87679in stocknewThe Bonus CD single has now sold outRemastered audio. 2 x LP in gatefold sleeve with new sleeve notes.The Communards seminal debut album is to be reissued on its 35th Anniversary this autumn by London Records.Mixing pop and politics wasnt exactly a revolutionary act in itself in 1985, but no mainstream chart pop act had ever done so with the fervency, purpose and personal passion as The Communards. From the message laid down in songs such as Reprise acidly dedicated to Margaret Hilda Thatcher on release or Breadline Britains condemnation of life under the Conservative government, right down to their stark, tongue in cheek, Sovietstyled artwork. Even the bands name was taken from a group of 19th century Parisian revolutionaries.To revisit the duos debut LP today is a wonderful reminder of just how special and transformative pop music can be. Take Disenchanteds melancholic pulse the delicate, moonlit flourishes of La Dolora the clear message in their reading of jazz standard Loverman and of course, the soaring, evergreen rush of their cover of Gamble and Huffs Dont Leave Me This Way number one in the UK for six weeks, the biggest selling single of 1986 and still a song that can send joy pulsing through the veins of generations not even born when the pair first stormed the charts.The CD and digital formats have been expanded to include some rarities, fan favourites and previously unreleased material. These include Dont Leave Me This Way Gotham City mix part two which Coles calls my favourite thing that Jimmy and I did and fan favourite Disenchanted dance remixed here by Mike Thorne. Also included is the only radio session the duo ever recorded with Janice Long in October 1985 on which they debuted previously unpublished tracks and the demo version of Summertime, the only recording in existence of this collaboration with Sarah Jane Morris.https://images.tmstor.es/thecommunards/87679-d17ae76731f449a51fa1609e69b375c5.pnghttps://thecommunards.tmstor.es/product/87679The CommunardsThe Communards (35th Anniversary Edition) Double VInyl Double LP25GBP5435232021-12-17The Communardsmusic87718in stocknewOfficial merchandise from The Communards.https://images.tmstor.es/thecommunards/87718-b8a60da1cb1aaadbfc48927c84bc9035.pnghttps://thecommunards.tmstor.es/product/87718The CommunardsThe Communards T-Shirt25GBP2122021-12-17The Communardsmusic99557in stocknewThe Communards sophomore album Red consolidated thegenius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles. The Communards straddled pop and the political, fusing synths and hiNRG production with lush string and horn arrangements to the political unrest and moral panic of late 80s Britain. A global smash upon its release, this remastered and expanded edition features Bsides and 3 remixes, including the Jalapeo mix of Theres More to Love by Clivilles amp Cole better known as CampC Music Factory and new liner notes from Owen Jones.https://images.tmstor.es/thecommunards/99557-8b957481c280af0c84032f2a3b4a8b85.pnghttps://thecommunards.tmstor.es/product/99557The CommunardsRed (35th Anniversary Edition) Colour Double Vinyl34GBP5435232022-12-16The Communardsmusic99558in stocknewThe Communardsrsquo sophomore album lsquoRedrsquo consolidated thenbspgenius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles. The Communards straddled pop and the political, fusing synths and hiNRG production with lush string and horn arrangements to the political unrest and moral panic of late 80s Britain. This version is the classic repressing of the original album on black vinyl with new liner notes from Owen Jones.https://images.tmstor.es/thecommunards/99558-f767e678866f50cede2645074cfea682.pnghttps://thecommunards.tmstor.es/product/99558The CommunardsRed (35th Anniversary Edition) Black Vinyl20GBP5435232022-10-28The Communardsmusic99561in stocknewThe Communardsrsquo sophomore album lsquoRedrsquo consolidated thenbspgenius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles. Fusing synths and hiNRG production with lush string and horn arrangements, nbspThe Communards straddled pop and the political, the albumrsquos themes set against the political unrest and moral panic of late 80s Britain. A global smash upon its release, this remastered and expanded edition features an extensive array of Bsides, live tracks, demo versions and remixes, including classic mixes by legendary 80s club doyens Shep Pettibone, Clivilles amp Cole better known as CampC Music Factory and a euphoric new 2022 remix of lsquoNever Can Say Goodbyersquo by UK outfit The 2 Bears Hot Chiprsquos Joe Goddard and DJ Raf Rundell as well as new liner notes from Owen Jones.https://images.tmstor.es/thecommunards/99561-0292f09451ba9814820bbf6cae2feb41.pnghttps://thecommunards.tmstor.es/product/99561The CommunardsRed (35th Anniversary Edition) 2CD CD13GBP5435222022-10-28The Communardsmusic99577in stocknewOfficial Red 35th Anniversary TShirt from The Communards.https://images.tmstor.es/thecommunards/99577-f1d09ded7fd41dc39b380b5b00bab46e.pnghttps://thecommunards.tmstor.es/product/99577The CommunardsRed (35th Anniversary Edition) T-Shirt White25GBP2122022-10-28The Communardsmusic99578in stocknewOfficial Red 35th Anniversary TShirt from The Communards.https://images.tmstor.es/thecommunards/99578-3cb7690f693538e2de4f41d6a68b496b.pnghttps://thecommunards.tmstor.es/product/99578The CommunardsRed (35th Anniversary Edition) T-Shirt Black25GBP2122022-10-28The Communardsmusic