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The second of four [[Palazzograssi]] 7" vinyl bootlegs from the 1980ies ...<br/>
 
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[[Image:Victimsofcircumstance.jpg|thumb|350px|left|''Victims Of Circumstance'' 7" Vinyl Cover Front]]
 
[[Image:Victimsofcircumstance.jpg|thumb|350px|left|''Victims Of Circumstance'' 7" Vinyl Cover Front]]
 
[[Image:7 Inch Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|350px|''Victims Of Circumstance'' 7" Vinyl Cover Back]]
 
[[Image:7 Inch Cover Back.jpg|thumb|right|350px|''Victims Of Circumstance'' 7" Vinyl Cover Back]]
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The second of four [[Palazzograssi]] <br/>
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Sisters of Mercy 7" bootleg singles <br/>
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from the 1980ies ...<br/>
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'''Release Notes'''
 
'''Release Notes'''
 
* Label: [[Palazzograssi]] Records Inc.
 
* Label: [[Palazzograssi]] Records Inc.
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* Format: 7" vinyl single
 
* Format: 7" vinyl single
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* Catalogue#: VOC 7
 
* Catalogue#: VOC 7
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* Released: 1987
 
* Released: 1987
 
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'''Tracklist'''<br/>
 
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'''Side A:'''<br/>
 
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* [[Marian (song)|Marian]] - Vocals by [[Gary_Marx|Marx]] featuring different lyrics and often referred to as [[Red Skies Disappear (song)|Red Skies Disappear]] due to a line in the chorus
 
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* [[Dance On Glass]] - Vocals by [[Wayne_Hussey|Hussey]]
 
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'''Side B:'''<br/>
 
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* [[A Rock And A Hard Place (song)|Rock And A Hard Place]] - Vocals by [[Andrew_Eldritch|Eldritch]]
 
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* [[Garden Of Delight (song)|Garden Of Delight]] - Vocals by [[Andrew_Eldritch|Eldritch]]
 
 
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'''Source'''
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* [[Strawberry Sessions 1984]]
 
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'''Source'''
 
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* [[Strawberry Sessions 1984]]
 
 
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=== Original Cover Notes ===
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'''Original Cover Notes '''<br/>
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<blockquote>''All Tracks Are Demo Versions''</blockquote>
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<blockquote>''All Tracks Demo Versions''</blockquote>
 
  
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<blockquote>This is the second [[Palazzograssi|PALAZZOGRASSI PRODUCTION]] in a series of three. The first was [[Silence Is Platinum|"SILENCE IS PLATINUM"]], a limited edition box set of two 7" EPs and the third, which is scheduled for Spring 1988 is [[Reverberation Across The Nation|"REVERBERATION ACROSS THE NATION"]]: a document of THE SISTERS OF MERCY show in [[Thu, 02-May-1985|Rome on 2nd May 1985]].  This will be a strictly limited edition of only 50 numbered copies, each with a complete SISTERS OF MERCY discography booklet.</blockquote>
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<blockquote>''This is the second [[Palazzograssi|PALAZZOGRASSI PRODUCTION]] in a series of three. The first was [[Silence Is Platinum|"SILENCE IS PLATINUM"]], a limited edition box set of two 7" EPs and the third, which is scheduled for Spring 1988 is [[Reverberation Across The Nation|"REVERBERATION ACROSS THE NATION"]]: a document of THE SISTERS OF MERCY show in [[Thu, 02-May-1985|Rome on 2nd May 1985]].  This will be a strictly limited edition of only 50 numbered copies, each with a complete SISTERS OF MERCY discography booklet.''</blockquote>
  
 
<blockquote>''"For the last time Rise & Reverberate" - THE PHANTOM TWINS''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>''"For the last time Rise & Reverberate" - THE PHANTOM TWINS''</blockquote>
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* Some time later, a fourth Palazzograssi Production was added to the series of 7" vinyl bootlegs: [[The Last Magician Of Rational Thought]].
  
