Catalogue Number: STUMM413
Release Date: 27 July 2018

A Certain Ratio embraced the ethic and culture of the late seventies post-punk explosion, but sounded like nothing else around them and refused to fit in. Formed in 1978, the band had various members throughout their career, and a core line-up of Jez Kerr, Martin Moscrop and Donald Johnson.

Hailed universally as pioneers of what became known as “punk funk” thanks to the success of ‘Shack Up’ on both sides of the Atlantic, their sound is not easily pigeon holed and their influence can never be understated. The band introduced the avant-garde elements of funk, jazz, electronics, tape loops and technology to the pop song, wrapping it in a post punk aesthetic, adding great clothes and the coolest haircuts.

They have gone on to influence generations of musicians - from LCD Soundsystem, Happy Mondays, Franz Ferdinand, ESG, Factory Floor and Andrew Weatherall.

1. I Feel Light 
2. Down, Down, Down 
3. Everything Is Good 
4. Way To Escape 
5. Rialto 06 
6. Mind Made Up 
7. Teri 
8. Bird To The Ground 
9. Starlight 
10. Which Is Reality 
11. Skunk 
12. Very Busy Man

Includes a digital copy. All download codes are contained within the vinyl package, generally on a sticker attached to the inner sleeve.