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It hasnrsquot been long since The Wedding Present released their latest LP Going, Goinghellip but therersquos already another LP in the pipeline, albeit a collection of old sessions. The Marc Riley Sessions Volume 1 collection comes out on 2nd December via Hatch Records and contains tracks from three memorable studio sessions with DJ Marc Riley from 2007, 2008 and 2010. The sessions feature songs that span the entirety of the cult indie bandrsquos career and the consistency of David Gedgersquos songwriting.Marc Riley himself commented on the release of the new album ldquoThe release of The Wedding Present sessions done for our 6 Music programme over the years is something of an honour. In the great tradition of the PeelSelwood releases on the Strange Fruit label this record proves that even without John the BBC can still be a place where great bands can continue to grow and be creativehellip amongst friends.rdquoRiley also commented on John Peelrsquos love of the cult band ldquoThere were many other bands who benefitted from the lsquoPeel Effectrsquo. T oo numerous to mention. But one of those was mdash as if you canrsquot see this coming mdash The Wedding Present. The constant support. Plays. Sessions. Encouragement. Friendship. Johnrsquos love of the George Best LP which was a heroic support considering Johnrsquos affiliation to Liverpool mdash Manchester Unitedrsquos most hated rival was well knownhellip and until John passed away he remained a firm fan of all things lsquoGedgersquo.rdquo The Wedding Present CD is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £9.99