Due to on going rural internet problems since Storm Éowyn the Test Pressing sale was not activated as scheduled, we will re-commence this Thursday @noon, 27th of February. We apologise the inconvenience.
WHERE WE ARE, AND WHERE WE INTEND TO BE
We'd like to apologise for the recent delays since storm Éowyn hit Ireland, meaning 8 days without electricity, water or phone; we had to take refuge in a hotel! However, we fully intend to win your confidence back as normality is restored, and we juggle many deadlines with the upcoming publication of 'The Formless Irregular’, among other projects. Here is a summary of where we are now, and where we intend to be...
Coil t-shirts and hoodies
These have arrived and look just great. Shipping this week
We are now listing the following for pre-sale over in our shop, shipping the week after. Titles available are:
Contrary Motion - NWW/Scanner
A collaborative new studio album by legendary electronic composer 'Scanner' with Nurse With Wound. Recorded in 2024, and released as a Digipak CD.
The Grave And Beautiful Name Of Sadness
Containing the two versions of 'The Grave and Beautiful Name of Sadness' this CD also features 'Blind', a 2007 reworking of a piece from Homotopy To Marie.
New Silver Series Reissues from Rotorelief on vinyl
Huffin' Rag Blues
This 2 LP set includes three extra tracks, one being a fantastic version of 'The Bottom Feeder'. Available in black or a beautiful smokey, speckled vinyl, Steven thinks is inspired by frog spawn. Housed in new artwork by Babs Santini. Remastered by Andrew Liles.
Merzbild Schwet
This remastered reissue of the third Nurse With Wound album, comes in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, available in silver/black or black. An art edition of a ltd transparent version will be made available in the future.
Test Pressing Art Editions!
We are excited to announce another of Steven's Test Pressing Art Editions! The sale begins at 12 noon on 25th February, 2025. See our gallery for a preview. Due to on going rural internet problems since Storm Éowyn the Test Pressing sale was not activated as scheduled, we will commence this Thursday the 27th of February. Apologies the inconvienience!!
And coming soon...
Healsgebedda Budgeriegar
A new Nurse With Wound studio album presented by State 51
Tainited Cream Puffs - Hostess Twinkie Mixes
Originally released by Beta Lactam Records in 2004 as a Ltd Ed of 25 copies, this CD reissue is remastered by Colin Potter, and comes in a limited edition of 300.
Lung Oysters
A complete new rockin' album from Nurse With Wound and Diarmuid Macdiarmada to blow your mind, coming your way SOON.
The Formless Irregular
The book is looking fantastic! Running at a little over 500 pages, this is a comprehensive appraisal of the art and music of Steven Stapleton and his sister, Babs Santini. We are busy putting together the elements for the various editions and will update you on progress. In the meantime, if you haven't already, follow our dedicated instagram page!
LAST CALL FOR THE FORMLESS IRREGULAR
The book is finally finished and we are compiling a list of thank you’s for contributors. After 14 years, its been difficult to remember who did what, and when! This will be the last chance for us to make sure the right people get acknowledged. If you supplied photographs, scans, or helped in other ways, please drop a quick email to the address below. Thank you.
THE FORMLESS IRREGULAR
The long awaited Babs Santini book, The Formless Irregular is finished! This career spanning tome is a deep exploration of Steven Stapleton’s visual work, itself featured on records by artists including Coil, Current 93, Whitehouse, Stereolab, Andrew Liles, Faust and Sand.
Production will begin early next year. In the meantime, follow our official instagram page for regular updates, previews and associated musings: @the_formless_irregular
COIL APPAREL
To commemorate the Coil exhibition at Gallery X in Dublin, we have a stylish T shirt and hoodie for sale over in our shop!
We are also pleased to announce The Grave and Beautiful Name of Sadness will be shipping this week!
