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Four CD box set gathering A-sides, the would-be hits along with B-sides, tangential 12-inch tracks (the C-sides), and an excellent session for Los Angeles radio station KCRW from 1989.
Includes over a dozen indie chart hits including ‘Southern Mark Smith’, ‘Girl Go’, ‘The Human Jungle’, ‘16 Years’ plus a host of truly eclectic Butcher tunes from his early Glass recordings through his time at Creation.
The Jazz Butcher’s Brave New Waves session was recorded on June 5th, 1988 in CBC Studio 13 in Montreal. The recording is taken from CBC Archives reels and remastered at Grey Market Mastering in Montreal, by Harris Newman.
Expansive book-styled package of the first four albums from The Jazz Butcher’s early Creation Records’ years – 1988-1991.
Featuring the much praised ‘Fishcotheque’, ‘Big Planet, Scarey Planet’, ‘Cult Of The Basement’ and ‘Condition Blue”.
Featuring ‘Bath Of Bacon’, ‘A Scandal In Bohemia’, ‘Sex And Travel’ and ‘Distressed Gentlefolk’.

50 Years Of Northampton Music
Last year, before everything went all Butcher-shaped, a young man from California asked me to contribute to a charity compilation album in memory of his unfortunate girlfriend, who died real young. The money goes to help disadvantaged and abused kids with art projects.
I contributed a track, recorded on Curtis' computer. It's a version of "Indian Summer" as written by the Beat Happening, and recorded by Luna and Spectrum.
This was a limited edition CD made available to help fund the JBC tour across the US.
Along with the CD you got an autographed photo and tickets to the JBC show of your choice.
Although it is a "home made" CDR, it was officially released by the JBC and would be pre-paid for pick-up at the show.

CDR
Tribute To Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers Volume 2
The Creation Records Promotion Sampler, Distribution Sony Music
Note: The back cover mistakenly lists the Jazz Butcher track as "President Gang". The information printed on the CD itself is correct. This CD was a "promotional only" issue.
Tribute To Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers Volume 2
French Various Artists Compilation.
Another track from that L.A. babe, Deirdre O'Donoghue's radio show.
This very rare cassette was compiled by Mark Webber and released on his bedroom-based label. The sleeve features artwork by Natty Brooker of Spacemen 3 (who are featured on the cassette) and Spiritualized. The drawing is also titled Oozing Through the Ozone Layer.
The Jazz Butcher contribution coincided with the release of The Gift of Music. Here again, this compilation-tape came with a fanzine and was also available as a limited package with the "Uncle Arthur's Pop Parlour" compilation-tape in addition.
1984, my friend Dave Seabright bought the ‘Marnie’ 7” and I bought the 12”. ‘Butch’ became my first musician ‘mate’. I don’t mean we used to hang out and drink together but for a while we corresponded regularly: letters and postcards, long phone calls and we’d swap tapes and suggest bands that each other should listen to.
When Dave Driscoll and I decided to put the ‘Abigail’s Birthday Party’ tape together, we approached a number of bands asking for contributions. There were a lot of no replies and a lot of "nothing to spare" messages which put a huge dent in our confidence. Then we received a tape from Pat with about half a dozen songs to choose from! That’s how we ended up with ‘Olof Palme’, an exclusive at that time!
The Jazz Butcher contribution subsequently appeared as an additional track on The Gift of Music.
Note: Limited edition on clear vinyl. The Jazz Butcher contribution subsequently appeared on the Big Questions LP/CD. Having said that, this album also includes an early studio version of " Leaving It Up To You " by Max Eider with Pat Fish on guitar as well as "Fear (Is A Man's Best Friend)" by David J. and a different version of "2:35" by Spacemen 3 amongst others.
Also includes tracks from Love Tractor, The Pastels, and The Lucy Show
This release by the German newspaper "Süddeutsche Zeitung" combines a book and a CD.
A lovely interpretation of the Jonathan Richman classic which was originally released in 1979 on the Back In Your Life LP by Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers.
