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THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012

Spring is here and in this part of Europe ,the cruel Winter was brutal but mercifully brief. For The Pink Dots ,it has been about writing and recording new material and already the vault is bursting . We shall unveil the parts that send the shivers down down our spines.

Having said that, now is the time for recording and the first notes have been plucked or prodded in anger or joy for the next Pink Dots' album which we guess will be there in late 2012.

2012 - TOUR NEWS

Not a year when The Dots will be out on the road much but a small European adventure is slated for late Spring while plans to visit Moscow once more are bubbling for the Falll/

For a fully fledged LPDs tour of the USA and Canada ,the target remains Spring 2013.

Shows confirmed so far:
May 31 - Darmstadt- Villa Oetinger
June 1 - Geneva- L'Usine

We are looking for shows in the days following these 2 dates so any help would be appreciated. Stay tuned for possibilities in Czech Republic.

THAT WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE

Firstly ,something seriously ambitious ...
EDWARD KA-SPEL - A Pleasure Cruise through 9 Dimensions
Beta-Lactam Ring released this new EK salvo which lives up to it's name in almost every possible format (even 8-track cartridge). However , pride of place goes to the vinyl edition with an astonishing handmade gimmix cover. It is hyper-limited and costs 45 euros (plus postage) from us.Most copies were sold via pre-order but we have a handful still in stock.

EDWARD KA-SPEL -A Pleasure Cruise through 9 Dimensions....ltd CD version- 20 euros (plus postage)
Other formats? Alas, no more I think...

THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS - The Creature that tasted Sound
New CDR release with new studio pieces. 13,50 euros

THE SILVERMAN- Dream Cell Deluxe ( 2 x CDR)
Now out of print on CD for over 10 years, "Dream Cell " has been remastered and coupled with a bonus disc with the vinyl version's extra side and some exciting extras.18,00 euros

A mere 6 copies of the original Dream Cell double vinyl are still available at 25 euros (plus postage). Anyone ordering this will receive the CDR bonus disc free.

EDWARD KA-SPEL - 11.11.11.11 (CDR)
Recorded between 11th and 14th November 2011 , and fittingly includes a new version of "Poppy Day" plus songs and pieces directly related to this occasion:
13,50 euros

VARIOUS ARTISTS- Zelphabet "L"
A wonderful compilation and part of a wonderful series based upon letters of the alphabet put together by G.X Jupiter Larsen. "L" features a long and unusual exclusive piece by the Pink Dots .Other artists include Lasse Marhaug and Lionel Marchetti . 11 euros .

THE BOWLES GIVEN -7" single
aka Edward Ka-Spel and old pal Mark Spybey .This single is part of Dead Voices on Air's 20th Anniversary series).-10 EUR

THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- All the King's Sessions
On TEKA's Trademark of Quantity division.
A trawl through the archive produced many treasures....unheard demos of songs and colourful psychedelic excursions. OUT NOW. ....it costs 13,50 euros plus postage.

THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- Atomic Roses (vinyl)
A cornerstone in LPDs history , this release is available on vinyl for the first time (timely as all other formats disappeared a while back). An edition of 300 only on Beta Lactam Ring records. possible.It costs 20 euros plus postage. Very few left- check for availability!!

BACK IN STOCK AT TEKA
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- Ancient Daze CD (very limited).15 euros
THE TEAR GARDEN- Eye Spy with my Little EYE CD (20 euros)

IN THE PIPELINE!
EDWARD KA-SPEL - The Patriot / Last Man Standing 7"
Now slated for June/July release.
EDWARD KA-SPEL - Ghost Logik
New CD and deluxe ltd 2 disc set. Destined for Autumn release.
LEGENDARY PINK DOTS
Any Day Now (remastered and expanded) CD with special packaging.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SADLY NOW OUT-OF-STOCK
LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- Seconds late for the Brighton Line Double Vinyl.
Please do not order this one from us.
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STILL AVAILABLE FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS

THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- Seconds Late for the Brighton Line
The newest Legendary Pink Dots album on ROIR, and we're fiercely proud of it.
Now available on CD at 15 euros

THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- Paris in The fall DVD
Spectacular and exciting DVD release from 2009 .On Soleilmoon Recordings.
Imagine a club packed like sardines in a can and three cameras hovering over the throng.Possibly LPDs finest , and most intense, visual document so far.
OUT NOW...15 euros .

THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- The French Collection
Could this be The Legendary Pink Dots' finest Live document? Collected from shows
during a seriously spectacular tour of France back in 1994, there are chestnuts here which were never repeated.It's a wild ride, but there are moments when you can hear a glass tear hit the floor.On Beta Lactam Ring Records.
Double CD edition- 20 euros
4 x LP VINYL BOX SET- 65 euros (check for availability- just 350 made in a beautiful black and silver box).

