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After [[Alice EP|Alice]], The Sisters of Mercy's second EP ...<br/> | After [[Alice EP|Alice]], The Sisters of Mercy's second EP ...<br/> | ||
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| + | There is an interesting and entertaining article about this record on the [http://sistersfan.blogspot.com/ ''I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan''] blog.<br/> | ||
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| + | Check out the entry [http://sistersfan.blogspot.com/2020/06/eldritchs-crowning-glory-reptile-house.html ''Eldritch's crowning glory? - The Reptile House EP''].<br/> | ||
| + | [[File:Original Reptile House EP Shirt.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Original "The Reptile House E.P." t-shirt]] | ||
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'''Release Notes''' | '''Release Notes''' | ||
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* UK/France release (repress): June 1983 | * UK/France release (repress): June 1983 | ||
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: 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] | : 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] | ||
* Dutch Re-issue: 1989 | * Dutch Re-issue: 1989 | ||
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* The first 5,000 initial copies included a lyric sheet. | * The first 5,000 initial copies included a lyric sheet. | ||
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: * our thanks for the t-shirt pictures go to HL Forum member [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4481 ''ribbons69'']. | : * our thanks for the t-shirt pictures go to HL Forum member [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4481 ''ribbons69'']. | ||
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* Side A: MPO / MR 023 A2 | * Side A: MPO / MR 023 A2 | ||
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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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* Other than on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] | * Other than on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] | ||
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* [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not mentioned at all, | * [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not mentioned at all, | ||
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| MR023 | | MR023 | ||
| EP 12" | | EP 12" | ||
| 16 May 1983 | | 16 May 1983 | ||
| UK | | UK | ||
| − | | | + | | The first 5000 came with a lyric sheet. Some copies are violet on crimson instead of <br/> pink on black. [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not listed on the cover. MR023 printed on <br/> the spine. No barcode. |
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| 10 July 1983 | | 10 July 1983 | ||
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| − | | Braineater version - pressing for US-distribution. Comes with a green or white sticker | + | | Braineater version - pressing for US-distribution. Comes with a green or white sticker <br/> on the back side and an insert (lyrics sheet). Allegedly, some copies also include a <br/> b/w promo sheet. No barcode. |
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| − | | 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/> | + | | 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/> This version has a reddish sleeve and comes without lyrics sheet or other insert, <br/> some have a "MADE IN HOLLAND" sticker. |
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Revision as of 09:31, 27 July 2020
After Alice, The Sisters of Mercy's second EP ...
There is an interesting and entertaining article about this record on the I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan blog.
Check out the entry Eldritch's crowning glory? - The Reptile House 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
- US - Brain Eater Records release: 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
- Kiss The Carpet is shortened to 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, see also John Peel Shows 1980-85.
Different Releases - Overview
| Label | Catalogue# | Format | Released | Country | Notes |
| Merciful Release | MR023 | EP 12" | 16 May 1983 | UK | The 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 the back side and an insert (lyrics sheet). Allegedly, some copies also include a 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. This version has a reddish sleeve and comes without lyrics sheet or other insert, some have a "MADE IN HOLLAND" sticker. |
Additional Pictures
- Please click into files for larger views -
Braineater and Original UK release (1983)
Dutch re-issue (1989)
