The Durutti Column

Tony Wilson & Vini Reilly by Stephen Wright

2013-06-08T19:51:00.002Z

A limited edition photographic print is now available via smithsphotos.com of the complete version of the photo used on the cover of A Paean to Wilson by The Durutti Column. The 12" × 8" image is reproduced on 10" × 14" silver halide photographic paper. The photo is printed in one size only and is a limited edition of 500 priced 125.00 GBP each. Stephen Wright will sign and edition each print.

The Durutti Column Shop

2013-05-08T19:40:00.000Z

Just a quick announcement about the pricing of items in the Shop (brought to you by those lovely people at Kooky Records). Due to rising postage costs, particularly when sending to far flung corners of the world, we have reluctantly had to change our pricing structure. This means no more Worldwide flat shipping rate but rather a new 3-tier (UK, Europe and Rest of the World) system. One bonus

A Paean To Wilson 2LP sold out

2013-05-02T11:21:00.001Z

Please note the double vinyl edition of A Paean To Wilson is now sold out. Thanks to everyone who bought a copy on Record Store Day or online. The 2CD edition is still available in the Shop.

A Paean To Wilson double vinyl on sale

2013-04-30T18:43:00.003Z

Very limited quantities of the recent Kooky Records Record Store Day release, A Paean To Wilson on double 180 gram vinyl are available to buy now.

Vini Reilly Town Hall interview for CALM

2013-04-10T19:12:00.000Z

This is a recording via Soundcloud of Vini Reilly in conversation with Dave Haslam at Manchester Town Hall on Sunday, March 3rd 2013, an event for CALM, a charity that reaches out to suicidal young men. Over to Dave: "This is an honest, and - especially from about 15/20 minutes in - a harrowing account of Vini's own problems with depression. He was determined to tell his story, uninterrupted,

Suicide in E Major

2013-04-06T08:12:00.001Z

Vini and Bruce at Manchester Town Hall. Photo by Elspeth Mary Moore3 March 2013 saw the return of Vini Reilly to the Manchester stage. The Close Up interview with Dave Haslam was an emotional occasion during which Vini talked about his life and his recent health problems. This is the song Vini performed on solo guitar that evening - 'Suicide in E Major'. Download [MP3, 6MB]

A Paean To Wilson double vinyl details

2013-03-10T23:06:00.000Z

Kooky Records has confirmed details of the 180 gram double vinyl edition of A Paean To Wilson which is its Record Store Day release for 2013. Phil Kooky says: "It is pressed on 2 x 180gram vinyl discs, remastered and gently coaxed since the CD release in 2009. The main alteration is the omission of the 'hidden track wind noise' at the end of the album; to bring timings in within the limits of

State of the Nation

2013-02-26T19:10:00.001Z

Visit thequietus.com for a new interview with Vini Reilly by John Mullen.

Close Up with Vini Reilly (updated)

2013-02-14T18:16:00.001Z

23 Feb update: Vini will play at least one song as part of his interview appearance. John Bramwell of I Am Kloot is also confirmed to play an unplugged set on the night. -- Dave Haslam presents another in his ongoing series of Close Up events on Sunday 3 March 2013. The live onstage interview with Vini Reilly is a chance to find out more about Vini at a unique event in the historic

BBC story update & closing donations

2013-01-08T23:28:00.000Z

A further update about Vini Reilly by his nephew Matt Reilly: *** The BBC story *** "I've been in touch with the BBC's Ian Youngs who did the interview with Vini last week. Ian has kindly provided an audio recording from a specific part of the interview that is quoted in his article on the BBC News website. He has also updated his story to reflect the fact that Vini was aware of what was

Update from Vini Reilly and Matt Reilly

2013-01-07T20:30:00.002Z

An inaccurate story has appeared on the BBC's website this afternoon stating that Vini Reilly spoke "of his 'embarrassment and humiliation' after fans sent £3,000 to help him pay his rent after he had three strokes." The article also states that "the musician's nephew put a message on the band's website, without his uncle's knowledge, appealing for donations." I've just spoken to Vini and he

Helping Vini Reilly...

