War Child's iconic album 'Help' is to be reissued as a limited, numbered 7" box set for its 30th anniversary.
Originally released in September 1995, this compilation album was mastered by Brian Eno, including artwork from John Squire, raising funds for children affected by the Bosnian conflict. It also includes tracks from Radiohead, Sinead O'Connor, Orbital, Portishead, Massive Attack, the Boo Radleys, Suede and others.
It also marked a return to the studio for Manic Street Preachers following the disappearance of former bandmember Richey Edwards. This included a cover of BJ Thomas' ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head’ by the band.
The Charlatans and The Chemical Brothers released their collaboration, 'Time For Living', while Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller also combined for a version of The Beatles' 'Come Together'.
This reissue, which consists of 10 x 7" LPs, as well as two iconic tracks from the original 1995 album, will be available from October 17 onwards. You can also pre order it for yourselves here.
The special reissue can be ordered directly via the War Child store, including a special postcard taken from the album's original recording session from 1995. Three exclusive postcards will also feature previously unseen images shot by Lawrence Watson at the recording sessions in Abbey Road.
Check out the tracklist below.
LP1
Side A. Oasis and Friends – ‘Fade Away’
Side B. The Boo Radleys – ‘Oh Brother’
LP2
Side A. The Stone Roses – ‘Love Spreads’
Side B. Radiohead – ‘Lucky’
LP3
Side A. Orbital – ‘Adnan’
Side B. Portishead – ‘Mourning Air’
LP4
Side A. Massive Attack – ‘Fake the Aroma’
Side B. Suede – ‘Shipbuilding’
LP5
Side A. The Charlatans vs. The Chemical Brothers – ‘Time For Livin”
Side B. Stereo MCs – ‘Sweetest Truth (Show No Fear)’
LP6
Side A. Sinéad O’Connor – ‘Ode to Billie Joe’
Side B. The Levellers – ‘Searchlights’
LP7
Side A. Manic Street Preachers – ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head’
Side B. Terrorvision – ‘Tom Petty Loves Veruca Salt’
LP8
Side A. The One World Orchestra featuring The Massed Pipes and Drums of the Children’s Free Revolutionary Volunteer Guards (aka The KLF) – ‘The Magnificent’
Side B. Planet 4 Folk Quartet – ‘Message to Crommie’
LP9
Side A. Terry Hall and Salad – ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’
Side B. Neneh Cherry and Trout – ‘1, 2, 3, 4, 5’
LP10
Side A. Blur – ‘Eine Kleine Lift Musik’
Side B. The Smokin’ Mojo Filters – ‘Come Together’
