a certain ratio

Early (2010 Reissue)

**A collection of groundbreaking punk-funk and disco out of print for years!** A Certain Ratio are name-checked by everyone. Andy Weatherall, for instance, describes ACR as his all-time favourite band. ACR were the first group (alongside Joy Division) to sign to Factory Records in 1978. As purveyors of dance music in the aftermath of Punk, A Certain Ratio led the field. After Punk, a new set of groups emerged who wanted to mix Dance music- Funk, Soul, Reggae, Disco with the spirit of Punk. In New York's dance clubs, ACR's "Shack Up" became an underground hit, leading to a live appearance for the band at New York's Danceteria alongside the seminal ESG. Their first album was recorded in New Jersey mixed by legendary Factory producer Martin Hannett. Soul Jazz Records are releasing this definitive compilation of ACR featuring classic tracks along with lots of rare stuff, interviews and original photos. As well as the greatest hits collection, the CD comes with a limited-edition bonus CD featuring the infamous John Peel sessions, which have never been released, as well as rare tracks and B-sides. The vinyl comes on super-loud, super-heavy double vinyl! The CD comes as an enhanced CD featuring super-rare footage of Tribeca, an early short film by Michael Chumburg, featuring ACR filmed in New York City .