Chalkhills: The XTC Resource

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October 17, 2026:

The companion volume to the XTC singles compilation 45 will be released on Record Store Day 2026 in the UK. It will be called Besides ..., and it features the B-Sides to the singles included on 45. The first of three planned volumes.

Colin Moulding Wants It Bad

August 16, 2026:

Colin Moulding surprised us all with the announcement of the release of his second solo single, Want It Bad (The Pep Talks and Playing Fields of Old England). The announcement was accompanied by a video. The single includes the eponymous title song and two demos. The CD single will be released on 18 September 2026.

Psurroundabout Rides Again

July 25, 2026:

Steven Wilson has mixed Psurroundabout Ride in Dolby Atmos with audio from the original multi-track studio master tapes. Pre-order your copy today, to be released in September 2026.

Live Boots on CD

May 2, 2026:

The CD release of Live Boots Emerald City, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 17th April 1981 is imminent! Originally broadcast on FM radio and released on Record Store Day 2026 on 200gm vinyl, it has now been mastered for a 2 CD release on 19 June 2026.

Other News

October 17

Sam 64 noticed a lyrical discrepancy in “Jason and the Argonauts”, which has now been corrected.

September 19

Megan Mileski “noticed the label for the You’re A Good Man Albert Brown/Vanishing Girl single wasn’t uploaded and i just so happen to have a scan of my copy!!”

September 13

Medea has a little contribution for Chalkhills, chords and lyrics for “Rain on a Burning Day”, a beautiful song. ¶ Andy Partridge has written the narration for Steven Wilson's forthcoming album Requiem for a Village. The narration will be voiced by David Tennant.

August 23

Gerhard Satke suggested numerous amendments to chalkhills.org in May 2026, including information about the Philippine Generals and Majors single, including scans of the A-side label and B-side label, as well as information about the Spanish Beeswax LP, including scans of the A-side label and B-side label, and more.

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Recent Site Updates

October 18, 2026: Songs - Andy Partridge + Chris Braide: "I like ‘Be’ With You"; Discography - Chris Braide & Andy Partridge: Queen of the Planet Wow! – The Songs of Andy Partridge + Chris Braide, Andy Partridge + Chris Braide: Return to Planet Wow!, Andy Partridge + Chris Braide: I Like Be With You (12" Extended Funshine Mix), Andy Partridge & Chris Braide: Woman at a Spinning Wheel, Andy Partridge & Chris Braide: Sister Shame! – The High Priestess of Planet Wow Appears!
October 17, 2026: Songs - XTC: "Jason And The Argonauts"; Discography - XTC: Besides ... – Volume 3, XTC: Besides ... – Volume 2, XTC: Besides ... – Volume 1
October 7, 2026: Albums - The XTC Singles Compilations
September 13, 2026: Discography - XTC: 45 (Vol. 1), Steven Wilson: Requiem for a Village

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Chalkhills is a web resource dedicated to XTC (the now defunct band). Peruse Chalkhills to find a wealth of information about XTC, their music and recordings, and much more.

Chalkhills was created by me, John Relph, and is infrequently updated (I try to have a life) so check back often. Chalkhills was the longest extant XTC mailing list, created in April 1989 as an offshoot of the venerable Love-Hounds list and killed off (in a bizarre kitchen accident, of course) in August 2014. Chalkhills is the longest extant XTC web site, first hacked together in May 1994, although FTP archives were first made available in April 1991.