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Two Cocteau Twins Albums Set For Vinyl Reissue
Christian Eede , January 18th, 2018 10:48

4AD continue their run of Cocteau Twins album reissues with the upcoming release of Treasure and Head Over Heels

Two of the Cocteau Twins' albums are to be reissued on vinyl in March via 4AD.

As part of the label's ongoing series of reissues, which has already seen the group's albums Blue Bell Knoll, Heaven or Las Vegas, Tiny Dynamine, Echoes In A Shallow Bay and The Pink Opaque given a re-release, next up is Treasure and Head Over Heels.

The original release of Head Over Heels in 1983 came shortly after original bassist Will Heggie left the band, leaving behind remaining members Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie who would go on to forge the band's characteristic sound of textured guitars alongside Fraser's vocals.

Treasure, from 1984, was the point at which the band once again became a trio with guitarist Simon Raymonde entering into the fold. The record is widely considered as one of the group's best.

New masters have been created from the original analogue tapes for both of these reissues, while digital versions will also be made available. They'll be released on March 16.