
The Durutti Column are an English post-punk band formed in 1978 in Manchester, England. The band is a project of guitarist and occasional pianist Vini Reilly who is often accompanied by Bruce Mitchell on drums and Keir Stewart on bass, keyboards and harmonica. They were among the first acts signed to Factory Records by label founder Tony Wilson.
Links To Peel[]
Peel played tracks from the group on his shows mostly in the late 70's and early 80's, although on some occasions after that. Lead musician, Vini Reilly, also released solo material and collaboration with artists, that were played by Peel on his programmes.
Sessions[]
- none
Other Shows Played[]
- 18 January 1979: No Communication (2x7” EP – A Factory Sample) Factory
- 13 February 1979: No Communication (Single) Factory
- 13 November 1979: Sketch For Summer (acetate)
- 1980
- 07 January 1980: Sketch For Summer (LP - The Return Of The Durutti Column) Factory
- 16 January 1980 (BFBS): Sketch For Summer (album - The Return Of The Durutti Column) Factory
- 22 January 1980: Requiem For A Father (LP - The Return Of The Durutti Column) Factory
- 23 January 1980 (BFBS): Requiem For A Father (album - The Return Of The Durutti Column) Factory
- 07 February 1980: Katherine (LP - The Return of the Durutti Column) Factory
- 21 February 1980: Conduct (LP - The Return of the Durutti Column) Factory
- 16 June 1980: Sketch For Summer (LP – The Return Of The Durutti Column) Factory
- 17 June 1980: Sketch For Winter (LP – The Return Of The Durutti Column) Factory
- 19 June 1980: In "D" (LP – The Return Of The Durutti Column) Factory
- 1981
- Peel tape X July 1981: Lips That Would Kiss (7") Factory Benelux
- 09 December 1981: Portrait For Frazier (LP – LC) Factory
- 1982
- 07 February 1982 (BFBS): The Act Committed (album - LC) Factory
- 1985
- 19 March 1985: A Little Mercy (LP - Domo Arigato) Factory
- 1986
- 16 September 1986: The Aftermath (v/a LP - Abuse - Artists For Animals) Slip
- 05 October 1986 (BFBS): 'The Aftermath (Compilation LP-Abuse - Artists For Animals)' (Slip)
- 1999
- 20 January 1999: 'Pigeon (LP-Time Was Gigantic When We Were Kids)' (Factory)
- 28 January 1999 (Radio Eins): Pigeon (album - Time Was Gigantic... When We Were Kids) Factory