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One of the earliest 12" vinyl Sisters bootlegs.   
 
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The version available here is, however, the one of the [[Tue, 19-Jun-1984|John Peel Session 1984]], the first time the song was performed live.<br/>
 
The version available here is, however, the one of the [[Tue, 19-Jun-1984|John Peel Session 1984]], the first time the song was performed live.<br/>
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For some thoughts about the evaluation and significance of this bootleg, please check the according [[Talk:Halloween In Arkham|discussion page]]. <br/>
 
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'''Release Notes '''
 
'''Release Notes '''
 
* Label: Arche Noire Records
 
* Label: Arche Noire Records
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[[File:Halloween In Arkham Unnumbered Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|380px|''Halloween In Arkham'' - Second Edition Cover (back) without numbering]]
 
* Catalogue#: ANR 024
 
* Catalogue#: ANR 024
  
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* The first edition is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.
 
* The first edition is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.
  
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* Vinyls have plain white labels with Cat# 523 etched into the run-out groove.
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* Vinyls have plain white labels and 523-A and 523-B, respectively, etched into the run-outs.
  
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* The cover of the first edition has a copper/gold-like coloured print, while the second edition comes with a pasted b/w copy instead.<br/>
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* The picture on the front is a low resolution copy of the art work "Dreams in the Witch House"  by [http://www.centipedepress.com/authors/morris.html Harry O. Morris Jr.], a contemporary American artist.
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* The picture on the front is a low resolution copy of the art work "Dreams in the Witch House"   
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: It is part of a serial of 15 grafics titled "[http://www.rowsdowr.com/2012/10/19/halloween-in-arkham-lovecraftian-art-by-harry-o-morris-jr/ Halloween in Arkham]" created in 1979, which seems to be the origen of the name of the present album.
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: by [http://www.centipedepress.com/authors/morris.html Harry O. Morris Jr.], a contemporary American artist. It is part of a serial of 15 grafics  
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: The artwork itself has got its title from a short story of the same name by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft H. P. Lovecraft], published first in 1933.
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: titled "[http://www.rowsdowr.com/2012/10/19/halloween-in-arkham-lovecraftian-art-by-harry-o-morris-jr/ Halloween in Arkham]" created in 1979, which seems to be the origin of the name  
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: of the present album. The artwork itself got its title from a short story of the same name by  
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: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft H. P. Lovecraft], published first in 1933, whereas the city of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkham Arkham] is an integral part
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: of Lovecraft's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovecraft_Country fictional universe].
  
 
* On the cover back [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]] is marked as "UNRELEASED".
 
* On the cover back [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]] is marked as "UNRELEASED".
 
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''This information provides the basis for some evidence concerning the release date and the significance of this item.<br/>
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[[File:Halloween in arkham painting.jpg|left|thumb|370px|''Dreams in the Witch House'' from the ''Halloween in Arkham'' series<br/>by Harry O. Morris Jr.]]
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: ''First - as far as we know, three 12" bootlegs were released in 1984:
 
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: ''These three were the Sisters bootlegs that started everything. Then, in 1985, many more new bootlegs followed - with some significant ones among them. Nowadays it is difficult to figure out in which order they were released, but considering the remark about [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]], one can fairly conclude that '''Halloween in Arkham''' was one of the first bootlegs ever.''
 
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: ''[[Cryptic Flowers]], [[Halloween's Day]], [[Knocking On Heavens Door (bootleg)|Knocking On Heavens Door]] and [[The Dancer's Reward]] do also feature [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]] that was said ''unreleased'' at that time.''<br/>
 
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: ''[[Armageddon Outtakes]], [[Disguised In Black]], [[Stonehenge]] and [[Tune In - Turn Off - Burn Out|Tune In ... Turn Off ... Burn Out ...]] contain recordings from concerts performed in May, April or, accordingly, on the 16th or 13th of March 1985. These gigs took place after the release of [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]]. So, in conclucion, all of these eight albums were released later than the present one.''
 
