Hi everyone,

Time for another Lab Report, a bumper edition covering Emperor Tomato Ketchup, Dots and Loops, and Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night.

Elektra remained supportive, releasing our 3rd, 4th, and 5th albums while we continued to self-release in the UK via Duophonic UHF Disks.

Recording Emperor Tomato Ketchup

Recordings of eight tracks took place at Blackwing Studios with Paul Tipler engineering and co-producing. We then flew to the US to play one of the Summerstage shows in Central Park (July 22nd: Stereolab and John Cale and the Soldier String Quartet) before heading to Chicago to record four tracks with John McEntire at Idful Music Corp.

Promotional and Archival Material

Here are some snapshots from the archives, including original studio notes, tape reels, promotional stickers, and tour documents.

Videos

Check out some vintage Stereolab videos from this era:

• CYBELE’S REVERIE (from Emperor Tomato Ketchup)
• THE NOISE OF CARPET (from Emperor Tomato Ketchup)
• MISS MODULAR (from Dots & Loops)
• THE FREE DESIGN (from Cobra And Phases Group Play Voltage In The Milky Night)

Press Coverage

Various magazines and publications covered these albums, including NME, Pitchfork, and Village Voice.

Remastered Expanded Editions

Available now via the Duophonic Store and Indie Retailers.

Check out the Unboxing Video.

Cheerio,

Pikey