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One of the earliest 12" vinyl bootlegs.<br/>
 
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It was released before the [[No Time To Cry (single)|No Time To Cry]] single, which was published the 8th of March in 1985.<br/>
 
 
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One of the earliest 12" vinyl Sisters bootlegs. 
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Remarkably, '''Halloween In Arkham''', which features the song [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]], was released before the [[No Time To Cry (single)|official single]], published on March 8th, 1985.<br/>
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The version available here is, however, the one of the [[Tue, 19-Jun-1984|John Peel Session 1984]], the first time the song was performed live.<br/>
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For some thoughts about the evaluation and significance of this bootleg, please check the according [[Talk:Halloween In Arkham|discussion page]]. <br/>
 
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'''Release Notes '''
 
'''Release Notes '''
 
* Label: Arche Noire Records
 
* Label: Arche Noire Records
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[[File:Halloween In Arkham Unnumbered Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|380px|''Halloween In Arkham'' - Second Edition Cover (back) without numbering]]
 
* Catalogue#: ANR 024
 
* Catalogue#: ANR 024
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* Format: 12" vinyl LP
 
* Format: 12" vinyl LP
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* Released: 1985
 
* Released: 1985
 
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'''Remarks'''
 
'''Remarks'''
 
* Released in two editions
 
* Released in two editions
  
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* The first edition is limited to 500 copies and handnumbered.
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* The first edition is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.
  
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* The second edition is limited to 300 copies.
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* The second edition is limited to 300 copies, but not numbered.
  
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* Vinyls have plain white labels with Cat# 523 etched into the lead-out groove.
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* Vinyls have plain white labels and 523-A and 523-B, respectively, etched into the run-outs.
  
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* The cover of the first edition has a copper/gold-like coloured print, while the second edition comes with a pasted b/w copy instead.<br/>
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* The cover of the first edition has a copper/gold-like coloured print, while the second edition  
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: comes with a pasted b/w copy instead.
  
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* The cover front shows a low resolution copy of the art work "Dreams in the Witch House"  by [http://www.centipedepress.com/authors/morris.html Harry O. Morris Jr.], a contemporary American artist.
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* The picture on the front is a low resolution copy of the art work "Dreams in the Witch House"   
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: It is part of a serial of 15 grafics titled "[http://www.rowsdowr.com/2012/10/19/halloween-in-arkham-lovecraftian-art-by-harry-o-morris-jr/ Halloween in Arkham]" created in 1979, which seems to be the origen of the name of the present album.
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: by [http://www.centipedepress.com/authors/morris.html Harry O. Morris Jr.], a contemporary American artist. It is part of a serial of 15 grafics  
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: The artwork itself has got its title from a short story of the same name by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft H. P. Lovecraft], published first in 1933.
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: titled "[http://www.rowsdowr.com/2012/10/19/halloween-in-arkham-lovecraftian-art-by-harry-o-morris-jr/ Halloween in Arkham]" created in 1979, which seems to be the origin of the name  
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: of the present album. The artwork itself got its title from a short story of the same name by  
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: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft H. P. Lovecraft], published first in 1933, whereas the city of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkham Arkham] is an integral part
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: of Lovecraft's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraft_Country fictional universe].
  
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* On the cover back [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]] is remarked as "UNRELEASED".
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* On the cover back [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]] is marked as "UNRELEASED".
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: ''This information provides the basis for some evidences concerning the release date and the significance of this item.
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: ''First - as far as we know there were three 12" bootlegs released in 1984: [[Live At Brixton Ace]], [[Psychedelic Sessions 1984]] and [[The Lights Shine Clear Through The Sodium Haze]] (with its derivatives [[Mercyful Release]] and [[A Merciful Release]]). These three were the ones with which everything started.
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[[File:Halloween in arkham painting.jpg|left|thumb|370px|''Dreams in the Witch House'' from the ''Halloween in Arkham'' series<br/>by Harry O. Morris Jr.]]
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: ''Then in 1985 a lot of new bootlegs were released - also some significant ones. Nowadays it is difficult to figure out in which order they were released, but considering the remark on [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]], one can deduce that '''Halloween in Arkham''' was to be one of the first:
 
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: - ''[[Cryptic Flowers]], [[Halloween's Day]], [[Knocking On Heavens Door (bootleg)|Knocking On Heavens Door]] and [[The Dancer's Reward]] feature [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]], which was said to be ''unreleased'' at that time.<br/>
 
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: - ''[[Armageddon Outtakes]], [[Stonehenge]] and [[Tune In - Turn Off - Burn Out|Tune In ... Turn Off ... Burn Out ...]]
 
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: &nbsp;&nbsp;''contain recordings from concerts that were performed in April, May or accordingly  on the 16th of March 1985. Those gigs are dated after the release of [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]].
 
