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RE: [KLF] "Justified Ancient History" by Pete Robinson
by Shrimpton Mark 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

Hi all, Unfortunately I need to raise some cash so have had to place some items on ebay. Pete Robinson book Justified And Ancient History The Unfolding Story Of The KLF 4009726257, and loads of original biogs and info direct from Trancentral 4009725194. I know this is a shameless plug, but needs must. Mark -----Original Message----- From: klf-bounces+shrimpton.m=mellon.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:klf-bounces+shrimpton.m=mellon.com@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of John Milne Sent: 25 April 2004 20:11 To: klf(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [KLF] "Justified Ancient History" by Pete Robinson Hi everyone, I managed to get hold of a copy of "Justified Ancient History" on e-bay a few weeks ago. I thought others on the list might like to read it too (if they don't own a copy already) and have set up a Yahoo Group with scans of each page in the photos section: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/klf-history/ I hope you enjoy it! John _______________________________________________ KLF mailing list KLF(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/klf The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and is intended solely for the use of the named addressee. Access, copying or re-use of the e-mail or any information contained therein by any other person is not authorized. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us immediately by returning the e-mail to the originator.(B)

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Unreleased KLF Track
by PVC 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

As many of you will recall a cache of lost and forgotten material was rediscovered during Jimmy's house move early last year. Some of the tracks were liberated by The Junior Insurgent Transmitter Ensemble for the soundtrack to the 2009 M25 Spin. We have produced a single track DVD sampler and will be giving it away to all the "spinners" joining us this year. The track featured is a unique version of the Pure Trance classic What Time Is Love and was recorded and performed by The KLF at the very first Helter Skelter illegal rave held on the 30th September 1989. We will be meeting up at Thurrock Service Station just off the M25 at 11am on Saturday 20th March 2010 and will be on the London Orbital Motorway until 1pm on Sunday 21st March. Every two laps we stop for fuel and pick up passengers / collaborators at Clacket Lane Services (clockwise side). If you are unable to come along to this years Spin but would like to buy a copy of the DVD Sampler it is available at: http://positivevoid.co.uk/PVCM25DVD09.htm We look forward to seeing you all very soon. Love Peace & Happiness Tim & Gimpo

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Announcement: KLF sharing week(s) begins today
by Dan Hutchins 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Hello my friends: After reading everyone's comments, I have found myself quite inspired by the lively discussion. One point that has resonated with me is: people on this list have just been very poor at sharing over the years. Well, point taken. Micah is working very hard to solve this problem and develop the ultimate KLF (and related) archive. However, until then I've decided to open my personal vaults and share my KLF collection with the list. First of all, this initiative is in no way meant to be a replacement for Micahs's ultimate plan or to steal his thunder. This is only meant as a stop-gap until a proper archive may be established. Truth be told, I work at a University and find myself with about 10 days of free time until the next semester begins. I have spent 20 years, thousands of dollars, and thousands of hours tracking down my KLF catalog. It has been a ton of fun and the whole experience has added to my life. However, I personally feel that many KLF collectors have in the past refrained from sharing their rarities online because they don't wish to diminish the monetary value of their items; cold be wrong, but just a feeling. In these tough economic times, it's more important than ever for us to stick together and share our resources, even if it just is "art" or "entertainment" (to me the two are interchangeable, I'm sure I'll get a ton of shit for that statement). So, for each any every day I am on break until I return to work I will share one KLF item with the list online each and every day. Some things will be very rare, some will be more mainstream, but I intend to concentrate on vinyl only releases at initially. The plan is to use the tech at my disposal in my "Lime Room Studio" (well, my office is painted lime). I will be the first to admit I'm not a skilled audio engineer and don't have the best gear, but what I do have is: Macbook Pro 2.4 duo core processor running OS X Lion with 4 GB of Ram Audacity 1.3.13 beta with several versions Chris's Compressor plugin ArtCessories USB Phono Plus v2 preamp 16 bit, 44.1 KHz output, can do 48 KHz, but what's the point? Would love a 24 bit 96 KHz preamp for better archiving and editing but can't afford the $400 right now Sony PS-FL7 II Linear tracking drawer mounting turntable from the mid-1980s with a high quality, lightly used cartridge Plextor PX-B31OU Blu-Ray/DVD/CD drawer USB 2 burner/drive VMWare Fusion 3 running Windows XP SP3 allowing me to run the latest DBPowerramp and plugins Latest iTunes Various software to encode DVD audio to other audio formats I usually like to rip the vinyl to my hard drive via my preamp and Audacity. I then optimize the volume without clipping and apply a light amount of compression to make the recording sound a little more modern (the linear tracking turntable actually helps with this as the linear tracking gives vinyl a bit more of a CD sound). I clean my records first using an old-school Zerostat anti-static gun then use the 80s Discwasher system and dry. I clean the needle with the Discwasher system before every spin. I've noticed that vinyl quality counts more than anything, but I feel the antistatic and cleaning are important. i don't try to remove clicks or pops because this requires a 24 bit/96 KHz preamp to do without destroying the underlying sound quality. HOWEVER, I always keep the original rip before compressing/optimizing volume and am able to convert into any audio format via DBpoweramp and iTunes. If at any time anyone wants an unaltered file in any audio format please email me at danthutchins(a)gmail.com and I'll do my best to provide what you want. There are only two restrictions I place on my sharing: 1. I won't share it if it's still in print (US only I realize) 2. I will not share any PVC exclusives. Like him or not, PVC has uncovered virtually every single unreleased KLF item, went to a great deal of effort to do so, spent much time, money and effort to restore the sound, and then used the proceeds to fund fan-oriented activities; and he's done these things sincerely from the heart without making a penny of profit. He's carved-out a special place amongst the KLF community, has been an excellent friend to me since 1996, and I feel he deserves special consideration. Truth be told I would buy every single T-Shirt he releases if I had the money, but my financial situation isn't what it was two years ago so I just concentrate on his audio releases. Yesterday I released the alleged "Love Trance" This morning I released a CD quality promo rip of the "Waiting" soundtrack To kick-off KLF sharing days I will release another item momentarily. Dan

