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Merciful Release MR023 12" only
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Cover Front.jpg|left|thumb|335px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Cover (front)]]
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== Tracks:==
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Lyrics Sheet.jpg|left|thumb|335px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Lyrics sheet]]
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* [[Kiss the Carpet]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Cover Back.jpg|left|thumb|335px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Cover (back)]]
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* [[Lights]]
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* [[Valentine]]
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* [[Fix]]
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After [[Alice EP|Alice]], The Sisters of Mercy's second EP ...<br/>
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* [[Burn]]
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* [[Kiss the Carpet (Reprise)]]
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There is an interesting and entertaining article about this record in the [http://sistersfan.blogspot.com/ ''I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan''] blog.<br/>
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Check the entry [http://sistersfan.blogspot.com/2020/06/eldritchs-crowning-glory-reptile-house.html ''Eldritch's crowning glory? - The Reptile House EP''].<br/>
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Some recollections from the recordings by John Spence, recording and mastering engineer at Ken Giles' Bridlington Studio at the time, can also be found in [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=696271#p696271 this post] @The Heartland Forums.<br/>
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[[File:Original Reptile House EP Shirt.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Original "The Reptile House E.P." t-shirt]]
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'''Release Notes'''
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* Label: [[Merciful Release]]
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* Catalogue#: MR023
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* Format: vinyl single, 12" only
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<br/>
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''' Release dates'''
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* UK release: 16 May 1983
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* UK/France release (repress): June 1983
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* US - Brain Eater Records release: 10 July 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]
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* Dutch Re-issue: 1989
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<br/>
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'''Remarks'''
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* The first 5,000 initial copies included a lyric sheet.
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* From the beginning, some covers have had a violet on crimson print instead of a dark pink on black one.
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: Over the years, repressings in many shades of violet and pink have obviously been produced and distributed.
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* On the spine of the repressings "Made In England" is noted instead of the catalogue number MR023.
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* 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]
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* 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
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* 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]
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* According t-shirts were printed and distributed as well.
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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''].
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'''Run-out Grooves'''
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* Side A: MPO / MR 023 A2
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* Side AA: MPO / MR 023 AA2 / For Spiggy - Paint it Black
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* "MPO" is crossed out on the Dutch re-issues,
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: instead 08-025198-20-1/2 was added.
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<span><font size="4">''Band / Recording Personnel'' </font></span>
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* [[Andrew Eldritch]] - Vocals
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* [[Gary Marx]] - Guitars
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* [[Ben Gunn]] - Guitars
  
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==Band/Recording Personnel==
 
 
* [[Craig Adams]] - Bass
 
* [[Craig Adams]] - Bass
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* [[Andrew Eldritch]] - Vocals, Guitars
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* [[Doktor Avalanche]] - Drums
 
