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The bumper 108-page Issue 75 of Classic Pop magazine is on sale now! Includes The Associates, xPropaganda, Dave Stewart, George Michael, Janet Jackson, Mark Hollis, Daryl Hall, EMF, Danny Wilson + our expanded reviews section. Full details and how to buy here: bit.ly/3MCfaXQ

In the new Classic Pop, we tell the story of The Associates (Official) and their Sulk LP with Alan Rankine, Michael Dempsey & Mike Hedges. Subscribe: bit.ly/3uYoJJw Buy direct: bit.ly/3vEddDG Store locator: bit.ly/34xiEGu Digital: bit.ly/2UWAzTL

“Party Fears Two” evolved into the first song recorded for The Associates (Official)’s classic third album, Sulk, becoming their sole Top 10 hit and signature song. ow.ly/UEfW50IVbsZ

Not a massive fan of lists/ top10 this and that, but Sulk ⁦The Associates (Official)⁩ is up there with anything anyone has ever done. A constant companion for forty 😳years. Alive and kicking

Alan Rankine recently discussed The Associates and the upcoming 40th anniversary Sulk deluxe release on the Retropopic radio show. Listen here: mixcloud.com/FrenchSpurs1/r… #TheAssociates

Check out this brand new unboxing video for an exclusive closer look at the ‘Sulk (40th Anniversary Edition)’ Deluxe 12” Bookpack. Featuring remastered audio, out-takes, rarities & previously unheard live material. Order Now – associates.lnk.to/Sulk40TW

Happy birthday to this cool dude… Alan Rankine - one half of ⁦The Associates (Official)⁩ Photo: Harry Papadopoulos ⁦Big Gold Dream : Teenage Superstars : Hungry Beat⁩ ⁦ScotPopMusicExCentre⁩ ⁦GC's Punk & New Wave⁩ ⁦PunkAndNewWave⁩

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ review for Sulk (40th Anniversary Edition) in Record Collector Mag (Buy the mag to read the full review) The Associates (Official) Benchmark Group Limited For Billy MacKenzie & Alan Rankine GC's Punk & New Wave PunkAndNewWave Big Gold Dream : Teenage Superstars : Hungry Beat ScotPopMusicExCentre Band “A.”

"I was mucking around on a harpsichord... and suddenly a much speedier version of ‘Love Hangover’ came out. Bill and I looked at each other and knew. This was a hit.” Sulk (40th Anniversary Edition)’. Out on July 15th, pre-order your copy here: associates.lnk.to/Sulk40TW

SULK The Associates (Official) For Billy MacKenzie & Alan Rankine GC's Punk & New Wave PunkAndNewWave @ViveLeRock1 Louder Than War Big Gold Dream : Teenage Superstars : Hungry Beat ScotPopMusicExCentre

.The Associates (Official) fans are going to LOVE this exclusive 'Party Fears Two' CD single! It's FREE with every order of the Sulk 40th anniversary deluxe via theSDEshop. Don't miss out (only 500 available) 👉 bit.ly/3yVBmbm

RC Aug2022 #534 (out now): Chris Blackwell/Island Records, Clare Grogan/Altered Images, Associates, Lou Christie, Robert Cray, Franz Ferdinand… reviews: George Michael, Lou Reed, Stones, Madonna, Jamie T, Jack White, Black Midi… buy/sell vinyl (1/2)

Out Now! The Associates (Official) - Sulk (40th Anniversary Edition) - 1LP & 3CD Deluxe Bookpack. The original album remastered, B-Sides, Rarities, BBC Sessions, a live show from The Netherlands plus exclusive sleeve notes. Also available as 1LP and Deluxe Digital. associates.lnk.to/Sulk40TW!CP

It’s finally here, after a long pressing delay. Associates “Sulk” 1LP (blue #vinyl) & 3CD Deluxe Bookpack. Look forward to playing it loud this evening. Probably after taking a shower and phoning my brother. #PartyFearsTwo #80sMusic #80sAlbums

#OutToday is the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of The Associates (Official) 1982 album 'Sulk'. Features 3 CDs and blue vinyl LP. Order from theSDEshop and enjoy a free 6-track 'Party Fears Two' CD single (limited to 500 units) > bit.ly/3NX0enx

“Billy Mackenzie has long been an inspiration because of his daring, singular expression. He was only ever and always very, Billy.” Check out this brand new remix of 'White Car In Germany' by Hayden Thorpe associates.lnk.to/PWXlWZHmFA

It's your lucky day if you'd like my thoughts on new albums by @work1ngmensclub Our head technician Stephen Mallinder and The Associates (Official) 'Sulk' 40th anniversary boxset. juno.co.uk/junodaily/2022… Sonic Cathedral @CarryOnPress Juno Records Juno Daily

The finest album of 1982? Jay Lewis delights in the 40th Anniversary Special Edition of 'Sulk' by The Associates. outsideleft.com/main.php?updat… #theassociates #billymackenzie #alanrankine The Associates (Official) #bmg #dundee

ICYMI – The Associates (Official) Record Store Day 2022 exclusive “Covers EP” now available digitally, including ‘Love Hangover’, ‘Boys Keep Swinging’ & ‘Kites’. TheAssociates.lnk.to/CoversEPTW