Recombo DNA

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Spuds rejoice. After years of requests, Futurismo are thrilled to announce a brand new limited pressing of the DEVO’s incredible Recombo DNA 4xLP with Mini CD Set, plus also available is a brand new 3xCD version.

For decades Devo have been working non-stop at Recombo DNA Laboratories on a new kind of research to keep up with the mutating world around us. That extensive research is now ready for public consumption once again. Futurismo were the first to bring you this on vinyl and now they present unhindered access into Devo’s labs, documenting the scientific analysis and demonstrations as conducted by the band between the years 1977-2008.

This tireless research has manifested itself in Recombo DNA…an unmissable collection of studio demos and unreleased rare tracks that span Devo’s entire recording career, from their original basement days to their famed ’Freedom Of Choice’ era, right the way through to unused demos from their last studio album. You may know the track ‘Baby Doll’ but do you know it’s original incarnation as ‘Satan’? If you submit to the findings of Recombo DNA Labs you will, Futurismo’s version of this compilation includes six bonus tracks taken from the archives that had never been released, or even heard before.

This limited edition 4xLP set is a sonic fusion of demos, alternate versions and outtakes, demonstrating the true breadth and talent of one of America’s most important bands. But this set doesn’t stop at four beautiful slabs of mutated vinyl, also included is ’The Somewhere Suite’ served up on the format it was originally intended to be back in the May of ‘89, advertised although never released, it’s contained here in all it’s full length glory on a 3” Mini CD. Recombo DNA is also coming on a 3xCD digipak version for the very first time from Futurismo, including all the wonderful artwork and bonus material. Devo’s Recombo DNA is an essential addition to the collection of any science fearing spud, and the perfect sister release to last years Art Devo. The original 2017 pressing of Recombo DNA sold out in less than 48 hours, so grab this while you can. Each set includes 4xLP on limited edition coloured vinyl and includes a Mini CD. This fantastic collection of devolved recordings and bonus tracks are contained within the gloss laminated wide spined sleeve, with newly tweaked artwork, a huge A1 poster, full colour inner sleeves and liner notes by Gerald V Casale. A 3xCD digipak version is also available. Submit to these findings and witness audio mutation in action.

Tracklist

Sequence (a) :
A Necessary Response with Gerald Casale
Recombo DNA (Demo)
The Words Get Stuck In My Throat (Live)
Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’) (Demo)
Be Stiff (Alternate Mix)
Pink Pussycat (Demo)
Goo Goo Itch (Alternate Version)
Strange Pursuit (Demo)
The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise (Demo)
Bushwacked (Prosthetic Version)
Girl U Want (Demo Alternate Version)
Turn Around (Demo Alternate Version)
Snowball (Demo Alternate Version)
Luv & Such
Conscious Mutation with Mark Mothersbaugh
Gates Of Steel (Demo Alternate Version)
Planet Earth (Demo Alternate Version)
Whip It (Demo Alternate Version)
Cold War (Demo Alternate Version)
Time Bomb
That’s Pep (Demo Alternate Version)
Mental Warfare with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh
Sequence (b) :
Ton ‘O Luv (Instrumental Demo)
Make Me Dance (Labeled ’Make Me Move’)
Gotta Serve Somebody (Live) by Dove
I Saw Jesus
Psychology Of Desire (Demo)
Pity You (Demo)
Beautiful World (Demo)
Race Of Doom (Demo)
I Desire (Demo)
Big Mess (Demo)
Pink Pussycat (Demo)
The 4th Dimension (Alternate Rough Mix)
Here To Go (Alternate Rough Mix)
Some Things Don’t Change (Rough Mix)
Big Adventure (Rough Mix)
No Noise (Rough Mix)
Love Is Stronger Than Dirt
Faster And Faster
Modern Life
We Are Unique with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh
Sequence (c) :
The Only One (Demo) with vocal by Toni Basil
Baby Doll (Demo)
Some Things Never Change (Demo)
Plain Truth (Demo)
Happy Guy (Demo)
Before Baby Doll There Was Satan with Mark Mothersbaugh
Satan (Pre-Baby Doll)
Red Alert (Unreleased)
Sad Song (Unreleased Instrumental)
Mind Games (Demo)
Later Is Now (Instrumental)
It’s Not Nuclear Bombs You Must Fear with Booji Boy
The Somewhere Suite (Studio Version Demo)

TRACKLIST 4LP + MINI CD:
Sequence (a) :
A Necessary Response with Gerald Casale
Recombo DNA (Demo)
The Words Get Stuck In My Throat (Live)
Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’) (Demo)
Be Stiff (Alternate Mix)
Pink Pussycat (Demo)
Goo Goo Itch (Alternate Version)
Strange Pursuit (Demo)
Sequence (b) :
The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise (Demo)
Bushwacked (Prosthetic Version)
Girl U Want (Demo Alternate Version)
Turn Around (Demo Alternate Version)
Snowball (Demo Alternate Version)
Luv & Such
Conscious Mutation with Mark Mothersbaugh
Sequence (c) :
Gates Of Steel (Demo Alternate Version)
Planet Earth (Demo Alternate Version)
Whip It (Demo Alternate Version)
Cold War (Demo Alternate Version)
Time Bomb
That’s Pep (Demo Alternate Version)
Mental Warfare with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh
Sequence (d) :
Ton ‘O Luv (Instrumental Demo)
Make Me Dance (Labeled ’Make Me Move’)
Gotta Serve Somebody (Live) by Dove
I Saw Jesus
Psychology Of Desire (Demo)
Pity You (Demo)
Sequence (e) :
Beautiful World (Demo)
Race Of Doom (Demo)
I Desire (Demo)
Big Mess (Demo)
Pink Pussycat (Demo)
The 4th Dimension (Alternate Rough Mix)
Here To Go (Alternate Rough Mix)
Sequence (f) :
Some Things Don’t Change (Rough Mix)
Big Adventure (Rough Mix)
No Noise (Rough Mix)
Love Is Stronger Than Dirt
Faster And Faster
Modern Life
We Are Unique with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh
Sequence (g) :
The Only One (Demo) with vocal by Toni Basil
Baby Doll (Demo)
Some Things Never Change (Demo)
Plain Truth (Demo)
Happy Guy (Demo)
Sequence (h) :
Before Baby Doll There Was Satan with Mark Mothersbaugh
Satan (Pre-Baby Doll)
Red Alert (Unreleased)
Sad Song (Unreleased Instrumental)
Mind Games (Demo)
Later Is Now (Instrumental)
It’s Not Nuclear Bombs You Must Fear with Booji Boy
Sequence (i) :
The Somewhere Suite (Studio Version Demo)