Description
Released by Let Them Eat Vinyl in 2020, this double LP compiles 22 rare and unreleased tracks from Mott’s post-Hoople era, including demos, audition recordings, and quirky side projects. The sessions span from raw glam rock to experimental instrumentals, offering a fascinating glimpse into the transitional years of the band. Highlights include the Gooseberry Demos, Gooseberry Auditions, and selections from The Paper Bags, a playful studio alias used for offbeat solo material.
Packaged in a sealed gatefold sleeve with a custom sticker, the release is pressed on limited edition coloured vinyl and remains a collector’s gem for fans of glam, classic rock, and British oddities. Fun fact for collectors: The Paper Bags tracks were arranged by Morgan Fisher, with contributions from Dale Griffin, Ray Majors, and Overend Watts, making this set a rich tapestry of Mott’s extended family.
📀 Tracklist
Side A – Mott: The Gooseberry Demos
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Love Now
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Love Me Always
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Hey! There, Annie
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The Bright Days
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!Gyp!
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Shout It All Out
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Leave My Woman Alone
Side B – Mott: The Gooseberry Auditions
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I'll Tell You Something
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Did I Dream Last Night?
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She Does It
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Shout It All Out
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I'll Tell You Something (alt version)
Side C – The Paper Bags: Kristmas Kollection (1976, Instrumental)
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Krazy Kristmas Krackers
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Pass The Port, Gramps
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The Million Ton Snowflake
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Golders Green (Stomp)
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The Spook Meets The Kook
Side D – The Paper Bags: At Pipe – The Solo Years
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Massacre
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Let's Rat
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'Ave A Maria
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Broadstairs Beach
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Holmes On The Rage