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| This release followed in response to imported copies <br/> of the American Braineater 12" surfacing in the UK <br/> at greatly inflated prices. | | This release followed in response to imported copies <br/> of the American Braineater 12" surfacing in the UK <br/> at greatly inflated prices. | ||
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| + | | [[Merciful Release]] | ||
| + | | MR021 | ||
| + | | 12" vinyl EP | ||
| + | | March 1983 - UK | ||
| + | | UK Repressing comes with barcode <br/> - Barcode: 5 016554 002167 - | ||
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| + | | [[Merciful Release]] | ||
| + | | MR021 | ||
| + | | 12" vinyl EP | ||
| + | | March 1989 - The Netherlands | ||
| + | | Published By – [http://www.discogs.com/label/48207-Copyright-Control Copyright Control]<br/> Pressed By – [http://www.discogs.com/label/371466-SonyCBS-Haarlem Sony/CBS, Haarlem] – 08-25196-20<br/> Mastered By – [http://www.discogs.com/artist/473994-Porky-5 Porky] | ||
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| − | + | '''Remarks'''<br/> | |
| − | + | * The original '''''Braineater''''' issue was marketed and distributed by [http://www.discogs.com/label/134071-Brain-Eater-Records ''Braineater Records''] in the USA | |
| − | + | : mastered by [http://www.discogs.com/artist/473994-Porky-5 George Peckham AKA Porky] and printed by [http://www.discogs.com/label/56025-MPO MPO] in France | |
| − | + | * Some different pressings of the ''[[Merciful Release]]'' version do exist as well: | |
| − | + | : - the '''original UK release''', without barcode | |
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| + | : - a '''UK repressing''' with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167 | ||
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| + | : - a '''Dutch repressing''' with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167 | ||
| + | : ''Made in Holland'' is printed on the label and spine | ||
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| + | : - a '''French repressing''' does allegedly exist as well. | ||
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| + | * All EPs run at 45 rpm | ||
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'''Additional Remarks''' | '''Additional Remarks''' | ||
* Runoff groove inscriptions: | * Runoff groove inscriptions: | ||
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'''Additional Pictures''' | '''Additional Pictures''' | ||
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| − | - | + | - Please click into files for larger views -<br/> |
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| − | + | '''''Braineater US Release''''' | |
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| + | | [[File:Alice EP Braineater Release Cover Front.jpg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' US Release Cover (front)]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP Braineater Release Cover Back.jpg|thumb|240px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' Release Cover (back)]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice Braineater Label A.jpg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' US Release Label A]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice Braineater Label AA.jpg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' US Release Label B]] | ||
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| + | |} | ||
| + | '''''UK Release''''' | ||
| + | {| | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP Cover Front.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Cover (front)]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP Cover Back.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Cover (back)]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP Label A.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Label A]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP Label AA.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Label AA]] | ||
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| + | |} | ||
| + | '''''UK Repress''''' | ||
| + | {| | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP UK Repress Cover Front.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Repress Cover (front)]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP UK Repress Cover Back.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Repress Cover (back)]] | ||
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| + | |} | ||
| + | '''''Dutch Repress''''' | ||
| + | {| | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Cover Front.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Cover (front)]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Cover Back.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Cover (back)]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Label A.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Label A]] | ||
| + | | [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Label B.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Label B]] | ||
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[[Category: Official Releases]] | [[Category: Official Releases]] | ||
Revision as of 01:52, 17 July 2015
The Sisters of Mercy's fifth official release ...
Release Notes
| Label | Catalogue | Format | Released | Remarks |
| Braineater | MR021 | 12" vinyl EP | 1983 - USA | Financed by John Ashton. The release included a promo press map & a feedback postcard. |
| Merciful Release | MR021 | 12" vinyl EP | March 1983 - UK | This release followed in response to imported copies of the American Braineater 12" surfacing in the UK at greatly inflated prices. |
| Merciful Release | MR021 | 12" vinyl EP | March 1983 - UK | UK Repressing comes with barcode - Barcode: 5 016554 002167 - |
| Merciful Release | MR021 | 12" vinyl EP | March 1989 - The Netherlands | Published By – Copyright Control Pressed By – Sony/CBS, Haarlem – 08-25196-20 Mastered By – Porky |
Remarks
- The original Braineater issue was marketed and distributed by Braineater Records in the USA
- mastered by George Peckham AKA Porky and printed by MPO in France
- Some different pressings of the Merciful Release version do exist as well:
- - the original UK release, without barcode
- - a UK repressing with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167
- - a Dutch repressing with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167
- Made in Holland is printed on the label and spine
- - a French repressing does allegedly exist as well.
- All EPs run at 45 rpm
Additional Remarks
- Runoff groove inscriptions:
- "im westen nichts neues-jesus loves the sisters"
- "for spiggy (foreign field)"
- "mein irisch kind. wo weilest du?"
- The cover art is Henri Matisse's painting Nude Blue II in gold print on black background.
- See also Alice (single)
Tracks
| A1 Alice | 3:56 |
| A2 Floorshow | 3:47 |
| B1 Phantom | 7:16 |
| B2 1969 | 2:56 |
Band/Recording Personnel
- Craig Adams - Bass
- Gary Marx - Guitars
- Ben Gunn - Guitars
- Andrew Eldritch - Vocals
- Doktor Avalanche - Drums
Additional Pictures
- Please click into files for larger views -
Braineater US Release
UK Release
UK Repress
Dutch Repress
