The Vinyl Whistle
NAD26 - The house of Love - The Gift (Rehearsals and Live Recordings 1986-88)
NAD26 - The house of Love - The Gift (Rehearsals and Live Recordings 1986-88)
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National Album Day 2026
National Album Day celebrates the album as an artform, spotlighting the music, creativity and stories that shape our lives. This year's theme is Icons! On Saturday 17th October, head to the Whistle instore or online for exclusive NAD releases and reissues or pre order your favourites here!
Album - Release Date: 17/10/26 - 3CD
Genre: Indie
3CDs OF EARLY REHEARSAL RECORDINGS AND LIVE SHOWS.
• INTIMATE RECORDINGS CAPTURING THE BAND'S FORMATIVE YEARS, FROM THE ARCHIVE OF HOUSE OF LOVE BASSIST CHRIS GROOTHUIZEN.
• INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED VERSIONS OF CLASSICS SUCH AS 'SHINE ON', 'CHRISTINE', 'DESTROY THE HEART', 'MAN TO CHILD', 'BEATLES AND THE STONES', 'REAL ANIMAL' AND MORE.
• WITH INSIGHTFUL SLEEVENOTES FEATURING NEW INTERVIEWS WITH THE BAND
Shipping
Shipping
The Vinyl Whistle uses Royal Mail for national and international deliveries.
For UK deliveries, please allow up to 7 business days for delivery; expected delivery usually between 3 - 5 days. Delivery outside of the UK may take longer, please allow up to 15 business days for delivery; expected delivery is between 5 - 10 days.
We only do Signed deliveries for domestic UK orders, and Tracked deliveries for international orders with Royal Mail to ensure safe and quicker delivery of your orders.
Please note, The Vinyl Whistle accepts no responsibility for any package which is damaged, lost or stolen during transit. Compensation for damage or loss should be pursued through the claims procedure offered by the Royal Mail - contact us if you need help with this.
Return policy
Return policy
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We want you to be happy with your purchase from The Vinyl Whistle. If for some reason you are not entirely satisfied with the goods or service you receive, we ask that you contact us directly in order to resolve the issue.
Please be mindful of the possible age of some of our used vinyl when considering its condition.
Instore - Tickets & Events
Instore - Tickets & Events
If you have purchased a pre-order as entry to one of our instore gigs, you will be able to collect the vinyl or CD on the day of the event and get it signed by the performer or band.
We won't be printing tickets for this, please use your email order confirmation for entry.
