Return Of The Giant Slits

The Slits1981Cassette · CD · File · Vinyl
Title / artist / year / formats sourced from Discogs CC0 catalogue (ridden)
Cube quadrant from mirror master_rollup (DJ/owner/critic synthesis)
100Collector only
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z
DJ plays sourced via seen + mirror
0DJs
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z
Critic mentions sourced via mirror master_rollup
Critic axis pending — see mirror#276
Updated —(mirror#276)

Radio plays sourced via seen recent_appearances
  • wfmu2026-03-27track 42Nat Roe
  • wfmu2025-12-24track 17Vinyl Shortlist 2025 (Part 1 of 2): Bodega Pop with Gary Sullivan
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z (2 sources)
Radio play velocity sourced via seen master_recent_appearances
No radio plays in the last 90 days
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Collector behavior from mirror master_signals_v1
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Re-collected songs from mirror work_signals_v1 (via the release→recording→work bridge)
  • Earthbeat2 version collectorsof 17 owners· 5 recordings
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z (1 sources)
Purchase-backed early demand from mirror bandcamp_signals_v1 (Bandcamp "supported by")
No purchase-backed demand tracked for this release yet
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Release credits sourced via ridden cc0_release_credits (CC0 Discogs dump)
  • SleeveNeville Brody×12
  • Photography By [Original Photographs]Anton Corbijn×9
  • EngineerNick Launay×7
  • ProducerDennis Bovell×7
  • ProducerThe Slits×7
  • Producer [Produced By]Dennis Bovell×7
  • Producer [Produced By]Disc O'Dell×7
  • Producer [Produced By]The Slits×7
  • Engineer [Engineered By]Nick Launay×6
  • BassTessa Pollitt×5
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z (49 sources)
Pressing provenance sourced via ridden pressing_provenance + cc0_release_companies (CC0 Discogs dump)
  • release 6847209
    • Label CodeLC 0149
    • Price CodeCB 271
    • Copyright (c)CBS Records
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Records
    • Record CompanyCBS Inc.
    • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • release 32085435
    • Rights SocietyJASRAC
    • Matrix / Runout25-3P-338A1 〄CS 1A4(Side A runout)
    • Matrix / Runout25-3P-338B1 1A1(Side B runout)
    • Copyright (c)CBS Records
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Records
    • Record CompanyCBS Inc.
    • Manufactured ByEpic/Sony Inc.
  • release 33968085
    • Barcode8719262037229
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Sony Music Entertainment
    • Copyright (c)Sony Music Entertainment
    • Manufactured ByMusic On Vinyl B.V.
    • Distributed ByMusic On Vinyl B.V.
  • release 6353201
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS.S . 85269·A-2 ƱTOPIA A(Side A runout)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS_S_85269-B2 ƱTOPIA A(Side B runout)
    • Pressed ByCBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
    • Lacquer Cut AtUtopia Studios
  • release 35733946
    • Barcode8719262042032
    • Rights SocietyBIEM / STEMRA
    • Matrix / Runout404674 1A MOVLP3851(Runout side A)
    • Matrix / Runout404674 1B MOVLP3851(Runout side B)
    • Record CompanyColumbia
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Sony Music Entertainment
    • Copyright (c)Sony Music Entertainment
    • Manufactured ByMusic On Vinyl B.V.
    • Distributed ByMusic On Vinyl B.V.
    • Pressed ByRecord Industry404674
  • release 384896
    • Label CodeLC 0149
    • Rights SocietyMCPS / BIEM
    • Price CodeCB 271
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS 85269 A(Side A label)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS 85269 B(Side B label)
    • Matrix / RunoutUtopia CBS.S . 85269·A-2(Side A runout, etched - U is Lyre symbol)
    • Matrix / RunoutUtopia CBS_S_85269-B_2(Side B runout, etched - U is Lyre symbol)
    • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
    • Lacquer Cut AtUtopia Studios
    • Printed ByShorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
    • Record CompanyCBS Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Records
    • Copyright (c)CBS Records
  • release 1133469
    • Barcode8 235664 439268
    • Matrix / RunoutPTYT008/1 02 ENCONAHEAD.CO.UK MADE IN THE UK(CD1)
    • Mastering SID CodeIFPI L135(CD1)
    • Mould SID CodeIFPI 0467(CD1)
    • Matrix / RunoutPTYT008/2 01 ENCONAHEAD.CO.UK(CD2)
    • Mastering SID CodeIFPI L135(CD2)
    • Mould SID CodeIFPI 04AC(CD2)
    • Mould SID CodeIFPI 0443(CD2)
    • Licensed FromSony Music UK
    • Manufactured ByEnconahead
    • Mastered AtSkye Mastering
    • Distributed ByCargo UK
    • Distributed ByRevolver USA
    • Glass Mastered AtEDC Blackburn Ltd
    • Pressed ByEDC Blackburn Ltd
  • release 1373994
    • Barcode4 562109 405385
    • Record CompanySony Music Direct (Japan) Inc.
