In The Beginning There Was Rhythm Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents SKU: SJRLP550 Barcode: 5026328005508 26.00 £26.00 Genre: Alternative Rock / Punk Rock / Emo Label: Soul Jazz Released Date: 10th May 2024 Buying Format: 2LP Forthcoming Pre Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info Unavailable for over 20 years, ‘In The Beginning There Was Rhythm’ was Soul Jazz Records’ first foray into post-punk and punk-funk in the UK, capturing the groundbreaking, seminal groups that crossed the divide of punk and dance music for the first time. “‘In The Beginning…’ is essential missing-link history – and body-rockin’ fun” – The Guardian “‘In The Beginning…’ doesn’t have a single limp tune. It’ll amaze new listeners and give old ones some hard-to-find tracks. Buy it.” – Pitchfork “There’s no denying that ‘In the Beginning There Was Rhythm’ is a great gateway into this expansive, fruitful, trailblazing era.” – All Music First released in 2001, this album is fully remastered, remade and presented once more in its entirety and features A Certain Ratio, Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, The Human League, The Pop Group, Gang of Four, The Slits, 23 Skidoo and This Heat. This album comes as double black vinyl edition with download code complete with two bespoke inner bags containing extensive sleevenotes and original photography. As Muzik magazine noted on its initial release, ‘In The Beginning There Was Rhythm’ is a choice selection from the fertile post-punk period when bands thought nothing of combining politics and philosophy with imported dance rhythms and edgy industrial angst. Most of the bands featured come from the then bleak postindustrial North of England – Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds as well as Bristol and London – and yet all show a fascination with Black American rhythms and an experimentation in sound that was completely unique at the time. The title of the album comes from The Slits track of the same name. Artist Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Genre Alternative Rock / Punk Rock / Emo Label Soul Jazz Buying Options 2LP Format 2LP Condition New Country UK Track Listings A Certain Ratio - Shack Up 23 Skidoo - Coup Gang Of Four - To Hell With Poverty The Human League - Being Boiled The Slits - In The Beginning There Was Rhythm (Early Version) This Heat - 24 Track Loop Throbbing Gristle - 20 Jazz Funk Greats The Pop Group - She Is Beyond Good and Evil Cabaret Voltaire - Sluggin' Fer Jesus 23 Skidoo - Vegas El Bandito A Certain Ratio - Knife Slits Water Share this On Facebook On Twitter Via Email More from Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents View Product Quick View Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Lovers Reggae / Dub / Ska | Soul Jazz | 2LP Released 15th March 2024 £26.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Lovers £26.00 Genre: Reggae / Dub / Ska Label: Soul Jazz SKU: SJRLP116 Formats: 2LP Released Date: 15th March 2024 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Disco Mix Reggae / Dub / Ska | Soul Jazz | 2LP Released 15th March 2024 £26.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Disco Mix £26.00 Genre: Reggae / Dub / Ska Label: Soul Jazz SKU: SJRLP103 Formats: 2LP Released Date: 15th March 2024 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Story Reggae / Dub / Ska | Soul Jazz | 2LP Released 15th March 2024 £26.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Story £26.00 Genre: Reggae / Dub / Ska Label: Soul Jazz SKU: SJRLP68 Formats: 2LP Released Date: 15th March 2024 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One DJ’S Reggae / Dub / Ska | Soul Jazz | 2LP Released 15th March 2024 £26.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One DJ’S £26.00 Genre: Reggae / Dub / Ska Label: Soul Jazz SKU: SJRLP058 Formats: 2LP Released Date: 15th March 2024 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Down Beat Special Reggae / Dub / Ska | Soul Jazz | 2LP Released 15th March 2024 £26.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Down Beat Special £26.00 Genre: Reggae / Dub / Ska Label: Soul Jazz SKU: SJRLP548 Formats: 2LP Released Date: 15th March 2024 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists / Soul Jazz Records Presents PUNK 45: There’s No Such Thing As Society – Get A Job, Get A Car, Get A Bed, Get Drunk! 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