LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

• 4CD featuring mono and stereo mixes of the three albums The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band recorded for Reprise Records, marking the first time the mono mixes have been available on CD.
• Also includes a brace of previously unissued out-takes from ‘Volume 2’, and a complete alternate version of ‘Volume 3, A Child’s Guide To Good And Evil’, all lovingly remastered by Alec Palao.
• Complete with a 40-page booklet, featuring a detailed history of the WCPAEB by Gray Newell profusely illustrated with rare photos and ephemera.

The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, an unlikely musical collaboration between a trio of well-heeled teenage musicians from the Hollywood Hills and a wealthy wannabe- hipster playboy in his mid-30s, are regarded by those in the know as one of the most idiosyncratic groups to emerge during the psychedelic era, attracting a devoted cult following thanks to their unique sound.

The WCPAEB recorded three albums for Reprise between 1966 and 1968, and this collection captures the group at their creative peak. In addition to the mono and stereo mixes of the albums and some edited 45 releases, this set also features an abundance of previously unissued recordings, including out-takes from ‘Volume 2’ and an entire alternate version of ‘A Child’s Guide To Good And Evil’ that offers a fascinating insight into the production of that album, as well as a rare radio promo spot.

The set has been lovingly remastered by Alec Palao and also includes a 40-page booklet featuring an extensive history of the WCPAEB by Gray Newell packed with rare photos and other memorabilia.

Track Listing:

DISC ONE Part One – Stereo Mix

Shifting Sands

I Won’t Hurt You

1906

Help, I’m A Rock

Will You Walk With Me

Transparent Day

Leiyla

Here’s Where You Belong

If You Want This Love

‘Scuse Me, Miss Rose

High Coin

Mono Mix

Shifting Sands

I Won’t Hurt You

1906

Help, I’m A Rock

Will You Walk With Me

Transparent Day

Leiyla

Here’s Where You Belong

If You Want This Love

‘Scuse Me, Miss Rose

High Coin

DISC TWO Vol. 2 – Stereo Mix

In The Arena

Suppose They Give A War And No One Comes

Buddha

Smell Of Incense

Overture – WCPAEB Part II

Queen Nymphet

Unfree Child

Carte Blanche

Delicate Fawn

Tracy Had A Hard Day Sunday

Mono Mix

In The Arena

Suppose They Give A War And No One Comes

Buddha

Smell Of Incense

Overture – WCPAEB Part II

Queen Nymphet

Unfree Child

Carte Blanche

Delicate Fawn

Tracy Had A Hard Day Sunday

DISC THREE Vol. 3 A Child’s Guide To Good & Evil Stereo Mix

Eighteen Is Over The Hill

In The Country

Ritual #1

Our Drummer Always Plays In The Nude

As The World Rises And Falls

Until The Poorest People Have Money To Spend

Watch Yourself

A Child’s Guide To Good And Evil

Ritual #2

A Child Of A Few Hours Is Burning To Death

As Kind As Summer

Anniversary Of World War III

o Promo Mix

Eighteen Is Over The Hill

In The Country

Ritual #1

Our Drummer Always Plays In The Nude

As The World Rises And Falls

Until The Poorest People Have Money To Spend

Watch Yourself

A Child’s Guide To Good And Evil

Ritual #2

A Child Of A Few Hours Is Burning To Death

As Kind As Summer

Anniversary Of World War III

DISC FOUR Underneath Butterfly Skies – Outtakes, Alternate Versions & Singles

I Feel Sorry For You (take 4)

I Feel Sorry For You (take 6 – master)

A Child Of A Few Hours Is Burning To Death *

A Child’s Guide To Good And Evil *

Ritual #1 *

Ritual #2 *

Watch Yourself (acoustic version)

Watch Yourself *

Eighteen Is Over The Hill *

Until The Poorest People Have Money To Spend *

In The Country *

As Kind As Summer *

As The World Rises And Falls *

Our Drummer Always Plays In The Nude *

Help, I’m A Rock (single edit)

Smell Of Incense (single edit)

Unfree Child (single edit)

A Child’s Guide To Good & Evil radio spot

* alternative mix