{"product_id":"brigitte-fontaine-comme-a-la-radio-pre-order","title":"Brigitte Fontaine - Comme à la Radio *Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date Friday 23rd October\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders will be dispatched\/made ready for collection on that day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129228526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWewantsounds is delighted to reissue Brigitte Fontaine’s landmark 1970 Saravah album Comme à la Radio, recorded with Areski Belkacem (who sadly died last June), Wadada Leo Smith and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. This deluxe 2-LP edition pairs the original album with a second LP of rare bonus material. The release is accompanied by a lavish 24-page bilingual booklet featuring an introduction by journalist Andy Beta, essays by Wadada Leo Smith, Brigitte Fontaine biographer Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus a recent interview with Brigitte Fontaine and the late Areski Belkacem. The booklet also includes complete lyrics and a selection of rare archival photographs by Jean-Pierre Leloir and Philippe Gras. The reissue is announced alongside its companion, the deluxe 2-LP set Comme à la Radio \"On Air\", featuring previously unreleased ORTF live recordings and additional studio rarities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWewantsounds pursues its Brigitte Fontaine reissue program with Comme à la Radio, originally released in 1970 on Pierre Barouh’s cult Saravah label, fusing Fontaine’s radical lyricism with Areski Belkacem’s minimalist compositions and the fearless improvisations of the Art Ensemble of Chicago + Wadada Leo Smith. Its title track has since become a cult classic in jazz and groove circles.\u003cbr\u003eThe album has been newly remastered from the original tapes and is reissued in a deluxe 2-LP edition featuring 11 bonus tracks. The first LP presents the original album in restored clarity, while the second gathers rare non-album singles, English-language takes, alternate versions and previously unreleased instrumental recordings showcasing the Art Ensemble's artistry, including the elusive English version of Comme à la Radio, and a striking early version of L’été L’été.\u003cbr\u003eAlso included is a 24-page bilingual booklet featuring rare archival photographs by cult photographers Jean-Pierre Leloir and Philippe Gras, complete lyrics, and contributions by Andy Beta, Wadada Leo Smith, Benoît Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus a recent interview with Brigitte Fontaine and the late Areski Belkacem. The reissue is announced alongside its companion Comme à la Radio \"On Air\", a deluxe 2-LP set presenting previously unreleased ORTF live recordings and additional studio rarities.\u003cbr\u003eComme à la Radio stands as a visionary landmark of French music and a defining statement in Brigitte Fontaine’s career. This expanded edition confirms its enduring influence more than fifty years after its original release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLP1 Original 1970 Album\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide A:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Comme À La Radio [8.03]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Tanka II [2.04]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Le Brouillard [3.24]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. J'ai 26 Ans [3.04]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide B:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. L'été L'été [3.56]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Encore [1.34]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Léo [3.50]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Les Petits Chevaux [0.43]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Tanka I [1.45]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Lettre À Monsieur Le Chef De Gare De La Tour De Carol [6.04]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLP2: Non LP singles, Alt. and Inst. Versions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide C:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Comme À La Radio – English Version [8.08]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. J’ai 26 Ans – English Version [3.56]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Le Goudron – 7’’ Single [4.12]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Le Noir C'est Mieux Choisi – 7\" Single [5.03]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide D:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Les Beaux Animaux – 7’’ Single [3.16]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. L'été L'été – Early version [4.38]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. L'été L'eté – Instrumental Version [4.23]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Tanka I – Instrumental Version [1.47]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Tanka II – Instrumental Version with Flute [1.40]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Le Brouillard – Instrumental Version [3.57]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7. Lettre À Monsieur Le Chef De Gare – A Cappella English Version [2.46]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We unfortunately don't offer tax\/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brigitte Fontaine","offers":[{"title":"Double Vinyl LP","offer_id":55614332928376,"sku":"WWSLP118","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD Album","offer_id":55614332961144,"sku":"WWSCD118","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/2704\/2955\/files\/unnamed_dcbe4876-8603-400e-b84d-4914c80324ed.jpg?v=1784715651","url":"https:\/\/www.crashrecords.co.uk\/products\/brigitte-fontaine-comme-a-la-radio-pre-order","provider":"Crash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}