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| − | | Limited edition with an inlay promoting <br/> the release of [[A Slight Case Of Overbombing]] | + | | Limited edition with an inlay promoting <br/> the release of [[A Slight Case Of Overbombing]] <br/> Made in Great Britain. |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Notes''' |
| − | * | + | * Illustration by Andrea White,<br/>who also did all the illustrations for [[Postcards From Above The Chemist]] ... |
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| − | + | * (P) Warner Music UK Ltd / (C) Warner Music UK Ltd | |
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| + | * Tracks 1 & 3 published by Glass Sea Music/Noa-Noa Music/EMI Songs Ltd.<br/>Track 2 ([[Alice (song)|Alice]]) published by Polygram Music Publishing Ltd. | ||
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==Tracks== | ==Tracks== | ||
[[File:Under The Gun 7 Vinyl Side B.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Under The Gun'' - 7" vinyl (Side B)]] | [[File:Under The Gun 7 Vinyl Side B.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Under The Gun'' - 7" vinyl (Side B)]] | ||
| − | '''''7"''''' | + | '''''7" single and cassette''''' |
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| − | + | | '''''Title''''' | |
| − | + | | '''''Duration''''' | |
| + | | '''''Recording Notes''''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1 [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] | ||
| + | | 6:16 | ||
| + | | Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley, <br/> Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 2 [[Alice (song)|Alice (1993)]] | ||
| + | | 3:57 | ||
| + | | Written & produced by [[Andrew Eldritch]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| − | '''''12" single | + | '''''12" single and CD single ''''' |
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| − | + | | '''''Title''''' | |
| − | + | | '''''Duration''''' | |
| − | + | | '''''Recording Notes''''' | |
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| + | | 1 [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun (Metropolis Mix)]] | ||
| + | | 6:16 | ||
| + | | Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley, <br/> Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 2 [[Alice (song)|Alice (1993)]] | ||
| + | | 3:57 | ||
| + | | Written & produced by [[Andrew Eldritch]] | ||
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| + | | 3 [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun (Jutland Mix)]] | ||
| + | | 6:20 | ||
| + | | Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, <br/> Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman | ||
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| + | |} | ||
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'''Additional Remarks''' | '''Additional Remarks''' | ||
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| − | * [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] is a remake of a song originally titled '''''Two Worlds Apart'''''. <br/>That song was written by '''''Billie Hughes''''' and '''''Roxanne Seeman'''''.<br/>For more details on this, please see [[Under The Gun (song)|the lyrics page for Under The Gun ...]] | + | * [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] is a remake of a song originally titled '''''Two Worlds Apart'''''. <br/>That song was initially written by '''''Billie Hughes''''' and '''''Roxanne Seeman'''''.<br/>For more details on this, please see [[Under The Gun (song)|the lyrics page for Under The Gun ...]] |
* The release of [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] was accompanied by a [[Under The Gun (video)|respective video]]. | * The release of [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] was accompanied by a [[Under The Gun (video)|respective video]]. | ||
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* There is a little but clear difference between the Jutland Mix <br/>and the Metropolis Mix of [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]], which is not so distinct <br/>between the Metropolis Mix and the version of the 2LP compilation<br/>[[A Slight Case Of Overbombing]]. <br/>The 7" track and the video track are savagely edited.... | * There is a little but clear difference between the Jutland Mix <br/>and the Metropolis Mix of [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]], which is not so distinct <br/>between the Metropolis Mix and the version of the 2LP compilation<br/>[[A Slight Case Of Overbombing]]. <br/>The 7" track and the video track are savagely edited.... | ||
| − | * Sisters T-shirts with that cover art do - of course - exist as well in various colours and | + | * Sisters T-shirts with that cover art do - of course - exist as well in various colours and fabrics. |
* The lyrics remain the same for all versions and mixes. | * The lyrics remain the same for all versions and mixes. | ||
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* Number of weeks on German charts: 7 weeks | * Number of weeks on German charts: 7 weeks | ||
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| + | * Highest entry on UK [[Charts|charts]]: no. 19 / Swedish [[Charts|charts]]: no. 17<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:53, 8 September 2012
The as yet last single officially released by The Sisters of Mercy ...
Releases
| Label | Catalogue# | Format | Released | Remarks |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | MR059 / 4509-93581-7 | 7" | 16 August 1993 / UK & Europe | |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | MR059T / 4509-93609-0 | 12" | 1993 / UK | |
| Merciful Release / WEA | MR053T / 4509-93609-0 | 12" | 1993 / UK | Limited edition of 5.000 coming with a sticker on front and a poster |
| Merciful Release / WEA | MR053T / 4509-93609-0 | 12" | 1993 / UK | Limited edition coming with a photo of Andrew Eldritch and a biography sheet |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | MR059C / 4509-93581-4 | Cassette | 1993 / UK | Has the same content on both sides |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | MR059CD / 4509-93609-2 | CD | 1993 / Germany | |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | MR059CDX / 4509-93582-2 | CD | 1993 / UK | Limited edition with an inlay promoting the release of A Slight Case Of Overbombing Made in Great Britain. |
Notes
- Illustration by Andrea White,
who also did all the illustrations for Postcards From Above The Chemist ...
- (P) Warner Music UK Ltd / (C) Warner Music UK Ltd
- Tracks 1 & 3 published by Glass Sea Music/Noa-Noa Music/EMI Songs Ltd.
Track 2 (Alice) published by Polygram Music Publishing Ltd.
Tracks
7" single and cassette
| Title | Duration | Recording Notes |
| 1 Under The Gun | 6:16 | Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley, Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman |
| 2 Alice (1993) | 3:57 | Written & produced by Andrew Eldritch |
12" single and CD single
| Title | Duration | Recording Notes |
| 1 Under The Gun (Metropolis Mix) | 6:16 | Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley, Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman |
| 2 Alice (1993) | 3:57 | Written & produced by Andrew Eldritch |
| 3 Under The Gun (Jutland Mix) | 6:20 | Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman |
Additional Remarks
- Under The Gun is a remake of a song originally titled Two Worlds Apart.
That song was initially written by Billie Hughes and Roxanne Seeman.
For more details on this, please see the lyrics page for Under The Gun ...
- The release of Under The Gun was accompanied by a respective video.
- The 12" single includes a poster with the cover artwork.
- The limited edition CD singles come in a black jewel case with paper stickers.
The standard release CD singles come in a slim-line jewel case.
- There is a little but clear difference between the Jutland Mix
and the Metropolis Mix of Under The Gun, which is not so distinct
between the Metropolis Mix and the version of the 2LP compilation
A Slight Case Of Overbombing.
The 7" track and the video track are savagely edited....
- Sisters T-shirts with that cover art do - of course - exist as well in various colours and fabrics.
- The lyrics remain the same for all versions and mixes.
- Highest entry on German charts: no. 40
- Number of weeks on German charts: 7 weeks
Line up
- Andrew Eldritch - Vocals
- Terri Nunn - Vocals
- Adam Pearson - Guitars
Additional Pictures
Please click for larger views ...
*** Under The Gun - Standard CD (front inlay backward part)
