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This change of personnel ''through the years'' has obviously changed the sound and the modalities of the songs, too, and is well reflected on this bootleg. Some songs are repeatedly featured on the different sides of the records, and they sound amazingly varied because they were recorded at concerts from different eras.<br/>
 
This change of personnel ''through the years'' has obviously changed the sound and the modalities of the songs, too, and is well reflected on this bootleg. Some songs are repeatedly featured on the different sides of the records, and they sound amazingly varied because they were recorded at concerts from different eras.<br/>
  
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Further, another thing that has been improved (not only changed) ''through the years'' was [[Doktor Avalanche]]. At the time of the [[Gigography#Trans-Europe_Excess|Trans-Europe Excess Tour]] they used their [[Doktor Avalanche|Boss Dr.Rhythm drum machine]], while in 1985 during the [[Tune In - Turn On - Burn Out 1985|Tune In - Turn On - Burn Out Tour]] it was the more sophisticated [[Doktor Avalanche|Oberheim DMX]]. This improvement can also be clearly distinguished on the records.<br/>
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Another point that was improved (and not only changed) ''through the years'' is [[Doktor Avalanche]]. At the time of the [[Gigography#Trans-Europe_Excess|Trans-Europe Excess Tour]] the band were still using their initial [[Doktor Avalanche|Boss Dr.Rhythm drum machine]], while in 1985 and during the [[Tune In - Turn On - Burn Out 1985|Tune In - Turn On - Burn Out Tour]], they had already obtained the more sophisticated [[Doktor Avalanche|Oberheim DMX]]. This improvement is clearly audible on the records.<br/>
 
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'''Varieties'''<br/>
 
'''Varieties'''<br/>
 
This bootleg exist in basically '''three editions''' with different vinyl colours and different labels.
 
This bootleg exist in basically '''three editions''' with different vinyl colours and different labels.
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* The '''first edition''' is relatively common and comes with three similar clear lightblue/black splattered vinyls
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* The '''first edition''' is relatively common and comes with three similar clear light blue/black splattered vinyls
 
: with plain black labels. This edition has allegedly also been seen with plain white labels.
 
: with plain black labels. This edition has allegedly also been seen with plain white labels.
  
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* The most common edition seems to be the '''second one''' that comes with one lightgreen marbled vinyl (record one),  
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* The most common edition seems to be the '''second one''' that comes with one light green marbled vinyl (record one),  
 
: one blue marbled vinyl (record 2) and one black vinyl (record 3).
 
: one blue marbled vinyl (record 2) and one black vinyl (record 3).
 
: This edition has black [[Merciful Release]] labels with alphabetic numbering.
 
: This edition has black [[Merciful Release]] labels with alphabetic numbering.
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: It does also exist with the first record on darkgreen instead of lightgreen marbled vinyl.
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: It does also exist with the first record on dark green instead of light green marbled vinyl.
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: Here, record three is sometimes made of an extremely dark green vinyl, easily appearing as black.
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: On the back of these issues, a large [[Merciful Release]] logo sticker in orange on black  
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: all of which easily appearing as black.
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: On the back of this entire edition, a large [[Merciful Release]] logo sticker in orange on black  
 
: (same colour as the front cover picture) is glued to the box.
 
: (same colour as the front cover picture) is glued to the box.
  
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* The '''third edition''' comes with one green, one turquoise and one darkgreen vinly,
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* The '''third edition''' comes with one green, one turquoise and one dark green vinyl with [[Merciful Release]] labels.
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: So far, it is not 100% clear which record of this version is pressed in which colour.  
 
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'''Record One'''

Revision as of 10:43, 30 March 2016

This page is Work in Progress and going to be extended as soon as ever possible
Through The Years - Box Cover (front)
Through The Years - Box Cover (Spine)
Through The Years - Box Cover (back)
Through The Years - Edition with dark purple marbeled vinyls (overview)


This is a three record box bootleg that features the complete recordings of two concerts of the Sisters of Mercy.

