{"title":"The Church","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-church-of-skins-and-heart-white-lp","title":"Of Skins and Heart (White LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf Skins and Heart\u003c\/em\u003e is the debut album from legendary Australian band, The Church. Loaded with classic tracks like \"The Unguarded Moment\", the album helped launch the band locally and internationally. To celebrate the album’s first repress on vinyl in over 30 years, it arrives on a limited-edition white 180g vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Church","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44103844462745,"sku":"5895833","price":56.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/7702\/3897\/files\/The-Church-Of-Skins-and-Heart-LP-White.png?v=1712815395"},{"product_id":"the-church-the-blurred-crusade-blue-lp","title":"The Blurred Crusade (Blue LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blurred Crusade\u003c\/em\u003e – the second album from The Church was released in March 1982, less than a year after their debut, \u003cem\u003eOf Skins \u0026amp; Heart\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain produced by Bob Clearmountain and boasting the singles \"Almost With You\"and \"When You Were Mine\" – the album has gone on to be held in particularly high esteem with fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, the recording was included in the ‘100 Greatest Australian Albums publication’. As described by Melody Maker at the time: ‘Taking unusually uncool risks and carrying them off with poise and panache, The Church sound unbelievably confident, Kilbey's fragile celebrations of the tricks and trials of the hedonistic human psyche hung in free prairies of wide open space for the listener's imagination to explore’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album is now proudly pressed on 180 gram blue vinyl to coincide with the 2024 tour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Church","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44696755732633,"sku":"5895834","price":56.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/7702\/3897\/files\/The-Church-The-Blurred-Crusade-Blue-LP.png?v=1722409549"},{"product_id":"the-church-seance-baby-pink-lp","title":"Séance (Baby Pink LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third album from The Church was released in June 1983. Produced by the band and John Bee – it featured the singles \"Electric Lash\" and \"It’s No Reason\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed by Sounds Magazine at the time as ‘quite simply timeless’ – \u003cem\u003eSeance\u003c\/em\u003e is distinctive in the catalogue of The Church for the increased prominence of keyboards relative to previous recordings and its trademark drum sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album is now proudly pressed on 180-gram ‘baby pink’ vinyl to coincide with the 2024 ‘Already Yesterday’ tour of Australia – focussing on the first four albums from The Church.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Church","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44810610409625,"sku":"5895835","price":56.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/7702\/3897\/files\/The-Church-Seance-Pink-LP.png?v=1725942559"},{"product_id":"the-church-heyday-red-lp","title":"Heyday (Red LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeyday\u003c\/em\u003e, the fourth album from The Church, was released in November 1985. Produced once again by UK producer Peter Walsh, the album showcased lush instrumentation that included the addition of horns and strings, signifying a departure from the band's earlier post-punk sound towards a more warm, atmospheric, psychedelic style. It included the singles \"Already Yesterday\", \"Tantalized\", and \"Columbus\", all of which played a significant role in boosting the band's international recognition at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beloved favourite among fans, credited to its dreamy soundscapes and profound lyrical content stemming from Steve Kilbey’s introspective and often cryptic lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a key release in the development of the band's distinctive, dream-like sound that ended up defining them for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Church","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44913518575769,"sku":"5895836","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/7702\/3897\/files\/Church_Heyday_1.png?v=1729735584"},{"product_id":"the-church-hindsight-1980-1987-black-and-silver-splatter-2lp","title":"Hindsight 1980-1987 (Black and Silver Splatter 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHindsight 1980-1987\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential anthology and the perfect introduction to The Church, capturing the formative years and musical evolution of the iconic Australian band. Originally released in July 1988, this double album brings together select tracks from their early studio albums, along with rare B-sides and singles, preserving the band’s rich legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compilation showcases The Church’s signature blend of jangly guitars, atmospheric soundscapes, and introspective lyrics, all anchored by Steve Kilbey’s distinctive voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in response to enduring fan demand, \u003cem\u003eHindsight 1980-1987\u003c\/em\u003e is being reissued on high-quality 180gsm vinyl, featuring a unique black and silver splatter effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Church","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45442800910489,"sku":"7565928","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/7702\/3897\/files\/Church_Hindsight_LP_Mockup_01.png?v=1749011626"}],"url":"https:\/\/thesoundofvinyl.com.au\/collections\/the-church.oembed","provider":"The Sound of Vinyl AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}