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[[File:Saints And Martyrs First Edition White Cover Front.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - First Issue of ''Brotherhood'' Edition Cover (front)]]
 
[[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Edition Cover Front.jpg|thumb|left|400px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider Records'' Edition Cover (front)]]
 
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A studio bootleg with rare and early <br/>
 
  
demos and mixes from unto to 1986.<br/>
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A studio bootleg with rare and early demos and mixes from unto to 1986. <br/>
<br/>
 
This bootleg exists in basically two editions <br/>
 
  
from two different labels, both of which were <br/>
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This bootleg exists in basically two editions from two different labels, both of which were apparently released at the same time.<br/>
 
 
apparently released at the same time.<br/>
 
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
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{|
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Edition Cover Front.jpg|thumb|left|330px|''Saints And Martyrs'' <br/>- ''Ghostrider Records'' Edition Cover (front)]] &emsp;
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs First Edition White Cover Front.jpg|thumb|left|340px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - Cover (front) <br/>- First Issue of the ''Brotherhood'' Edition ]] &emsp;
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Second Edition Cover Front jpg.jpg|thumb|left|340px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - Cover (front) <br/>- Second and Third Issue of the ''Brotherhood'' Edition]] &emsp;
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|-
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|}
 
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<br/>
'''Release Notes'''<br/>
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'''Release Notes'''
 
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{|
* Label: '''''‎The Brotherhood'''''
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Label: ‎'''''Ghostrider Records''''' &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; &emsp;
 
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Label: '''''‎The Brotherhood'''''
* Catalogue#: - none -
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|-
 
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Catalogue#: - none -
* Format: 12" vinyl LP
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Catalogue#: - none -
 
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* Released: 1989
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Format: 12" vinyl LP
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Format: 12" vinyl LP
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|-
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Released: 1989
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Released: 1989
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|-
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|
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|}
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All vinyls of both editions have the runous scratched out.<br/>
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
* Label: ‎'''''Ghostrider Records'''''
 
 
* Catalogue#: - none -
 
 
* Format: 12" vinyl LP
 
  
* Released: 1989
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[[File:Saints And Martyrs Diecut.jpeg|thumb|right|330px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''The Brotherhood'' Edition -<br/>The obvious saddening quality of the die-cut sleeve]]
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[[File:Saints And Martyrs Second Edition Cover Front jpg.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''Saints And Martyrs'' <br/>Cover (front) of the Second And Third Issue of the ''Brotherhood'' Edition]]
 
<br/>
 
 
'''''The Brotherhood Editon'''''<br/>
 
'''''The Brotherhood Editon'''''<br/>
This edition exists in several different issues.
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Some acetate of this edtion is known to exist, without any further information available, though.<br/>
* Some acetat is known to exist. Further information on this is, however, not available.
 
  
* The '''first issue''' comes in a b/w cover consisting of a plain white sleeve
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Beyond that, there are three different issues. The sleeve notes of these three issues are identical:
: with b/w DIN-A 4 copy sheets glued to it on both sides.
 
: The cover front shows a b/w print of a churchyard,  
 
: while the back cover lists the details of the release
 
: Black vinyl with light-pink labels
 
 
 
* The '''second issue''' has the same layout as the first one, apart from the fact
 
: that darkpink (red) DIN-A 4 copy sheets are glued to both sides of the plain white sleeve.
 
: Black vinyl with light-pink labels
 
 
 
* The '''third issue''' is almost identical to the first and second one, but comes with blue vinyl.
 
: This issue is apparently most rare, since no picture of the blue vinyl could so far be traced.  
 
