A new 45 from Acid Jazz, latest in their ‘Mod Classics’ series on Countdown Records
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Continuing our sensational ‘Mod Classics’ series on Countdown Records, we present this essential Fleur De Lys 7”.
In 1966, after two spectacular singles for Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate label, Fleur De Lys signed to Frank Fenter’s production company, Fenter-Rose. Fenter, as head of Atlantic Records UK office, allied the band with Atlantic’s distributor Polydor.
Their Polydor debut was an astounding 45 led by ‘Mud In Your Eye’, which was backed by a cover of The Impressions ‘I’ve Been Trying’. The A-side is a coruscating Who-influenced breakbeat masterpiece that should be in everyone’s collection. The flip takes the Curtis Mayfield ballad at a funereal pace, adds an almost trip-hop beat and gives us one of very best cover versions of the original mod era.
Acid Jazz and Countdown have been the home of the Fleur De Lys since 2010, and to celebrate our continued relationship, we are releasing this 300-copies, limited edition 7” on Countdown Mod Classics. Pressed on cool white vinyl, with monochrome labels and housebag.
Released October 24, 2025
https://www.acidjazz.co.uk/product/fleur-de-lys-mud-in-your-eye/
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