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* '''Later on, a fourth Palazzograssi Production was in fact added to this series of 7" vinyl bootlegs: [[The Last Magician Of Rational Thought]].'''<br/>
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* Three further bootlegs, also titled Victims Of Circumstance but with more tracks, do exist as well by the way:
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: - [[Victims Of Circumstance (cassette)|a cassette bootleg]]
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: - [[Victims Of Circumstance (Australian Bootleg)| an Australian Bootleg CD]]
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: - [[Victims Of Circumstance (bootleg)| a probably homemade bootleg CD]]
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For recent price developments see [http://www.sistersbootlegs.de/singles/victims.htm sistersbootlegs/Victims Of Circumstance 7"] or [http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=Victims+of+Circumstance&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=&x=0&y=0 popsike.com/Victims of Circumstance...]<br/>
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== ''Track List'' ==
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{|
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| '''''Side A'''''
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| '''''Side B'''''
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|-
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| '''''Track'''''
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| '''''Remarks'''''
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| '''''Track'''''
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| '''''Remarks'''''
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|-
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| [[Marian (song)|Marian]]
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| Vocals by [[Gary_Marx|Marx]] featuring different lyrics and often referred to &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;
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| [[A Rock And A Hard Place (song)|Rock And A Hard Place]] &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;
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| Vocals by [[Andrew_Eldritch|Eldritch]]
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|-
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|
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| as [[Red Skies Disappear (song)|Red Skies Disappear]] due to a line in the chorus
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|
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|-
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| &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;
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|-
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| [[Dance On Glass]] &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;
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| Vocals by [[Wayne_Hussey|Hussey]]
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| [[Garden Of Delight (song)|Garden Of Delight]]
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| Vocals by [[Andrew_Eldritch|Eldritch]]
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|-
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|}
 
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'''Mind:''' Three further bootlegs of the same title - but with more tracks - do exist:
 
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* [[Victims Of Circumstance (cassette)|a cassette bootleg]]
 
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* [[Victims Of Circumstance (Australian Bootleg)| an Australian Bootleg CD]]
 
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* [[Victims Of Circumstance (bootleg)| a probably homemade bootleg CD]]
 
 
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For recent price developments of available issues of ''Victims Of Circumstance 7" '' single see
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* [http://www.sistersbootlegs.de/singles/victims.htm sistersbootlegs/Victims Of Circumstance 7"] or
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[[File:VOC TP Cover Front with White Label.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Test Pressing with non-gatefold cover (front)]]
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* [http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=Victims+of+Circumstance&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=&x=0&y=0 popsike.com/Victims of Circumstance...]<br/>
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[[File:VOC TP Cover Back with White Label.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Test Pressing with non-gatefold cover (back)]]
 
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=== Remarks on released and unreleased issues ===
 
=== Remarks on released and unreleased issues ===
 
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* As both Phantom Twins wanted to have the number 1 issue, two copies numbered 0001 were done.
 
* As both Phantom Twins wanted to have the number 1 issue, two copies numbered 0001 were done.
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* Allegedly, some promo copies of this original were manufactured. The sleeves of these are grey on
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: the front instead of black; they are not numbered and have some additional print on the inside.
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: No information on how many of these were done or distributed available so far.
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* A further 500 copies were pressed, numbered up to 1500/1000
  
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* Allegedly, some promo copies of this original were manufactured. The sleeves of these are grey on the front instead of black,
 
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:they are not numbered and have some additional print on the inside. No information on how many of these were done
 
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:or distributed available so far.
 
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* A further 500 copies were pressed, numbered up to 1500/1000
 
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[[File:VOC TP Cover Front with White Label.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Test Pressing with Cover]]
 
 
* Later on, the single was reissued with a more stable, glossy sleeve and including copies on white vinyl.
 
* Later on, the single was reissued with a more stable, glossy sleeve and including copies on white vinyl.
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:Both (black and white vinyl) editions are allegedly not numbered, though numbered versions have been sighted.
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:Both (black and white vinyl) editions are allegedly not numbered, though numbered versions have been  
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:However, although the cover states that the EPs were limited to 1000 copies, some owners of this record  
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:sighted. However, although the cover states that the EPs were limited to 1000 copies, some owners of  
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:have to note that the white box on the sleeve for the individual numbering is blank.
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: this record had to note that the white box on the sleeve for the individual numbering is blank.
 
