The Dream Syndicate - Sketches for Medicine Show (RSD 2026 RED VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Unreleased rare recordings from The Dream Syndicate's awesome 'Medicine Show' era, circa 1983-84. Featuring rehearsals and live out-takes including a wayward take on Dylan's 'Knocking On Heaven's Door' plus the anti-war opus 'Morning Dew' featuring producer Sandy Pearlman. "Dense with songs of violence, paranoia, lurking evil, and Karl Precoda's uncanny guitar." - Uncut This is a Record Store Day 2026 Exclusive.

Label:
Fire Records – FIRELP823, Down There Records – FIRELP823
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Red
Country:
Worldwide
Released:
Apr 18, 2026
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A1        Burn (Rehearsal)
Featuring – Kendra Smith
Written-By – Steve Wynn
A2        Merrittville (Rehearsal, 07.25.83)
Featuring – Dave Provost
Written-By – Steve Wynn
A3        Morning Dew (Rehearsal)
Featuring – Dave Provost
Written-By – Bonnie Dobson
A4        Knocking On Heaven's Door (Live At Soap Creek Inn, Austin, TX, 02.06.83)
Featuring – Kendra Smith
Written-By – Bob Dylan
B1        Still Holding On To You (Live At Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX, 08.10.84)
Featuring – Mark Walton (2), Tom Zvoncheck
Written-By – Steve Wynn
B2        The Medicine Show (Live At Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX, 08.10.84)
Featuring – Mark Walton (2), Tom Zvoncheck
Written-By – Steve Wynn
B3        John Coltrane Stereo Blues (Live At Liberty Lunch, Austin, TX, 08.10.84)
Featuring – Mark Walton (2), Tom Zvoncheck
Written-By – Dave Provost, Dennis Duck, Karl Precoda, Kendra Smith, Steve Wynn
Published By – Fire Songs
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Fire Records
Copyright © – Fire Records
Published By – Ram's Horn Music
Recorded At – Soap Creek Saloon
Recorded At – Liberty Lunch
Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BP47818
Lacquer Cut At – Optimal Media GmbH – BP47818
Lacquer Cut By – KR*
Liner Notes – Pat Thomas (2)
Photography By [Cover Photo By] – Amy Mehaffey
Runouts are etched. In the runouts, "1|" is mirrored. Pressed By, Lacquer Cut At/By credits derived from runouts. Download card included.

Unlike prior RSD releases Sketches For The Days Of Wine And Roses and Sketches For Out Of The Grey, this one is comprised of material omitted from the 4CD expanded reissue of the corresponding album. All tracks are exclusive to this release.
Barcode: 809236004826
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): FIRE LP 823 BP47818-01 A1 KR 1|
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): FIRE LP 823 BP47818-01 B1 KR 1|
 

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: ALT/INDIE
• Format Type: LP
• Released: 2026-04-18