{"product_id":"bronski-beat-truthdare-doubledare-purple-vinyl-lp-reissue","title":"Truthdare Doubledare","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1986, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruthdare Doubledare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captured Bronski Beat at a pivotal moment in their evolution. Following the departure of founding vocalist Jimmy Somerville, the pioneering synth-pop group welcomed new frontman John Jøn Foster and embraced a broader, more muscular sound while retaining the social conscience and political urgency that had defined their earlier work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile still rooted in the electronic foundations of British synth-pop, the album introduced a rougher and more organic production style, incorporating live instrumentation, bigger arrangements and an expanded musical palette. Throughout the record, Bronski Beat continued to champion LGBTQ+ rights and political activism, delivering powerful lyrics that remain strikingly relevant decades later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album includes the UK Top 3 hit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHit That Perfect Beat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the band's most beloved tracks and a dancefloor classic that perfectly captured the energy and optimism of mid-1980s club culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis long-overdue reissue marks the first time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruthdare Doubledare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has returned to vinyl, newly remastered and expanded with B-sides, unreleased rarities and bonus material. The release also features updated artwork incorporating rare and previously unseen photographs from the era, alongside new remixes from contemporary artists including I. JORDAN and Ted Carfrae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed on striking purple vinyl and housed in premium packaging featuring a printed inner sleeve, this edition offers fans and collectors the definitive version of an often-overlooked chapter in Bronski Beat's influential career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Vinyl LP Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFirst Vinyl Reissue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruthdare Doubledare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly Remastered Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the UK #3 Hit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHit That Perfect Beat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures B-Sides and Previously Unreleased Rarities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes New Remixes from I. JORDAN and Ted Carfrae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdated Artwork Featuring Rare and Unseen Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted Inner Sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140g Purple Vinyl Pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Release for Fans of Synth-Pop and 1980s Electronic Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bronski Beat","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":53164295061871,"sku":"LMS1725750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/7089\/3423\/files\/BRONSKIBEAT-TruthdareDoubledarePurpleVinylLP_Reissue.jpg?v=1782798119","url":"https:\/\/www.thevinylstore.com.au\/products\/bronski-beat-truthdare-doubledare-purple-vinyl-lp-reissue","provider":"The Vinyl Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}