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: ''This still doesn't give us a clue for the exact release dates of the bootlegs [[Live In The Troyan Horse]] and [[Possession (12" bootleg)|Possession]], though the name of the latter album suggests is was release late in 1985 as the song [[Possession (song)|Possession]] from which the bootleg title might be derived, was first released on March 11th, 1985 on [[First And Last And Always (album)|First And Last And Always]] and performed live for the first time during the [[Gigography|Tune In - Turn On - Burn Out tour]]. That tour started on March 9th 1985. Unfortunately we can`t proof this coherence, but at least we can reasonably conclude that '''Halloween in Arkham''' was among the first six 12" bootlegs ever released for [[Main Page|The Sisters Of Mercy]].<br/>
 
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: ''The '84 bootlegs offered so far had contained alternative versions like the [[Psychedelic Sessions 1984]] album, or live recordings like [[Live At Brixton Ace]] and [[The Lights Shine Clear Through The Sodium Haze]], the latter in combination with two studio recordings released earlier). Having all these features together on one Sisters bootleg and in addition even an unpublished Sisters composition, that was something totally new, and - of course - the bootleg became immediately sought-after. Insofar, '''Halloween in Arkham''' was right from the start an essential and significant collectors' item.<br/>
 
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: ''Its significance is also reflected in the fact that over many years '''Halloween in Arkham''' was "blindly" taken as the source of information on the setlist of a concert that didn't even take place, just because the back cover gives the wrong date for the performance. See [[Thu, 17-Mar-1983|the Gigography page]] for further details.<br/>
 
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: ''Beyond that, the bootleg regarding the 10th Anniversary gig for [[The Reptile House|Reptile House]] members on [[Sat, 16-Feb-1991|16 February 1991 at Leeds University]] is titled "[[The Return To Arkham]]". Perhaps, this name was chosen to render homage to the present album.
 
 
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[[File:Halloween in arkham painting.jpg|right|thumb|380px|''Dreams in the Witch House'' from the ''Halloween in Arkham'' series<br/>by Harry O. Morris Jr.]]
 
 
'''Sources'''
 
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* Tracks A1 - B1 recorded live at [[Sat, 19-Feb-1983|Brixton Ace, London 19.2.1983]]
 
* Tracks A1 - B1 recorded live at [[Sat, 19-Feb-1983|Brixton Ace, London 19.2.1983]]
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* Tracks B2 - B5 recorded at the [[Tue, 19-Jun-1984|John Peel Session 11.7.1984]]
 
* Tracks B2 - B5 recorded at the [[Tue, 19-Jun-1984|John Peel Session 11.7.1984]]
  
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For recent price developments see [http://www.sistersbootlegs.de/lps/helloweenarkham.htm sistersbootlegs/HalloweenArkham] or [http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=Halloween+In+Arkham&x=0&y=0 popsike/Halloween In Arkham].<br/>
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== Additional Pictures ==
 
== Additional Pictures ==
 
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- Please click into files for larger views -
 
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Latest revision as of 08:26, 20 September 2018

Halloween In Arkham - Cover (front)
Halloween In Arkham - Cover (back)



One of the earliest 12" vinyl Sisters bootlegs.

Remarkably, Halloween In Arkham, which features the song No Time To Cry, was released before the official single, published on March 8th, 1985.

The version available here is, however, the one of the John Peel Session 1984, the first time the song was performed live.

For some thoughts about the evaluation and significance of this bootleg, please check the according discussion page.

Release Notes

  • Label: Arche Noire Records
Halloween In Arkham - Second Edition Cover (back) without numbering
  • Catalogue#: ANR 024
  • Format: 12" vinyl LP
  • Released: 1985


Remarks

  • Released in two editions
  • The first edition is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.
  • The second edition is limited to 300 copies, but not numbered.
  • Vinyls have plain white labels and 523-A and 523-B, respectively, etched into the run-outs.
  • The cover of the first edition has a copper/gold-like coloured print, while the second edition
comes with a pasted b/w copy instead.
  • The picture on the front is a low resolution copy of the art work "Dreams in the Witch House"
by Harry O. Morris Jr., a contemporary American artist. It is part of a serial of 15 grafics
titled "Halloween in Arkham" created in 1979, which seems to be the origin of the name
of the present album. The artwork itself got its title from a short story of the same name by
H. P. Lovecraft, published first in 1933, whereas the city of Arkham is an integral part
of Lovecraft's fictional universe.


Dreams in the Witch House from the Halloween in Arkham series
by Harry O. Morris Jr.


Sources

The back cover wrongly notes: SIDE ONE - Brixton Ace, London 17.03.1983


Track List

Side One

A1   Alice
A2   Valentine
A3   Anaconda
A4   Body Electric
A5   1969


Side Two

B1   Sister Ray
B2   Poison Door
B3   No Time To Cry
B4   Walk Away
B5   Emma



For recent price developments see sistersbootlegs/HalloweenArkham or popsike/Halloween In Arkham.

Additional Pictures

- Please click into files for larger views -

Halloween In Arkham - Cover (front) with vinyl
Halloween In Arkham - Plain white label
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