Nick Lowe reissue campaign from Yep Rock starts in September

On September 17, Yep Roc Records will release an expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of Nick Lowe’s album The Convincer.

Remastered from the original tapes, it will be reissued as a blue vinyl LP, with accompanying blue vinyl 45 featuring three rarities from The Convincer era that have never before been released on vinyl or digital services, including covers of The Shirelles’ “Mama Said” and The Chi-Lites’ “There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated at the Conference Table),” plus the Lowe original “A Different Kind of Blue,” which Yep Roc has shared. Listen HERE.

Originally released on September 11, 2001, The Convincer earned praise from Lowe labelmate Robyn Hitchcock, who has said it is “my favorite Yep Roc record,” adding “I love all his records, but this one stands out.” Johnny Marr, another avowed fan, enthuses “He sounds like Memphis via Chiswick...The Convincer is soul.”

Lowe released two albums in the decade prior - The Impossible Bird (1994) and Dig My Mood (1998).

In addition to the The Convincer 20th Anniversary Edition, Yep Roc has also announced new reissues of several other classic Nick Lowe titles, including the aforementioned The Impossible Bird, and Dig My Mood, plus a 10th Anniversary Edition of 2011’s The Old Magic, all of which were remastered from the original tapes. A new pink vinyl version of Lowe’s landmark 1979 album Labour of Lust will also be released. See below for a list of release dates and go HERE to pre-order.

Nick Lowe will return to the stage this fall, with a three night stand at Nell’s in London on October 3-5. Information on 2021 US dates to be announced soon.

The Convincer 20th Anniversary Edition Track list:

1. Homewrecker

2. Only a Fool Breaks His Own Heart
3. Lately I've Let Things Slide
4. She's Got Soul
5. Cupid Must Be Angry
6. Indian Queens
7. Poor Side of Town
8. I'm a Mess
9. Between Dark and Dawn
10. Bygones (Won't Go)
11. Has She Got a Friend?
12. Let's Stay In and Make Love
13. There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated at the Conference Table)*
14. Different Kind of Blue*
15. Mama Said*
* = bonus tracks

Nick Lowe Reissue Release Dates

September 17

The Convincer (20th Anniversary Remastered) blue vinyl LP + digital
The Old Magic (10th Anniversary Remastered) green vinyl LP

October 15

Labour of Lust pink vinyl LP
The Impossible Bird (Remastered) CD + LP
Dig My Mood (Remastered) CD + LP