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[[Image:Undertape.jpg|right|thumb|right|300px|''Under The Gun'' - Cassette cover (front)]]
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[[Image:Underthegun.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Under The Gun'' - CD cover (front)]]
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|[[File:Under The Gun 7 Front.jpg|thumb|300px|''Under The Gun'' - 7" single cover (front)]]
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|[[File:Under The Gun 7 Vinyl Side A.jpg|thumb|300px|''Under The Gun'' - 7" vinyl (Side A)]]
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|[[File:Under The Gun 7 Back.jpg|thumb|300px|''Under The Gun'' - 7" single cover (front)]]
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[[Under The Gun (single)|Under The Gun]]<br/>
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The as yet last single officially released by [[The Sisters of Mercy]] ... <br/>
 
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'''Release Notes'''
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* 7" Merciful Release MR59  1993
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'''Releases'''<br/>
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* 12" Merciful Release MR59T
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* CD Merciful Release MR59CD
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Label'''''
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* MC Merciful Release MR59C
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Catalogue#'''''&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Format'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Released'''''
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|&nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Remarks'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;[[Merciful Release]] / EastWest&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;MR059 / 4509-93581-7&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;7"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;16 August 1993 / UK & Europe&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;[[Merciful Release]] / EastWest
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;MR059T / 4509-93609-0
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;12"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1993 / UK
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|
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|-
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;[[Merciful Release]] / WEA
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;MR053T / 4509-93609-0
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;12"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1993 / UK
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Limited edition of 5.000 &nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;coming with a sticker on front and a poster&nbsp;&nbsp;
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|-
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;[[Merciful Release]] / WEA
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;MR053T / 4509-93609-0
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;12"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1993 / UK
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Limited edition coming with a photo&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;of [[Andrew Eldritch]] and a biography sheet&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;[[Merciful Release]] / EastWest
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;MR059C / 4509-93581-4
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cassette&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1993 / UK
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Has the same content on both sides
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;[[Merciful Release]] / EastWest
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;MR059CD / 4509-93609-2
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;CD
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1993 / Germany
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|
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;[[Merciful Release]] / EastWest
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;MR059CDX / 4509-93582-2
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;CD
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1993 / UK
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Limited edition with an inlay promoting &nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;the release of [[A Slight Case Of Overbombing]]&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;Made in Great Britain.
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'''Notes'''
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* Illustration by Andrea White,<br/>who also did all the illustrations for [[Postcards From Above The Chemist]] ...
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* (P) Warner Music UK Ltd / (C) Warner Music UK Ltd
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* Tracks 1 & 3 published by Glass Sea Music/Noa-Noa Music/EMI Songs Ltd.<br/>Track 2 ([[Alice (song)|Alice]]) published by Polygram Music Publishing Ltd.
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==Tracks==
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[[File:Under The Gun 7 Vinyl Side B.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Under The Gun'' - 7" vinyl (Side B)]]
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'''''7" single and cassette'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Title'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Duration'''''&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Recording Notes'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6:16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley,&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Alice (song)|Alice (1993)]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3:57
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written & produced by [[Andrew Eldritch]]
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'''''12" single and CD single '''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Title'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Duration'''''&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Recording Notes'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun (Metropolis Mix)]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6:16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley,&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Alice (song)|Alice (1993)]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3:57
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written & produced by [[Andrew Eldritch]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;3&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun (Jutland Mix)]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6:20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, &nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman
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{{Work in Progress}}
 
