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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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* UK-issues pressed by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/56025-MPO MPO], Dutch pressing by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/371454-CBS-Haarlem CBS, Haarlem] | * UK-issues pressed by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/56025-MPO MPO], Dutch pressing by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/371454-CBS-Haarlem CBS, Haarlem] | ||
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| + | * According t-shirts were printed and distributed as well. | ||
| + | [[File:Original Reptile House EP Shirt.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Original "The Reptile House E.P." t-shirt]] | ||
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'''Run-out Grooves''' | '''Run-out Grooves''' | ||
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* "MPO" is crossed out on the Dutch re-issues. | * "MPO" is crossed out on the Dutch re-issues. | ||
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| + | <span><font size="4">''Band / Recording Personnel'' </font></span> | ||
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| + | * [[Andrew Eldritch]] - Vocals | ||
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| + | * [[Gary Marx]] - Guitars | ||
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| + | * [[Ben Gunn]] - Guitars | ||
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| + | * [[Craig Adams]] - Bass | ||
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| + | * [[Doktor Avalanche]] - Drums | ||
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| + | [[File:The Reptile House Braineater Front.jpg|left|thumb|300px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Braineater Release (front)]] | ||
| + | [[File:The Reptile House EP Side A.jpg|right|thumb|290px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Label Side A]] | ||
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== Tracks == | == Tracks == | ||
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[[File:The Reptile House Braineater Back.jpg|left|thumb|300px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Braineater Release (back)]] | [[File:The Reptile House Braineater Back.jpg|left|thumb|300px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Braineater Release (back)]] | ||
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'''Note:''' | '''Note:''' | ||
* Other than on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] | * Other than on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] | ||
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: neither on the label, nor on the sleeve of the EP. | : 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 | + | * The version of this song on the EP does not fade out or quieten |
| − | :like the version on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]]. | + | : down like the version on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]]. |
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| + | * Three tracks from the EP were broadcast by [[John Peel]] on | ||
| + | : various occasions - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]], [[Lights]] and [[Valentine (song)|Valentine]] | ||
| + | : - 14 June 1983 John Peel Show, Radio One - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]] | ||
| + | : - 19 June 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]] | ||
| + | : - 06 July 1983 John Peel Show, Radio One - [[Lights]] | ||
| + | : - 06 July 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - [[Valentine (song)|Valentine]] | ||
| + | : - 20 August 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]] | ||
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| − | + | We recommend you check also the lovely [http://peel.wikia.com/wiki/Sisters_Of_Mercy John Peel Wiki] and the [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de/ - ''Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan'' blog] under [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de/2017/02/sisters-mysteries-v-did-peel-play.html ''Sisters Mysteries V – did Peel play Damage Done?''] <br/> | |
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==''Different Releases - Overview''== | ==''Different Releases - Overview''== | ||
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Revision as of 21:34, 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 "Made In England" is noted instead of the catalogue number.
- For information about the origin of the cover artwork see this thread of the Heartland Forum
- Published by Copyright Control
- Produced at K.G. Studio], Bridlington
- UK-issues pressed by MPO, Dutch pressing by CBS, Haarlem
- According t-shirts were printed and distributed as well.
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.
Band / Recording Personnel
- Andrew Eldritch - Vocals
- Gary Marx - Guitars
- Ben Gunn - Guitars
- Craig Adams - Bass
- Doktor Avalanche - Drums
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.
- Three tracks from the EP were broadcast by John Peel on
- various occasions - Kiss The Carpet, Lights and Valentine
- - 14 June 1983 John Peel Show, Radio One - Kiss The Carpet
- - 19 June 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - Kiss The Carpet
- - 06 July 1983 John Peel Show, Radio One - Lights
- - 06 July 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - Valentine
- - 20 August 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - Kiss The Carpet
We recommend you check also the lovely John Peel Wiki and the - Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan blog under Sisters Mysteries V – did Peel play Damage Done?
or this thread @The Heartland Forums for more information and some interesting read on this issue.
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. |
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