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[[File:This Corrosion 12 Inch ELEKTRA Promo Overview.jpg|thumb|right|350px|This Corrosion 12" ELEKTRA Promo <br/>
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[[File:This Corrosion 12 Inch ELEKTRA Promo Overview.jpg|thumb|right|370px|This Corrosion 12" ELEKTRA Promo <br/>
- here with standard single cover -]]
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- Specialty Records pressing here with a standard single cover -]]
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A promotional item in 12" format for the [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] release .<br/>
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A 12" single issued to promote the release of the [[Floodland]] album and [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] in particular.<br/>
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'''NOTE''': This promo record exists in two different pressings.  For details see [[This Corrosion 12" (ELEKTRA promo)#Different_pressings|below]].<br/>
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This promo record exists in at least two different pressings.  For details see [[This Corrosion 12" (ELEKTRA promo)#Different_pressings|below]].<br/>
 
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'''Release Notes'''
 
'''Release Notes'''
 
* Label:  Elektra  
 
* Label:  Elektra  
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* Catalogue#: ED 5263
 
* Catalogue#: ED 5263
  
* Format:  12" vinyl single
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* Format:  12" vinyl single, 33 ⅓ rpm
  
 
* Produced: 1987 (US)
 
* Produced: 1987 (US)
 
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'''Common Production Notes'''
 
'''Common Production Notes'''
* Written by [[Andrew Eldritch]]
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* Words and music: [[Andrew Eldritch]]
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* Published by [https://www.discogs.com/label/48207-Copyright-Control Copyright Control]
  
* Producer: [[Jim Steinman]]
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* Produced by [[Jim Steinman]] for [https://www.discogs.com/label/617033-Obsidian-Productions-Inc Obsidian Productions Inc.]
  
 
* Manufactured by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/264155-ElektraAsylumNonesuch-Records Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records]
 
* Manufactured by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/264155-ElektraAsylumNonesuch-Records Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records]
  
 
* Mastered and lacquer-cut at [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/264584-Atlantic-Studios Atlantic Studios] by [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/517916-Sam-Feldman Sam Feldman]
 
* Mastered and lacquer-cut at [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/264584-Atlantic-Studios Atlantic Studios] by [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/517916-Sam-Feldman Sam Feldman]
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'''Further Remarks'''
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* Apart from the fact, that different issues of this promo exist, it is remarkable
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: that all these items are based on two different test pressings:
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: - Side A was pressed explicitly for this purpose by [[This Corrosion 12" (ELEKTRA promo one-sided test pressing)|Specialty Records]], while
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: - Side B was taken from the [[This Corrosion 12" (ELEKTRA test pressing)|test pressing]] of the A-Side for the official 12" single.
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* The labels and runouts of the different issues vary depending on the various pressings, see [[This Corrosion 12" (ELEKTRA promo)#Different_pressings|below]].
 
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== Track List ==
 
== Track List ==
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==Different pressings==
 
==Different pressings==
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- Please click into the pictures for larger views -<br/>
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<span style="color:black"><font size="3">'''''Specialty Records Releases'''''</font></span><br/>
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{|
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp;Pressed by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/27576-Specialty-Records-Corporation Specialty Records Corporation] in '''two''' versions &emsp;&emsp; &emsp;&emsp; &emsp;&emsp; &emsp;&emsp;
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Runouts (both versions):
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - The '''first version''' comes a typical ELEKTRA die-cut sleeve
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Label Side A : ST-ED-5263-A-SP
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and has fully printed and detailled ELEKTRA labels.
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Label Side B : ST-ED-66790-A-SP
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - The '''second version''' comes in generic white cardboard sleeve.
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Runout (etched) Side A : ST-ED-5263A¹ - sf/alt
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This one has also been seen sold in a standard 12" [[This Corrosion (single)|cover]],
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Runout (etched) Side B : ST-ED-66790-A¹ - sf/alt
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; see the picture top of the page on the right side.
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|
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The labels are basically white without out any sort of logo
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| &emsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "White" label version only (as far as we know):
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and give the necessary basic and copyright information only.
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| &emsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - machine-stamped Specialty Records-logo in the runouts of both sides
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|-
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|}
 
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<br/>
'''Allied Records Release'''
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'''''Standard Version'''
* The vinyl comes in a typical ELEKTRA cut-out sleeve.
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{|
 
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|[[File:This Corrosion ELEKTRA Promo Side A with Die-Cut Sleeve.jpg|thumb|left|335px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo die-cut version (Side A)]]
* Pressed by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/211933-Allied-Record-Company Allied Records Company]
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|[[File:This Corrosion Electra 12 Inch Promo Label Side A.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Label (Side A)]]
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|[[File:This Corrosion ELEKTRA Promo Side B with Die-Cut Sleeve.jpg|thumb|left|335px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo die-cut version (Side B)]]
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|[[File:This Corrosion Electra 12 Inch Promo Label Side B.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Label (Side B)]]
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|-
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|}
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'''''"White" Label Version'''
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{|
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| [[File:This Corrosion ELEKTRA Promo Side A with Generic White Cover.jpg|thumb|left|335px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo <br/>- "White" label version with cardboard cover (Side A)]]
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| [[File:This Corrosion 12 Inch ELEKTRA Promo White Label Side A.jpg|thumb|left|175px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" promo<br/>- "White" label version (Side A)]]
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| [[File:This Corrosion ELEKTRA Promo Side B with Generic White Cover.jpg|thumb|left|335px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo<br/>- "White" label version with cardboard cover (Side B)]]
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| [[File:This Corrosion 12 Inch ELEKTRA Promo White Label Side B.jpg|thumb|left|175px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" promo<br/>- "White" label version (Side B)]]
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|-
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|}
 
