Analogue Bubblebath 3
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Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 is the third EP
by electronic music
ian Richard D. James
, under the pseudonym
of AFX, released 1 February 1993, on Rephlex Records
. It is also the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series, and his third release under this alias.
The original EP consists of nine songs distributed across eight tracks. It was originally released on CD
and 12" vinyl
formats and re-released on CD in 1997 with additional tracks, and once again on vinyl in 2002.
, England
. The liner notes also contain instructions for playing the final track of side one (".0180871"), which is two songs running simultaneously, each panned
to the left and right channels. All songs except for ".38" appeared on future re-releases. The original vinyl release is the only format of Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 that is presented with a track listing.
The original CD release was sparse in its packaging; it came in a clear slimline jewel case, wrapped in bubble wrap
. The case contained no liner notes whatsoever, save for a sticker affixed to the front, referring to the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series and the mailing address for Rephlex Records. The sticker is subtitled with "66% more bubbles" and decorated with images of soap bubbles. The disc has no print or label on it. There is no indication of a track listing anywhere on the package; eight out of thirteen of the songs are identical to (or are edited versions of) those that appear on the vinyl format, but five of the songs (tracks 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13) have never been released with an official title. Of these five untitled songs, tracks 8, 9 and 13 would later appear in vinyl form on Analogue Bubblebath 3.1
and the vinyl reissue of Analogue Bubblebath vol. 3, track 11 would also appear on the vinyl reissue. The twelfth track is exclusive to the CD release. The playing order of the songs are also altered from the vinyl. The two songs entitled ".0180871" are the same as those that appear combined on the vinyl version, but are split into their own separate tracks.
. The CD version has since been released as a digital download.
The vinyl version saw a reissue in 2002, which was released as a double EP
with updated artwork. The cover features pictogram
s of a woman and a man. The playing order of the songs differ to those of both the original vinyl version and CD version.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
ian Richard D. James
Aphex Twin
Richard David James , best known under the pseudonym Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born electronic musician and composer described as "the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music"...
, under the pseudonym
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
of AFX, released 1 February 1993, on Rephlex Records
Rephlex Records
Rephlex Records is a record label started in 1991 by electronic musician Richard D. James and Grant Wilson-Claridge. Rephlex coined the term braindance to describe the otherwise uncategorisable output of Aphex Twin and Rephlex Records...
. It is also the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series, and his third release under this alias.
The original EP consists of nine songs distributed across eight tracks. It was originally released on CD
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
and 12" vinyl
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
formats and re-released on CD in 1997 with additional tracks, and once again on vinyl in 2002.
Original
The original vinyl release came in a brown paper bag, enclosed with liner notes describing Rephlex Records and various places of interest in CornwallCornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The liner notes also contain instructions for playing the final track of side one (".0180871"), which is two songs running simultaneously, each panned
Panning (audio)
Panning is the spread of a sound signal into a new stereo or multi-channel sound field. A typical physical recording console pan control is a knob with a pointer which can be placed from the 8 o'clock dial position fully left to the 4 o'clock position fully right...
to the left and right channels. All songs except for ".38" appeared on future re-releases. The original vinyl release is the only format of Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3 that is presented with a track listing.
The original CD release was sparse in its packaging; it came in a clear slimline jewel case, wrapped in bubble wrap
Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for packing fragile items. Regularly spaced, protruding air-filled hemispheres provide cushioning for fragile items....
. The case contained no liner notes whatsoever, save for a sticker affixed to the front, referring to the third release in the Analogue Bubblebath series and the mailing address for Rephlex Records. The sticker is subtitled with "66% more bubbles" and decorated with images of soap bubbles. The disc has no print or label on it. There is no indication of a track listing anywhere on the package; eight out of thirteen of the songs are identical to (or are edited versions of) those that appear on the vinyl format, but five of the songs (tracks 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13) have never been released with an official title. Of these five untitled songs, tracks 8, 9 and 13 would later appear in vinyl form on Analogue Bubblebath 3.1
Analogue Bubblebath 3.1
Analogue Bubblebath 3.1 was the eighth EP released by artist Richard D. James, under his commonly known alias, AFX. It is a companion to Analogue Bubblebath Vol 3....
and the vinyl reissue of Analogue Bubblebath vol. 3, track 11 would also appear on the vinyl reissue. The twelfth track is exclusive to the CD release. The playing order of the songs are also altered from the vinyl. The two songs entitled ".0180871" are the same as those that appear combined on the vinyl version, but are split into their own separate tracks.
Reissues
The CD version was reissued in 1997 with minor differences in appearance and presentation. The "66% more bubbles" subtitle is replaced with composing and producing credits to Richard D. James, and the accompanying images of bubbles are replaced with Aphex Twin logos. The reissue has an additional sticker affixed to the back detailing legal information and other AFX releases available, such as Analogue Bubblebath 4Analogue Bubblebath 4
Analogue Bubblebath 4 was the fourth EP released by Richard D. James, under the alias AFX. It is also the fourth release in the Analogue Bubblebath series....
. The CD version has since been released as a digital download.
The vinyl version saw a reissue in 2002, which was released as a double EP
Double EP
A double extended play is the name typically given to vinyl records or CDs released as a set of two discs, each of which would normally qualify as an EP. The name is thus analogous to double album...
with updated artwork. The cover features pictogram
Pictogram
A pictograph, also called pictogram or pictogramme is an ideogram that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object. Pictographs are often used in writing and graphic systems in which the characters are to considerable extent pictorial in appearance.Pictography is a...
s of a woman and a man. The playing order of the songs differ to those of both the original vinyl version and CD version.
Side one
- ".215061" – 4:16
- ".000890569" – 4:31
- ".38" – 0:38
- ".0180871"
- Left channel – 3:45
- Right channel – 4:10
Side two
- ".55278037732581" – 4:18
- ".942937" – 4:31
- ".1993841" – 5:43
- "AFX 6/b" – 0:31
Compact Disc version
- ".215061" – 3:54
- ".1993841" – 8:02
- ".0180871" – 4:16
- ".942937" – 4:37
- ".0180871" – 3:52
- ".000890569" – 4:48
- ".55278037732581" – 4:20
- Untitled – 4:05
- Untitled – 5:06
- "Afx 6/b" – 0:36
- Untitled – 4:41
- Untitled – 0:53
- Untitled – 5:14