POP004 // 29 May 2026

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Following the success of 2025’s first Singles Live compilation, Popstock Records is proud to present The Fall: Singles Live Vol. Two 1980–83 due out 29th May in association with Bella Union. The album will be available of vinyl and CD accompanied by a special booklet with liner notes written by Kid Congo Powers. Commenting on the release Paul Hanley says: “In marked contrast to Singles Vol. One this compilation showcases an altogether more stable line-up - the one that recorded Hex Enduction Hour to be precise, notwithstanding some to-ing and fro-ing on the kit between me and Karl. As with previous releases, there are some revelatory versions here, and the mastering is a wonder to behold, or whatever the aural equivalent of 'behold' is. The earliest, Putta Block, from May 1980 was recorded at the Beach Club, a short-lived Manchester venue that also saw New Order's debut gig. The latest, Ludd Gang, comes from New York's legendary Danceteria in 1983. Apparently, Madonna was there, but you can't hear her. In between you can judge what The Man Whose Head Expanded sounded like with Marc and what Fantastic Life sounded like without me. They're both remarkable, of course.”

Frustrated by a lack of recognition, consultation and compensation by some of the labels putting out reissues, live LPs and compilations from the 40-year history of the much-loved post-punk group, Paul Hanley, Steve Hanley, Marc Riley and Craig Scanlon devised a plan to shift some of the balance back in favour of former members of the band. They settled on something of a unique solution: to recreate releases they had appeared on but from live recordings taken at a variety of shows. They formed the label Popstock as the vehicle for these releases.