RECTAL
RECORDS
Rectal Records was a DIY label. It
managed one single. It issued singles in FLEA-00 numerical
series. A student punk band, formed in 1980 and broke up in 1982. They made one EP in 1982. The
Anal Fleas' were Dave 'Charisma' Cook (Vocals), Simon 'Sensible' Walton (Drums),
Neil 'Yank Marvin' Carlson (Lead Guitar) and Jon 'Two Pints' Bloom (Bass). They
formed (On the assumption that they could learn to play their instruments)
in 1980 at Southampton University. 'The Anal Fleas' four-track EP (Flea45) was
released on their own label, 'Rectal Records', in 1982. 'Landlord', 'Go Down',
'Over the edge' were recorded in a single day at "Toucan Studios" in Hayling
Island. As well as producing, writing and performing the songs, the band members
helped to design, cut, fold and paste the sleeves, as well as numbering all the
500 copies which were available for sale, mostly locally (through the band and
concerts), but also via 'Rough Trade' in London. Distributed By
Rough Trade.
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The Anal Fleas
Psyche
RECTAL
FLEA
45