Stampax was originally intended to be a live recording of just one gig from the Hymns for Strange Children tour, but due to the demand from fans for more rare material, the band recorded other gigs for the album. Another title proposed for the album was Old Enough to Bleed.
Originally issued as an “Internet Only and Mail Order” release that was only available through the official Rachel Stamp website, Stampax wasn’t issued to stores as a single CD until late September 2002. The album was also released as a special bonus CD with the limited edition version of Hymns For Strange Children. It is currently out of print.
Stampax was mastered and edited by Max Bisgrove, who had previously worked with David Bowie & Iggy Pop.
Track listing
Brand New Toy
Dead Girl
Tammy Machine
True Love
Madonna... Cher...
Queen Bee
Black Tambourine
Feel Like Makin’ Love
I Like Girlz
Girl You’re Just A Slave To Your Man
Hey Hey Michael You’re Really Fantastic
Je Suis Maisee
n.a.u.s.e.a
The live album features an original take on Bad Company’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love”.
Live outtakes from the album can be found as B-Sides to the "Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic...Live!" CD single and "Monsters of the New Wave" CD and 7" Vinyl singles. These include live versions of "I Got The Worm", "Spank", an early version of "Black Cherry" and a cover of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates' "Please Don't Touch".