<br/>
 
The sleeve notes of the aforementioned issues are identical:
 
 
* Front sleeve note:
 
* Front sleeve note:
 
: ''Take My Hand And Lead Me To The Garden Of Delight''
 
: ''Take My Hand And Lead Me To The Garden Of Delight''
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: ''Realised by the Brotherhood''
 
: ''Realised by the Brotherhood''
 
: ''A Merciless Release''
 
: ''A Merciless Release''
[[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Edition Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition Cover (back)]]
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 +
 
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* The '''first issue''' comes in a b/w cover consisting of a plain white die-cut sleeve with b/w DIN-A 4 copy
 +
: sheets glued to it on both sides. The cover front shows a b/w print of a churchyard, while the cover
 +
: back lists the details of the release. The vinyls are black with light pink labels.
 +
 
 +
* The '''second issue''' has the same layout as the first one, apart from the fact that the DIN-A 4 copy sheets
 +
: glued to the white sleeve are dark pink instead of white. The vinyls are black with light pink labels.
 +
 
 +
* The '''third issue''' is almost identical to the second one, but comes with blue vinyl.
 +
: This issue is the rarest of this edition. No picture of the blue vinyl could so far be traced.
 +
: Possibly, those vinyls were initially delivered with the ''Ghostrider'' edition.
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
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[[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Edition Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|330px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition - Cover (back)]]
 
'''''Ghostrider Edition'''''
 
'''''Ghostrider Edition'''''
* This edition differs widely from ''The Brotherhood'' one,  
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* This edition differs widely from ''The Brotherhood'' one, except for the similay antique font used on the cover.  
: except for the similarly antique font used on the back cover.  
 
  
* The edition is strictly limited to 225 copies  
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* The edition is strictly limited to 225 copies with numbering on the back cover.
: with numbering on the back cover.
 
  
* The cover front is black shows a large head and star logo in white print  
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* The cover front is black and shows a large head and star logo in white print with the title of the
: with the title of the bootleg written across it in the place where usually  
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: bootleg written across it in the place where usually "Merciful Release" would appear.
: "Merciful Release" would appear.
 
  
* The cover back is white and shows a similar layout in the same antique font  
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* The cover back is white and shows a similar layout in the same antique font as the ''Brotherhood'' edition,  
: as the ''Brotherhood'' edition, giving details about the tracks, the sources and  
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: giving details about the tracks, the sources and the release, as well as a ''[[Walk Away (single)|Walk Away]] /[[Gigography#Black October Tour|Black October]]'' logo  
: the release as well as a ''Walk Away / Black October'' logo and the numbering  
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: and the numbering ''Your number ---"'' printed in black.
: ''Your number ---" printed in black.
 
  
* The vinyl is ultramarine blue  
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* The vinyl is ultramarine blue and comes with red and white labels indicating a full size A/B, resp.
: and comes with red and white labels indicating A/B, resp.  
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* A '''further limited edition''' of allegedly 15 copies only does exist. The covers are not numbered, though.
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: The vinyls are grey and slightly marbled and come with plain light pink labels.
 
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or, alternatively, [http://www.rootsvinylguide.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Sisters+of+Mercy+Saints+And+Martyrs ''Roots Vinyl Guide/Saints And Martyrs''] or [http://www.collectorsfrenzy.com/search?q=sisters+of+mercy+saints+and+martyrs&search-button= ''CollectorsFrenzy/Saints And Martyrs''].<br/>
 
or, alternatively, [http://www.rootsvinylguide.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Sisters+of+Mercy+Saints+And+Martyrs ''Roots Vinyl Guide/Saints And Martyrs''] or [http://www.collectorsfrenzy.com/search?q=sisters+of+mercy+saints+and+martyrs&search-button= ''CollectorsFrenzy/Saints And Martyrs''].<br/>
 
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[[File:Saints And Martyrs Brotherhood Edition First Issue Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Brotherhood'' Edition Cover (back)]]
 
  
 
==Track List==
 
==Track List==
 
'''''Side A'''''
 
'''''Side A'''''
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[[File:Saints And Martyrs Brotherhood Edition First Issue Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|330px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Brotherhood'' Edition - Cover (back)]]
 
