Stereolab / Refried Ectoplasm [Switched On Volume 2]
Artist Stereolab
Album Title: Refried Ectoplasm [Switched On Volume 2]
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Primary Genre Alternative & Punk: Indie
Format CD
Released 09/04/1995
Label Drag City
Catalog No DC82CD
Bar Code No 036172908226
Packaging Cardboard 6 Panel Gatefold
Tracks
1. Harmonium (5:55)
2. Lo Boob Oscillator (6:36)
3. Mountain (4:05)
4. Revox (4:13)
5. French Disko (3:35)
6. Exploding Head Movie (4:48)
7. Eloge D'Eros (3:52)
8. Tone Burst [Country] (2:12)
9. "Animal Or Vegetable [A Wonderful Wooden Reason...]" (13:32)
10. John Cage Bubblegum (3:18)
11. Sadistic (2:36)
12. Farfisa (2:23)
13. Tempter (5:52)
Date Acquired 02/09/1996
Personal Rating
Acquired from Roadrunner Records
Purchase Price 17.00

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Notes

Notes:
℗ © 1995 Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks.
℗ © 1995 Drag City.
Made in Canada.

A compilation of rare tracks, most of which were originally released on 7-inch vinyl between July 1992 and March 1994, and two previously unreleased tracks, track 8 and 11.

Track 1 taken from Harmonium / Farfisa
Track 2 taken from Lo Boob Oscilator / Tempter
Track 3 taken from Unrest / Stereolab Split
Track 4 taken from Shimmies In Super 8
Track 5 taken from French Disko
Track 6 taken from Crumb Duck
Track 7 taken from John Cage Bubblegum
Track 8 is a home recording originally planned as a track for a split single with Spectrum for a proposed joint tour and is previously unreleased.
Track 9 taken from Crumb Duck
Track 10 taken from John Cage Bubblegum
Track 11 is a Duophonic Super 45's track recorded at the same time as Lo Fi and is previously unreleased.
Track 12 taken from Harmonium / Farfisa
Track 13 taken from Lo Boob Oscilator / Tempter.

Tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 10 to 12 licensed from Duophonic Super 45's
Tracks 2, 13 licensed from Sub Pop
Tracks 6, 9 licensed from Clawfist

All songs published by Complete Music

Released in a 6-panel fold-out gatefold sleeve.

Credits:
Written-By – Sadier, Stapleton (tracks: 6, 9), Gane

Companies, etc.:
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks
Copyright © – Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Drag City
Copyright © – Drag City
Pressed By – Disque Americ
Licensed From – Duophonic Super 45s
Licensed From – Sub Pop
Licensed From – Clawfist
Published By – Complete Music

Barcode and other Identifiers:
Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): DADR 0JL12<241>DC82CD
Barcode: 036172908226

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Analyzed Folder: Stereolab - Refried Ectoplasm (Switched On, Volume 2)_dr.txt
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DR        Peak          RMS      Filename         
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DR10   -0.05 dB   -11.44 dB  01 - Harmonium.aif        
DR11   -0.05 dB   -12.58 dB  02 - Lo Boob Oscillator.aif  
DR10   -0.05 dB   -12.00 dB  03 - Mountain.aif        
DR09   -0.05 dB   -11.02 dB  04 - Revox.aif        
DR10   -0.05 dB   -11.43 dB  05 - French Disko.aif    
DR10   -0.17 dB   -12.96 dB  06 - Exploding Head Movie.aif
DR10   -0.05 dB   -11.28 dB  07 - Eloge D'Eros.aif    
DR11   -0.14 dB   -13.03 dB  08 - Tone Burst [Country].aif
DR11   -0.05 dB   -15.00 dB  09 - Animal or Vegetable (A Wonderful Wooden Reason).aif
DR09   -0.05 dB   -10.57 dB  10 - John Cage Bubblegum.aif  
DR10   -0.05 dB   -11.60 dB  11 - Sadistic.aif        
DR10   -0.31 dB   -11.59 dB  12 - Farfisa.aif      
DR11   -0.18 dB   -11.56 dB  13 - Tempter.aif      
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Number of Files: 13
Official DR Value: DR10
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Reviews
All Music Guide Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine:

Refried Ectoplasm: Switched On, Vol. 2 collects 13 singles and rarities Stereolab released between 1992 and 1995, and it is far more than a mere oddities collection. More than any other album, Refried Ectoplasm charts Stereolab's astonishing musical growth between those three years, and offers several definitive songs -- including "Lo Boob Oscillator," "French Disko," and "John Cage Bubblegum" -- not available on any album. While such items are essential for collectors, the quality and accessibility of the music is very strong, showcasing Stereolab's complexity and providing an excellent introduction to the group.
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