Various – Dr. Martens Shoe Pie (CD, 1997, 4AD SHOE1CD, Promotional Compilation)

Why This CD Matters
Dr. Martens Shoe Pie brings together 15 tracks from the 4AD roster, including Lush, Throwing Muses, Dead Can Dance, The Breeders, Mojave 3, Pale Saints, His Name Is Alive, Lisa Germano, and Tanya Donelly. The compilation was produced in conjunction with Dr. Martens and was distributed to customers purchasing Dr. Martens footwear rather than as a conventional retail album.

Collector Note
This is the 1997 4AD/Dr. Martens promotional CD compilation, catalog number SHOE1CD. The rear artwork explicitly states “For promotional use only. Not for sale” and carries both the 4AD and Dr. Martens branding.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation, Promo
Label: 4AD
Country: UK
Released: 1997
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Lush – Runaway
Throwing Muses – Freeloader
Heidi Berry – Holy Grail
Dead Can Dance – The Snake And The Moon
GusGus – Polyesterday
The Breeders – Safari
Scheer – Demon
Mojave 3 – Mercy
Pale Saints – 1000 Stars Burst Open
His Name Is Alive – Nice Day
Michael Brook – Arrival
Tarnation – There’s Someone
Lisa Germano – I Love A Snot
Tanya Donelly – Human
The Paladins – One Step

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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