Books (EP)

Books is an EP released by Belle & Sebastian in 2004 on Rough Trade Records. The EP features "Wrapped Up in Books" from Dear Catastrophe Waitress, two new songs—"Your Cover's Blown" and "Your Secrets"—and "Cover (Version)", a remix of "Your Cover's Blown" by the band's keyboardist Chris Geddes. The front cover features Alexandra Klobouk. The EP reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and number 46 in Ireland.

Books
EP by
Belle & Sebastian
Released21 June 2004
RecordedSarm Hook End ("Wrapped Up in Books")
GenreIndie pop, funk
Length16:46
LabelRough Trade Records
ProducerTrevor Horn ("Wrapped Up in Books")
Tony Doogan/B&S ("Your Cover's Blown"/"Your Secrets")
Chris Geddes ("Cover (Version)")
Belle & Sebastian chronology
I'm a Cuckoo
(2003)		 Books
(2004)		 Funny Little Frog
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Pitchfork Media(8.3/10) link

The Japanese release of the EP included a Japanese version of "I'm a Cuckoo" and a version of the Young Marble Giants song "Final Day" (slower than the version released on the 2003 Rough Trade compilation Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before) as the fifth and sixth tracks.

Track listings

CD and DVD (RTRADESCD180, RTRADEDV180)

  1. "Your Cover's Blown" – 6:01
  2. "Wrapped Up in Books" – 3:34
  3. "Your Secrets" – 3:11
  4. "Cover (Version)" – 4:00

7" vinyl (RTRADES180)

  1. "Your Cover's Blown" – 6:01
  2. "Wrapped Up in Books" – 3:34

Personnel
  • Frank Arkwright – Mastering
  • Belle & Sebastian – Producer, Design
  • Susan Bohling – Cor Anglais
  • Richard Colburn – Director, Writer
  • Mick Cooke – Director, Writer
  • Chris Cowie – Oboe
  • Chris "Big Dog" Davis – Sax (Tenor)
  • Tony Doogan – Producer
  • Chris Geddes – Director, Writer, Mixing
  • Trevor Horn – Producer
  • Stevie Jackson – Director, Writer
  • Bob Kildea – Director, Writer
  • Andrea Kuypers – Flute
  • Sarah Martin – Director, Writer
  • Julian Mendelsohn – Engineer, Mixing
  • Stuart Murdoch – Director, Writer, Photography, Video Director
  • Philip Todd – Sax (Tenor)
  • Mark Trayner – Photography, Back Cover
  • Phil Tyreman – Assistant Engineer
  • Dan Vickers – Mixing

Charts
Chart (2004) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[1] 46
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[2] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3] 20
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[4] 2
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References
  1. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Belle and Sebastian". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  2. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  3. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  4. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 December 2018.


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