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the KLF and archive.org
by Adam Stalker 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

people of mu maybe true arKive should be built thru the fab website archive.org where we could put all their stuff that ain't copyrighted by arista/sony in FLAC format for free and forever instead getting it on all those upload services. http://www.archive.org/details/audio i spoke with guys from Positive Void. they said YES but not the copyrighted by BIG COMPANIES as they will take it down... regarding recordings from vinyl, best option for transfer are turntables with USB direct to computer without mixer, EQs, preamps etc - A Stalker http://www.facebook.com/adam.strange23

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Requests?
by Dan T. Hutchins 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

Preparing sharing day 3 and I had a few things in mind: 1. It's Grim Up North first edition grey vinyl with Pete Wylie vocals (limited to 350 copies I think) 2. January: What Time Is Love (limited to 150 I think). 3. 3 AM Eternal TOTP version w/ Extreme Noise Terror (limited to 500 I think, or it could be 2,000, don't remember) 4. Who Killed The JAMs KLF LP 2. Not the PVC release, but a far superior rip from pristine vinyl. I am also working on 1987 and have a rip of the original LP, but also wish to rip the 1998 vinyl bootleg which I also have. Rumor has it that Bill, Jimmy, or someone close to them pressed and released these 1998 bootlegs so it's possible the bootleg may be of superior quality and I need to compare the two. Everything I mentioned WILL be released in the coming days, but so many people mentioned the Madrugda club mix that I put it out today instead of JAMs LP 2 which was my intention. As a side note, while I've been collecting for many years and have many rarities to share, I don't have any of the following: 1. Anything from the Black Room. At least two tracks (and maybe more) were completed according to Stent and I'm trying to lay my hands on these but it's a longshot at best. 2. Turn Up The Strobe. Originally supposed to be Pure Trance 4. Reports I've read years ago state that it was never completed or scrapped. Heard from a reliable source awhile back that it may indeed exist. Lastly, it was a track listed to be recorded/rerecorded for the Black Room. 3. Etrain to Trancentral. Some say this exists, some say it was never completed or just plain radically reworked before completion. Still others have claimed to have seen pressed 12"s...who knows? 4. The Sheriff of Mu Mu County. This definitly exists in finished form as I have heard clips of it on at least two different documentaries. One person supposedly in the know told me 12 years ago that this was to feature on a pressed but unrealeased "Land of Mu" EP. This same person also told me that three different versions of the Black Room were recorded and one was actually pressed and ready to go but pulled at the last minute in a similar fashion to Prince's "Black Album." One of these versions contained a track that segued into the "Peter Gunn" theme. However, I feel this source is highly suspect. I'll put out everything in lossless, just let me know your prefs in terms of order. Dan

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KLF USA 4
by Theritesofmu 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Has anyone seen the multicoloured vinyl that was limited to 50 copies for friends & family? Sent from KITT

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KLF eBay item
by Theritesofmu 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Anyone have any ideas on this... 260743182668 Sent from KITT

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Request?
by John Milne 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Does anyone have a decent quality rip of the Dance Pool/French 2-track "No More Tears" promo CD? I only have it at 128kps (although it's ripped from my own CD, which I subsequently sold on eBay) so if anyone wants me to up this, I will. But a higher quality rip would be nice too! :-) John

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Re: [KLF] KLF Digest, Vol 101, Issue 73
by Mark Humphrey 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

>From: Adam Stalker <stlkr(a)o2.pl> >those are few of tracks that i recorded with mine >so exactly... how crap they are? >i'm into sound engineering as a musician, >got some proper education, studying etc. >and i can't see what is so crap bout the quality? Whoa Adam, no need to take it personally! Dan and I have obviously read less than favorable reviews of USB decks. If you've found a great sounding USB TT, then that's awesome! :-) What's the make and model? I friend of mine has been looking for one, but has been put off by mediocre reviews. Cheers, Mark H

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Re: [KLF] turntables
by Mark Humphrey 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

>From: "Dan T. Hutchins" <danthutchins(a)gmail.com> >You're dead on. Whilst 24/96 cards are a lot easier to find, my problem is that I use a MacBook Pro as my ax of choice so I need a USB solution. >The ArtCessories is INCREDIBLE value for money (currently around $66 I believe) so if you only care abouy 16 bit CD quality sound and own a turntable NOTHING is better! Might >email these guys to ask about the possibility of a 24/96 model. >Dan Ah, I understand now! Perhaps there are bandwidth related issues with 24/96 over USB2. Cheers, Mark

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