* [[Doktor Avalanche]] - Drums
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[[File:The Reptile House Braineater Front.jpg|left|thumb|300px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Braineater Release (front)]]
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[[File:The Reptile House EP Side A.jpg|right|thumb|280px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Label Side A]]
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== Tracks  ==
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[[File:The Reptile House Braineater Back.jpg|left|thumb|300px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Braineater Release (back)]]
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[[File:The Reptile House EP Side B.jpg|right|thumb|280px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Label Side B]]
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{|
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| '''Side A'''
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| &nbsp;'''Duration'''
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|-
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| A1&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]]&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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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5:55
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|-
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| A2&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Lights]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5:51
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|-
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|}
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'''Side B'''
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{|
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| B1&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Valentine (song)|Valentine]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4:44
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|-
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| B2&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Fix (song)|Fix]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3:41
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|-
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| B3&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Burn]]
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4:49
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|-
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| B4&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0:36
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|-
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|}
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'''Note:'''
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* Other than on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]] 
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: [[Kiss The Carpet]] is shortened to ''Kiss'' on the EP cover.
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* [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not mentioned at all,
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: neither on the label, nor on the sleeve of the EP.
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* The version of this song on the EP does not fade out or quieten
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: down like the version on [[Some Girls Wander By Mistake]].
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* Three tracks from the EP were broadcast by [[John Peel]] on
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: various occasions - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]], [[Lights]] and [[Valentine (song)|Valentine]]
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: - 14 June 1983 John Peel Show, Radio One - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]]
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: - 19 June 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]]
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: - 06 July 1983  John Peel Show, Radio One - [[Lights]]
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: - 06 July 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - [[Valentine (song)|Valentine]]
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: - 20 August 1983 John Peel's Music, BFBS - [[Kiss The Carpet (song)|Kiss The Carpet]]
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We recommend you check also the lovely [http://peel.wikia.com/wiki/Sisters_Of_Mercy John Peel Wiki] and the [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de/ - ''Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan'' blog] under [http://sistersfan.blogspot.de/2017/02/sisters-mysteries-v-did-peel-play.html ''Sisters Mysteries V – did Peel play Damage Done?''] <br/>
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or [https://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=25937 this thread] @The Heartland Forums for more information and some interesting read on this issue, see also [[John Peel Shows 1980-85]].<br/>
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==Notes==
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==''Different Releases - Overview''==
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{|border=4; style="border:solid 2px #cccccc; border-collapse:collapse;"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Label'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Catalogue#'''''&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; '''''Format'''''
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| &nbsp; '''''Released'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Country'''''
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Notes'''''
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|-
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Merciful Release &nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; MR023
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; EP 12" &nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;16 May 1983&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UK
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; The first 5000 came with a lyric sheet. Some copies are violet on crimson instead of&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; pink on black. [[Kiss The Carpet (Reprise)]] is not listed on the cover. MR023 printed on&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; the spine. No barcode.
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|-
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Merciful Release
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; MR023
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; EP 12"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 July 1983
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UK
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; Braineater version - pressing for US-distribution. Comes with a green or white sticker&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; on the back side and an insert (lyrics sheet). Allegedly, some copies also include a&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; b/w promo sheet. No barcode.
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|-
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Merciful Release
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; MR023
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; EP 12"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; June 1983
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UK/France&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; Repressing."Made In England" printed on the spine. No lyrics sheet. No barcode.
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|-
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Merciful Release
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; MR023
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; EP 12"
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1989
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;The Netherlands &nbsp;&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; Repressing, comes with barcode 5016554002310 printed on the back sleeve.<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; "Made in Holland" and catalogue# 08-025198-20-1/2 on the labels and in the run-outs. <br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; This version has a reddish sleeve and comes without lyrics sheet or other insert,&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp; some have a "MADE IN HOLLAND" sticker.
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Initial releases came with a lyric sheet.<br>
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== Additional Pictures ==
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Repressings have "Made In England" on the spine, instead of the catalogue number.
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- Please click into files for larger views -<br/>
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'''''Braineater and Original UK release (1983)'''''
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{|
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Violet on Crimson Braineater Front.jpg|thumb|left|215px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Violet Print on Crimson Cover Braineater Version (front)]]
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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)]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Braineater Label AA.jpg|thumb|left|215px|''The Reptile House EP'' <br/>- Braineater Version - Label Side AA]]
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|[[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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|-
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{|
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Braineater Version with Green Sticker.jpg|thumb|left|240px|''The Reptile House EP'' <br/>- Cover (back) with Green Braineater Sticker]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Violet Cover.jpg|thumb|left|240px|''The Reptile House EP'' <br/>- Relatively Violet Braineater Cover (front)]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Pink Cover.jpg|thumb|left|240px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Original UK-Release <br/>- Relatively Pink Cover (front)]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Release Promo Testprint.jpg|thumb|left|315px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Release Promos Testprints]]
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|-
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|}
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'''''Dutch re-issue (1989)'''''
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{|
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Dutch 1989 Release Cover Front.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Dutch Re-issue 1989 <br/>- Cover (front)]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Dutch Release Cover Back with Barcode and Sticker.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Dutch Re-issue 1989 <br/>- Cover (back) with Barcode and Sticker]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Dutch Release 1989 Label A.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Dutch Re-issue 1989 <br/>- Label Side A with Catalogue# 08-025198-20-1]]
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|[[File:The Reptile House EP Dutch Release 1989 Label AA.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''The Reptile House EP'' - Dutch Re-issue 1989 <br/>- Label Side AA with Catalogue# 08-025198-20-2]]
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[[Category: Official Releases]]

Latest revision as of 16:09, 22 July 2021

The Reptile House EP - Cover (front)
The Reptile House EP - Lyrics sheet
The Reptile House EP - Cover (back)

After Alice, The Sisters of Mercy's second EP ...

There is an interesting and entertaining article about this record in the I Was A Teenage Sisters of Mercy Fan blog.

Check the entry Eldritch's crowning glory? - The Reptile House EP.

Some recollections from the recordings by John Spence, recording and mastering engineer at Ken Giles' Bridlington Studio at the time, can also be found in this post @The Heartland Forums.

Original "The Reptile House E.P." t-shirt

Release Notes

  • 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
see the United States Copyright Office Website
  • 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.
  • 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



The Reptile House EP - Braineater Release (front)
The Reptile House EP - Label Side A


Tracks

The Reptile House EP - Braineater Release (back)
The Reptile House EP - Label Side B
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:

Kiss The Carpet is shortened to Kiss on the EP cover.
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)

The Reptile House EP - Violet Print on Crimson Cover Braineater Version (front)
The Reptile House EP - Violet Print on Crimson Cover Braineater Version (back)
The Reptile House EP
- Braineater Version - Label Side AA
The Reptile House EP
- Violet Print on Crimson Cover (back) with White Braineater Sticker
The Reptile House EP
- Cover (back) with Green Braineater Sticker
The Reptile House EP
- Relatively Violet Braineater Cover (front)
The Reptile House EP - Original UK-Release
- Relatively Pink Cover (front)
The Reptile House EP - Release Promos Testprints


Dutch re-issue (1989)

The Reptile House EP - Dutch Re-issue 1989
- Cover (front)
The Reptile House EP - Dutch Re-issue 1989
- Cover (back) with Barcode and Sticker
The Reptile House EP - Dutch Re-issue 1989
- Label Side A with Catalogue# 08-025198-20-1
The Reptile House EP - Dutch Re-issue 1989
- Label Side AA with Catalogue# 08-025198-20-2


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