The Heads are an English psychedelic rock band formed in Bristol in 1990 consisting of Paul Allen (vocals/guitar), H. O. Morgan (bass), Wayne Maskell (drums), and Simon Price (vocals/guitar).
[1] Originally formed in 1990 by Hugo Morgan, Simon Price and Dave Spencer (guitar) from the remnants of Bristol bands Quinton and The Spasmodics respectively.
They were joined by Wayne Maskell a few months later and played music somewhat influenced by Loop, Spacemen 3 and The Stooges.
This line up lasted for 2 years, playing support slots to bands such as Babes in Toyland and Swervedriver, but without any record releases (although an early version of Spliff Riff appeared on the Sessions 1 7-inch released by Rocket records in 1999).
This has become a collectors item with its Russ Meyer inspired sleeve and initial copies including a packet of cigarette papers with the name of the band printed on the front.
CD/LP – CD Originally a pressing of just 33 copies on black cds in a flipback cover, inside a Rooster outer bag.
CD 2nd edition in jewel case, 30 numbered copies (both on Rooster in 2005).
), same cover as the 1st edition but in inverted blue and red colours, <100 copies.
CD/LP – CD 1st edition gatefold sleeve, 200 numbered copies, released in 2008.
This trend seems to have begun with the original release of "33" – so called because of the 33 copies they pressed.
A friend of the band, Johnny O, also sometimes lends a hand in designing the sleeves and covers.
As a result of these limited pressings and altered sleeves the band have managed to create a niche market, where completists can end up paying more than 20 times the original price for a CD – usually via eBay.