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''Stampax'' is a
live album An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track or cassette), or digital. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th centur ...
by the English
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Rachel Stamp Rachel Stamp are an English rock band formed in London in 1994. Their debut album, '' Hymns For Strange Children'', was released in 2000, followed by '' Oceans of Venus'' two years later. History Rachel Stamp were formed in 1994 when David ...
. It was recorded during the band's 2000 ''
Hymns for Strange Children ''Hymns for Strange Children'' is the début album from London-based glam rock, glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in 2000 on Cruisin' Records. Recorded by John Fryer (producer), John Fryer in as little as two weeks, Rachel Stamp's debut ...
'' tour and released on 1 September 2000 on Cruisin' Records.


Background

''Stampax'' was originally intended to be a live recording of just one gig from the ''Hymns for Strange Children'' tour, but due to the demand from fans for more rare material, the band recorded other gigs for the album. Another title proposed for the album was ''Old Enough to Bleed''. Originally issued as an “Internet Only and Mail Order” release that was only available through the official Rachel Stamp website, ''Stampax'' wasn’t issued to stores as a single CD until late September 2002. The album was also released as a special bonus CD with the limited edition version of ''
Hymns For Strange Children ''Hymns for Strange Children'' is the début album from London-based glam rock, glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in 2000 on Cruisin' Records. Recorded by John Fryer (producer), John Fryer in as little as two weeks, Rachel Stamp's debut ...
''. It is currently out of print. ''Stampax'' was mastered and edited by Max Bisgrove, who had previously worked with
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Track listing

# Brand New Toy # Dead Girl # Tammy Machine # True Love # Madonna... Cher... # Queen Bee # Black Tambourine # Feel Like Makin’ Love # I Like Girlz # Girl You’re Just A Slave To Your Man # Hey Hey Michael You’re Really Fantastic # Je Suis Maisee # n.a.u.s.e.a The live album features an original take on
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’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love”. Live outtakes from the album can be found as B-Sides to the "Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic...Live!" CD single and "Monsters of the New Wave" CD and 7" Vinyl singles. These include live versions of "I Got The Worm", "Spank", an early version of "Black Cherry" and a cover of
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' "Please Don't Touch".


References

{{Authority control Rachel Stamp albums 2000 live albums