Then Jerico were a British rock band from the late 1980s.
Mark Shaw formed the band at the age of 21, recruiting bassist Jasper Stainthorpe and drummer Steve Wren and poaching guitarist Scott Taylor from Belouis Some. The group released a single "The Big Sweep," on Immaculate Records in 1985, but made their first big splash at the New Music Seminar in New York later that year, getting substantial interest from several record labels Back home, the band signed a recording contract with London Records, which re-issued "The Big Sweep" and a new song, "Fault," both of which attracted attention in the clubs. A handful of subsequent singles and a growing live following continued to raise Then Jerico's profile, and the band's first real chart success came in early 1987 with the song "Muscle Deep"."The Motive," a melodramatic slice of rock and soul, followed that single into the Top 40. They enjoyed limited success with two albums:-
- First (The Sound Of Music) - 1987. This album reached number 35 in the UK Albums Chart.
- The Big Area - 1989. The album went gold and reached number 4 in the UK Albums Chart
The latter featured appearances by Belinda Carlisle and ex-Kajagoogoo bassist Nick Beggs,Their singles "Big Area" and "Sugar Box" were the best known songs taken from these collections.
"Big Area" was the greatest success the group would have, peaking at number 13 in the UK Singles Chart. It was featured in the 1989 science fiction film, Slipstream (starring Mark Hamill), and was used by Irish national broadcaster RTE as the theme music for its televised golf output throughout the 1990s.
Shaw has since continued to play gigs with Then Jerico, as well as occasional shows with ex-Spandau Ballet frontman, Tony Hadley, and the SAS Band, a loose collection of 1980s stars that includes Roger Taylor of Queen, Paul Young, and former Marillion vocalist, Fish.
12” Single
Tracks: Featuring:
Big Area
The Big Sweep (Dance Mix)
The Motive (USA Mix)
Condition: Near Mint
Sleeve, Excellent with poster included, gatefold
Released on the London Label
Date: 1988
Number: LONXG 204
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Record Grading
The grading system I use when determining the condition of the vinyl is The 'Record Collectors' Grading System, taken from the Rare Record Price Guide book.
Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
Near Mint (NM) The record looks brand new with no scuffing or any deterioration in sound quality and only the smallest hint that its ever been played. The cover and any additional extras are clean, crisp and with no wear whatsoever.
Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
Good (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
Fair (F) The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
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