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: Over the years, repressings in many shades of violet and pink have obviously been produced and distributed. | : 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. | + | * On the spine of the repressings "Made In England" is noted instead of the catalogue number MR023. |
| − | * For information about the origin of the cover artwork see [http://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=565737#565737 this thread | + | * For information about the origin of the cover artwork see [http://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=565737#565737 this astonishing thread at the Heartland Forums] |
* Published by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/48207-Copyright-Control Copyright Control], produced at [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/362473-KG-Studio K.G. Studio (Kenny Giles)], Bridlington | * Published by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/48207-Copyright-Control Copyright Control], produced at [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/362473-KG-Studio K.G. Studio (Kenny Giles)], Bridlington | ||
| − | * 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 re-pressing by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/371454-CBS-Haarlem CBS, Haarlem] |
* According t-shirts were printed and distributed as well. | * According t-shirts were printed and distributed as well. | ||
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'''Note:''' | '''Note:''' | ||
* Other than on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] | * Other than on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] | ||
| − | : the song [[Kiss The Carpet]] is called in short ''Kiss'' on the EP. | + | : the song [[Kiss The Carpet]] is called in short ''Kiss'' on the EP cover. |
* [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not mentioned at all, | * [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not mentioned at all, | ||
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| 1989 | | 1989 | ||
| The Netherlands | | 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. | + | | 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, some with "MADE IN HOLLAND" sticker. |
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Violet on Crimson Braineater Back.jpg|thumb|left|220px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Violet Print on Crimson Cover Braineater Version (back)]] | |[[File:The Reptile House EP Violet on Crimson Braineater Back.jpg|thumb|left|220px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Violet Print on Crimson Cover Braineater Version (back)]] | ||
|[[File:The Reptile House EP Braineater Label AA.jpg|thumb|left|215px|''The Reptile House EP'' <br/>- Braineater Version - Label Side AA]] | |[[File:The Reptile House EP Braineater Label AA.jpg|thumb|left|215px|''The Reptile House EP'' <br/>- Braineater Version - Label Side AA]] | ||
| − | |[[File:The Reptile House EP Violet on Crimson Braineater White Sticker.jpg|thumb|left|385px|''The Reptile House EP'' <br/>- Violet Print on Crimson Cover (back) | + | |[[File:The Reptile House EP Violet on Crimson Braineater White Sticker.jpg|thumb|left|385px|''The Reptile House EP'' <br/>- Violet Print on Crimson Cover (back) with White Braineater Sticker]] |
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Revision as of 10:15, 3 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 a 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 MR023.
- For information about the origin of the cover artwork see this astonishing thread at the Heartland Forums
- Published by Copyright Control, produced at K.G. Studio (Kenny Giles), Bridlington
- UK-issues pressed by MPO, Dutch re-pressing by CBS, Haarlem
- According t-shirts were printed and distributed as well.
- * our thanks for the t-shirt pictures go to HL Forum member ribbons69.
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,
- instead 08-025198-20-1/2 was added.
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 cover.
- 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, some with "MADE IN HOLLAND" sticker. |
Additional Pictures
- Please click into files for larger views -
Braineater and Original UK release (1983)
Dutch re-issue (1989)
