To Be A) Criminal
15. Girl Of My Dreams (US Promo Single Version)
16. Sarah Smiles (Single Version)
17. Turn On The Light (Single Version)
18. Bloodline (Single Version)

[CD2: The Russians Are Coming]
1. Let’s Dance
2. Mr. President
3. Missfortune
4. Hollywood Nightmare
5. Pressure
6. The Russians Are Coming
7. Heartache
8. Letter From The U.S.A.
9. Can’t Give You Reasons
10. Jeux Sans Frontieres
11. New York Paranoia
Bonus Tracks:
12. Come Back
13. Amelia
14. Let’s Dance (Single Version)
15. Rock And Roll Cabaret (Single Version)
16. Mr President (French Version)
17. Robber (Live)
18. Whiskey And Wine (Live)

[CD3: Funland]
1. Stand And Deliver
2. Shall We Dance?
3. Heart Of Stone
4. Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache
5. Model Girl
6. Why Does My Mother ‘Phone Me?
7. Used To Be My Used To Be
8. Soul Surrender
9. Together My Love
10. Miracle Cure
11. Egyptian Mummies
Bonus Tracks:
12. Shall We Dance? (Single Version)
13. Solid Ball Of Rock

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079ZS9M6V/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079ZS9M6V/?tag=imwan-21

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Walter P · 20 Sep 2006

richman666 · 15 Nov 2006

Add me to the group of IMWANers excited about this release. I bought a used copy of "Funland" 15-20 years ago since I had always been curious about them/him, and loved the album immediately. Could never find the others so I eventually got some poor quality download versions. I'm very happy that I will soon have official versions of all three on CD with bonus tracks.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

I as well, I finally can put my vinyl pressing deep in the archives.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:27 pm

Bump: Updated the cover image in the first post to the full packshot. All of the original LP sleeves are reproduced in miniature. Looks very nice!

Billy Taylor · 16 Mar 2007

Delayed for a week, May 4 now. Dammit!

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:49 pm

The UK listing is still showing for this Friday:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079ZS9M6V/?tag=imwan-21

richman666 · 15 Nov 2006

This is now available. Just placed my order at AmazWAN UK. The price dropped to £17.50 (it was a bit higher this morning), so after deducting VAT, adding shipping costs & factoring in the exchange rate, this should cost between $24 & $25. Really looking forward to getting this in a couple of weeks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079ZS9M6V/?tag=imwan-21

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

richman666 wrote:

This is now available. Just placed my order at AmazWAN UK. The price dropped to £17.50 (it was a bit higher this morning), so after deducting VAT, adding shipping costs & factoring in the exchange rate, this should cost between $24 & $25. Really looking forward to getting this in a couple of weeks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079ZS9M6V/?tag=imwan-21

Thank you. I was hoping for a price I'd like, and this is it.

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

GodsComic wrote:

richman666 wrote:

This is now available. Just placed my order at AmazWAN UK. The price dropped to £17.50 (it was a bit higher this morning), so after deducting VAT, adding shipping costs & factoring in the exchange rate, this should cost between $24 & $25. Really looking forward to getting this in a couple of weeks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079ZS9M6V/?tag=imwan-21

Thank you. I was hoping for a price I'd like, and this is it.

Me too. Ordered.

[2018-04-27] Bram Tchaikovsky "Strange Men, Changed Men: The Complete Recordings 1978-1981" 3CD box set (Cherry Red UK)

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