A Birmingham-based independent, operating out of Water Orton. Shanghai only lasted for long enough to issue two singles: Felt's, 'Index' b/w 'Break It' (No.1; SRTS/79/CUS-321; 1979), and the Versatile Newts', 'Newtrition' b/w 'Blimp !!' (No.2; 1980). Both are collectable now, the Felt one particularly so. The Newts were a project of Felt's bass player, Nick Gilbert; the labels of their single were blank with the titles stamped on. Felt went on to record for Cherry Red, and became something of a cult band in the '80s. Thanks to Sam Mauger for the scan.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.