EXHIBIT ONE
RECORDS
Exhibit One Records was a DIY label. It managed two
singles. It issued singles in EX-000 numerical series. Exhibit One
Records was setup by Paul Nova. He recorded and produced his
debut single 'Julie - Ann/Video Age' almost single handed after the break up of
Bizarre Unit. Julie - Ann the fans favourite was the obvious choice. Lack of
money forced Paul to use 'Video Age' for the 'B' side, a track recorded with
Mark Fane and Christine Francis, which was originally included on a 1980 Bizarre
Unit demo tape.He released his second single in 1983 'Famous Boys / Home Sweet
Home'; through his own record label 'Exhibit One Records'. Famous Boys depicted
a change in musical direction, with pulsing notes and dance club tempo; quite a
difference from 'Julie --Ann'. Paul worked again with Gary Haynes on Saxophone,
and added real drums by Paul Shaw to complete the sound. The story is tongue-
in- cheek and aimed at prima donnas who expect fame and fortune without having
any real talent to offer; but also recognising the dreams of many to be Famous.
Paul Nova released his third single ' Fantasy and Feeling' again on his own
record label 'Exhibit One Records' (Exhibit Music) in 1984. Packaged as a 4
track EP 'Fantasy' has proven to be his most commercial offering to date and a
firm favourite with his fans. The 12" record is probably the hardest to obtain
of all his releases with its unique textured sleeve and striking label design.
Paul Nova was a New Wave group from the UK. Their line-up consisted of: Paul
Nova - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, synthesizers, piano, computer programing.
Neil Chapman - Lead guitar, Backing vocals Andrew Moody - Bass guitar,
Backing vocals Gary Haynes - Saxophone. Distributed By Exhibit
One Records, Former Address Flat 4, 7 Leigh Road Westwood Heath Birmingham, West
Midlands, B8 2YE.
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Paul
Nova
Julie-Ann
EXHIBIT ONE
EX
001
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Paul Nova
Famous Boys
EXHIBIT ONE
EX
002