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* Under catalogue# PG002 (instead of VOC7), a white labelled '''test pressing''' was done
 
* Under catalogue# PG002 (instead of VOC7), a white labelled '''test pressing''' was done
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'''Cover Variations'''
 
'''Cover Variations'''
 
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[[Image:VoC test proof in purple.jpg|thumb|right|380px|Test proof in purple]]
 
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[[Image:VoC Test Proof in light grey with red finish.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Test Proof in light grey with red finish]]
 
 
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According to our information, Palazzograssi experimented a lot with different colours for<br/>
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the sleeve of this record. The following variations<br/>
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|[[Image:VoC Test Proof in light grey with red finish.jpg|thumb|left|460px|Test Proof in light grey with red finish]] &emsp;
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were done but never got released or distributed:<br/>
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|[[Image:VoC test proof in purple.jpg|thumb|left|470px|Test proof in purple]]&emsp;
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|-
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|}
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According to our information, Palazzograssi experimented a lot with different colours for the sleeve of this record.<br/>  
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The following variations were done, but never got released or distributed:<br/>
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* an unnumbered '''yellow''' test-proof for the original release to check the sleeve quality and to decide about the final colour
  
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* an unnumbered '''yellow''' test-proof for the original release to check the sleeve quality and to decide
 
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about their final colour
 
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* a further test-proof, this time in '''light grey with red finish''' and additional print on the inside
 
* a further test-proof, this time in '''light grey with red finish''' and additional print on the inside
  
 
* another test-proof in '''purple'''
 
* another test-proof in '''purple'''
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[[Image:VoC Gatefold Front.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Gatefold Test Proof (Front)]]
 
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[[Image:VoC Gatefold Back.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Gatefold Test Proof (Back)]]
 
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* a limited edition of 26 copies in '''gatefold sleeves''' <br/>
 
  
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numbered A - Z were envisaged as well.<br/>
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* a limited edition of 26 copies in '''gatefold sleeves''' numbered A - Z were envisaged as well.
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: Test-proofs were done, but the idea was abandoned later. These sleeves were, of course, not numbered.
  
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Test-proofs were done, but the idea was abandoned <br/>
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: The colour of the background print on the inside of the gatefold is '''silver-metallic'''.<br/>
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later. These sleeves were, of course, not numbered.<br/>
 
 
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The colour of the background print on inside of the <br/>
 
  
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gatefold is '''silver-metallic'''.<br/>
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==Additional Pictures==
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- Please click into pictures for larger view -
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{|
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| [[File:VOC 2 Testproofs in original and in purple tone.jpg|left|thumb|340px|Testproofs for non-gatefold covers (original blue and purple)]]
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| [[File:Victims of Circumstance 7 EP Printers Proof 45x32 cm uncut.jpg|left|thumb|430px|''Victims of Circumstance'' - Uncut printers proof]]
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'''All kind of further (and reliable) information '''<br/>
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'''on all these test pressings and variations,''' <br/>
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{|
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| [[File:VoC - white labelled Test Pressing.jpg|left|thumb|360px|''Victims Of Circumstance'' - White label test pressing]]
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'''including photos, are entirely welcome.'''<br/>
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| [[File:VOC White Label TP with Inside Cover Print.jpg|left|thumb|215px|''Victims Of Circumstance'' <br/>- Cover with inside print]]
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| [[File:VOC TP White Label with Inside Cover Print.jpg|thumb|330px|left|''Victims Of Circumstance'' - White label test pressing - Cover with inside print]]
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|}
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'''Additional Pictures'''
 
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- please click into pictures for larger view -
 
 
{|
 
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| [[File:VOC 2 Testproofs in original and in purple tone.jpg|thumb|330px|Testproofs for non-gatefold covers (original blue and purple)]]
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| [[Image:VoC Gatefold Front.jpg|thumb|left|285px|Gatefold Test Proof (Front)]]
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| [[File:VOC with white vinyl.jpg|thumb|450px|''Victims Of Circumstance'' - with white vinyl]]
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|[[Image:VoC Gatefold Back.jpg|thumb|280px|left|Gatefold Test Proof (Back)]]
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| [[File:VOC with white vinyl.jpg|thumb|420px|left|''Victims Of Circumstance'' - with white vinyl (hardly ever seen)]]
 
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[[Category:Studio Bootlegs]]
 
[[Category:Studio Bootlegs]]
 
[[Category: Vinyl Bootlegs 7"]]
 
[[Category: Vinyl Bootlegs 7"]]
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[[Category: Bootleg Acetates And Test Pressings]]

Latest revision as of 20:26, 21 March 2021

Victims Of Circumstance 7" Vinyl Cover Front
Victims Of Circumstance 7" Vinyl Cover Back


The second of four Palazzograssi

Sisters of Mercy 7" bootleg singles

from the 1980ies ...


