Whirlpool stands as one of the defining early documents of the UK shoegaze movement — a swirling, immersive debut that set Chapterhouse alongside contemporaries such as Ride, Lush, and Slowdive. Unlike many of their peers, Chapterhouse wove electronic‑leaning structures into their sound, creating dense, hypnotic grooves that feel both heavy and uplifting. Originally released in 1991, the album reached #23 on the UK Albums Chart and features the standout single “Pearl”, with guest vocals from Rachel Goswell of Slowdive.

This deluxe Music On Vinyl reissue elevates the experience with 180g white & black marbled vinyl, a linen‑laminated sleeve, and an insert, limited to 2000 individually numbered copies — a premium collector’s edition of a shoegaze essential.

Track Listing

Side A
Breather
Pearl (feat. Rachel Goswell)
Autosleeper
Treasure

Side B
Falling Down
April
Guilt
If You Want Me
Something More

Features

Limited edition of 2000 individually numbered copies
180g white & black marbled vinyl
Deluxe sleeve with linen laminate finish
Includes insert
Music On Vinyl pressing
Classic shoegaze debut featuring “Pearl”

Information

Artist: Chapterhouse
Title: Whirlpool (Reissue)
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalogue ID: MOVLP2567
Barcode: 8719262040700
Format: Vinyl LP, Limited Edition, 180g White & Black Marbled
Country: Europe
Genre: Indie / Alt Rock
Style: Shoegaze
Total Audio Length: 00:49