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This article lists the key British and notable international releases of The KLF and the other pseudonyms of Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty . It also details the other releases on their KLF Communications label, by Disco 2000 and Space (a Cauty solo work). Note that this is a not a ''complete'' list; compilation appearances and certain remix limited edition singles have been excluded. KLF COMMUNICATIONS From their very earliest releases as " and the album '' 1987 '' - were released under the label name "The Sound Of Mu(sic)". However, by the end of 1987 Drummond and Cauty had renamed their label to "KLF Communications" and, in October 1987, the first of many "information sheets" (self written missives from The KLF to fans and the media) was sent out by the label.Drummond, B. (1987), ''KLF Info Sheet Oct 1987'' ( link ). The KLF Communications Info Sheets are all archived at The Library of Mu KLF Communications releases were to the label, but this never happened). Plugging (the promotion to TV and radio) was handled by long time associate Scott Piering . Outside the UK, KLF releases were issued under licence by local labels. In the ('' The White Room '' and singles'' All Music Guide '' review of ''The White Room/Justified & Ancient'' ( link )Bill Drummond explained the licensing situation - and inducements made by Arista - in an interview by Ernie Longmire, X Magazine, July 1991 ( link )). Drummond and Cauty also published a book under the imprint "KLF Publications" - '' The Manual (How To Have A Number One The Easy Way) '' (ISBN 0-86359-616-9). The duo Deleted the entire KLF Communications catalogue upon their 1992 retirement from the music industry.KLF Communications advertisement in '' New Musical Express '', 16 May 1992 . BILL DRUMMOND & JIMMY CAUTY DISCOGRAPHY Albums Singles OTHER KLF COMMUNICATIONS RELEASES Albums Singles THE KLF FILMOGRAPHY
KLF PUBLICATIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY The Manual . "How to have a number one the easy way — The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu reveal their zenarchistic method used in making the unthinkable happen." KLF Publications KLF 009B (ISBN 0-86359-616-9) CHART PERFORMANCE Although the early works of The JAMs aroused media interest, with many singles being awarded "single of the week" by various music publications,See the Library of Mu: list of "singles of the week" . Retrieved 31 May 2006. Drummond and Cauty neither sought nor found mainstream chart success until the release of The Timelords' million-selling "Doctorin' the Tardis" in May 1988. The KLF's single "Kylie Said to Jason", from ''The White Room'' soundtrack, was designed for chart success, but (according to KLF Communications) failed to reach the UK top-100.KLF Communications, "Information Sheet Eight", August 1990 ( link ) However, The KLF achieved international chart success with the string of pop-house singles that began with "What Time Is Love? (Live at Trancentral)". This led to The KLF becoming the internationally highest-selling singles band of 1991. Key
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