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{{Work in Progress}}
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<br/>
'''Specialty Records Release'''
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<span style="color:black"><font size="3">'''''Allied Records Release'''''</font></span><br/>
* The vinyl comes in a generic white cardboard sleeve.
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{|
: It has, however, also been seen sold in a standard 12" [[This Corrosion (single)|cover]],
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Pressed by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/211933-Allied-Record-Company Allied Records Company]
: see the picture up right
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; Runouts:
 
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|-
* Pressed by [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/27576-Specialty-Records-Corporation Specialty Records Corporation]
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; The vinyls come in a typical ELEKTRA die-cut sleeve.
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Label Side A: ST-ED-66790-A-AR
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|-
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| &nbsp;●&nbsp; The labels are identical to the Specialty Records standard issue &emsp;&emsp; &emsp;&emsp; &emsp; 
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Label Side B: ST-ED-66790-B-AR
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp; apart from the different code for the pressing plant:
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Runout Side A: ST-ED-66790 A² - Allied Records logo - B-29051-2 sf/atl Δ18148 1-1
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|-
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| &emsp;&nbsp; '''AR''' for Allied Records instead of '''SP''' (Specialty Records)
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| &emsp;&nbsp; - Runout Side B: ST-ED-66790-B² - Allied Records logo - B-29052-2 sf/atl Δ18148-X 1-1
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|-
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|}
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{|
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| [[File:This Corrosion 12 Inch ELEKTRA Promo Allied Pressing Side A.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo <br/>- Allied Records pressing in die-cut sleeve (Side A)]]
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| [[File:This Corrosion 12 Inch ELEKTRA Promo Allied Pressing Side B.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo<br/>- Allied Records pressing in die-cut sleeve (Side B)]]
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| [[File:This Corrosion 12 Inch ELEKTRA Promo Allied Pressing Label Side A.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo<br/>- Allied Records pressing - Label (Side A)]]
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| [[File:This Corrosion Electra 12 Inch Promo Specialty Pressing Label Side A.jpg|thumb|left|260px|''This Corrosion'' - 12" ELEKTRA Promo<br/>- Specialty Records pressing - Label (Side A)]]
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|-
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[[Category: Official Releases]]
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[[Category: Promos]]

Latest revision as of 17:26, 10 July 2019

This Corrosion 12" ELEKTRA Promo
- Specialty Records pressing here with a standard single cover -

A 12" single issued to promote the release of the Floodland album and This Corrosion in particular.

This promo record exists in at least two different pressings. For details see below.

Release Notes

  • Label: Elektra
  • Catalogue#: ED 5263
  • Format: 12" vinyl single, 33 ⅓ rpm
  • Produced: 1987 (US)


Common Production Notes


Further Remarks

  • Apart from the fact, that different issues of this promo exist, it is remarkable
that all these items are based on two different test pressings:
- Side A was pressed explicitly for this purpose by Specialty Records, while
- Side B was taken from the test pressing of the A-Side for the official 12" single.
  • The labels and runouts of the different issues vary depending on the various pressings, see below.


Track List

Side/Track Duration
   A   This Corrosion (vocal edit version)     4:24
   B   This Corrosion (extended version)     8:35


Different pressings

- Please click into the pictures for larger views -

Specialty Records Releases

 ● Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation in two versions              ●  Runouts (both versions):
   - The first version comes a typical ELEKTRA die-cut sleeve    - Label Side A : ST-ED-5263-A-SP
     and has fully printed and detailled ELEKTRA labels.    - Label Side B : ST-ED-66790-A-SP
   - The second version comes in generic white cardboard sleeve.    - Runout (etched) Side A : ST-ED-5263A¹ - sf/alt
     This one has also been seen sold in a standard 12" cover,    - Runout (etched) Side B : ST-ED-66790-A¹ - sf/alt
     see the picture top of the page on the right side.
     The labels are basically white without out any sort of logo      "White" label version only (as far as we know):
     and give the necessary basic and copyright information only.      - machine-stamped Specialty Records-logo in the runouts of both sides


Standard Version

This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo die-cut version (Side A)
Label (Side A)
This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo die-cut version (Side B)
Label (Side B)

"White" Label Version

This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo
- "White" label version with cardboard cover (Side A)
This Corrosion - 12" promo
- "White" label version (Side A)
This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo
- "White" label version with cardboard cover (Side B)
This Corrosion - 12" promo
- "White" label version (Side B)




Allied Records Release

 ●  Pressed by Allied Records Company  ●  Runouts:
 ●  The vinyls come in a typical ELEKTRA die-cut sleeve.    - Label Side A: ST-ED-66790-A-AR
 ●  The labels are identical to the Specialty Records standard issue            - Label Side B: ST-ED-66790-B-AR
   apart from the different code for the pressing plant:    - Runout Side A: ST-ED-66790 A² - Allied Records logo - B-29051-2 sf/atl Δ18148 1-1
   AR for Allied Records instead of SP (Specialty Records)    - Runout Side B: ST-ED-66790-B² - Allied Records logo - B-29052-2 sf/atl Δ18148-X 1-1


This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo
- Allied Records pressing in die-cut sleeve (Side A)
This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo
- Allied Records pressing in die-cut sleeve (Side B)
This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo
- Allied Records pressing - Label (Side A)
This Corrosion - 12" ELEKTRA Promo
- Specialty Records pressing - Label (Side A)