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[[Image:Floodland.jpg|left|thumb|300px|''Floodland'' - Cover Artwork (Front)]]
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[[Image:Floodland (inlay).jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Floodland'' - Inlay]]<br/>
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The The Sisters Of Mercy's second album was titled '''Floodland'''.<br/>
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<br/>
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'''Floodland''' and its accompanying singles [[This Corrosion (single)|This Corrosion]], [[Dominion (single)|Dominion]]<br/>
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and [[Lucretia, My Reflection (single)|Lucretia]] were preceded by a [[Merciful Release]] press statement,<br/>
  
'''Floodland''' was the second album by The Sisters Of Mercy.<br/>
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which can be found under ''[[A Short History]].''<br/>
* Vinyl: Merciful Release MR 441 1987
 
* Tape Cassette: Merciful Release MR 441 C Nov 1987
 
* CD: Merciful Release 242246-2 1987
 
* CD: Rhino UK 5101-17580-2 2006
 
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
'''Floodland''' and its accompanying singles were preceded by a [[Merciful Release]] press statement, <br/>
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The album was also accompanied by videos for [[This Corrosion (video)|This Corrosion]],<br/>
see ''[[A Short History]].''<br/>
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<br/>
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[[Dominion (video)|Sandstorm/Dominion]], [[Lucretia, My Reflection (video)|Lucretia]] and [[1959 (video)|1959]].<br/>
The album was also accompanied by a video compilation called [[Shot]] <br/>
 
featuring  [[This Corrosion (video)|This Corrosion]], [[Dominion (video)|Sandstorm/Dominion]], [[Lucretia, My Reflection (video)|Lucretia]] and [[1959 (video)|1959]],<br/>
 
  
The 2006 reissue featured two extra tracks.<br/>
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In 1989, the video compilation [[Shot]] was released featuring all these vids.<br/>
  
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<br/>
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Some further information on the production and release of Floodland<br/>
  
==Track list (vinyl version)==
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can be found here [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floodland in another Wiki (English)], as well as here <br/>
'''Side 1'''<br/>
 
* [[Dominion (song)|Dominion/Mother Russia]]
 
* [[Flood I]]
 
* [[Lucretia, My Reflection (song)|Lucretia]]
 
* [[1959 (song)|1959]]
 
  
'''Side 2'''<br/>
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[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floodland in this Wiki (German)]<br/>
* [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]]
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<br/>
* [[Flood II (song)|Flood II]]
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<br/>
* [[Driven Like The Snow]]
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==Track Lists == [[Image:Floodland cd remastered 2006 back.jpeg|thumb|300px|left|''Floodland'' - 2006 Reissue CD Cover (Back)]]
* [[Never Land (a fragment)]]
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<br/>
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'''Vinyl LP'''<br/>
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{|
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| '''Side 1'''<br/>
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| '''Side 2'''
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|-
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| 1. [[Dominion (song)|Dominion/Mother Russia]]&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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| 5. [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]]
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|-
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| 2. [[Flood I]]
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| 6. [[Flood II (song)|Flood II]]
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|-
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| 3. [[Lucretia, My Reflection (song)|Lucretia]]
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| 7. [[Driven Like The Snow]]
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|-
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| 4. [[1959 (song)|1959]]
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| 8. [[Never Land (a fragment)]]
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|}
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<br/>
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<br/>
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'''Bonus Tracks'''
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{|
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| '''CD'''
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| '''Cassette'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| '''2006 Reissue CD'''
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|-
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| [[Torch]] / [[Colours (song)|Colours]]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| [[Colours (song)|Colours]]
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| [[Torch]] / [[Colours (song)|Colours]] / [[Never Land (full version)]] / [[Emma]]
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|}
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
'''Extra tracks (on CD version)'''<br/>
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----
* [[Torch]]
 
* [[Colours (song)|Colours]]
 
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
'''2006 Reissue'''<br/>
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[[Image:Floodland Japan Edition.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Floodland'' - Warner /Pioneer Japan Edition]]
* [[Never Land (full length)]]
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'''Recording Notes'''
* [[Emma]]
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* Produced by Andrew Eldritch with Larry Alexander
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:except [[Dominion (song)|Dominion/Mother Russia]] by Eldritch/Steinman
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* and [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] by Steinman
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
 