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: ''We still don't have any hint about the exact release dates of the bootlegs [[Live In The Troyan Horse]] and [[Possession (12" bootleg)|Possession]], but at least we can asure that '''Halloween in Arkham''' was within the first six 12" bootlegs ever released for [[Main Page|The Sisters Of Mercy]].<br/>
 
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: ''Second - it was the first time that a proper song of the [[Main Page|The Sisters Of Mercy]] was publicated prior to the official release.
 
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: ''The '84 bootlegs so far offered alternative versions like the [[Psychedelic Sessions 1984]] album do, live recordings ([[Live At Brixton Ace]]), or both of this ([[The Lights Shine Clear Through The Sodium Haze]]). But to have all this together and moreover a unpublished Sisters composition on one record was totally new, and - of course - immediately sought-after.<br/>
 
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: ''Therefore '''Halloween in Arkham''' was right from the start an essential and significant bootleg.<br/>
 
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: ''Its significance is also reflected in the fact that throughout several years '''Halloween in Arkham''' was "blindly" taken as the source of information about the set list of a concert that didn't even take place, just because the back cover notes give the wrong date of the performance. See [[Thu, 17-Mar-1983|the Gigography page]] for further details.<br/>
 
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: ''The bootleg of the 10th Anniversary gig for [[The Reptile House|Reptile House]] members on [[Sat, 16-Feb-1991|16 February 1991 at Leeds University]] was titeled "[[The Return To Arkham]]". Possibly this title was chosen to render homage to the present album.
 
 
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[[File:Halloween in arkham painting.jpg|right|thumb|380px|''Dreams in the Witch House'' from the ''Halloween in Arkham'' series<br/>by Harry O. Morris Jr.]]
 
 
'''Sources'''
 
'''Sources'''
 
* Tracks A1 - B1 recorded live at [[Sat, 19-Feb-1983|Brixton Ace, London 19.2.1983]]
 
* Tracks A1 - B1 recorded live at [[Sat, 19-Feb-1983|Brixton Ace, London 19.2.1983]]
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: The back cover wrongly notes: SIDE ONE - [[Thu, 17-Mar-1983|Brixton Ace, London 17.03.1983]]
  
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* Tracks B2 - B5 recorded at the [[Radio One Sessions|John Peel Session 11.7.1984]]
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* Tracks B2 - B5 recorded at the [[Tue, 19-Jun-1984|John Peel Session 11.7.1984]]
  
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* Wrong note on back cover: SIDE ONE - [[Thu, 17-Mar-1983|Brixton Ace, London 17.03.1983]]
 
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For recent price developments see [http://www.sistersbootlegs.de/lps/helloweenarkham.htm sistersbootlegs/HalloweenArkham] or [http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=Halloween+In+Arkham&x=0&y=0 popsike/Halloween In Arkham].<br/>
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== Additional Pictures ==
 
== Additional Pictures ==
 
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- Please click into files for larger views -
 
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Latest revision as of 08:26, 20 September 2018

Halloween In Arkham - Cover (front)
Halloween In Arkham - Cover (back)



One of the earliest 12" vinyl Sisters bootlegs.

Remarkably, Halloween In Arkham, which features the song No Time To Cry, was released before the official single, published on March 8th, 1985.

The version available here is, however, the one of the John Peel Session 1984, the first time the song was performed live.

For some thoughts about the evaluation and significance of this bootleg, please check the according discussion page.

Release Notes

  • Label: Arche Noire Records
Halloween In Arkham - Second Edition Cover (back) without numbering
  • Catalogue#: ANR 024
  • Format: 12" vinyl LP
  • Released: 1985


Remarks

  • Released in two editions
  • The first edition is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.
  • The second edition is limited to 300 copies, but not numbered.
  • Vinyls have plain white labels and 523-A and 523-B, respectively, etched into the run-outs.
  • The cover of the first edition has a copper/gold-like coloured print, while the second edition
comes with a pasted b/w copy instead.
  • The picture on the front is a low resolution copy of the art work "Dreams in the Witch House"
by Harry O. Morris Jr., a contemporary American artist. It is part of a serial of 15 grafics
titled "Halloween in Arkham" created in 1979, which seems to be the origin of the name
of the present album. The artwork itself got its title from a short story of the same name by
H. P. Lovecraft, published first in 1933, whereas the city of Arkham is an integral part
of Lovecraft's fictional universe.


Dreams in the Witch House from the Halloween in Arkham series
by Harry O. Morris Jr.


Sources

The back cover wrongly notes: SIDE ONE - Brixton Ace, London 17.03.1983


Track List

Side One

A1   Alice
A2   Valentine
A3   Anaconda
A4   Body Electric
A5   1969


Side Two

B1   Sister Ray
B2   Poison Door
B3   No Time To Cry
B4   Walk Away
B5   Emma



For recent price developments see sistersbootlegs/HalloweenArkham or popsike/Halloween In Arkham.

Additional Pictures

- Please click into files for larger views -

Halloween In Arkham - Cover (front) with vinyl
Halloween In Arkham - Plain white label
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