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'''Release Notes''' | '''Release Notes''' | ||
* Label: [[Merciful Release]] | * Label: [[Merciful Release]] | ||
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* Catalogue#: MR023 | * Catalogue#: MR023 | ||
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| − | + | * Format: vinyl single, 12" only | |
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''' Release dates''' | ''' Release dates''' | ||
* UK release: 16 May 1983 | * UK release: 16 May 1983 | ||
| − | * UK/France release: June 1983 | + | |
| − | * | + | * UK/France release (repress): June 1983 |
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| + | * Braineater Records release for US-market: 10 July 1983 | ||
| + | : see the [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=21&ti=1,21&SEQ=20110611125940&Search_Arg=eldritch%2C%20andrew&Search_Code=NALL&CNT=25&PID=Xmd2Q66PB11wguu_w0WaqsvCHEp&SID=1 United States Copyright Office Website] | ||
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* Dutch Re-issue: 1989 | * Dutch Re-issue: 1989 | ||
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'''Remarks''' | '''Remarks''' | ||
* The first 5,000 initial copies included a lyric sheet. | * The first 5,000 initial copies included a lyric sheet. | ||
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| + | * From the beginning, some covers have had a violet on crimson print instead of dark pink on black one. | ||
| + | : Over the years, repressings in many shades of violet and pink have obviously been produced and distributed. | ||
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* On the spine of the repressings is noted "Made In England", instead of the catalogue number. | * On the spine of the repressings is noted "Made In England", instead of the catalogue number. | ||
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* For information about the origin of the cover artwork see [http://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=565737#565737 this thread of the Heartland Forum] | * For information about the origin of the cover artwork see [http://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=565737#565737 this thread of the Heartland Forum] | ||
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* Side AA: MPO / MR 023 AA2 / For Spiggy - Paint it Black | * Side AA: MPO / MR 023 AA2 / For Spiggy - Paint it Black | ||
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| + | * "MPO" is crossed out on the Dutch re-issues. | ||
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== Tracks == | == Tracks == | ||
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:like the version on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]]. | :like the version on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]]. | ||
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| − | = | + | <span><font size="4">''Band / Recording Personnel'' </font></span> |
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* [[Andrew Eldritch]] - Vocals | * [[Andrew Eldritch]] - Vocals | ||
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| + | ==''Different Releases - Overview''== | ||
| + | {|border=4; style="border:solid 2px #cccccc; border-collapse:collapse;" | ||
| + | | '''''Label''''' | ||
| + | | '''''Catalogue#''''' | ||
| + | | '''''Format''''' | ||
| + | | '''''Released''''' | ||
| + | | '''''Country''''' | ||
| + | | '''''Notes''''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Merciful Release | ||
| + | | MR023 | ||
| + | | EP 12" | ||
| + | | 16 May 1983 | ||
| + | | UK | ||
| + | | First 5000 came with a lyric sheet. Some copies are violet on crimson instead of pink on black. <br/> [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not listed on the cover. MR023 printed on the spine. No barcode. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Merciful Release | ||
| + | | MR023 | ||
| + | | EP 12" | ||
| + | | 10 July 1983 | ||
| + | | UK | ||
| + | | Braineater version - pressing for US-distribution. Comes with a green or white sticker on back side <br/> and an insert (lyrics sheet). Allegedly, some copies also with b/w promo sheet. No barcode. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Merciful Release | ||
| + | | MR023 | ||
| + | | EP 12" | ||
| + | | June 1983 | ||
| + | | UK/France | ||
| + | | Repressing."Made In England" printed on the spine. No lyrics sheet. No barcode. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Merciful Release | ||
| + | | MR023 | ||
| + | | EP 12" | ||
| + | | 1989 | ||
| + | | The Netherlands | ||
| + | | Repressing, comes with barcode 5016554002310 printed on the back sleeve.<br/> "Made in Holland" and catalogue# 08-025198-20-1/2 on the labels and in the run-outs. <br/> Reddish sleeve and without lyrics sheet or other insert. | ||
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| + | |} | ||
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| − | == | + | == Additional Pictures == |
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[[Category: Official Releases]] | [[Category: Official Releases]] | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 2 March 2017
After Alice, The Sisters of Mercy's second EP ...
Release Notes
- Label: Merciful Release
- Catalogue#: MR023
- Format: vinyl single, 12" only
Release dates
- UK release: 16 May 1983
- UK/France release (repress): June 1983
- Braineater Records release for US-market: 10 July 1983
- Dutch Re-issue: 1989
Remarks
- The first 5,000 initial copies included a lyric sheet.
- From the beginning, some covers have had a violet on crimson print instead of dark pink on black one.
- Over the years, repressings in many shades of violet and pink have obviously been produced and distributed.
- On the spine of the repressings is noted "Made In England", instead of the catalogue number.
- For information about the origin of the cover artwork see this thread of the Heartland Forum
Run-out Grooves
- Side A: MPO / MR 023 A2
- Side AA: MPO / MR 023 AA2 / For Spiggy - Paint it Black
- "MPO" is crossed out on the Dutch re-issues.
Tracks
| Side A | Duration |
| A1 Kiss The Carpet | 5:55 |
| A2 Lights | 5:51 |
Side B
| B1 Valentine | 4:44 |
| B2 Fix | 3:41 |
| B3 Burn | 4:49 |
| B4 Kiss The Carpet (Reprise) | 0:36 |
Note:
- Other than on Some Girls Wander By Mistake
- the song Kiss The Carpet is called in short Kiss on the EP.
- Kiss The Carpet (Reprise) is not mentioned at all,
- neither on the label, nor on the sleeve of the EP.
- The version of this song on the EP does not fade out or quieten down
- like the version on Some Girls Wander By Mistake.
Band / Recording Personnel
- Andrew Eldritch - Vocals
- Gary Marx - Guitars
- Ben Gunn - Guitars
- Craig Adams - Bass
- Doktor Avalanche - Drums
Different Releases - Overview
| Label | Catalogue# | Format | Released | Country | Notes |
| Merciful Release | MR023 | EP 12" | 16 May 1983 | UK | First 5000 came with a lyric sheet. Some copies are violet on crimson instead of pink on black. Kiss The Carpet (Reprise) is not listed on the cover. MR023 printed on the spine. No barcode. |
| Merciful Release | MR023 | EP 12" | 10 July 1983 | UK | Braineater version - pressing for US-distribution. Comes with a green or white sticker on back side and an insert (lyrics sheet). Allegedly, some copies also with b/w promo sheet. No barcode. |
| Merciful Release | MR023 | EP 12" | June 1983 | UK/France | Repressing."Made In England" printed on the spine. No lyrics sheet. No barcode. |
| Merciful Release | MR023 | EP 12" | 1989 | The Netherlands | Repressing, comes with barcode 5016554002310 printed on the back sleeve. "Made in Holland" and catalogue# 08-025198-20-1/2 on the labels and in the run-outs. Reddish sleeve and without lyrics sheet or other insert. |
Additional Pictures
- Please click into files for larger views -
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