Various ‎– The Snoopies Album: The Last Remains Of A Richmond Venue [LP] (1981, 1,000 Only Records)

Snoopies was an alternative music venue in Richmond (London) that was the centre of its own little post punk scene and closed its doors in 1981. As a celebration of the venue, the promoter gave the wonderfully named Ralph.E.Boy unrestricted access to the demo tapes of bands that had played there. Ralph picked 15 of the best tracks for a compilation album, and privately pressed 1000 copies on to vinyl. 

Bands range from relatively unknown (Rich & Famous, People Upstairs, Babybabybabybaby, Snatch 22, Sister Sister, M.L.R., The Crew) to some with recorded stuff (The Mag 7, The Trudy, Tronics, Plain Characters, Thirteen At Midnight, Scissor Fits) and a couple of bands that had a bit of success (The Europeans and Cardiacs). 

The Europeans were a new wave group formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. They released three albums, none of which achieved much in terms of chart position. In 1989, their former keyboard player and co-lead vocalist Steve Hogarth joined Marillion as lead vocalist. 

Formed in England 1977, Cardiacs originated in the group Cardiac Arrest, before entering the stage as Cardiacs in 1981. They began the label Alphabet to release their own material, after a couple of releases the label name was changed to The Alphabet Business Concern. They are best known for their unique style of music (termed "Pronk" by many) which contains elements of Progressive Rock, Punk and Psychedelic Rock.

Label: 1,000 Only Records ‎– RSB1 

Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition 

Country: UK 

Released: 1981 

Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave, Punk, Experimental, Post-Punk

Tracklist:

A1 – Rich & Famous Machine Gun 

A2 – The Mag 7 Rosalind Jones's Umbrella 

A3 – Tronics I'm A Diver 

A4 – The People Upstairs Whips Leather & Other Animals 

A5 – Plain Characters I Am A. 

A6 – The Trudy The Trudy 

A7 – Thirteen At Midnight Follow Yourself 

A8 – Babybabybabybaby Supernatural 

B1 – Snatch 22 Be Like You 

B2 – Sister Sister The Blackmen Dance 

B3 – Scissor Fits Radio Teeth 

B4 – M.L.R. The Recked Rectors Of Og 

B5 – The Crew Songs Like These 

B6 – The Europeans Drink Pink Zinc! 

B7 – Cardiacs Is This The Life? 

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