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title: "Flying Nun Records Announces Re-Releases of The Bats"
url: https://altwire.net/flying-nun-records-announces-re-releases-of-the-bats/
author: "Derek Oswald"
published: 2014-05-07T01:18:34+00:00
updated: 2026-11-11T03:23:22+00:00
categories: ["News"]
tags: ["Indie", "Pop"]
source: "AltWire (altwire.net)"
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# Flying Nun Records Announces Re-Releases of The Bats

*By Derek Oswald · May 6, 2014*

[![The Bats reissue set: Completely Bats, The Law of Things and Daddy's Highway covers, discs, a Volume 1 CD and a tote bag.](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/BATS_volume1_FAKEOUT_bundle77120c08b3ea.jpg)](https://altwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/BATS_volume1_FAKEOUT_bundle77120c08b3ea.jpg)

Flying Nun/Captured Tracks have announced several key reissues from the New Zealand based indie-pop pioneers The Bats. Due for release on May 27th, the compilation titled *Completely Bats* will feature a collection of early EP's/singles [2xLP] (1982-90), and their first two full lengths *Daddy's Highway* [1xLP] (1987) and *The Law Of Things* [2xLP] (1990). In addition to the vinyl release, the tracks will also be released via a 3-CD set titled *The Bats: Volume 1* (which will mark the first time these tracks have ever appeared on CD format).

Formed in 1982 in New Zealand by Bob Scott, Paul Keane, Kaye Woodward and Malcolm Grant, The Bats have released eight albums during their career and have toured the United States and Europe sharing the stage with the likes of Radiohead, The Buzzcocks and Yo La Tengo among many others. The compilation, curated by the band members themselves will feature never before heard outtakes, in addition to extensive liner notes and ephemera from the band for the enjoyment of their devoted fans.

**LP Tracklistings**

***Completely Bats* 2xLP** Made Up In Blue Neighbours Chicken Bird Run Jewellers Heart I Go Wild Blindfold Mad On You By Night Earwig Claudine United Airways Man In The Moon Trouble In This Town Joes Again Offside

*Bonus 12’’* My Way Calm Before The Storm Candidate Block of Wood (Demo 1) Block of Wood (Demo 2) Daddy’s Highway (Drum Machine Version)

***Daddy’s Highway* 1xLP** Block Of Wood Miss These Things Mid City Team Some Peace Tonight Had To Be You Daddy’s Highway Treason Sir Queen Round And Down Take It North By North Tragedy

***The Law Of Things* 2x LP** Other Side Of You Law Of Things Never Said Goodbye Time To Get Ready Ten To One Mastery I Fall Away Cliff Edge Nine Days Bedlam Smoking Her Wings

*Bonus 12’’* North by north (re-mix) Straight Through My Heart Get Fat Best Friends Brain Downfall (Law Of Things Outtake) Passed by (Law Of Things Outtake) Check Check (Law Of Things Outtake) Is That All I Get For My Heart (Law Of Things Outtake)

**The Bats Vol. 1 Tracklisting**

***Completely Bats*** Made Up In Blue Neighbours Chicken Bird Run Jewellers Heart I Go Wild Blindfold Mad On You By Night Earwig Claudine United Airways Man In The Moon Trouble In This Town Joes Again Offside My Way Calm Before The Storm Candidate Block of Wood (Demo 1) Block of Wood (Demo 2) Daddy’s Highway (Drum Machine Version)

***Daddy’s Highway*** Block Of Wood Miss These Things Mid City Team Some Peace Tonight Had To Be You Daddy’s Highway Treason Sir Queen Round And Down Take It North By North Tragedy

***The Law Of Things*** Other Side Of You Law Of Things Never Said Goodbye Time To Get Ready Ten To One Mastery I Fall Away Cliff Edge Nine Days Bedlam Smoking Her Wings North by north (re-mix) Straight Through My Heart Get Fat Best Friends Brain Downfall (Law Of Things Outtake) Passed by (Law Of Things Outtake) Check Check (Law Of Things Outtake) Is That All I Get For My Heart (Law Of Things Outtake)

**Pre-order is available now - [CLICK HERE](http://capturedtracks.com/bats-re-issues-for-pre-order/)**

**[Listen to "Block of Wood" from *Daddy's Highway*](https://soundcloud.com/flyingnunrecords/the-bats-block-of-wood-four-track-demo)**

**[Listen to "Check Check" - *The Law of Things* outtake](https://soundcloud.com/flyingnunrecords/the-bats-check-check-the-law-of-things-outtake)**

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