Republica - Republica [2xLP - Red/Black Cornetto]

Release Date: November 6, 2026
Label: Sony Legacy
Republica's self-titled debut brought Saffron Sprackling's unmistakable vocals into the crossover between alternative rock and electronic dance music. The 1996 album produced the international hit "Ready To Go" and the UK Top 10 single "Drop Dead Gorgeous," making the British band a fixture of the era's radio and club playlists. This 30th anniversary vinyl record edition pairs the original album with a full live performance recorded in 1997.
"Ready To Go" combines a driving dance beat, distorted guitar and a chant-like chorus, while "Drop Dead Gorgeous" moves between sharply delivered verses and a bigger, melodic refrain. "Bloke" leans into the band's guitar-led rock side, and "Bitch" pairs a forceful vocal with electronic rhythms. "Out Of The Darkness" offers another example of the band's balance of rock instrumentation and programmed dance beats and guitar. Side B also includes "Holly (Radio Mix)" and the original UK mix of "Ready To Go."
The bonus LP documents Republica's 1997 Day At The Races concert at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Nine songs include live versions of "Drop Dead Gorgeous," "Bloke," "Ready To Go" and "Holly." Six performances briefly appeared on CD that year, while the other three debut here. All nine were mixed and mastered from the original multitrack sources, documenting the complete concert.

Tracklist

1. Ready To Go
2. Bloke
3. Bitch
4. Get Off
5. Picture Me
6. Drop Dead Gorgeous
7. Out Of The Darkness
8. Wrapp
9. Don't You Ever
10. Holly
11. Ready To Go (Original Mix)
12. Drop Dead Gorgeous
13. Bloke
14. Bitch
15. Get Off
16. Picture Me
17. Ready To Go
18. Out Of The Darkness
19. Wrapp
20. Holly