The Weird Tapes were originally issued in the early 80s as very limited editions, on cassette only. They are now reissued on CD for the first time, remastered with stunning new artwork, credits and bonus tracks. Hawk Records is authorised and overseen by original founder member Dave Brock, to release rare and unissued recordings of the band.

Tracks 5,6 and 7 were recorded live in Notting Hill in 1970. The line up includes Dik Mik, Terry Ollis and Huw Lloyd-Langton. Track 1 is an unreleased cut from 1973. The other tracks were recorded in 1972 at the Roundhouse. The line up includes Bob Calvert, Lemmy, Dik Mik and Simon King.