The three CDs of the Oldham Tinkers are:

"A Fine Old English Gentleman" - This is a compilation of tracks from their first four solo LPs and was instigated by Andy Kershaw. This has been issued under licence from Topic Records on the Pier label PIERCD501

"That Lancashire Band" PIERCD504 - This is a reissue of the 5th LP that Andy Kershaw "forgot" about when compiling the above CD. Bonus tracks are included from "Deep Lancashire" and "Owdham Edge"

"Sit Thee Down" PIERCD505 - A reissue of the 4th LP again with bonus tracks.

"Deep Lancashire" Topic Records TSCD485
The two LPs mentioned above - "Deep Lancashire" and "Owdham Edge" -have been compiled onto one CD albeit with some tracks missing due to lack of time on the CD. Missing tracks are from Harry Boardman and the Tinkers. The Tinkers have rectified this by putting their missing tracks on the rereleased CDs but it would seem unlikely that any of Harry Boardman's solo material will be rereleased.

Try www.amazon.co.uk to get hold of them.

John Howarth also appears on a new CD by The Legplaitter's Ceilidh Band. Not sure how to get hold of this unless you see the Tinkers in concert but if you email john@oldhamtinkers.com you might get more information.

Hopefully the release of the other three LPs onto CD ("Oldham's Burning Sands", "Best o' t' Bunch" and "For Old Times' Sake") will see the light of day in the not too distant future.

Cheers

Mark