Soda – Britpop Band Collectible Studio Floppy Disk “TH2” – Very Good w/ Handwritten Label & Session Metadata

Condition Details: Please check all photos of the item carefully, as they form part of the description of the condition of the item. This vintage 5.25-inch 3M floppy disk is in very good condition, with a handwritten label and original sleeve. The disk is marked “SS, SD” (Single Side, Single Density), indicating early digital storage format. Dated 10th September 1995, it has been professionally stored and remains a valuable archival item, though its contents may require legacy hardware to access.

What's Included: This listing includes the Original 3M Floppy Disk with handwritten label referencing:

• Project: Soda

• Disk ID: TH2

• Date: 10/9/95

• Track Reference: The Young Own The Town

• Additional Notes: “EVN MXX1. BEAC. INS. 12.9.95” and “Vs. 2.12” — likely referencing mix versioning, beacon inserts, or engineering notes from Eden Studios

This disk likely contains session automation, MIDI data, or DAW project files tied to the production of The Young Own The Town, one of Soda’s key Mercury-era singles. The notation “Vs. 2.12” suggests version control, possibly for mix revisions or mastering prep.

About the Item: Soda were a Britpop band from Hull, England, formed in 1994. They emerged during the height of the mid-1990s Britpop boom, blending melodic guitar pop with touches of punk and new wave. The group consisted of Ocean Reid (vocals), Liam Maloy (bass/vocals), Mike Milner (guitar), Chris Charlton (guitar), and Carl Lonsdale (drums).

Signed to Mercury/Fontana Records between 1995 and 1997, Soda released a few singles including The Young Own The Town (1995) and Inside (1996). Their debut album, Artificial Flavour, was recorded during this period but was shelved by their label and only officially released twenty years later in 2016.

Their music captured the bright, energetic sound of the Britpop era, with catchy choruses and jangly guitars comparable to acts like Ash, Sleeper, and Echobelly. Critics have described their songs as “a perfect time capsule of mid-90s guitar pop.” Despite strong material, Soda’s career was cut short by label setbacks and bad timing.

Today, the band enjoys cult status among Britpop enthusiasts, with their rediscovered debut gaining positive retrospective attention. Artificial Flavour stands as a snapshot of a band that could have been much bigger had things gone differently.