The first concert was performed in 1983 during the Trans-Europe Excess Tour when Ben Gunn still played the second guitar in the band. The other gig is from the Tune In - Turn On - Burn Out Tour in 1985 when Wayne Hussey had already joined the band on guitar, replacing the before mentioned Ben Gunn. It was also the last time Gary Marx performed on tour with The Sisters of Mercy. One day later, on April 2nd, he was still present, when The Sisters of Mercy performed two songs during the Old Grey Whistle Test on BBC TV, but left the band afterwards for good.

This change of personnel through the years has obviously changed the sound and the modalities of the songs, too, and is well reflected on this bootleg. Some songs are repeatedly featured on the different sides of the records, and they sound amazingly varied because they were recorded at concerts from different eras.

Another point that was improved (and not only changed) through the years is Doktor Avalanche. At the time of the Trans-Europe Excess Tour the band were still using their initial Boss Dr.Rhythm drum machine, while in 1985 and during the Tune In - Turn On - Burn Out Tour, they had already obtained the more sophisticated Oberheim DMX. This improvement is clearly audible on the records.

Release Notes

  • Label: unknown
  • Catalogue#: SM 8385
  • Run-out Matrix: SM8385-A to SM8385-F
  • Format: 3 x 12" vinyl LP box
  • Released: 1986


Sources


Remarks

  • The box is made of resistant cardboard with a black snakeskin surface. An adhesive, printed plastik layer is glued
to the cardboard in such way that it links the lid to the left side of the box, so that it can be opened as a folder.
  • The cover front shows a group shot of the band taken in 1984.
  • The backcover notes:
1983/85 A MERCIFUL RELEASE
and in smaller print: A 3 RECORD SET
  • Spelling mistakes
B1 - Temple Of Love is called "Tunnel Of Love".
B3 - Adrenochrome is misspelled "Adrenachrome".
C1 - First And Last And Always is written "First & Last & Always".
C2 - Body And Soul is written "Body & Soul".
C4 - Marian is listed as "Marianne".
D1 - A Rock And A Hard Place is written "A Rock & A Hard Place".


Varieties
This bootleg exist in basically three editions with different vinyl colours and different labels.

  • The first edition is relatively common and comes with three similar clear light blue/black splattered vinyls
with plain black labels. This edition has allegedly also been seen with plain white labels.
  • The most common edition seems to be the second one that comes with one light green marbled vinyl (record one),
one blue marbled vinyl (record 2) and one black vinyl (record 3).
This edition has black Merciful Release labels with alphabetic numbering.
It does also exist with the first record on dark green instead of light green marbled vinyl.
Here, record three is sometimes made of an extremely dark green, dark red, dark blue, or dark purple vinyl
all of which easily appearing as black.
On the back of this entire edition, a large Merciful Release logo sticker in orange on black
(same colour as the front cover picture) is glued to the box.
  • The third edition comes with one green, one turquoise and one dark green vinyl with Merciful Release labels.
So far, it is not 100% clear which record of this version is pressed in which colour.
  • An edition with three similar dark purple (also described as red blue brown splattered) marbled vinyls.
does exist as well. The labels show a picture of a dog's head leaning on a table and are alphabetically numbered.
  • Allegedly, one of these edition was limited to 25 copies only.


For recent price developments see sistersbootlegs/Through The Years or popsike/through the years.

Track Lists


Record One

A1   Burn B1   Temple Of Love
A2   Valentine B2   Floorshow
A3   Anaconda                                      B3   Adrenochrome
A4   Heartland B4   Gimme Shelter
A5   Alice B5   Kiss The Carpet
A6   Emma B6   Body Electric


Record Two

C1   First And Last And Always D1   Possession
C2   Body And Soul D2   Walk Away
C3   Train                                             D3   Burn
C4   Marian D4   Emma
C5   No Time To Cry D5   Amphetamine Logic


Record Three

E1   A Rock And A Hard Place F1   Knockin' On Heaven's Door
E2   Floorshow F2   Sister Ray
E3   Alice                                             F3   Ghost Rider
E4   Body Electric F4   Louie Louie
E5   Gimme Shelter


Additional Pictures


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