  • release 1561356
    • Rights SocietyBIEM/STEMRA
    • Label CodeLC 0149
    • Price CodeCB 271
    • Price Code57(In circle on sleeve)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS 85269-1(Label side A)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS 85269-2(Label side B)
    • Matrix / Runout01-85269-1A-1 R A(Runout side A)
    • Matrix / Runout01-85269-1B-1 R A(Runout side B)
    • Record CompanyCBS Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Records
    • Copyright (c)CBS Records
    • Pressed ByCBS, Haarlem01-85269
    • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • release 4332961
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS 85269 A(Side A label)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS 85269 B(Side B label)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS.S.85269.A2 Utopia(Variant 1 side A runout, etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS.S.85269.B2 Utopia(Variant 1 side B runout, etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS.S.85269.A2 CI ƱTOPIA <(Variant 2 side A runout, etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS.S.85269.B2 ƱTOPIA. <(Variant 2 side B runout, etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutXPS 125 A*(Side C label)
    • Matrix / RunoutXPS 125 B*(Side D label)
    • Matrix / RunoutXPS 125 A2 3 < Ʊtopia.(Variant 1 side C runout, etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutXPS 125. B1 [?] < Ʊtopia(Variant 1 side D runout, etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutXPS 125 A2 4 < ƱTOPIA.(Variant 2 side C runout, etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutXPS 125. B1 CI [?] < ƱTOPIA.(Variant 2 side D runout, etched)
    • Rights SocietyMCPS(Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society)
    • Rights SocietyBIEM(Bureau International de l'Edition Mecanique)
    • Label CodeLC 0149(CBS)
    • Price CodeCB 271
    • OtherU.K.T.M. № B81 8092(Single both labels, rim text)
    • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
    • Lacquer Cut AtUtopia Studios
    • Printed ByShorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
    • Record CompanyCBS Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Records
    • Copyright (c)CBS Records
    • Pressed ByCBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z (17 sources)
Music-usage / placements sourced via sync placement_master_rollup_v1 (soundtrack/cue releases)
No film/TV placements resolved for this release yet
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Audio features from AcousticBrainz analysis, aggregated per side (mirror)
MellowDanceability 71%ambientInstrumental 29%Brightness 49%130 BPMA minor
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z (6 sources)
Per-track personnel sourced from Discogs CC0 tracklist credits (ridden)
No per-track personnel credits recorded yet
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Hearsay mentions sourced via hearsay v2 typed signal classes
Hearsay mentions — pending hearsay v2 typed signal-class publishing surface (vision-005)
Pending producer integration(hearsay#1)
Rights candidates sourced via ledger Phase 1
Rights candidates — pending ledger Phase 1 contract
Pending producer integration(ledger#1)
Secondary-source links aggregated by mirror (insert, carrefour#50)
Profile
  • Return Of The Giant Slits
Spotify
  • The Slits
Bandcamp
  • The Slits
Lastfm
  • The Slits
Wikidata
  • The Slits
Official Site
  • theslits.co.uk
Dj Set
  • Singles Going Steady: Singles On The Beach: Transmissions from Echo Beach with Derek Westerholm and DJ BabsDerek Westerholm and DJ Babs — 2021-10-21
  • Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine2025-06-11
  • Trying to Remember 2007: Miniature Minotaurs with Kurt GottschalkKurt Gottschalk — 2007-12-31
  • be the record: This Is The Modern World with TroubleTrouble — 2009-10-22
  • WFMU's own DJ Paul Bruno Hits the Decks!: Ranking Full Stop with Mike SinMike Sin — 2022-10-30
  • Music to Watch Gurlz By: Forbidden Zone / PoGo•a•GoGo with HerbHerb — 2025-02-18
  • Hatch's showHatch — 2006-11-14
  • pro or con? fake turntable scratching: This Is The Modern World with TroubleTrouble — 2007-02-08
  • Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine1993-09-29
  • Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine1994-10-12
  • Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine1991-01-29
  • Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine1985-12-25
  • Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine1986-03-19
  • World of Echo with Dave MandlDave Mandl — 2003-01-03
  • Perfect Day for Grooming: Zzzzzzero Hour with Bill MacBill Mac — 2016-06-16
  • WFMU Marathon Show #1 w/ Matt Warwick!!!: Daniel Blumin's showDaniel Blumin — 2019-03-08
  • The radio equivalent of comfort food: Irwin Chusid2003-08-27
Updated 2026-08-28T23:00:31.083Z (23 sources)
Unresolved-tail mentions sourced via observed-mention spine
Unresolved-tail mentions — pending observed-mention spine (carrefour#63)
Pending producer integration(carrefour#63)
record.club attention sourced via record.club source
record.club attention — pending record.club source (carrefour#62)
Pending producer integration(carrefour#62)