Caustic Window – Compilation
Label: | Rephlex – CAT 009 LP |
|---|---|
Format: | |
Country: | UK |
Released: | |
Genre: | Electronic |
Style: | Abstract, Techno, Experimental, Industrial |
Tracklist
| Joyrex J4 | |||
| A1 | Joyrex J4 | 4:30 | |
| A2 | AFX 114 | 1:21 | |
| B1 | Cordialatron | 4:44 | |
| B2 | Italic Eyeball | 4:25 | |
| B3 | Pigeon Street | 0:23 | |
| Joyrex J5 | |||
| C1 | Astroblaster | 5:29 | |
| C2 | On The Romance Tip | 5:06 | |
| D | Joyrex J5 | 6:54 | |
| Joyrex J9 | |||
| E1 | Fantasia | 6:02 | |
| E2 | Clayhill Dub | 3:24 | |
| F1 | The Garden Of Linmiri | 6:10 | |
| F2 | We Are The Music Makers (Hardcore Mix) | 3:59 |
Companies, etc.
- Plated At – P.R. Records Limited
- Pressed By – EMI Records
Credits
Notes
Compilation of tracks from Caustic Window EPs: Joyrex J4 (CAT 004) Joyrex J5 (CAT 005) and Joyrex J9 (CAT 009ii).
The UK triple-LP for "Compilation" comes with a rectangular white [print] on black sleeve sticker affixed which wraps around a small portion of the front picture sleeve and then onto its back, requiring this seal to initially be broken in order to open its clear PVC double-gatefold sleeve. The PVC outer sleeve is known to damage the records over time, due to off-gassing of plasticizers, giving the surface of the record a foggy appearance, and potentially adding noise to the audio.
There is also a 2nd re-issue from the Caustic Window compilation, released in 2002. That was issued in a regular plain dark-green sleeve with a sticker affixed on the front which goes around the top and onto its back, requiring this seal to initially be broken in order to open the sleeve.
Re-pressed again in the summer of 2007.
A full (slower) version of the drone track that can just about be heard in the mix of The Garden Of Linmiri can be found on the AFX-Analogue Bubblebath 3 CD release as CD Track 1.
Tracks from the original releases that are excluded from this release are "Pop Corn" (Joyrex J4) and "Untitled (R2-D2)" (Joyrex J5).
The UK triple-LP for "Compilation" comes with a rectangular white [print] on black sleeve sticker affixed which wraps around a small portion of the front picture sleeve and then onto its back, requiring this seal to initially be broken in order to open its clear PVC double-gatefold sleeve. The PVC outer sleeve is known to damage the records over time, due to off-gassing of plasticizers, giving the surface of the record a foggy appearance, and potentially adding noise to the audio.
There is also a 2nd re-issue from the Caustic Window compilation, released in 2002. That was issued in a regular plain dark-green sleeve with a sticker affixed on the front which goes around the top and onto its back, requiring this seal to initially be broken in order to open the sleeve.
Re-pressed again in the summer of 2007.
A full (slower) version of the drone track that can just about be heard in the mix of The Garden Of Linmiri can be found on the AFX-Analogue Bubblebath 3 CD release as CD Track 1.
Tracks from the original releases that are excluded from this release are "Pop Corn" (Joyrex J4) and "Untitled (R2-D2)" (Joyrex J5).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 5 027238 000911
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side A): CAT004-A2 PR-M PORKY PRIME CUT
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side B): CAT 004 - B1 PR-M PORKY
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side C): CAT 005-A1 A PORKY PRIME CUT PR-M
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side D): CAT 005 B-02- -
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side E): CAT 009 !! -A2 1 A PORKY PRIME CUT.
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side F): CAT 009 !! B1
Other Versions (5 of 12)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compilation (CD, Compilation) | Rephlex | CAT 009 CD | UK | 1998 | |||
Recently Edited | Compilation (CD, Compilation, Stereo) | Rephlex | AICT 33 | Japan | 1998 | ||
Recently Edited | Compilation (CD, Compilation, Promo) | Rephlex | CAT 009 CD | UK | 1998 | ||
New Submission | Compilation (CD, Compilation, Promo, Stereo) | Rephlex | AICT 33 | Japan | 1998 | ||
| Compilation (3×12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Reissue, Repress) | Rephlex | CAT 009 LP | UK | 2002 |
Recommendations
1999 UKVinyl —12", 45 RPM, EP
1994 UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
1997 UKVinyl —12", 45 RPM, Single
1996 UKVinyl —12", 45 RPM, EP
1995 UKVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
2005 UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM
2005 UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1996 UKVinyl —LP, Album
2005 UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1995 UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Reviews
- Given the name, would think it would be nosebleed techno ala Quoth through and through. But most of the compilation is pleasant "easy listening" IDM, that has aged well.
Discs a little bit foggy, but they still sound great. Thumping bass
I did an A/B sound comparison on my CDJs with a clouded copy of the vinyl edition on one channel and the CD edition on the other, the video of the experiment is over there in the YouTube links. Like someone else alluded to here in the comments, the extra bit of noise from the PVC clouding did not really compromise the music. It was all recorded on cassette in the first place, so the noise floor is already pretty high.- I bought two copies because I knew I was going to play one of them a lot. Both ended up getting destroyed by the cover.
- All-time classic from RDJ. Nothing new to add here than what others have already said. Just want to reiterate what others have said about the PVC copy. Quite noisy at the beginning of sides and in between tracks, but not much noticeable during tracks. Just be aware of that.
Personally, I find the noisy, lo-fi interstitials charming. They add an underground flare to the proceedings I quite like. 
Edited 3 years agoI just opened a copy of this I must have purchased around 2002 that I left sealed and mostly in storage until now. I’m pretty sure the price tag was $18.99.
Sounds amazing, and I’m so glad I picked up releases like this back in the day. I don’t have Richard’s entire discography, but I have quite a bit, and I’m really happy to have quite a few more obscure ones like this and Analog Bubblebath releases.
Found this in the wild but it’s missing the Joyrex J9 disc. If someone is willing to let that one go, please let me know. Thanks!
Took a chance on a PVC burned copy…got it for super cheap and sure, it looks pretty matte and cloudy but sounds awesome. There’s a light hiss mostly only noticeable at the beginning of each side and in between songs. Far from unlistenable. The actual pressing sounds fantastic and the music is killllller. Love it at both 33rpm and 45rpm. I think I prefer 33 1/3 actually for most of it. Essential RDJ if you’re into the darker, harsher stuff too. I most certainly am.
Play it at 33 rpm !!! !!! !!!! !!!! !!!!
string arrangements removed circa late 90s.
I saw it originally at my house where he was also there. The bulb was missing but still it remains