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'''Band/Recording Personnel'''<br/>
==Band/Recording Personnel==
 
 
as credited on the inner sleeve:
 
as credited on the inner sleeve:
 
* [[Patricia Morrison]] - bass
 
* [[Patricia Morrison]] - bass
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* [[Doktor Avalanche]] - drums
 
* [[Doktor Avalanche]] - drums
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
Produced by Andrew Eldritch with Larry Alexander except <br/>
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== Releases ==
Dominion/Mother Russia by Eldritch/Steinman and <br/>
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<br/>
This Corrosion by Steinman<br/>
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[[Image:Floodland US Longbox.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Floodland'' - Elektra US CD Longbox Edition]]
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{|border=1; style="border:solid 1px #cccccc; border-collapse:collapse;"
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| '''Label'''
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| '''Catalogue#'''
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| '''Format'''
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| '''Year'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| '''Country'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| '''Notes'''
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|-
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| Merciful Release / WEA
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| MR 441L
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| 12" Vinyl LP
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| 1987
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| UK
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| first edition with gatefold lyrics sheet
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|-
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| Merciful Release / WEA
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| MR 441CD / 242246-2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| CD
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| 1987
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| UK
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| with the two bonus tracks [[Torch]] and [[Colours]]
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|-
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| Merciful Release / WEA
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| MR 441C
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| Cassette
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| 1987
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| UK
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| also featuring [[Torch]]
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|-
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| Merciful Release / WEA
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| MR441LTD
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| 12" Vinyl LP Limited Edition&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| 1987
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| UK
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| with numbered sleeve and gatefold picture lyrics sheet
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|-
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| Merciful Release / WEA / Rhino UK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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| 5101-17580-2
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| CD
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| 2006
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| UK
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| with two further bonus tracks - [[Never Land (full length)]] and [[Emma]]
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|-
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| Warner / Pioneer
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| P-13612
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| 12" Vinyl LP
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| 1987
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| Japan
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| with picture lyric sheet in Japanese, picture sleeve & obi-strip P-13612
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|-
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| Elektra
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| 60762-1
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| 12" Vinyl LP
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| 1987
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| USA
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| some copies on High Quality Audiophile Vinyl
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|-
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| Elektra
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| 60762-2
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| CD
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| 1987
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| USA
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| partly released in Longbox, [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] and [[Driven Like The Snow]] are shorter versions
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|-
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| Elektra
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| 60762-2
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| Cassette
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| 1987
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| USA
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| [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] and [[Driven Like The Snow]] are shorter versions
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|-
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| WEA
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| 22321
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| 12" Vinly LP
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|
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| Canada
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| [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] and [[Driven Like The Snow]] are shorter versions
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|-
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| WEA
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|
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| CD
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|
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| Australia
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| includes [[Torch]] (directly after [[Driven Like The Snow]]) and [[Colours (song)|Colours]]
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|-
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| WEA
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|
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| Cassette
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|
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| Australia
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| includes [[Torch]] (directly after [[Driven Like The Snow]])
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|-
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| WEA Records Ltd.
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| 244053-3
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| VHS Video Compilation
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| 1988
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| UK
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| Title: '''''[[Shot]]''''' - features all the videos around the ''Floodland'' album
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|-
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|}
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[[Image:Floodland cassette elektra front.jpeg|thumb|230px|left|''Floodland'' - Elektra Cassette Cover (Front)]]<br/>
 
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<br/>
==Notes==
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'''Remarks'''<br/>
There are differences in track times between the various formats of this release. These are most noticeable on Driven Like The Snow and This Corrosion.
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There are differences in track times between the various formats.<br/>
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These are most noticeable on [[Driven Like The Snow]] and [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]].<br/>
  
The 2006 reissue had, for the first time, the full demo version of [[Never Land (full version)|Never Land]]. Although a full length demo had surfaced in the past it was an instrumental. This new version comes complete with vocals. Emma was taken from the Dominion 12". Possible reasons for not including the other B-Sides from Dominion could <br/>
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The 2006 reissue had, for the first time, the full demo version of [[Never Land (full version)|Never Land]].  
be put down to a couple of things.<br/>
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In the pase a full length demo had surfaced, but that was an instrumental.  
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This new version comes complete with vocals. [[Emma]] was taken from the [[Dominion (single)|Dominion 12"]].
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Possible reasons for not including the other B-Sides from Dominion could be:<br/>
  
