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Valentine 020 Various Artists - Dirty Valentine The end of the road: a track-by-track interpretation of Sonic Youth's classic Dirty album, with contributions from 15 past and present Valentine Records artists. Download it FREE here 
31/12/2006
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Valentine 018 Penguin Map Mijinko - Adventure Island 14 more gems from the Mijinkofactory including the download 'hit' Tanktop, the title track from last year’s Corporate Policy EP and all manner of other unhinged mint-pop perfection.
01/01/2007
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Valentine 016 Extinguish Her - Hit My Head After a three year break, uncompromising singer-songwriter Ellie Akhgar returns with a fully revitalised Extinguish Her line up on this deliciously energetic comeback record.
10/07/2006
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Valentine 014 Penguin Map Mijinko - Corporate Policy EP Introducing the self-contained pop-art explosion that is Penguin Map Mijinko. With a somewhat vague line up which may or may not include Sherlock Holmes, Simon Le Bon, Kim Deal and, er a bloke called Adam.
19/12/2005
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Valentine 012 Cartwheel - Man In Love With Machine Valentine's first international act joined the label in April 2004, and quickly proved to be an integral part of the furniture. 'Unpretentious and tasteful' (Drowned In Sound).
08/11/2004 (Reissued 01/10/2005)
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Valentine 010 Various Artists -To Amy With Love Valentine Records' second acclaimed compilation – featuring exclusive tracks from our then roster as well as special guest appearances from Performance, Megarider and Loser Superhero – all of whom appeared at the clubnight from which the album takes its name.
11/07/2004
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Valentine 008 Palo Alto - Wades Into Water Valentine's first record of 2003 was Wades Into Water, the second release on the label for Palo Alto. Although, officially a 3-track EP, it was b-side Catalan that stole most of the headlines - Drowned In Sound proclaiming it 'the best four-and-a-half minutes imaginable'
13/01/2003
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Valentine 006 Various Artists - A Valentine Records Sampler The first Valentine Sampler was released in December 2002 and received a healthy surge of attention from both local and national media. The NME praised its 'zeitgeisty cool' while DIS claimed it had 'the potential to rival such institutions as Fierce Panda and Sarah'
09/12/2002
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Valentine 004 Chevron - Chevrock/Twisted & Fallen One of Valentine's earliest successes, this dynamic avant-rock quintet had already gained themselves the tagline of 'best unsigned band in Leeds' by the time Valentine picked up this debut single in March 2002: Still one of our favourite releases.
16/03/2002
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Valentine 002 Extinguish Her: Reflect On My Mistakes. In complete contrast to the first Valentine release, this four track EP was brash, uncompromising and as emotionally raw as they come.
03/11/2001
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Valentine 019 The Hi-Fi Renaissance The Music Of Chance Five years in the making - the (long awaited) full length LP from in-house eccentrics The Hi-Fi Renaissance is finally with us:
31/12/2006
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Valentine 017 Babyslave - Untitled Unexpected collaborative LP between labelmates Hypnotique and Joe Ladyboy. Abstract rhythms combine with fetishistic cabaret and haunting melodies.
01/01/2007
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Valentine 015 Ultrafoetus EP1 Six tracks of downbeat sci-fi cool, including popular floor fillers Extra Words For Matt and Dirty Gurgles. 12" EP only
10/04/2006
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Valentine 013 Joe Ladyboy - Mekano Disco Long awaited debut LP from inhouse designer, DJ, A&R antagonist and teaboy. Populist dancefloor fillers blend perfectly with moments of downbeat introspection.
12/12/2006
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Valentine 011 Lynskey - The Complete Guide To Spacefolk Initially dubbed as 'Manchester’s answer to Air', Porl Henty aka Lynskey delivered this spacious 23-minute EP of futuristic pop back in the summer of 2004..
26/07/2004
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Valentine 009 DoubleJohnGrey - Life's A Lot Of Fun 2004 was a busy year for DJG - with a hectic live schedule culminating in the release of this rather excellent mini-album. "Almost Genius" (4-5) Drowned In Sound.
11/10/2004
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Valentine 007 I-Node - La Souteneur Numerique Taking its cue from early electro and acid house records, this release is a 38-minute introduction to the weird and wonderful world of I-Node (aka laptop artist Michael O'Connor).
14/04/2003
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Valentine 005 Palo Alto - Still EP Palo Alto's first EP for the Valentine was recorded at Chill Studios in Stockport with producer Alan Wrench. It includes the title track Still as well as the original version of Don't Shoot.
15/07/2002
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Valentine 003 Five Years Later - EP1 Five Years Later's debut EP is a heady blend of sounds - Gifted songwriting sits next to gorgeous instrumentation on this impressive early Valentine release.
21/02/2002
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Valentine 001 The Hi-Fi Renaissance EP The first ever Valentine Release: a diverse cocktail of electro-cabaret, cinematic grandeur and downright post-techno filth. Includes the minor classic Erotic/Narcotic, a surprise hit in Eastern Europe.
01/10/2001
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