Laurel Aitken - Benwood Dick / Apollo 12 (a.k.a. Skinhead Invasion) 7"
SKU: AB048
Description:
'Benwood Dick / Apollo 12' is one of the most collectable
Laurel Aitken singles. It was originally issued in 1969 as a
pre-release only, but sadly the final release was cancelled and
replaced with the - less sexual orientated - 'Mr. Popcorn'
single.
Where the suggestive lyrics of 'Benwood Dick' on the A-side deal
with the topic of a big shaped man, the B-side starts off with
Aitken chanting: "This is a sensation, all over the nation. Read
all about it! Read all about it! Skinhead invasion!". This explains
why the song 'Apollo 12' is also known as 'Skinhead Invasion'. The
song is carried by a heavy base line which makes the song suitable
for some good moonstomp dancing. By its skinhead references the
song 'Apollo 12' gained a cult status among followers of the
skinhead subculture.
Despite the cult status this is the first time since its release
over fifty years ago that this single is being reissued in its
original format. Exclusively for this reissue we have remastered
both songs for vinyl to deliver the best possible sound
quality.
Format & package: 7" single
Year of release: 2020 (reissued from 1969)
Tracks:
A Benwood Dick
B Apollo 12 (Skinhead Invasion)
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