GOOSEBERRY



A mystery, but a distinctive-looking one.  Peter Poet's 'Penal Servitude Blues' b/w 'I Know That I Love You' (GR-001) appears to have been Gooseberry's only release.  There's no date on the label, but Dr. Doom of the 45cat site reports seeing a copy with August 1977 handwritten on it, and going by the music on it that sounds perfectly possible - it is Reggae, with touches of synthesizer on the 'A' and a Lovers Rock feel on the 'B'.  It is possible that the label had something to do with Gooseberry Studios, of London, but that's just a guess.  Google is silent on the subject.  The label looks too professional for a DIY effort...  Pressing was by Orlake.  Thanks to Robert Bowes for bringing the label to my attention.




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