Release Notes

  • Format: 7" vinyl single
  • Catalogue#: VOC 7
  • Released: 1987



Source




Original Cover Notes

All Tracks Are Demo Versions
This is the second PALAZZOGRASSI PRODUCTION in a series of three. The first was "SILENCE IS PLATINUM", a limited edition box set of two 7" EPs and the third, which is scheduled for Spring 1988 is "REVERBERATION ACROSS THE NATION": a document of THE SISTERS OF MERCY show in Rome on 2nd May 1985. This will be a strictly limited edition of only 50 numbered copies, each with a complete SISTERS OF MERCY discography booklet.
"For the last time Rise & Reverberate" - THE PHANTOM TWINS


  • Three further bootlegs, also titled Victims Of Circumstance but with more tracks, do exist as well by the way:
- a cassette bootleg
- an Australian Bootleg CD
- a probably homemade bootleg CD


For recent price developments see sistersbootlegs/Victims Of Circumstance 7" or popsike.com/Victims of Circumstance...

Track List


Side A Side B
Track Remarks Track Remarks
Marian Vocals by Marx featuring different lyrics and often referred to     Rock And A Hard Place     Vocals by Eldritch
as Red Skies Disappear due to a line in the chorus
   
Dance On Glass     Vocals by Hussey Garden Of Delight Vocals by Eldritch




Test Pressing with non-gatefold cover (front)
Test Pressing with non-gatefold cover (back)


Remarks on released and unreleased issues

Releases, promos and test pressings

  • The original was limited to 1000 copies, pressed on black vinyl, and had a numbered smooth sleeve
Black vinyls with numbered sleeves, which have an additional print on the inside, do exist as well.
  • As both Phantom Twins wanted to have the number 1 issue, two copies numbered 0001 were done.


  • Allegedly, some promo copies of this original were manufactured. The sleeves of these are grey on
the front instead of black; they are not numbered and have some additional print on the inside.
No information on how many of these were done or distributed available so far.


  • A further 500 copies were pressed, numbered up to 1500/1000
  • Later on, the single was reissued with a more stable, glossy sleeve and including copies on white vinyl.
Both (black and white vinyl) editions are allegedly not numbered, though numbered versions have been
sighted. However, although the cover states that the EPs were limited to 1000 copies, some owners of
this record had to note that the white box on the sleeve for the individual numbering is blank.


  • Under catalogue# PG002 (instead of VOC7), a white labelled test pressing was done
the sleeve of which only a dull matt proof, without any lamination or numbering. This test
run consisted of two copies only. However, Palazzograssi were not content with the quality
of this pressing and chose for another pressing plant, hence the different catalogue#.



Cover Variations


Test Proof in light grey with red finish
 
Test proof in purple
 

According to our information, Palazzograssi experimented a lot with different colours for the sleeve of this record.

The following variations were done, but never got released or distributed:

  • an unnumbered yellow test-proof for the original release to check the sleeve quality and to decide about the final colour
  • a further test-proof, this time in light grey with red finish and additional print on the inside
  • another test-proof in purple
  • a limited edition of 26 copies in gatefold sleeves numbered A - Z were envisaged as well.
Test-proofs were done, but the idea was abandoned later. These sleeves were, of course, not numbered.
The colour of the background print on the inside of the gatefold is silver-metallic.


Additional Pictures

- Please click into pictures for larger view -

Testproofs for non-gatefold covers (original blue and purple)
Victims of Circumstance - Uncut printers proof
Victims Of Circumstance - White label test pressing
Victims Of Circumstance
- Cover with inside print
Victims Of Circumstance - White label test pressing - Cover with inside print
Gatefold Test Proof (Front)
Gatefold Test Proof (Back)
Victims Of Circumstance - with white vinyl (hardly ever seen)


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