 
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'''Additional Remarks'''
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'''Remarks'''
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* [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] is a remake of a song originally titled '''''Two Worlds Apart'''''. <br/>That song was initially written by '''''Billie Hughes''''' and '''''Roxanne Seeman'''''.<br/>For more details on this, please see [[Under The Gun (song)|the lyrics page for Under The Gun ...]]
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[[Image:UTGposter.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''Under The Gun'' - Poster]]
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* The CD single was released in a black jewel case with paper stickers.<br/>There is also a release in a standard slim-line jewel case. The 12" single included a poster with the cover artwork.
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* The release of [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] was accompanied by a [[Under The Gun (video)|respective video]].
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* The 12" single includes a poster with the cover artwork.
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[[File:Undertape.jpg|thumb|right|330px|''Under The Gun'' - Cassette cover (front)]]
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* The limited edition CD singles come in a black jewel case with paper stickers.<br/>The standard release CD singles come in a slim-line jewel case.  
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* There is a little but clear difference between the Jutland Mix <br/>and the Metropolis Mix of [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]], which is not so distinct <br/>between the Metropolis Mix and the version of the 2LP compilation<br/>[[A Slight Case Of Overbombing]]. <br/>The 7" track and the video track are savagely edited....
  
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* There is very little difference between the Jutland, Metropolis and A Slight Case Of Overbombing version of Under The Gun.<br/>The 7" and video edits are savagely edited.
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* Sisters T-shirts with that cover art do - of course - exist as well in various colours and fabrics.
  
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* [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] is a remake of a song originally called '''Two Worlds Apart''' written by '''Billie Hughes''' and '''Roxanne Seeman'''.<br/>For more details on this, please see [[Under The Gun (song)|the lyrics page for this song ...]]
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* The lyrics remain the same for all versions and mixes.
  
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* Lyrics remain the same for all versions and mixes
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* Highest entry on German [[Charts|charts]]: no. 40
  
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* Highest entry on German charts: no 40
 
 
* Number of weeks on German charts: 7 weeks
 
* Number of weeks on German charts: 7 weeks
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==Tracks==
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* Highest entry on UK [[Charts|charts]]: no. 19 / Swedish [[Charts|charts]]: no. 17<br>
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* [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun (Metropolis Mix)]]
 
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* [[Alice (song)|Alice (1993)]]
 
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* [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun (Jutland Mix)]]<br/>
 
 
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==Line up==
 
==Line up==
 
* [[Andrew Eldritch]] - Vocals
 
* [[Andrew Eldritch]] - Vocals
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* [[Terri Nunn]] - Vocals
 
* [[Terri Nunn]] - Vocals
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* [[Adam Pearson]] - Guitars
 
* [[Adam Pearson]] - Guitars
 
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'''Additional Pictures'''
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Please click for larger views ... <br/>
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{|
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| [[File:UTG 12 Front.jpg|thumb|330px|'''Under The Gun'' - 12" cover (front)]]
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| [[File:UTG 12 Limited Front.jpg|thumb|330px|''Under The Gun'' - 12" limited edition with sticker on front]]
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| [[Image:UTGposter.jpg|thumb|250px|Poster from the limited edition 12" single]]
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{|
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| [[File:Under The Gun Cassette.jpg|520px|thumb|''Under The Gun'' - Cassette (cover full view)]]
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| [[File:UTG Standard Release CD Cover Front.jpg|thumb|350px|''Under The Gun'' - Standard CD cover (front)]]
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| [[File:Under The Gun CD Label.jpg|thumb|51px|'''***''']]
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&nbsp;'''***''' ''Under The Gun'' - Standard CD (front inlay backward part)<br/>
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{|
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| [[File:UTG Limited Edition CD Cover Front.jpg|thumb|300px|''Under The Gun'' - Limited Edition CD cover (front)]]
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| [[File:UTG Limited CD Disc.jpg|thumb|290px|''Under The Gun'' - Limited edition CD (disc)]]
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| [[File:UTG Limited CD Back.jpg|thumb|330px|''Under The Gun'' - Limited Edition CD cover (back)]]
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{|
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| [[File:UTG Limited CD Inlay 2.jpg|thumb|290px|''Under The Gun'' - Limited Edition CD (inlay 1)]]
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| [[File:UTG Limited CD Inlay 1.jpg|thumb|290px|''Under The Gun'' - Limited Edition CD (inlay 2)]]
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| [[File:UTG Limited Edition CD Case complete.jpg|thumb|340px|''Under The Gun'' - Limited Edition CD (complete view)]]
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[[Category: Official Releases]]
 
[[Category: Official Releases]]

Latest revision as of 02:53, 8 September 2012

Under The Gun - 7" single cover (front)
Under The Gun - 7" vinyl (Side A)
Under The Gun - 7" single cover (front)


The as yet last single officially released by The Sisters of Mercy ...