1. There isn't enough room on the CD, or <br/>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. There wasn't enough space on the CD or<br/>
  
2. [[Sandstorm]] / [[Untitled]] had already been featured on a compilation charity CD in the early 90's.<br/>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. [[Sandstorm]] / [[Untitled]] had already been featured on a [[Off The Street|charity compilation CD]] in the early 90's.<br/>
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
Some further information on the production and release of Floodland can be found here [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floodland in another Wiki (in English)], and here [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floodland in the German Wiki version]<br/>
 
 
<br/>
 
<br/>
<br/>
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* '''For plenty further pictures of all these releases,<br/>
{{stub}}
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please see [http://www.ultimatesistersguide.org/documents/Official.htm#div018 The Ultimate Sisters Guide / Floodland]'''<br/>

Revision as of 20:55, 23 March 2011

Floodland - Cover Artwork (Front)
Floodland - Inlay

The The Sisters Of Mercy's second album was titled Floodland.

Floodland and its accompanying singles This Corrosion, Dominion

and Lucretia were preceded by a Merciful Release press statement,

which can be found under A Short History.

The album was also accompanied by videos for This Corrosion,

Sandstorm/Dominion, Lucretia and 1959.

In 1989, the video compilation Shot was released featuring all these vids.


Some further information on the production and release of Floodland

can be found here in another Wiki (English), as well as here

in this Wiki (German)


==Track Lists ==
Floodland - 2006 Reissue CD Cover (Back)


Vinyl LP

Side 1
Side 2
1. Dominion/Mother Russia                               5. This Corrosion
2. Flood I 6. Flood II
3. Lucretia 7. Driven Like The Snow
4. 1959 8. Never Land (a fragment)



Bonus Tracks

CD Cassette                2006 Reissue CD
Torch / Colours                   Colours Torch / Colours / Never Land (full version) / Emma




Floodland - Warner /Pioneer Japan Edition

Recording Notes

  • Produced by Andrew Eldritch with Larry Alexander
except Dominion/Mother Russia by Eldritch/Steinman


Band/Recording Personnel
as credited on the inner sleeve:


Releases


Floodland - Elektra US CD Longbox Edition
Label Catalogue# Format Year    Country       Notes
Merciful Release / WEA MR 441L 12" Vinyl LP 1987 UK first edition with gatefold lyrics sheet
Merciful Release / WEA MR 441CD / 242246-2    CD 1987 UK with the two bonus tracks Torch and Colours
Merciful Release / WEA MR 441C Cassette 1987 UK also featuring Torch
Merciful Release / WEA MR441LTD 12" Vinyl LP Limited Edition    1987 UK with numbered sleeve and gatefold picture lyrics sheet
Merciful Release / WEA / Rhino UK    5101-17580-2 CD 2006 UK with two further bonus tracks - Never Land (full length) and Emma
Warner / Pioneer P-13612 12" Vinyl LP 1987 Japan with picture lyric sheet in Japanese, picture sleeve & obi-strip P-13612
Elektra 60762-1 12" Vinyl LP 1987 USA some copies on High Quality Audiophile Vinyl
Elektra 60762-2 CD 1987 USA partly released in Longbox, This Corrosion and Driven Like The Snow are shorter versions
Elektra 60762-2 Cassette 1987 USA This Corrosion and Driven Like The Snow are shorter versions
WEA 22321 12" Vinly LP Canada This Corrosion and Driven Like The Snow are shorter versions
WEA CD Australia includes Torch (directly after Driven Like The Snow) and Colours
WEA Cassette Australia includes Torch (directly after Driven Like The Snow)
WEA Records Ltd. 244053-3 VHS Video Compilation 1988 UK Title: Shot - features all the videos around the Floodland album


Floodland - Elektra Cassette Cover (Front)


Remarks
There are differences in track times between the various formats.
These are most noticeable on Driven Like The Snow and This Corrosion.

The 2006 reissue had, for the first time, the full demo version of Never Land. In the pase a full length demo had surfaced, but that was an instrumental. This new version comes complete with vocals. Emma was taken from the Dominion 12". Possible reasons for not including the other B-Sides from Dominion could be:

   1. There wasn't enough space on the CD or

   2. Sandstorm / Untitled had already been featured on a charity compilation CD in the early 90's.


  • For plenty further pictures of all these releases,

please see The Ultimate Sisters Guide / Floodland