{"product_id":"spiderbait-ivy-and-the-big-apples-30th-anniversary-red-black-splatter-vinyl-lp","title":"Spiderbait – Ivy And The Big Apples (30th Anniversary Red\/Black Splatter Vinyl LP)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiderbait – Ivy And The Big Apples (30th Anniversary Red\/Black Splatter Vinyl LP)\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates three decades of one of Australia's most influential alternative rock albums. Originally released in 1996, \u003cem\u003eIvy And The Big Apples\u003c\/em\u003e is the breakthrough third studio album from \u003cstrong\u003eSpiderbait\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the iconic singles \u003cstrong\u003eBuy Me A Pony\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCalypso\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHot Water \u0026amp; Milk\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blending explosive punk energy, irresistible pop melodies and the band's unmistakable sense of humour, it remains a landmark recording in Australian music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Finley, New South Wales, Spiderbait developed their distinctive sound around the musical chemistry of drummer and vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eKram\u003c\/strong\u003e, bassist and vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eJanet English\u003c\/strong\u003e and guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eDamian Whitty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their combination of raw guitar riffs, unconventional rhythms, contrasting vocals and playful experimentation helped establish them as one of Australia's most original alternative rock bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the mid-1990s, Spiderbait had become an important part of Australia's thriving independent music scene. With \u003cem\u003eIvy And The Big Apples\u003c\/em\u003e, the trio transformed their energetic live sound into a collection of songs that balanced noisy experimentation with remarkably catchy songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album's defining moment is \u003cem\u003eBuy Me A Pony\u003c\/em\u003e, a furious burst of distorted guitars, driving drums and confrontational lyrics. The song made Australian music history when it became the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Australian song to reach number one in triple j's Hottest 100\u003c\/strong\u003e, topping the 1996 countdown. Its success helped introduce Spiderbait to a much wider audience and established the band as a major force in Australian alternative rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpening track \u003cem\u003eChest Hair\u003c\/em\u003e immediately captures the band's unpredictable energy, combining heavy guitar work with their characteristic humour. \u003cem\u003eHot Water \u0026amp; Milk\u003c\/em\u003e follows with a more melodic approach, showcasing Janet English's distinctive vocals and the band's ability to balance alternative rock intensity with accessible pop songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Fusion Ruled The Earth\u003c\/em\u003e explores Spiderbait's more experimental side, while \u003cem\u003eCalypso\u003c\/em\u003e delivers one of the album's most memorable performances. Featuring English on lead vocals, its infectious melody and energetic arrangement helped make it an enduring favourite of Australian alternative radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first side continues with the restless energy of \u003cem\u003eGoin' Off\u003c\/em\u003e, the quirky character of \u003cem\u003eDon't Kill Nipper\u003c\/em\u003e and the guitar-driven intensity of \u003cem\u003eHorschack Army\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eConjunctivitis\u003c\/em\u003e closes the side with another example of the band's willingness to combine unusual musical ideas with raw rock energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B opens with \u003cem\u003eJoyce's Hut\u003c\/em\u003e, continuing the album's distinctive blend of punk, alternative rock and offbeat songwriting. \u003cem\u003eJasper\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGoosh\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrate the trio's tight musicianship and adventurous arrangements, while \u003cem\u003eShould Have Done What My Mum Always Told Me To\u003c\/em\u003e captures their irreverent personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe closing stretch features \u003cem\u003eHey\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHawaiian Nights\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDriving Up The Ceiling\u003c\/em\u003e, bringing together the melodic, experimental and energetic qualities that make the album so distinctive. Across its sixteen tracks, \u003cem\u003eIvy And The Big Apples\u003c\/em\u003e remains an engaging and unpredictable listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpon release, the album debuted in the \u003cstrong\u003eARIA Top 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieved \u003cstrong\u003edouble platinum certification\u003c\/strong\u003e and remained in the Australian Top 50 for almost a year. Its success helped define the sound of Australian alternative rock during the 1990s, alongside a generation of influential local bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree decades later, \u003cem\u003eIvy And The Big Apples\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential Australian rock album. Its combination of punk aggression, alternative rock experimentation, memorable melodies and unmistakable Australian character continues to resonate with longtime fans and new listeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis special \u003cstrong\u003e2026 30th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the complete original sixteen-track album on striking \u003cstrong\u003ered and black splatter vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e. The distinctive coloured pressing celebrates the album's enduring legacy and makes an eye-catching addition to any Australian alternative rock collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature of the splatter vinyl manufacturing process, \u003cstrong\u003eeach record has its own unique colour pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the appearance may vary slightly from the product images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're rediscovering the album or adding an Australian classic to your collection for the first time, this anniversary pressing is a fantastic way to experience Spiderbait at their breakthrough peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiderbait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivy And The Big Apples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30th Anniversary Edition (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and Black Splatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Album Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnniversary Reissue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 July 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Alternative Rock \/ Punk Rock \/ Indie Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Music Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5753907\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0199957539074\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Artist Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New and Sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Chest+Hair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChest Hair\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Hot+Water+and+Milk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHot Water \u0026amp; Milk\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Buy+Me+A+Pony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBuy Me A Pony\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+When+Fusion+Ruled+The+Earth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhen Fusion Ruled The Earth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Calypso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalypso\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Goin+Off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGoin' Off\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA7 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Dont+Kill+Nipper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDon't Kill Nipper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA8 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Horschack+Army\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHorschack Army\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA9 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Conjunctivitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eConjunctivitis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Joyces+Hut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJoyce's Hut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Jasper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJasper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Goosh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGoosh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Should+Have+Done+What+My+Mum+Always+Told+Me+To\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShould Have Done What My Mum Always Told Me To\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Hey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHey\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Hawaiian+Nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHawaiian Nights\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB7 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Spiderbait+Driving+Up+The+Ceiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDriving Up The Ceiling\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Spiderbait","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53998288273697,"sku":"0199957539074","price":51.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/R-37800213-1783681619-6415.jpg?v=1792647167","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/spiderbait-ivy-and-the-big-apples-30th-anniversary-red-black-splatter-vinyl-lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}