The Wolfgang Press were an English post-punk band, active from 1983 to 1995, recording for the 4AD label. The core of the band was Michael Allen (vocals, bass), Mark Cox (keyboards), and Andrew Gray (guitar). The group is best known for its 1992 international hit single "A Girl Like You (Born to Be Kissed)".
Links To Peel[]
Peel played many bands signed to 4AD including The Wolfgang Press which he started playing in 1983 and continued playing their music until 1989, initially at least as Ivo from 4AD had been trying to convince him of their excellence - he hadn't by the end of 1985 as mentioned in 28 December 1985 (BFBS). Major Peel Fandom contributor Weatherman22 also wasn't convinced by this stage, having unwittingly seen them 3 times as a support act. After 1989 he seemed to have lost interest in them.
Shows Played[]
- 27 July 1983: The Burden Of Mules (album - The Burden Of Mules) 4AD CAD 308
- 31 July 1983 (BFBS): The Burden Of Mules (The Burden Of Mules) 4AD CAD 308
- 05 November 1983 (BFBS): The Burden Of Mules (album - The Burden Of Mules) 4AD CAD 308
- 1984
- 19 August 1984 (BFBS): Respect (12" EP - Scarecrow) 4AD BAD 409
- 1985
- 14 April 1985 (BFBS): My Way (12" EP - Water) 4AD BAD 502
- 23 September 1985 (BBC World Service): Heart Of Stone (12" - Sweatbox) 4AD
- 07 October 1985 (BBC World Service): Sweatbox (12") 4AD
- 28 December 1985 (BFBS): Heart Of Stone (LP-The Legendary Wolfgang Press And Other Tall Stories)' (4AD)
- 30 December 1985: Heart Of Stone (album - The Legendary Wolfgang Press And Other Tall Stories) 4AD CAD 514
- 1986
- 06 January 1986 (BBC World Service): Sweatbox (Remix) (LP - The Legendary Wolfgang Press And Other Tall Stories) 4AD
- 15 January 1986: Deserve (LP - The Legendary Wolfgang Press And Other Tall Stories) 4AD
- 1987
- 03 July 1987 (BFBS): The Wedding (12"-Big Sex)' (4AD)
- 06 July 1987: Cut The Tree (v/a LP - Lonely Is An Eyesore) 4AD
- 1988
- 07 September 1988: King Of Soul (Crowned Mix) (12") 4AD BAD 804
- 25 October 1988: King Of Soul (LP – Bird Wood Cage) 4AD
- 1989
- 07 March 1989: Assasination K / Kanserous (12" - Kansas) 4AD BAD 902