2013-01-03T19:43:00.001Z

A Message from Matt Reilly via the Official Durutti Column Facebook Group [plus - see update below]: "My uncle - The Durutti Column's Vini Reilly - has hit a bit of a rough patch money-wise, and is currently struggling to cover basic outgoings such as rent, food, electricity, etc. Some of you have mentioned that you'd like to make a donation to Vini, which is incredibly kind, so we've been

The Return of Vini Reilly

2012-12-28T17:17:00.000Z

A 2001 24 Hour Party People website (FAC 433) feature retrieved from the depths of the internet comprises an in-depth feature on The Durutti Column and an interview with Vini Reilly. Some minor typos and spellings have been corrected to protect the innocent... THE RETURN OF VINI REILLY We explore long running Factory signing Durutti Column, and get a rare chance to speak with enigmatic front

A Record Store Day Paean To Wilson

2012-11-21T20:34:00.003Z

Kooky Records has announced that the critically acclaimed album A Paean to Wilson is to be given a special limited vinyl release to coincide with Record Store Day in spring 2013. This will be a double vinyl release which will include some artefacts from its Manchester International Festival launch in July 2009. Watch this space for more info.

Mail order holiday

2012-11-21T13:20:00.001Z

Our mail order department run by Kooky Records is on holiday until the New Year. Any orders received between now and then will not be posted until January 2013. If you have any queries or comments please give Phil a shout on the 'Contact' link. Thanks.

Vini Reilly's headphones

2012-11-21T00:17:00.000Z

Vini is in a bit of a fix money-wise and he's looking to sell a pair of his headphones so he can pay £1,200 rent that is currently unpaid. Vini's nephew Matt Reilly informs us that Vini has a pair of Grado Professional Series PS1000 headphones that he paid £2,000 for and he'll sell them for £1,200. They are in mint condition, still under warranty and come with box. If anyone's got £1,200 and

'LC' reissue on Factory Benelux

2012-11-21T00:01:00.001Z

The classic album 'LC' is set to be released on the revived Factory Benelux imprint (the very same that saw 'Short Stories for Pauline' released as FBN 36 earlier in 2012) in February 2013. The widely expanded 2CD edition features the original ten tracks plus no fewer than 23 bonus tracks, including the rare Sordide Sentimental single Danny/Enigma, the full Deux Triangles 12", and the 3 tracks

Chronicle

2012-11-20T23:49:00.001Z

The full release of the partly-autobiographical album 'Chronicle' which was previewed live in 2011 and issued in limited quantities is to be officially released by Kooky Records in 2013. It will be available in special packaging containing photographs taken by Vini. More details at Kooky Records.

The Return of thedurutticolumn.com

2012-11-20T23:48:00.003Z

We are back. Sorry it took so long. A few things have happened whilst we've been away so please excuse us whilst we catch up!

Short Stories For Pauline

2012-04-28T20:08:00.001Z

We are pleased to announce that Short Stories For Pauline, the legendary shelved album is set to be released, complete with original FBN 36 catalogue number, on 18 June 2012. The album was originally recorded in Brussels in 1983 and was originally set to be the fourth album, after Another Setting, but was never released. The 14 tracks include College, Take Some Time Out and Duet. The latter was

The History of Amigos Em Portugal

2012-02-25T20:33:00.000Z

Check out the Diazepam 0.5 blog for a new interview with The Durutti Column on the making of vintage album Amigos Em Portugal.

Vini Reilly - "I'm certainly not suicidal any more"

2012-02-25T14:15:00.001Z

Read a revealing new interview with Vini Reilly at City Life. Vini reveals his anguish following his stroke and details of his next live plans - some low-key Manchester pub gig appearances with The Bigheads.

Vini Reilly on NorthWest Tonight 13 Feb

2012-02-07T23:51:00.000Z

Vini Reilly will be on BBC NorthWest Tonight at 6.30pm on Monday 13 February 2012. More info to follow.

The return of The Return of The Durutti Column

2012-02-05T13:35:00.001Z

During another quiet period (apologies but hopefully there will be some proper news soon) why not peruse sleevage.com discussion on the sandpaper sleeve of The Return of The Durutti Column. Meanwhile, The Factory Records Catalogue is taking shape and the Durutti section includes all Factory Communications Ltd, Factory Too, Factory Once and F4 Records releases and will eventually present a

Durutti Column on Twitter

2011-12-04T21:32:00.001Z

For a bit more news and snippets than you might find round these parts during what is a relatively quiet period, you might like to check the new Twitter stream being managed by Vini's nephew Matt Reilly.