Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 is an EP by electronic musicianRichard D. James, under the pseudonym of AFX, released in 1992 on Rephlex Records.[1] It is the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series, and his first release to use the AFX variation of his pseudonym Aphex Twin.
Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3
Cover for the 2002 vinyl reissue of Analogue Bubblebath vol. 3
The original EP consists of nine songs distributed across eight tracks. It was originally released on 12" vinyl, then some months later (in early 1993) on compact disc,[4] with five additional tracks. It entered the dance singles chart at number 40 on 13 February 1993.[5]
In 1997 Rephlex Records released Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3.1 containing a selection of the CD only tracks on 12" vinyl.
Due to its myriad reissues and re-releases with additional tracks, omitted tracks and shuffled tracklisting across the different versions, Analouge Bubblebath Vol 3 is one of Richard D. James' most perplexing releases.
The original vinyl release came in a brown paper bag, enclosed with liner notes describing Rephlex Records and various places of interest in Cornwall, England. The liner notes also contain instructions for playing the final track of side one (".0180871"), which is two songs running simultaneously, each panned to the left and right channels. All songs except for ".38" appeared on future re-releases. The original vinyl release is the only format of Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 that is presented with a track listing.
Original CD release (1993)edit
The original CD release was sparse in its packaging; it came in a clear slimline jewel case, wrapped in bubble wrap. The case contained no liner notes whatsoever, save for a sticker affixed to the front, referring to the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series and the mailing address for Rephlex Records. The sticker is subtitled with "66% more bubbles" and decorated with images of soap bubbles. The disc has no print or label on it. There is no indication of a track listing anywhere on the package; eight out of thirteen of the songs are identical to (or are edited versions of) those that appear on the vinyl format, but five of the songs (tracks 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13) have never been released with an official title. Of these five untitled songs, tracks 8, 9 and 13 would later appear in vinyl form on Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3.1 and the vinyl reissue of Analogue Bubblebath vol. 3, and track 11 would also appear on the vinyl reissue. The twelfth track is exclusive to the CD release. The playing order of the songs are also altered from the vinyl. The two songs entitled ".0180871" are the same as those that appear combined on the vinyl version, but are split into their own separate tracks.
Analogue Bubblebath 3.1 vinyl reissue (1997)edit
This release was an attempt to capture the tracks previously only available on the 1993 CD release but now on 12" vinyl. Confusingly, however, only three of the five CD tracks reappeared (tracks 8, 9 and 13 from the 1993 CD). This release also introduces a new hidden track of Richard D. James and his friends talking.
CD Reissue (1997)edit
The CD version was reissued in 1997 with minor differences in appearance and presentation. The "66% more bubbles" subtitle is replaced with composing and producing credits to Richard D. James, and the accompanying images of bubbles are replaced with Aphex Twin logos. The reissue has an additional sticker affixed to the back detailing legal information and other AFX releases available, such as Analogue Bubblebath 4. The CD version has since been released as a digital download.
Vinyl Reissue (2002)edit
The vinyl version saw a reissue in 2002, which was released as a double EP on 2 x 12" vinyl with updated artwork and featuring most of the tracks from the 1993 CD release. The cover art features pictograms of a woman and a man. The playing order of the songs differ to those of both the original vinyl version and CD version and the tracklisting is, again, technically incomplete. Notably missing is "AFX 6/b", the 12th CD track "untitled", and the hidden track of Richard D. James and his friends talking.
Track listingedit
All songs written and composed by Richard D. James.
^"The Aphex Effect". Future Music. London. April 1993. p. 23.
^Redmond, Steve, ed. (13 February 1993). "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. London: Spotlight Publications. p. 18.