Releases

  Label   Catalogue#     Format   Released   Remarks
  Merciful Release / EastWest     MR059 / 4509-93581-7     7"   16 August 1993 / UK & Europe  
  Merciful Release / EastWest   MR059T / 4509-93609-0   12"   1993 / UK
  Merciful Release / WEA   MR053T / 4509-93609-0   12"   1993 / UK   Limited edition of 5.000   
  coming with a sticker on front and a poster  
  Merciful Release / WEA   MR053T / 4509-93609-0   12"   1993 / UK   Limited edition coming with a photo  
  of Andrew Eldritch and a biography sheet  
  Merciful Release / EastWest   MR059C / 4509-93581-4   Cassette     1993 / UK   Has the same content on both sides
  Merciful Release / EastWest   MR059CD / 4509-93609-2   CD   1993 / Germany
  Merciful Release / EastWest   MR059CDX / 4509-93582-2   CD   1993 / UK   Limited edition with an inlay promoting   
  the release of A Slight Case Of Overbombing  
  Made in Great Britain.


Notes

  • (P) Warner Music UK Ltd / (C) Warner Music UK Ltd
  • Tracks 1 & 3 published by Glass Sea Music/Noa-Noa Music/EMI Songs Ltd.
    Track 2 (Alice) published by Polygram Music Publishing Ltd.



Tracks

Under The Gun - 7" vinyl (Side B)

7" single and cassette

  Title   Duration     Recording Notes
  1   Under The Gun           6:16             Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley,  
  Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman
  2   Alice (1993)       3:57   Written & produced by Andrew Eldritch


12" single and CD single

  Title   Duration     Recording Notes
  1   Under The Gun (Metropolis Mix)           6:16             Producer: Eldritch, Hughes, Additional Producer: Ian Stanley,  
  Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman
  2   Alice (1993)       3:57   Written & produced by Andrew Eldritch
  3   Under The Gun (Jutland Mix)           6:20             Producer: Eldritch, Hughes,   
  Vocals: Terri Nunn, Written by Eldritch, Hughes, Seeman



Additional Remarks

  • The 12" single includes a poster with the cover artwork.
Under The Gun - Cassette cover (front)
  • The limited edition CD singles come in a black jewel case with paper stickers.
    The standard release CD singles come in a slim-line jewel case.
  • There is a little but clear difference between the Jutland Mix
    and the Metropolis Mix of Under The Gun, which is not so distinct
    between the Metropolis Mix and the version of the 2LP compilation
    A Slight Case Of Overbombing.
    The 7" track and the video track are savagely edited....
  • Sisters T-shirts with that cover art do - of course - exist as well in various colours and fabrics.
  • The lyrics remain the same for all versions and mixes.
  • Highest entry on German charts: no. 40
  • Number of weeks on German charts: 7 weeks
  • Highest entry on UK charts: no. 19 / Swedish charts: no. 17


Line up



Additional Pictures

Please click for larger views ...

'Under The Gun - 12" cover (front)
Under The Gun - 12" limited edition with sticker on front
Poster from the limited edition 12" single
Under The Gun - Cassette (cover full view)
Under The Gun - Standard CD cover (front)
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 *** Under The Gun - Standard CD (front inlay backward part)

Under The Gun - Limited Edition CD cover (front)
Under The Gun - Limited edition CD (disc)
Under The Gun - Limited Edition CD cover (back)
Under The Gun - Limited Edition CD (inlay 1)
Under The Gun - Limited Edition CD (inlay 2)
Under The Gun - Limited Edition CD (complete view)



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