Beta Group’s Upcoming Vinyl Reprint
Beta group has announced the release of a luxurious vinyl reprint of their classic “The Three EPs.” Check out the details below.
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Details of The Vinyl Release
The reprint will celebrate their music and showcase the cult collection of the beta group as a double vinyl on July 11.
Originally released by Regal in September 1998, this collection features the first three EPs: “Champion Versions,” “Patty Patti Sound,” and “Los Amigos Dry Baty Bandados.”
The first EP includes tracks such as “Dry the Rain,” “I Know,” “B + A,” and “Dog’s Got the Bone,” while the second EP features “Inner Meet Me,” “The House Song,” “Monolith,” and “It is the Only One.”
The last EP consists of “Pull Out,” “It’s Over,” “Doctor Baker,” and “Needles in My Eyes.” All of these 12 tracks will be available on the double vinyl reprint.
This new release follows the 2018 reissue and will be available on heavyweight 180g black vinyl, complete with artwork on the inner sleeves, showcasing the original covers from the three EPs.
The iconic track “Dry the Rain” is well-known for its memorable feature in the 2000 film High Fidelity, where Rob Gordon (played by John Cusack) plays the song in a record store, attracting compliments from customers.
Click here to place a pre-order for the 2025 Edition of “The Three EPs.”
Additional Tour Announcements
In addition to the reprint of the three early releases, Beta group recently revealed details regarding their return to the UK and North America.
Steve Mason (vocals/guitar), Richard Greentree (bass), John McLean (samples/keys), and Robin Jones (drums) have excited fans by hinting at the upcoming announcement in February. They created a New Bluez account along with links where fans can register for updates from the group.
The first round of tour dates began in September, with stops in Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, and Nottingham. The tour will continue into October, concluding with a show at the Roundhouse in London and Albert Hall in Manchester. This marks the first time the members have performed together since their split in 2004.
The US tour will kick off at the end of October and run through November. Click here to purchase tickets for UK dates, and here for international tickets. A list of dates is provided below.
Beta Group 2025 Tour Dates:
SEPTEMBER
25 – Barrowland – Glasgow
27 – Academy O2 – Leeds
29 – Academy O2 – Bristol
30 – Rock City – Nottingham
OCTOBER
02 – Roundhouse – London
04 – Albert Hall – Manchester
12 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, CA
14 – Showbox – Seattle
15 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland
17 – Regency Ballroom – San Francisco
18 – Foundation Theatre – Los Angeles
20 – Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City
21 – Ogden Theatre – Denver
23 – Metro – Chicago
24 – St. Andrew’s Hall – Detroit
25 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto
28 – 9:30 Club – Washington
29 – Royale – Boston
30 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia
NOVEMBER
1 – Brooklyn Steel – New York
Following “The Three EPs,” the beta group plans to release three albums: “The Beta Band” in 1999, “Hot Shots II” in 2001, and “Heroes to Zeros” in 2004.
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