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Former Kinks star Ray Davies is to give away his new album for free.
A complimentary copy of Working Man's Café, the aging rocker's fourth solo LP, will be distributed with every edition of The Sunday Times on October 21.
Davies said: "Personally, it's about reaching as many people as possible. I'm incredibly proud of this LP and am truly excited that 1.5 million copies will be distributed to people who'll hear it organically - the way it was intended. It’s an exciting opportunity I couldn't resist."
In July Prince sparked controversy within the music industry by giving away his Planet Earth album with copies of the Mail on Sunday. Paul Quirk, the chairman of the Entertainment Retailers Association, said at the time: "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince should know that with behaviour like this he will soon be the Artist Formerly Available in Record Stores.
"And I say that to all the other artists who may be tempted to dally with the Mail on Sunday."
A complimentary copy of Working Man's Café, the aging rocker's fourth solo LP, will be distributed with every edition of The Sunday Times on October 21.
Davies said: "Personally, it's about reaching as many people as possible. I'm incredibly proud of this LP and am truly excited that 1.5 million copies will be distributed to people who'll hear it organically - the way it was intended. It’s an exciting opportunity I couldn't resist."
In July Prince sparked controversy within the music industry by giving away his Planet Earth album with copies of the Mail on Sunday. Paul Quirk, the chairman of the Entertainment Retailers Association, said at the time: "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince should know that with behaviour like this he will soon be the Artist Formerly Available in Record Stores.
"And I say that to all the other artists who may be tempted to dally with the Mail on Sunday."
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