"While recording their two studio albums, (1990's Bellybutton and 1993's Spilt Milk), "instrumental" mixes of each record were created by Jellyfish and their producers. Unheard and untouched for decades, these recordings will finally see the light on Omnivore Recordings' Jellyfish - Stack-a-Tracks.
Both albums, start to finish, as they've never been heard before. These versions of Bellybutton and Spilt Milk were created in the studio, at the time of their original recording/mixing. These are not "remixes" from the multi-tracks. To do that would have compromised the integrity of what was originally envision, potentially eliminating or dismissing elements that are actually there, yet not as audible under the vocals. This is not a "re-imagining" of what these records "might" sound like as instrumentals. They're the real deal, tranferred from the original 1/4" masters.
An individually numbered edition of 2,000, housed in a digipak for the limited first edition, with new illustrated artwork (created for the release), this 2-CD set is destined to become the newest gem in the collections of power-pop fans everywhere."
Stack-A-Tracks will be released November 23rd through Omnivore Records and will be available exclusively from record stores, however you can pre-order a copy now through Vintage Vinyl. The tracklisting for Stack-A-Tracks is posted below:
Bellybutton
01. The Man I Used To Be
02. That Is Why
03. The King Is Half-Undressed
04. I Wanna Stay Home
05. She Still Loves Him
06. All I Want Is Everything
07. Now She Knows She's Wrong
08. Bedspring Kiss
09. Baby's Coming Back
10. Calling Sarah
Spilt Milk
01. Hush
02. Joining A Fan Club
03. Sebrina, Paste, & Plato
04. New Mistake
05. Glutton Of Sympathy
06. The Ghost At Number One
07. Bye, Bye, Bye
08. All Is Forgiven
09. Russian Hill
10. He's My Best Friend
11. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
12. Brighter Day