The Jazz Butcher cover version is unavailable elsewhere. Interestingly enough, the same must be said about the other contributions ... The Rag Dolls were an early and short-living band of Dave Kusworth (Jacobites), Missionary Boy features Nikki Sudden himself on vocals (and is therefore better than the version that appears on The Bible Belt LP with Lizard on vocals) while Sad Go Round was The Swell Maps (!) in disguise. Obviously essential, this highly sought after split single came with a fanzine.
Albums
EPs
Singles
Live
The Jazz Butcher’s Brave New Waves session was recorded on June 5th, 1988 in CBC Studio 13 in Montreal. The recording is taken from CBC Archives reels and remastered at Grey Market Mastering in Montreal, by Harris Newman.

Comps.
Four CD box set gathering A-sides, the would-be hits along with B-sides, tangential 12-inch tracks (the C-sides), and an excellent session for Los Angeles radio station KCRW from 1989.
Includes over a dozen indie chart hits including ‘Southern Mark Smith’, ‘Girl Go’, ‘The Human Jungle’, ‘16 Years’ plus a host of truly eclectic Butcher tunes from his early Glass recordings through his time at Creation.
Expansive book-styled package of the first four albums from The Jazz Butcher’s early Creation Records’ years – 1988-1991.
Featuring the much praised ‘Fishcotheque’, ‘Big Planet, Scarey Planet’, ‘Cult Of The Basement’ and ‘Condition Blue”.
Featuring ‘Bath Of Bacon’, ‘A Scandal In Bohemia’, ‘Sex And Travel’ and ‘Distressed Gentlefolk’.
Projects

Various
50 Years Of Northampton Music
Last year, before everything went all Butcher-shaped, a young man from California asked me to contribute to a charity compilation album in memory of his unfortunate girlfriend, who died real young. The money goes to help disadvantaged and abused kids with art projects.
I contributed a track, recorded on Curtis' computer. It's a version of "Indian Summer" as written by the Beat Happening, and recorded by Luna and Spectrum.
Tribute To Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers Volume 2
The Creation Records Promotion Sampler, Distribution Sony Music
Note: The back cover mistakenly lists the Jazz Butcher track as "President Gang". The information printed on the CD itself is correct. This CD was a "promotional only" issue.
Tribute To Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers Volume 2
French Various Artists Compilation.
Another track from that L.A. babe, Deirdre O'Donoghue's radio show.
This very rare cassette was compiled by Mark Webber and released on his bedroom-based label. The sleeve features artwork by Natty Brooker of Spacemen 3 (who are featured on the cassette) and Spiritualized. The drawing is also titled Oozing Through the Ozone Layer.
The Jazz Butcher contribution coincided with the release of The Gift of Music. Here again, this compilation-tape came with a fanzine and was also available as a limited package with the "Uncle Arthur's Pop Parlour" compilation-tape in addition.
1984, my friend Dave Seabright bought the ‘Marnie’ 7” and I bought the 12”. ‘Butch’ became my first musician ‘mate’. I don’t mean we used to hang out and drink together but for a while we corresponded regularly: letters and postcards, long phone calls and we’d swap tapes and suggest bands that each other should listen to.
When Dave Driscoll and I decided to put the ‘Abigail’s Birthday Party’ tape together, we approached a number of bands asking for contributions. There were a lot of no replies and a lot of "nothing to spare" messages which put a huge dent in our confidence. Then we received a tape from Pat with about half a dozen songs to choose from! That’s how we ended up with ‘Olof Palme’, an exclusive at that time!
The Jazz Butcher contribution subsequently appeared as an additional track on The Gift of Music.
Note: Limited edition on clear vinyl. The Jazz Butcher contribution subsequently appeared on the Big Questions LP/CD. Having said that, this album also includes an early studio version of " Leaving It Up To You " by Max Eider with Pat Fish on guitar as well as "Fear (Is A Man's Best Friend)" by David J. and a different version of "2:35" by Spacemen 3 amongst others.
Also includes tracks from Love Tractor, The Pastels, and The Lucy Show
This release by the German newspaper "Süddeutsche Zeitung" combines a book and a CD.
A lovely interpretation of the Jonathan Richman classic which was originally released in 1979 on the Back In Your Life LP by Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers.
