April 21st saw the launch of Thomas Fraser’s ‘Long Gone Lonesome Blues’ album on vinyl. The limited edition release has been fully remastered using the very latest techniques and features new sleeve notes from writer Duncan McLean and Grandson Karl Simpson. The disc is 180g vinyl. Available from all good record shops and of course at the launch site – Grooves in Kirkwall – the most northerly (and probably best full stop) store in the UK.