Happiness Double Heavyweight Vinyl – The Beloved

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Available with Vinyl records London. Anniversary Vinyl Records Double Vinyl The Beloved After this January’s reissue of their 1987 indie – facing compilation of early singles – ‘Where It Is’, The Beloved are back with a 30th Anniversary Reissue of this 1st album proper Happiness. Happiness was recorded from late 1988 to summer 1989, influenced by the band’s immersion in the nascent UK Acid House scene. Originally a fourpiece guitarsynth band, The Beloved MK1 parted ways late 1987 and founder members Jon Marsh and Steve Waddington were newly liberated by their electronic, machinedriven rhythm section. The perfect synchronicity of the Balearic stylings of the underground clubs and exposure to early Chicago House corresponded with a burst in songwriting and sonic adventure. The result HappinessRecorded mostly with producer Martyn Phillips who subsequently worked with Erasure, Jesus Jones, & Londonbeat the band created a hybrid of British electronic pop music, US club beats, euphoric mood and consistently optimistic and uplifting lyrics. Available as a 180g heavyweight double vinyl package for the first time & double CDdigital, ‘Happiness’ has been remastered from the original analogue studio masters by John Davis at Metropolis Studios and has a significantly louder and clearer audio than the original release.

Official Double Vinyl

Twice the wax, double the depth. Double LPs spread music across two records to preserve sound quality and include bonus tracks, alternate takes, or extended mixes. A premium choice for albums that deserve more space to breathe.

Official Heavyweight LP

Pressed on thicker, higher-grade vinyl — often 180 grams — for improved durability and fidelity. Heavyweight LPs reduce surface noise and deliver a deeper, more stable sound, making them a preferred choice for serious listeners.

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