The VerveUrban Hymns

Label:

Universal UMC – 00602547870148

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered , Band Side Labels, RIM text, 180 gram

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Britpop

Tracklist

A1 Bitter Sweet Symphony
Lyrics ByRichard Ashcroft
Written-ByMick Jagger
A2 Sonnet
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
A3 The Rolling People
Written-ByThe Verve
B1 The Drugs Don't Work
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
B2 Catching The Butterfly
Written-ByThe Verve
B3 Neon Wilderness
Written-ByThe Verve
C1 Space And Time
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
C2 Weeping Willow
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
C3 Lucky Man
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
C4 One Day
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
D1 This Time
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
D2 Velvet Morning
Written-ByRichard Ashcroft
D3 Come On
Written-ByThe Verve

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Remastered AtMetropolis Mastering
  • Remastered AtFullsound Mastering
  • Lacquer Cut AtAlchemy Mastering
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BG29233
  • Published ByKobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
  • Published ByABKCO Music, Inc.

Credits

  • Bass GuitarSimon Jones
  • DrumsPeter Salisbury
  • Guitar, KeyboardsSimon Tong
  • Lacquer Cut ByMatt Colton
  • Lead GuitarNick McCabe
  • Mixed ByChris Potter* (tracks: A1, A2, B1, C3, C4, D1, D2)
  • ProducerYouth (tracks: A1, A2, B1, C3, C4, D1, D2)
  • Recorded ByChris Potter*
  • Remastered ByTony Cousins
  • SleeveMicrodot (4)
  • Vocals, GuitarRichard Ashcroft

Notes

℗ 2016 Virgin Records Ltd.
© 2016 Virgin Records Ltd.

Originally released 1997 as HUTLP45.
Includes printed innersleeves.

All tracks published by Kobalt Music Publishing Limited, except track 1 published by Abkco Music Inc.

At least five different vinyl releases exist; this one replicates the version with the band pictured on each side label and RIM text

Other versions available are:
- with the band pictured on each side label without RIM text
- with black side labels
- the mailing sleeve edition (limited to 5000 copies)
- the Capitol Records

Sourced from digital files prepared from the original half-inch tapes. Remastered by Chris Potter & Tony Cousins at Metropolis and Sabian at Fullsound. The vinyl lacquers were cut by Matt Colton at Alchemy and the records were pressed by Optimal Media.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed): 6 02547 87014 8
  • Barcode (EAN-Code, Scanned): 0602547870148
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Etchings): 4787014 BG29233-01 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Etchings): 4787014 BG29233-01 B1 = MATT @ ALCHEMY =
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Etchings): 4787014 BG29233-02 C1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Etchings): 4787014 BG29233-02 D1 = MATT @ ALCHEMY =
  • Label Code: LC03098
  • Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
  • Other (Cat.# on sticker): 4787013

Other Versions (5 of 104)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Urban Hymns (CD, Album, Stereo) Hut Recordings 7243 8 44913 2 1, CD HUT 45, CDHUT45, CDHUT 45 Europe 1997
Urban Hymns (2×LP, Album, Black Side Labels) Virgin HUTLP 45, 7243 8 44913 1 4 UK 1997
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Urban Hymns (CD, Album) Virgin Music Canada 7243 8 44913 2 1 Canada 1997
Recently Edited
Urban Hymns (CD, Album) Hut Recordings 7243 8 44913 2 1 US 1997
Recently Edited
Urban Hymns (Cassette, Album) Hut Recordings 7243 8 44913 4 5, HUTMC 45 Europe 1997

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Reviews

  • JackdawTrading's avatar
    JackdawTrading
    Edited one month ago
    Very welcoming sound, excellent depth and warmth and dynamics. Very good, not a gatefold

    The issues that are present on northern soul or storm in heaven are not on this, this is a phenomenal sound.
    • Analog-Supreme's avatar
      Analog-Supreme
      Much better than the Capital one from a few years back. Glad to finally have in the collection.
      • McHomie's avatar
        McHomie
        I wasn't terribly impressed with the 2016 North American vinyl reissue of A STORM IN HEAVEN, but this reissue of URBAN HYMNS is much more impressive. My old CD sounded just fine, but the vinyl is considerably better... Nick McCabe's guitar takes on an added resonance, "The Rolling People", "One Day" and "Velvet Morning" in particular have more depth and atmosphere, there are a lot of subtle little nuances that stand out more, and the soundstage sounds so much more organic, spacious, and expansive. It's mastered at a lower volume than what seems to be normal for reissues of more recent vintage, so make sure you turn it up. My copy was purchased secondhand, but is in immaculate condition, flat and quiet, nice and clean, with no noticeable surface noise. Good stuff.
        • bibshorts1972's avatar
          bibshorts1972
          What can be said that hasn’t been said here already. Great depth, separation, bass, etc. you need to seek out this specific run out matrix. All other copies I’ve heard pale in comparison. This is the one. I’ve always thought Sonnet was the hidden gem on this LP and I feel like I’m hearing it for the first time again.
          • Daveski_uk's avatar
            Daveski_uk
            So i spent over an hour trying to identify my copy that was bought on Amazon sold by Musicroom, the issues i was having is that the was no hologram on the back of the cover that is shown in the images, then i was looking at the matrix, and mine is etched wrong, and has STU and not Matt. i fairly sure i just have a different variation, and its the same release.

            I also agree with other comments about the quality, not all tracks sound clear, while the pressing is very good, i feel more could have been done for this release, that being said its still great album, with a new found appreciation as its been some years about 20 since i last listened to this glorious album.
            • suffolk.audiophile's avatar
              Edited 3 years ago
              But what they fail to mention on the hype sticker is the album was recorded on tape, then transferred to protools for editing then transferred back to tape for mastering. So it's not fully analogue.
              • listenersbias's avatar
                listenersbias
                What a great pressing and remaster. Incredibly detailed, it's like I'm hearing these songs for the first time. Highly recommended!
                • LumpyJ's avatar
                  LumpyJ
                  Very pleased with this pressing! Quiet, flat, dynamic, I've owned the CD for almost 25 years now and, this was more engaging.
                  • stanmore's avatar
                    stanmore
                    Fantastic vinyl ! The sound is rich, clear and dynamic ! A perfect pressing
                    • bemerick's avatar
                      bemerick
                      This sounds awesome. PLENTY of bass too. Very clear and well mastered. Vocals stand out but just the right amount. Buy with confidence.

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