The Jazz Butcher cover version is unavailable elsewhere. Interestingly enough, the same must be said about the other contributions ... The Rag Dolls were an early and short-living band of Dave Kusworth (Jacobites), Missionary Boy features Nikki Sudden himself on vocals (and is therefore better than the version that appears on The Bible Belt LP with Lizard on vocals) while Sad Go Round was The Swell Maps (!) in disguise. Obviously essential, this highly sought after split single came with a fanzine.
- MonkeeMan's "variations" page (mirror)
Big Questions album not listed...? first one I boughtMarco 8Nov2017 1:50 PM
Where can I find Scandal in Bohemia/ Sex and travel?dave, canada 15Dec2014 6:25 PM
I need to know, I had the disc but since lost it and want to replace it.
if anyone knows where I can find it please let me know.
thanks
I recently had access to a double album, allegedly a compilation named 'Girl Go, The Best Of Creation Years' that I don't find in The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy discography.Paulo Oporto 21Nov2012 2:58 AM
Is it possible that I got in touch with a bootleg/unofficial release ?
Hi Pat, I feel compelled to add that the single CD "A Scandal in Bohemia/Sex & Travel" was in my player non-stop for a few years in the late 80's. A soundtrack to university.Rich formerly of Canada 28Jan2010 2:49 AM
I enjoyed your discography comments. Any comments on this one?
thanks,
alrite pat!!!!!!!!!!!!tony foster 27Dec2007 4:53 PM
you probably dont remeber me 1992 wat a year,
just saw the page and thought Id say hi were can i download some songs??
Thanks Pat, One of my favorite shows of all time was the time I saw JBC [at]-remove-Rockafellers(SP?) in Houston! I don't think there was many there, but it was magic! I believe that was around the release of Big Planet, Scary Planet. Maybe you could get with the guys [at]-remove-House of Blues for a N.A. Tour? We got one here now & I would sure be there!! Listening to Condition Blue for the first time as I type this! Really nice! ;-)masmojo 3Dec2007 1:17 PM
That'll be "Distressed Gentlefolk", available on CD from www.maxeider.com as we speak.The Butcher, NN1 19Nov2007 9:59 AM
I had a Jazz Butcher Album up until about 15 years ago when I lost all my albums in a dodgy deal. The one I had was brilliant, but I did not see it in the discography (I might have missed it?) It's been a real long time so I don't recall the name of the disc, but I remeber one of the songs was something like "I will be your food" or something like that ??? Am I confused? does anybody know what I am talking about?Masmojo Dallas, Texas 17Nov2007 2:59 PM
I first heard the JB in a record store in Calgary in about 1988. I was on a ski trip to the Rockies. I walked out of the record store with Fishcotheque and Bloody Nonsense. The JB became my soundtrack for that winter of skiing , girls and booze.sydney 14May2005 10:07 PM
Hooray!
mint, ofcourse, it's just that... there's too much information. so getting rid of:holland 31Mar2005 3:31 AM
fishcotheque, a scandal in Bohemia/sex and travel, cult of the basement,in bath of bacon,rotten soul,distressed gentlefolk, condition blue,big planet scarey planet,america and canada 1992,the gift of music,cake city and... best kisser in the world by max eider.
let me know if you're interested. rest assured: no rip off!
Pat :Florida - United States 10Feb2005 1:17 AM
My name is Jeff Pattison . I am a music producer residing in the United States ... and would like to "grasp" the "particulars" surrounding the status of the Jazz Butcher back-catalog (The Glass Era LP's) ... Why they are currently out-of-print or were never issued on CD in the first place . I would be more than happy to lend assistance in this matter in an effort to rectify the matter and bring the "full" spectrum of JB albums back into the "public" mindset . I can be reached via my E-Mail address if you wish to discuss this matter in further detail .
I look forward to your reply .
Sincerely ,
Jeff Pattison
(producer)
Bone Machine Records
PS - I am hoping to do the same with a host of other artists . For example : "The Screaming Blue Messiahs" ... whose 3 Elektra LP's are "unfortunately" no longer in print .
