Safari Records Singles Collection 1979-1981

This first volume of a two-part release features all of the  ‘A-Sides’ and ‘B-Sides from the first six Toyah singles/EPs whilst signed to independent label Safari Records.

• It begins with the 1979 7″ single Victims Of The Riddle and concludes with all four tracks from the EP Four From Toyah which peaked at no.4 in the UK singles chart in March 1981, and  reached No 1 in the Indie Charts where is also spent a total of 24 weeks in the Indie Charts.
• First of two volumes documenting the classic era of this much-underrated Birmingham vocalist and actress, now married to Robert Fripp. Alongside Siouxsie Sioux, Hazel O Connor, Lene Lovich and some might even say Kate Bush, Toyah Willcox epitomised the new-found propensity for eccentric female vocalists in the post-punk, post-Rock Follies era: this CD compilation includes, alongside genuine hit single ‘It’s A Mystery’ several unsung avant-garde New Wave classics such as ‘Ieya’ ‘Neon Womb’ ‘Danced’ and ‘Victims Of The Riddle’ all of which demonstrate why Toyah was somewhat unique and ripe for rediscovery. 
• For the first time, all of Toyah’s single and EP’s originally released by Safari Records are compiled across two CD’s. Featuring 40 tracks in total, the compilations also boast 3 tracks which make their CD debut. The packages contain archive images, illustrated discographies and new sleevenotes by Michael Heatley written with contributions from Toyah Willcox and Craig Astley.