{|
 
{|
 
| '''''Track'''''
 
| '''''Track'''''
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<br/>
 
<br/>
 
'''''Brotherhood Editions'''''
 
'''''Brotherhood Editions'''''
[[File:Saints And Martyrs White Cover With Vinyl.jpg|thumb|left|315px|''Brotherhood'' Edition First Issue Vinyl With Light Pink Labels]]
 
[[File:Saints And Martyrs Brotherhood Edition Cover Back With Vinyl In Sleeve.jpg|thumb|left|315px|''Brotherhood'' Edition First Issue With Vinyl in Sleeve]]
 
 
{|
 
{|
| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Second Issue Cover Front With Vinyl.jpg|thumb|360px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ]]
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs First Brotherhood Edition.jpg|thumb|290px|left|These two pictures are available [https://sisterswiki.org/File:Saints_And_Martyrs_White_Cover_With_Vinyl.jpg here] and [https://sisterswiki.org/File:Saints_And_Martyrs_Brotherhood_Edition_Cover_Back_With_Vinyl_In_Sleeve.jpg here]]] &emsp;
| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Cover Back With Vinyl.jpg|thumb|370px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ]]
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Second Issue Cover Front With Vinyl.jpg|thumb|left|345px|''Brotherhood'' Edition - 2nd Issue - Cover (front) with Vinyl (Side A)]] &emsp;
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Cover Back With Vinyl.jpg|thumb|left|350px|''Brotherhood'' Edition 2nd Issue - Cover (back) with Vinyl (Side B)]] &emsp;
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
 
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'''''Ghostrider Edition'''''
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'''''Ghostrider Editions'''''
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{|
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Front View.jpg|thumb|left|640px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition - Cover (front) with Vinyl (Side A)]]
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Label A.jpg|thumb|left|335px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition -  Label Side A]]
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|-
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Back View.jpg|thumb|left|645px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition - Cover (back) with Vinyl (Side B)]]
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| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Label B.jpg|thumb|left|330px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition - Label Side A]]
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|-
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|}
 
{|
 
{|
| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Front View.jpg|thumb|640px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition Cover (front) with Vinyl (Side A)]]
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| [[File:Saints & Martyrs Grey Marbled Overview Front.jpg|thumb|left|615px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition - Cover (front) with grey marbled vinyl (Side A)]]
| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Label A.jpg|thumb|330px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition Label Side A]]
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| [[File:Saints & Martyrs Grey Marbled Label Side B.jpg|thumb|left|370px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - Grey marbled vinyl - Label (Side B)]]
 
|-
 
|-
| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Back View.jpg|thumb|640px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition Cover (back) with Vinyl (Side B)]]
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|}
| [[File:Saints And Martyrs Ghostrider Label B.jpg|thumb|330px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition Label Side A]]
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{|
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| [[File:Saints & Martyrs Grey Marbled Overview Back.jpg|thumb|left|560px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - ''Ghostrider'' Edition - Cover (back) with grey marbled vinyl (Side B)]]
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| [[File:Saints & Martyrs Grey Marbled Runout Side A.jpg|thumb|left|420px|''Saints And Martyrs'' - Grey marbled vinyl - Runouts (Side A)]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}

Latest revision as of 20:54, 27 March 2021

A studio bootleg with rare and early demos and mixes from unto to 1986.

This bootleg exists in basically two editions from two different labels, both of which were apparently released at the same time.

Saints And Martyrs
- Ghostrider Records Edition Cover (front)
Saints And Martyrs - Cover (front)
- First Issue of the Brotherhood Edition
Saints And Martyrs - Cover (front)
- Second and Third Issue of the Brotherhood Edition


Release Notes

 ●  Label: ‎Ghostrider Records                          ●  Label: ‎The Brotherhood
 ●  Catalogue#: - none -  ●  Catalogue#: - none -
 ●  Format: 12" vinyl LP  ●  Format: 12" vinyl LP
 ●  Released: 1989  ●  Released: 1989

All vinyls of both editions have the runous scratched out.

