The only Fall record any normal person need own. That’s according to legendary critic Robert Christgau. 458489 A Sides was originally released in 1990 and collects songs from The Fall’s Brix Smith era, arguably their most cohesive and fulfilling years. It serves as an excellent introduction to the mountain of music the band released in their four decades of existence. This 2018 pressing marks the first time this collection will be available on vinyl in the US. Includes the songs: “Hey Luciani,” “Hit The North,” “Mr Pharmacist,” and “Cruiser’s Creek.” Seventeen tracks in all. Released by Beggars Banquet on white vinyl housed in a full color sleeve with a printed inner sleeve.

• white vinyl pressing
• first ever US vinyl release
• music label: Beggars Banquet 2018

reviewed by Dancing Punk 08/2018