Hey Everyone,Napa, CA, USA 2Feb2005 11:18 AM
In Bath Of Bacon (CD) is up on Ebay. Thought
someone might be interested.
Best,
Gavin
well the first piece of jazz butcher that i acquired was the jazz v prime minister 12." I fell in love with Southern Mark Smith (revisited version). Since then I have been getting all the full albums 15 years later. I have to say overall so far that sex and travel lp is my favorite. Words cannot do justice in describing the moods that come about when listening to jazz butcher music. All I can say is that I am glad they did'nt ever sell out, but instead kept the unique touch throughout their years. Thank you for making me very happy Pat Fish and God Bless you bloke!!!justin 22Dec2004 8:16 AM
Hello I'm JB Fan since 80's.Tokyo,Japan 4Feb2004 5:09 PM
Please check it out my tunes
http://www.funender.com/music/bands/50/
Jazz butcher's son, TOURN TAPESTRIA
I've been a huge fan since way back with Bath of Bacon, caught as many shows as possible in SF and have never enjoyed a gig more. We always tossed up a full bottle for the band onto the stage.Chico, Ca USA 13Jan2004 6:48 PM
Anyways, it's good to know you are still out there.
Hey, the song you are looking for is called "Domestic Animal" and its on both "Distressed Gentlefolk" and "Draining The Glass 1982 - 86"Lutzo 30Sep2003 6:02 AM
Howdy y'allLaramie 12Sep2003 8:39 PM
Many years ago I heard a song on the radio that I enjoyed. I have reason to believe it was a Jazz Butcher song. All I rememebr is a few lyrics. Can anyone out there help me name that tune.... It had a line in it:
"In the springtime, cats have sex"
Please email me if you have any idea what I am looking for.
OK, I only have Bloody Nonsense to my collection but it hooked me, all those years ago, and now I know your web address as well as that of eBay. I'm off to the races.Indianapolis, Indiana 27Jul2003 8:50 PM
Back in architecture school (Freshman year, '86-'87) my pal BB introduced us all to THE JAZZ BUTCHER and we were all hooked. Mainly because Bloody Nonsense was great, but also because there was not a lot out there to listen to if you went to Ball State University. The coasts were slow in getting fads to us (trickle-down era) - BB even worked in a record store.
BSU, by the way, is in bloody Muncie, Indiana. If you thought Stratford-upon-Avon was bad...
I am enjoying this site and will digest it at my leisure. I will also touch base with BB, currently of Louisville, Kentucky, and convince him to visit too, as his music collection was looted regularly during school. Cheers!
Good Gravy , an official JBC site and 3 comments over 3 years ? I'm appalled , dismayed, I tell you . Pat, Max, as a registered alcoholic I have to say that you have made the yummiest pressed-rubber droppings ever . I'm not drunk , not rilly. Why would you assume I'm off my face anyway ? God stop being so fucking judgemental , nobody asked you anyway .montreal , P Q 16Apr2003 9:27 PM
Hi,Darmstadt, Germany 27Jan2003 11:59 AM
is Southern Mark Smith about Mark E. from The Fall? If you're interested in doing a song about this man please contact the MES Superstar Project c/o marc[at]-remove-woogriots.de
Thanks
Hi --Phoenix Az 22Dec2002 6:58 PM
I Remember a version Of the VU's Temptation ... done by JB
I know I have it on a Comp. but can't find it --anybody know where it could be found---
Thanks
Jack
Phoenix AZ
Hello butcher fans!Rich E P 24Dec2001 2:43 PM
I found an extra copy of the Scandal in Bohemia / Sex and travel two-fer cd. It has some surface scratches but play perfectly (I tried it on several machines) It took me ten years to find the first copy and I know how frustrating it was trying to find it the first time. If anybody has any tasty rare things or excellent quality live recordings I'd love to trade. I could be persuaded to sell it as well.
Cheers
Rich
richp20-at-hotmail.com
Why no information anywhere on the site regarding the pending reissues (A Scandal in Bohemia, Distressed Gentlefolk) and the new compilation (Cake City)? Even vinyljapan.com has nothing posted.Columbus, OH, USofA 13Aug2001 9:26 AM