THE SILVERMAN- Time on thin Ice
A mysterious , spiritual voyage from The Silverman , featuring a guest appearance from Edward Ka-Spel on vocals.
CD- 15 euros

EDWARD KA-SPEL- The Minus Touch
In Purgatory you have a choice of doors. New CD just released on BLRR.
CD- 15 euros

EDWARD KA-SPEL/THE SILVERMAN- The 30 Year Itch
Special limited vinyl release celebrating 30 years of life in the Dots together for Edward and Phil.
LTD TOUR CD edition - 15 euros
VINYL EDITION-20 Euros (Check for availability!)

.LEGENDARY PINK DOTS-The Crushed Velvet Apocalypse (remaster)
Special hyper-limited version CD in velvet bag with inserts - 20 euros. OUT NOW! Very few left - check for availability!!
Regular edition- 15 euros (out now)

EDWARD KA-SPEL-Chyekk China Doll (remastered CD with new bonus tracks).
A marvellous spring clean for the sound on this album originally released back in 1986. Musicaly a collaboration between Edward and Patrick Paganini
who played violin for the Dots at that time. Steve Stapleton edited and made his inimitable mark.
First edition CD with deluxe cover...15 euros

THE NEW T-SHIRTS
(i)The Angel (Various sizes)...20 euros
To celebrate 30 years we reproduce the design from LPDs' first vinyl album "Brighter Now".
A popular number on the tour which just concluded- check for availability. Note "mediums"
are VERY thin on the ground.

(ii) Seconds Late (Various sizes)..20 euros
The shirt of the tour and the Dots' latest album designed by The Silverman himself. Very few in "medium" size-it was popular on the US tour.
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CONTINUING The TEKA hand-made series....
The Terminal Kaleidoscope mail order service is happy to announce a series of hand-made items brought to you by members of the band.

AVAILABLE NOW:
1.The Tower.........A picture disc with original artwork by the Silverman hailing back to the original live presentation of songs from this album back in the 80s. 40 euros plus postage

2. Faces in the Fire as a picture disc with a handmade cover by The Silverman and New Orleans artist, Alan Jaeger ,
A handful, lovingly created......This is perhaps the cover this release should always have had.
PRICE: 40 euros...........2 copies left
OTHER TITLES NOW SOLD OUT.
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BEAUTIFUL THINGS WHICH DRIFTED OUR WAY

Robodop Snei.....A beautifully packaged and lovingly crafted CD from old Pink Dots' friend Danny Eschbach's project in Australia . Danny has his own way with the synthesizer that frequently thrills you and certianly takes you out there. The title is "Strange Ongoings" released by Tempest Records . www.tempestrecordings.com/robodopsnei.htm

Old Pink Dots' friends Thorsten Wald and Lars Tangmark urged me to
direct you all to their own project here:
http://www.hotel-encore.de/teka.html
It comes strongly recommended

ON ROTATION AT CHEZ DOTS: Painting Petals on the Planet Ghost , jean-Claude Eloy (glorious reissues on CD- try "Shanti " first), Orbit service (we had a sneak preview of the new CD - it's astonishing! ILITCH !!!! BLRR just released a CD of long lost pieces by Thierry Muller and co that make our collective jaws drop....
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A LINK
We'd like to bring your attention to www.loveandloudcolours.com.
This is a website dedicated to Edward Ka-Spel's book of lyrics which was released together with an exclusive a few years ago.The site has been updated and visitors will find a section where Edward reveals the origins for many of his outpourings.Not so many books left now .Those interested should write to Kirsten who lovingly created the book and the website.
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ANOTHER LINK
Barry Gray (aka Stret majest Alarme) ,Legendary Pink Dots' guitar player from all of the first albums has just released a fine and utterly spacey
cassette on Beam Ends Records.Now operating under the name of TAPAJAWA, it can be ordered via our old friend Freek of BeeQueen for 15 euros. Order directly from Freek at
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LEGENDARY PINK DOTS
c/o Philip Knight
Bloemenhof 16-1
6663 BL LENT
THE NETHERLANDS

New releases now available

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NEW LEGENDARYPINKDOTS.ORG LAUNCHES

A new site for legendarypinkdots.org has launched. This is going to be the "Web 2.0" type site with constantly changing content and more interactivity while the site here will remain as the Cloud-Zero Archives.In the forthcoming months expect interactive features (like the gallery, a forum, and trading post) will be transitioned over there. (People who have given pictures over here don't worry, nothing is gone.) We're still working on combining lyrics, press releases, video clips, and reviews into the discography here while all the text from the old site is now in its new section here. Thanks for your time and patience during this construction period.

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