A Maximum High, originally released in April 1996, is Shed Seven’s second studio album – This 180g vinyl re-issue faithfully replicates the original Polydor UK pressing including the 12 page lyric book.

Recorded in London during 19951996 and produced by Chris Sheldon, the album marked a significant step forward for the York-based group following their 1994 debut Change Giver. Written by band members Rick Witter, Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin and Alan Leach, the record captures the energetic guitar-driven sound that helped define the Britpop era.

A Maximum High reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart and produced five UK Top 40 singles: “Where Have You Been Tonight?”, “Getting Better”, “Going for Gold”, “On Standby” and “Bully Boy”. Among these, “Going for Gold” became the band’s biggest hit, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.

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Tracks: Getting Better / Magic Streets / Where Have You Been Tonight? / Going For Gold / On Standby / Out By My Side / Lies / This Day Was Ours / Ladyman / Falling From The Sky / Bully Boy / Parallel Lines