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A very small quantity of tapes including some studios and live materials to promote the band was distributed in 1981 ... <br/>
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A very small quantity of tapes with studio and live material to promote the band was distributed in 1981 ... <br/>
  
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This is one of these tapes.<br/>
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What you see here is one of these tapes and as such - a piece of Sisters History!<br/>
  
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Could be, at least. We are not yet certain, whether this is not a fake.<br/>
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More of less consequently, this tape (or a tape as such) formed the basis for various early bootleg releases like - for example - the [[Floorshow EP]] or the [[Green Eldritch]].<br/>
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A very interesting and informative article about this tape, that one definitely shouldn't miss reading, is also available at the [https://sistersfan.blogspot.de/ ''I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan'' blog] <br/>
  
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Anyway, this tape (or a tape as such) could well have been the basis for early bootleg releases like - for example - the [[Floorshow EP]] or the [[Green Eldritch]].<br/>
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under the entry [https://sistersfan.blogspot.de/2017/10/the-first-demo-tape-1981.html ''The first demo tape 1981'']. Check it out!! And check also [http://sistersfan.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-sisters-and-furs-may-29th-1981.html ''The Sisters and The Furs - May 29th 1981''] in the same lovely blog.<br/>
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{|
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| [[File:The Sisters Demo Tape.jpg|thumb|250px|''The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape'' - Overview]]
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| [[File:Gary Marx Demo Tape.jpg|thumb|570px|''The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape'' - Inlay]]
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== Sources / Track List ==
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'''''Side A ''''' &nbsp; - &nbsp; Total duration: 21:40 &nbsp; - &nbsp; Demos (recorded during rehearsals at Andrew's place) and first official single<br/>
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| '''''Track'''''
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| '''''Source'''''
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| '''''Duration'''''
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| 1&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Floorshow (song)|Floorshow]]
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| Demo
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| &nbsp; 3:17
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| 2&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Lights]]
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| Demo
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| &nbsp; 5:13
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| 3&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Teachers]] / [[Adrenochrome (song)|Adrenochrome]] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| Demo
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| &nbsp; 7:53
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| 4&nbsp;&nbsp; [[The Damage Done (song)|The Damage Done]]
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| First [[The Damage Done (single)|official single]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp; 3:00
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| 5&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Watch (song)|Watch]]
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| First [[The Damage Done (single)|official single]]
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| &nbsp; 3:06
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[[File:Gary Marx Demo Tape.jpg|thumb|left|650px|''The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape'' - Inlay]]
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'''''Side B''''' &nbsp; - &nbsp; Total duration: 21:30 &nbsp; - &nbsp; Live Recordings of the same tracks<br/>
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[[File:Gary Marx Demo Tape Cassette.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape'' - Tape]]
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{|
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[[File:Gary Marx Demo Tape Box.jpg|250px|right|thumb|''The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape'' - Box]]
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| '''''Track'''''
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| '''''Source'''''
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| 1&nbsp;&nbsp; [[1969]]
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| recorded live at [[Thu, 07-May-1981|York University, 7-5-81]]
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| 2&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Sister Ray (song)|Sister Ray]]
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| recorded live at [[Thu, 07-May-1981|York University, 7-5-81]]
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| 3&nbsp;&nbsp; [[The Damage Done (song)|The Damage Done]] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| recorded live at [[Mon, 04-May-1981|St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81]]
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| 4&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Watch (song)|Watch]]
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| recorded live at [[Mon, 04-May-1981|St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81]]
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| 5&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Teachers]]
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| recorded live at [[Mon, 04-May-1981|St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81]]
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| 6&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Adrenochrome  (song)|Adrenochrome ]]
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| recorded live at [[Mon, 04-May-1981|St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81]]
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| 7&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Sister Ray (song)|Sister Ray]]
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| recorded live at [[Mon, 04-May-1981|St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81]]
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== Additional Pictures ==
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- Please click into files for larger views -
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| [[File:The Sisters Of Mercy Demo Tape Inlay.jpg|right|330px|thumb|''The Sisters' Demo Tape'' - Inlay Side B (from first hand)]]
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|[[File:Gary Marx Demo Tape Cassette.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape'' - Tape]]
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|[[File:Gary Marx Demo Tape Box.jpg|300px|right|thumb|''The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape'' - Box]]
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[[Category: Promos]]
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[[Category: Official Releases]]

Latest revision as of 11:21, 30 May 2018


A very small quantity of tapes with studio and live material to promote the band was distributed in 1981 ...

What you see here is one of these tapes and as such - a piece of Sisters History!

More of less consequently, this tape (or a tape as such) formed the basis for various early bootleg releases like - for example - the Floorshow EP or the Green Eldritch.

A very interesting and informative article about this tape, that one definitely shouldn't miss reading, is also available at the I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan blog

under the entry The first demo tape 1981. Check it out!! And check also The Sisters and The Furs - May 29th 1981 in the same lovely blog.

The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape - Overview
The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape - Inlay


Sources / Track List

Side A   -   Total duration: 21:40   -   Demos (recorded during rehearsals at Andrew's place) and first official single

Track Source Duration
1   Floorshow Demo   3:17
2   Lights Demo   5:13
3   Teachers / Adrenochrome                               Demo   7:53
4   The Damage Done First official single                                3:00
5   Watch First official single   3:06


Side B   -   Total duration: 21:30   -   Live Recordings of the same tracks

Track Source
1   1969 recorded live at York University, 7-5-81
2   Sister Ray recorded live at York University, 7-5-81
3   The Damage Done                                         recorded live at St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81
4   Watch recorded live at St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81
5   Teachers recorded live at St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81
6   Adrenochrome recorded live at St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81
7   Sister Ray recorded live at St John's, Leeds, 4-5-81


Additional Pictures

- Please click into files for larger views -

The Sisters' Demo Tape - Inlay Side B (from first hand)
The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape - Tape
The Sisters of Mercy - Demo Tape - Box


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