DUMMY
RECORDS
Dummy Records was a DIY label. Formed by Andy
Pandemonium. It managed two singles. It issued singles in VB-100 and one on
Sycamore Studios In Swansea, Wales. SRS-000 numerical series. Distributed By
Dummy Records. Andy Pandemonium was formed in the late summer of 1979 in the
South Wales industrial town of Llanelli. The band members had played
together previously in various combinations on the local scene, but the summer
of 1979 saw keyboard player Paul “Nick” Nicholas write a series of distinctive
songs that effectively combined the eccentricity of the less self-indulgent
aspects of 1970s British rock with the urgency and energy of the post-punk new
wave. Nick had previously featured in Llanelli-based folk rockers Carraig
Aonair alongside drummer Pete Mason, and the pair had previously played with
guitarist John “Sioni” Davies and bassist Gareth Phillips in numerous local
ventures. Aware of the need for audience friendly presentation of the
material, the band decided to recruit singer, sax-player, accordionist and all
round dramatic performer Roj to complete the line up. in August 1980 with the
release of their first single, “I’m Just a Dummy For Your Love” backed with
“Living in Flats”. The record appeared on the band’s own Dummy label, and
attracted substantial airplay on BBC Radio Wales, Swansea Sound and Cardiff’s
CBC. the band’s second single, “Controlling Factor”, which appeared in September
1981.
80 |
Andy
Pandemonium |
I'm Just A
Dummy |
DUMMY |
VB |
112 |
81 |
Ground
Control |
Cover
Girl |
SYCAMORE
STUDIOS |
SRS |
001 |
81 |
The Perkins
Brothers |
The Little Green
Valley |
SYCAMORE
STUDIOS |
SRS |
002 |
81 |
Andy
Pandemonium |
Controlling
Factor |
DUMMY |
SRS |
003 |
81 |
Black Gold |
In 3/4 Time |
SYCAMORE
STUDIOS |
SRS |
004 |
82 |
Unknown
Artist |
Pembrokeshire |
SYCAMORE
STUDIOS |
SRS |
005 |