The SUNDAYS

NEWS/UPDATES:

• • 2025/08:  Reading, Writing and Arithmetic BLACK vinyl LP REISSUE

    • Another pressing of the LP?

    • Preorder available at multiple outlets.

    • Estimated ship date: September 26, or 'late September', depending on the site.

    • A quick list of some of the shops online:

      • Elusive Disc

      • Turntable Lab

      • The Sound of Vinyl (US)

      • Wax Trax Records

      • Music Direct

      • Brooklyn Vegan Shop (listed as 2LP, typo?)

• • 2025/08: Blind 45RPM Black Vinyl 2LP REISSUE

    • Preorder available at multiple outlets. 

    • Estimated ship date: September 25 or 26, depending on the site.

    • "The Sundays’ second album, Blind (1992), is a lush blend of dream pop and introspective lyricism. With Harriet Wheeler’s ethereal vocals and David Gavurin’s shimmering guitar work, the album explores themes of longing, uncertainty, and emotional vulnerability."  

    • "Tracks like 'Goodbye' and 'On Earth' exude wistful beauty, while the overall sound is timeless and captivating.  Blind solidified The Sundays’ place in indie pop, offering a refined, melancholic sound that resonates deeply with listeners."

    • "Remastered and cut at 45 RPM.  Track highlights include 'Love,' 'Goodbye,' 'On Earth,' and the bonus track, 'Wild Horses.'"

    • Looks like it will be widely available...quick list of links (as of Aug 8th):

      • uDiscoverMusic

      • The Sound of Vinyl

      • Music Direct

      • Turntable Lab (link available soon)

      • Rough Trade

      • 1-2-3-4 Go! Records

• • 2025/05: Static & Silence Interscope Moonglow Galaxy Vinyl LP REISSUE

    • Preorder available.  1LP.  Release date: July 11, 2025.  Exclusive to Interscope.com.

    • "Remastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering.  Matte Finish Album Cover.  Printed poly-lined sleeve featuring original album lyrics."

  • 2025/05: Static & Silence BLACK Vinyl LP REISSUE

    • Preorder links available from various outlets.  Release date: July 11, 2025.

    • "1LP 140-gram black vinyl edition remastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering.  Matte Finish Album Cover.  Printed poly-lined sleeve featuring original album lyrics." 

    • Looks like it will be widely available....quick list of some of the major shops:   

      • uDiscovermusic

      • Turntable Lab

      • Elusive Disc

      • Rough Trade

      • Amoeba

      • Amazon

• • 2025/03:  A Couple Centuries of Sundays by David T. Humphries  

    • An essay on his personal experiences hearing and seeing The SUNDAYS.  

    • Taken from the eBook Happy Nostalgia: Making Connections with the Music of the '90s (Nov 2024).  

• • 2025/01/14: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic GREY VINYL REISSUE

    • Link is now live for the US Geffen grey vinyl LP at turntablelab.com.

• • 2025/01: Blind 2LP Interscope Exclusive Gold Nugget Vinyl Reissue

    • There is a preorder link available at Interscope.com.

    • Remastered, cut at 45 RPM and 'housed in a capacity jacket'.

    • Estimated ship date: February 07, 2025

• • 2024/10: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic GREY VINYL REISSUE

    • There is a UK preorder link for the US Geffen grey vinyl LP at Juno Records.  

    • There is no release date listed, only that it is "coming soon".

• • 2024/09: Behind The Moon by Tim Blanchard

    • Tim Blanchard's follow-up book focuses on 90s indie music, including a chapter on the making of Reading Writing and Arithmetic with insights from Kevin & Lindsay Jameison.  [Thanks Tim for the message!]

    • Here is a link to a book review. 

    • The book is availabe at Amazon.

• • 2024/07/25: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Interscope HI-FI LP

    • Back in stock, Interscope has a new preorder link for the reissue LP.

    • Original estimated ship date: September 27, 2024.  Pushed back to Oct 07, Oct 11, Oct 28, Nov 07, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 19, Nov 21, Nov 27, Dec 02, Dec 04, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 16. etc, etc.  Keeps being pushed back.  Now says Dec 25.  

• • 2024/05: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic Interscope HI-FI LP

    • "Originally released in 1990 on Geffen Records, the debut album by The Sundays features their breakout single, “Here’s Where The Story Ends”.  Now available on an "Interscope Hi-Fi" 180gm black vinyl pressing. Mastered [from] the original analog tapes."

    • Discogs Artist Alert Summary: "In the early 1990s, Bristol, UK’s own The Sundays rewrote the book in the ever-evolving genre of dream pop, releasing Reading, Writing and Arithmetic in 1990. Featuring the MTV hit “Here’s Where The Story Ends,” and their debut single “Can’t Be Sure,” the Sundays sold over half a million copies of their debut, and etched their way onto many best of lists spanning the 1990s. The legendary album is now available on an "Interscope Hi-Fi" 180gm black vinyl pressing, mastered from the original analog tapes." 

    • Preorder Link. Exclusively available on interscope.com.  3000 copies only.

    • UPDATE (05/16/24): Orders have been delayed and are now expected to ship on or before May 31, 2024 [Original ship date: May 17, 2024].

    • UPDATE 2 (05/31/24): Orders have been further delayed and are now expected to ship on or before June 14, 2024.

    • UPDATE 3 (06/2024): LP is now available to order (as of 06/14/24).  Preorders started shipping the first week of June.  [SOLD OUT as of the last week of June.]

• • 2023/10: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic COLORED VINYL REISSUE

"THIS ITEM IS BEING PROCESSED + WILL BE IN STOCK SOON!" 

New listing at TurnTable Lab (TTL).  

• Currently on order from the manufacturer; no further details, no ETA.

• There is an email sign-up list for when it becomes available.

• • 2023/09: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic GREY VINYL REISSUE  

Release Date - October 6, 2023

"Limited Edition, Dark Grey vinyl pressing. Mastered from the original analog tapes."

• • • • • uDiscoverMusic [sold out]

        • The Sound of Vinyl [sold out]

• • 2022/06: NEW MUSIC from PATCH / The WILD FELL

"The Wild Fell is a transatlantic band featuring David Obuchowski (Publicist UK, Goes Cube) and Patrick Hannan."  Digital 2-trk album available for purchase at bandcamp.  Released June 20, 2022.

• • 2021/06: What’s the Point? Podcast with Anna Neale - "...we talk to tour manager and drummer with The Sundays Patrick Hannan, who talks about his career, starting out and what it's like managing bands on tour. We also delve into what will happen to live music after the pandemic."  Link to interview.

• • 2020/08: "Patrick Hannan in conversation with David Eastaugh (86 Show Podcast) - talking about life in The Sundays, Arnold, theaudience & much much more..."  Link to interview.    

• • 2014/04:  A print interview with Dave & Harriet was published via American Airline's American Way inflight magazine (April 15, 2014 issue).   No specific word on any releases but it seems they are still alive and well and have been working on new material with a very brief discussion of a reunion tour.  Scans in SCRAPBOOK as well.