Saints And Martyrs - The Brotherhood Edition -
The obvious saddening quality of the die-cut sleeve

The Brotherhood Editon
Some acetate of this edtion is known to exist, without any further information available, though.

Beyond that, there are three different issues. The sleeve notes of these three issues are identical:

  • Front sleeve note:
Take My Hand And Lead Me To The Garden Of Delight
  • Back sleeve notes:
Produced by the Shaman For 33° Productions
Realised by the Brotherhood
A Merciless Release


  • The first issue comes in a b/w cover consisting of a plain white die-cut sleeve with b/w DIN-A 4 copy
sheets glued to it on both sides. The cover front shows a b/w print of a churchyard, while the cover
back lists the details of the release. The vinyls are black with light pink labels.
  • The second issue has the same layout as the first one, apart from the fact that the DIN-A 4 copy sheets
glued to the white sleeve are dark pink instead of white. The vinyls are black with light pink labels.
  • The third issue is almost identical to the second one, but comes with blue vinyl.
This issue is the rarest of this edition. No picture of the blue vinyl could so far be traced.
Possibly, those vinyls were initially delivered with the Ghostrider edition.


Saints And Martyrs - Ghostrider Edition - Cover (back)

Ghostrider Edition

  • This edition differs widely from The Brotherhood one, except for the similay antique font used on the cover.
  • The edition is strictly limited to 225 copies with numbering on the back cover.
  • The cover front is black and shows a large head and star logo in white print with the title of the
bootleg written across it in the place where usually "Merciful Release" would appear.
  • The cover back is white and shows a similar layout in the same antique font as the Brotherhood edition,
giving details about the tracks, the sources and the release, as well as a Walk Away /Black October logo
and the numbering Your number ---" printed in black.
  • The vinyl is ultramarine blue and comes with red and white labels indicating a full size A/B, resp.
  • A further limited edition of allegedly 15 copies only does exist. The covers are not numbered, though.
The vinyls are grey and slightly marbled and come with plain light pink labels.



For recent price developments see sistersbootlegs/saintsmartyrs or popsike/saints and martyrs,

or, alternatively, Roots Vinyl Guide/Saints And Martyrs or CollectorsFrenzy/Saints And Martyrs.

Track List

Side A

Saints And Martyrs - Brotherhood Edition - Cover (back)
Track Source indicated as
A1   Red Skies Disappear                                               First & Last & Always with Marian lyrics
A2   Good Things Demo
A3   Garden Of Delight Vocals – Andrew Eldritch
A4   Marian Instrumental Version
A5   Body Electric Alternative Mix


Side B

B1   Dance On Glass Demo
B2   Burn Alternate Mix
B3   A Rock And A Hard Place Alternate Mix
B4   Dominion / Mother Russia                                        Early Demo
B5   Where Spirits Fly Spirits, Hamburg Soundcheck 5-84



Additional Pictures

- Please click into files for larger views -

Brotherhood Editions

These two pictures are available here and here
Brotherhood Edition - 2nd Issue - Cover (front) with Vinyl (Side A)
Brotherhood Edition 2nd Issue - Cover (back) with Vinyl (Side B)


Ghostrider Editions

Saints And Martyrs - Ghostrider Edition - Cover (front) with Vinyl (Side A)
Saints And Martyrs - Ghostrider Edition - Label Side A
Saints And Martyrs - Ghostrider Edition - Cover (back) with Vinyl (Side B)
Saints And Martyrs - Ghostrider Edition - Label Side A
Saints And Martyrs - Ghostrider Edition - Cover (front) with grey marbled vinyl (Side A)
Saints And Martyrs - Grey marbled vinyl - Label (Side B)
Saints And Martyrs - Ghostrider Edition - Cover (back) with grey marbled vinyl (Side B)
Saints And Martyrs - Grey marbled vinyl - Runouts (Side A)