Since 1971 and under various incarnations, Sparks began a dynamic that would elevate them above many. Over the embryonic years, they soon released an album that would gain traction and become the charting starting point. Kimono My House was issued in 1974 via Island Records. It gave the band firm footing and opened the door for the stronger following of Propaganda, also in 1974. Then arrived Indiscreet (1975), and underrated Big Beat (1976). Of course, the band continues to this day with a collection of 27 studio sets that extend all the way to 2025!
On October 10, two sets will be honored with a 3CD bundling, and individual LP issues that will include picture disc variation for the two. Those are Indiscreet, and Big Beat. The 3CD Box will feature the two mentioned titles along with a third CD of B-sides, rarities, and a live performance track. This set will be called Sparks 1975-1976. The LP offerings will feature picture discs of both titles ass well as Limited Edition color vinyl for both titles.
Big Beat will be offered on Mineral Marbled-colored vinyl LP, while Indiscreet will be offered on Tiger’s Eye Marble-colored vinyl.
Sparks: 1975-1976 – Sparks
CD1 (Indiscreet)
01 Hospitality On Parade
02 Happy Hunting Ground
03 Without Using Hands
04 Get In The Swing
05 Under The Table With Her
06 How Are You Getting Home?
07 Pineapple
08 Tits
09 It Ain’t 1918
10 The Lady Is Lingering
11 In The Future
12 Looks, Looks, Looks
13 Miss The Start, Miss The End
CD2 (Big Beat)
01 Big Boy
02 I Want To Be Like Everybody Else
03 Nothing To Do
04 I Bought The Mississippi River
05 Fill-Er-Up
06 Everybody’s Stupid
07 Throw Her Away (And Get A New One)
08 Confusion
09 Screwed Up
10 White Women
11 I Like Girls
CD3 (Bonus Tracks)
01 Profile
02 I Want To Hold Your Hand
03 England
04 The Wedding Of Jacqueline Kennedy To Russell Mael
05 Looks, Looks, Looks (Live At Fairfield Halls 09/11/75)
06 Gone With The Wind
07 Intrusion/Confusion
08 Looks Aren’t Everything
09 Tearing The Place Apart