The Adventures - Two Rivers (Extended Re-Mix) 12''

Released in mid-1985 on Chrysalis Records (Catalogue: ADVX 1), "Two Rivers (Extended Re-Mix)" was issued as the fourth and final single from The Adventures' acclaimed debut studio album, Theodore and Friends. Written by guitarist Pat Gribben and produced by Garry Bell alongside the band, this UK maxi-single features a sweeping, seven-minute-plus extended mix crafted by notable recording engineer John Hudson. Accompanied by two energetic, BBC-recorded live tracks on the B-side, the single represented the final promotional push for their early era. Despite strong critical backing and its reputation as one of the band's most majestic compositions, the single achieved only minor chart traction, peaking at number 96 on the UK Singles Chart.

The Adventures - Feel The Raindrops 12''

Released in early 1985 on Chrysalis Records (Catalogue: ADX 1), "Feel The Raindrops (Extended Version)" was issued as the third single from The Adventures ahead of their debut full-length studio album, Theodore and Friends. Written by guitarist Pat Gribben, produced by Garry Bell, and masterfully engineered by John Gallen, this three-track UK Maxi-Single expanded the song's sonic canvas with two unique, non-album studio tracks on the flip side. The release marked the band's initial commercial breakthrough, matching its critical praise by climbing to number 58 on the UK Singles Chart and gaining heavy rotation across European radio stations, ultimately solidifying its place as one of the band's most iconic and beloved signature tracks.

The Adventures - Theodore & Friends

Released in 1985 on Chrysalis Records (Catalogue: CHR 1499), "Theodore & Friends" is the critically acclaimed debut full-length studio album by the Northern Irish alternative rock and new wave outfit The Adventures. Written entirely by the band's primary architect and guitarist, Pat Gribben, the album compiles a year of prolific songwriting, featuring their landmark early singles including "Another Silent Day", "Send My Heart", and "Feel The Raindrops". Recorded across various London studios with notable producers Steve Harvey and Garry Bell, the record uniquely carved out a sophisticated niche in the mid-80s musical landscape by blending cascading electronic synthesizers with organic acoustic guitars and massive, folk-influenced vocal arrangements.

Despite glowing praise from the British music press, who routinely hailed the band as one of the most promising pop prospects of the era, the album struggled to find a massive mainstream audience in a crowded UK market, peaking at number 66 on the UK Albums Chart. In North America, the record was significantly reconfigured, dropping the title Theodore & Friends entirely to be released as a self-titled album with a shuffled track listing and alternative artwork to appeal to US college radio. Over the decades, however, the original European pressing of the album has aged gracefully, attaining a revered cult status among audiophiles and collectors as a pristine, lost masterpiece of sophisticated 1980s pop.

The Adventures - Send My Heart (Across The Sea Mix) 12''

Released in early 1985 on Chrysalis Records in the United States and Canada (Catalogue: 4V9 42901), "Send My Heart (Across The Sea Mix)" served as the definitive promotional 12-inch configuration for the North American market. While the original UK 12-inch focused heavily on supplementary live material, this particular transatlantic pressing targeted US dance floors and college radio programmers by offering a completely different, vastly elongated version of the track spun at 33 ⅓ RPM. Written by Pat Gribben and produced by Steve Harvey, the release coincided with the reconfiguration of their debut full-length album, which was repackaged as a self-titled record in North America instead of its European title, Theodore and Friends.

The Adventures - Send My Heart (Extended Re-Mix) 12''

Released in late 1984 on Chrysalis Records (Catalogue: CHS 12 2001), "Send My Heart (Extended Re-Mix)" was issued as the second single from The Adventures following their debut earlier that year. Written by guitarist Pat Gribben, produced by Steve Harvey, and elevated by an atmospheric remix from Andy Richards, this 4-track Maxi-Single expanded significantly on the standard 7-inch release. Packaged in a distinctive gatefold sleeve, the 12-inch pressing paired the band’s polished studio work with live material recorded in concert, showing off their versatility. The single found immediate traction in dance clubs and grew into a cult favourite, peaking at number 62 on the UK Singles Chart and firmly solidifying their presence ahead of their 1985 debut album, Theodore and Friends

The Adventures - Another Silent Day (Extended Re-Mix) 12''

Released in 1984 on Chrysalis Records (Catalogue: CHS 12 2000), "Another Silent Day (Extended Re-Mix)" served as the glittering debut single for the Northern Irish alternative rock band The Adventures. Written by guitarist Pat Gribben and produced by Steve Harvey, the song introduced the public to the band's distinctive blend of sweeping synth-pop textures, acoustic guitar undertones, and soaring, emotionally charged vocal harmonies. Though the single only achieved modest success on the UK Singles Chart—peaking at number 71—it effectively laid the sonic groundwork for their acclaimed 1985 debut studio album, Theodore and Friends, and remains a sought-after gem for 1980s new wave vinyl collectors.