Label: Earth Analog / Polyvinyl
Reissued 12/15/2023, Originally released 1993
Champaign, Illinois band Hum is re-issuing its four-album catalog on vinyl with exclusive distribution by Polyvinyl Records. The band members oversaw every step of the re-mastering, lacquer cutting, and manufacturing stages while working with original designer Andy Mueller/Ohio Girl in updating the artwork. Each album is offered in a double-LP 180g set in black. Electra 2000 (1993 - 12-Inch Records, Champaign, IL) Recorded and mixed by Brad Wood at Idful Studio, Chicago, IL. Re-mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, Nashville. Offered in black 180g double LP at 45 rpm. You'd Prefer an Astronaut (1995 - RCA Records) Recorded and mixed by Keith Cleversley at The Playground, Chicago, IL. Licensed from Sony Music and re-mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, Nashville. Offered in black 180g double LP at 45 rpm. Downward is Heavenward (1998 - RCA Records) Recorded by Mark Rubel at Pogo Studio, Champaign, IL. Mixed by Brian Malouf at Pacifique, LA. Licensed from Sony Music and re-mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, New York. Offered in black double LP at 33 1/3 rpm. Includes B-sides. Inlet (2020 - Earth Analog Records) Recorded by Matt, Tim Lash, and James Treichler at Earth Analog, Tolono, IL. Mixed by Tim Lash at ELL. Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, Nashville. Offered in black 180g double LP at 33 1/3 rpm. All records manufactured at Record Technology, Inc., Camarillo, CA. On a personal note, we remain grateful and humbled by the ongoing interest in our music from fans old and new. Sincerest thanks for the decades of support and kindness. -Hum
Track listing:
- Iron Clad Lou
- Pinch and Roll
- Shovel
- Pewter
- Scraper
- Firehead
- Sundress
- Double Dip
- Winder
- Diffuse