Ghosts of Christmas Past Remake (TWI 158) | The Names

Les Disques du Crépuscule presents a special 2LP white vinyl edition of classic festive album Ghosts of Christmas Past, featuring favourites from the original 1981 and 1982 editions plus selected newer tracks by Crépuscule artists.

Sometimes witty, sometimes melancholic, the original version of Ghosts of Christmas Past in November 1981 featured exclusive contributions from luminaries such as Tuxedomoon, The Durutti Column, Paul Haig, Michael Nyman, Aztec Camera, Thick Pigeon and The Names. Subsequent editions in 1982 and 1986 added songs by Antena, Mikado, The French Impressionists, Pale Fountains and Winston Tong.

The Names track on this edition is Tokyo Twilight.

Festive cover art is by Jean-Francois Octave and the double vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve.

Available to buy direct from Les Disques du Crépuscule mail order.

Tracklisting

Hillcrest Club - Breakfast At Christmas
Antena - Noelle A Hawaii
French Impressionists - Santa Baby
Pale Fountains, The - Benoit's Christmas
Winston Tong - The Twelve Days Of Xmas
Mikado - Message De Noel
Aztec Camera - Hot Club Of Christ
The Names - Tokyo Twilight
Paul Haig - Christiana
The Durutti Column - One Christmas For Your Thoughts
Tuxedomoon - Weihnachts Rap
Cabaret Voltaire - Invocation
Mania D - Stille Nacht Goes Disco