External linksedit
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Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 is an EP by electronic musician Richard D James under the pseudonym of AFX released in 1992 on Rephlex Records 1 It is the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series and his first release to use the AFX variation of his pseudonym Aphex Twin Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3Cover for the 2002 vinyl reissue of Analogue Bubblebath vol 3EP by AFXReleased1992 1 GenreAcid techno technoLength32 23 Vinyl 54 32 CD 52 37 Vinyl reissue LabelRephlexProducerRichard D JamesRichard D James chronologySelected Ambient Works 85 92 1992 Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 1992 Surfing on Sine Waves 1993 Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic 2 The Rolling Stone Album Guide 3 The original EP consists of nine songs distributed across eight tracks It was originally released on 12 vinyl then some months later in early 1993 on compact disc 4 with five additional tracks It entered the dance singles chart at number 40 on 13 February 1993 5 In 1997 Rephlex Records released Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 1 containing a selection of the CD only tracks on 12 vinyl Due to its myriad reissues and re releases with additional tracks omitted tracks and shuffled tracklisting across the different versions Analouge Bubblebath Vol 3 is one of Richard D James most perplexing releases Contents 1 Releases 1 1 Original vinyl release 1992 1 2 Original CD release 1993 1 3 Analogue Bubblebath 3 1 vinyl reissue 1997 1 4 CD Reissue 1997 1 5 Vinyl Reissue 2002 2 Track listing 2 1 Original vinyl version 1992 2 1 1 Side one 2 1 2 Side two 2 2 Compact Disc version 1993 amp 1997 2 3 Analogue Bubblebath 3 1 vinyl reissue 1997 2 3 1 Side one 2 3 2 Side two 2 4 Vinyl reissue 2002 2 4 1 Side one 2 4 2 Side two 2 4 3 Side three 2 4 4 Side four 3 References 4 External linksReleases editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed October 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Original vinyl release 1992 edit The original vinyl release came in a brown paper bag enclosed with liner notes describing Rephlex Records and various places of interest in Cornwall England The liner notes also contain instructions for playing the final track of side one 0180871 which is two songs running simultaneously each panned to the left and right channels All songs except for 38 appeared on future re releases The original vinyl release is the only format of Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 that is presented with a track listing Original CD release 1993 edit The original CD release was sparse in its packaging it came in a clear slimline jewel case wrapped in bubble wrap The case contained no liner notes whatsoever save for a sticker affixed to the front referring to the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series and the mailing address for Rephlex Records The sticker is subtitled with 66 more bubbles and decorated with images of soap bubbles The disc has no print or label on it There is no indication of a track listing anywhere on the package eight out of thirteen of the songs are identical to or are edited versions of those that appear on the vinyl format but five of the songs tracks 8 9 11 12 and 13 have never been released with an official title Of these five untitled songs tracks 8 9 and 13 would later appear in vinyl form on Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 1 and the vinyl reissue of Analogue Bubblebath vol 3 and track 11 would also appear on the vinyl reissue The twelfth track is exclusive to the CD release The playing order of the songs are also altered from the vinyl The two songs entitled 0180871 are the same as those that appear combined on the vinyl version but are split into their own separate tracks Analogue Bubblebath 3 1 vinyl reissue 1997 edit This release was an attempt to capture the tracks previously only available on the 1993 CD release but now on 12 vinyl Confusingly however only three of the five CD tracks reappeared tracks 8 9 and 13 from the 1993 CD This release also introduces a new hidden track of Richard D James and his friends talking CD Reissue 1997 edit The CD version was reissued in 1997 with minor differences in appearance and presentation The 66 more bubbles subtitle is replaced with composing and producing credits to Richard D James and the accompanying images of bubbles are replaced with Aphex Twin logos The reissue has an additional sticker affixed to the back detailing legal information and other AFX releases available such as Analogue Bubblebath 4 The CD version has since been released as a digital download Vinyl Reissue 2002 edit The vinyl version saw a reissue in 2002 which was released as a double EP on 2 x 12 vinyl with updated artwork and featuring most of the tracks from the 1993 CD release The cover art features pictograms of a woman and a man The playing order of the songs differ to those of both the original vinyl version and CD version and the tracklisting is again technically incomplete Notably missing is AFX 6 b the 12th CD track untitled and the hidden track of Richard D James and his friends talking Track listing editAll songs written and composed by Richard D James Original vinyl version 1992 edit Side one edit 215061 4 16 000890569 4 31 38 0 38 0180871 Left channel 3 45 Right channel 4 10Side two edit 55278037732581 4 18 942937 4 31 1993841 5 43 AFX 6 b 0 31Compact Disc version 1993 amp 1997 edit 215061 3 53 sample 1993841 8 02 0180871a 4 16 942937 4 37 0180871b 3 52 000890569 4 48 55278037732581 4 20 CAT 00897 AA1 4 05 CAT 00897 A1 5 06 Afx 6 b 0 36 untitled 4 41 untitled 0 53 CAT 00897 A2 5 14Analogue Bubblebath 3 1 vinyl reissue 1997 edit Side one edit Untitled CD track 9 5 06 Untitled CD track 13 5 05Side two edit Untitled CD track 8 4 14 Untitled 2 26Vinyl reissue 2002 edit Side one edit 215061 3 50 000890569 4 48 0180871R 4 11Side two edit 942937 4 31 55278037732581 4 19 0180871L 3 52Side three edit 1993841 8 03 CAT 00897 B1 4 06Side four edit CAT 00897 A1 5 07 CAT 00897 A2 5 15 CD Only Track 1 4 42References edit a b Wilson Claridge Grant 1992 Rephlex Manifesto alt rave Retrieved 27 July 2019 Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 at AllMusic Cross Charles R 2004 Aphex Twin In Brackett Nathan Hoard Christian eds The New Rolling Stone Album Guide 4th ed Simon amp Schuster pp 21 ISBN 0 7432 0169 8 The Aphex Effect Future Music London April 1993 p 23 Redmond Steve ed 13 February 1993 Top 60 Dance Singles PDF Music Week London Spotlight Publications p 18 External links editMore info artwork and samples here Complete AFX discography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 amp oldid 1175670686, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
