Topic Records

What’s significant about Martin Simpson’s ‘Prodigal Son’ is that although outstanding tracks abound, this really is the one where it all came together. If you haven’t heard it, you should. If you have, you should revisit it.

Topic Records, the oldest independent label in the world will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2019 which will be marked by a flurry of new releases, deluxe re-issues and more. Listen to a special playlist plus we have a Topic 2019 Calendar to Giveaway.

Next month, Vinyl180 will release two very special albums in their Topic Records Introduction series – A double LP Real Sound Of Folk Compilation and Shirley Collins – An Introduction To. We have copies to giveaway and a special discount offer for all Folk Radio UK readers.

Topic Records announce two new CD releases on 20th October 2017. A double-CD 28 track compilation (Topic Records: The Real Sound of Folk Music) featuring some of the most remarkable singers, songs and tunes and An Introduction to Shirley Collins.

An exhibition exploring the history of Topic Records, at Barbican Centre Music Library. We also have a ticket competition for two very special live events – featuring Eliza Carthy, in conversation with journalist Colin Irwin and Topic’s David Suff (plus acoustic performance) and an evening of the same featuring two supreme folk guitarists, Martin Carthy & Martin Simpson.

Topic Records Announce Two New Volumes in ‘Voice of the People’ Series – It was mighty! and It was great altogether! – charting Irish traditional music in London during the 1950’s and 60’s. The release will be marked by a very special lecture by Dr. Reg Hall.

More Record Store Day gems from Fledg’ling Records including Bob and Ron Copper and Shirley Collins – English Songs – the first time this iconic record has been made available as a vinyl EP since its first release.

Topic are really spoiling us on Record Store Day this Saturday 18th April. They have announced a limited vinyl reissue of a seminal folk album, Anne Briggs’ self-titled LP, originally issued by Topic in 1971. This is a gem in the Topic crown, one you don’t want to miss.

This is another sterling example of Topic Records consistency – ‘this compilation is not only the icing on the cake, it’s also the sponge, the jam and the candles on the top’.

Johnny reviews a historic moment: Topic Records 75th Anniversary Concert, taking in great performances from Blair Dunlop, Martin Carthy, Fay Hield, Kris Drever and more. Plus some interviews along the way.

With Topic reaching its 75th anniversary, David Suff was kind enough to take time out at the Independent Label Fair to give FRUK an exclusive insight into the birthday plans.

Formed in 1939, Topic Records is the oldest independent record label in the world. They are celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, watch this new film and don’t miss their exclusives.