The Wildhearts released the original Fishing for
Luckies in December 1994, in a limited edition
available only via their fan club. The songs were
newly recorded and featured the lineup of Ginger
on vocals and guitar; C.J on guitar and vocals;
Danny McCormack on bass; and Ritch Battersby on
drums. Gordon Mabbett contibuted accordion on
"Geordie in Wonderland" and Marc Fox played
additional percussion on "Do the Channel Bop."
After the top 10 success in the UK of the album
P.H.U.Q. in 1995, East West Records planned to
release an official version of the album, to be titled
Fishing for More Luckies, with three extra demo
tracks. The only change to the tracks from the
original fan club release was a count-in to introduce
"Do The Channel Bop." Of the added tracks, a
completed version of "Underkill" was later included
on the Sick Of Drugs single. A string quartet made
up of Charles Mutter (violin), Thomas Norris (violin),
Bruce White (viola), and Phillip Sheppard (cello)
appeared on Saddened .
This 2 CD collection contains all the b-sides from
the era housed in a slipcase, the booklet contains
notes by Classic Rocks Jerry Ewing and extensive
artwork with photos and memorabilia from the era,
all approved by Ginger himself..