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This compilation of The Sisters of Mercy's Greatest Hits was issued in 1993.<br/> | This compilation of The Sisters of Mercy's Greatest Hits was issued in 1993.<br/> | ||
| − | It features their latest released song [[Under The Gun]] and the 1992 version of [[Temple Of Love (1992)|Temple Of Love]] with [[Ofra Haza]].<br/> | + | It features their latest released song [[Under The Gun]] and the 1992 version of [[Temple Of Love (1992)|Temple Of Love]]<br/> |
| + | with [[Ofra Haza]] on additional vocals.<br/> | ||
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| − | Later in the year, in December 1993, the album release was followed by an [[Gigography# | + | Later in the year, in December 1993, the album release was followed by an [[Gigography#Overbombing_Tour|"Overbombing" Tour]]<br/> |
| + | mainly of Germany but starting in Vienna, Austria and ending with three gigs in the UK.<br/> | ||
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| + | '''Release Notes''' | ||
| + | * Label: [[Merciful Release]], [[EastWest]], [[ELEKTRA]] | ||
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| + | * Catalogue#: MR557, 4509-93579, 61399 | ||
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| + | * Format: 2x12" vinyl LP, CD, cassette | ||
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| + | * Released: 1993 (Europe / Brazil) | ||
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| + | '''Remarks''' | ||
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| + | '''Additional Notes''' | ||
| + | * Highest entry on German [[Charts|charts]]: no 11 | ||
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| + | * Number of weeks on German [[Charts|charts]]: 18 weeks | ||
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== Track List == | == Track List == | ||
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'''Releases'''<br/> | '''Releases'''<br/> | ||
| + | As vinyl records had lost their position as the ultimate means of music publication for the masses to the then most popular CD formats, <br/>only two releases on vinyl were issued. A re-release was issued by [https://www.discogs.com/label/22328-Warner-Music-UK-Ltd] in 2018 in the course of their general reissues of Sisters releases.<br/> | ||
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| − | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[ | + | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[EastWest]] |
| MR557 / 4509-93579-1 | | MR557 / 4509-93579-1 | ||
| Double LP | | Double LP | ||
| 23 August 1993 | | 23 August 1993 | ||
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| Made In Germany | | Made In Germany | ||
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| − | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[ | + | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[EastWest]] |
| 4509-93579-4 | | 4509-93579-4 | ||
| Cassette | | Cassette | ||
| 1993 | | 1993 | ||
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| − | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[ | + | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[EastWest]] |
| 4509-93579-2 | | 4509-93579-2 | ||
| CD | | CD | ||
| 1993 | | 1993 | ||
| − | | UK | + | | UK&Europe |
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| − | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[ | + | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[EastWest]] |
| 4509-93579-2 | | 4509-93579-2 | ||
| CD - Limited Edition  | | CD - Limited Edition  | ||
| 1993 | | 1993 | ||
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| − | | 1.000 numbered copies in black jewel case with [[Andrew Eldritch|Andrew's]] autograph <br/> All copies are numbered 1/1000.   | + | | 1.000 numbered copies in black jewel case <br/> with [[Andrew Eldritch|Andrew's]] autograph <br/> All copies are numbered 1/1000.   |
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| Никитин | | Никитин | ||
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| Golden Layer Pressing | | Golden Layer Pressing | ||
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[[Category: Official Releases]] | [[Category: Official Releases]] | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 7 March 2019
This compilation of The Sisters of Mercy's Greatest Hits was issued in 1993.
It features their latest released song Under The Gun and the 1992 version of Temple Of Love
with Ofra Haza on additional vocals.
Later in the year, in December 1993, the album release was followed by an "Overbombing" Tour
mainly of Germany but starting in Vienna, Austria and ending with three gigs in the UK.
| This page is Work in Progress and going to be extended as soon as ever possible |
Release Notes
- Label: Merciful Release, EastWest, ELEKTRA
- Catalogue#: MR557, 4509-93579, 61399
- Format: 2x12" vinyl LP, CD, cassette
- Released: 1993 (Europe / Brazil)
Remarks
Additional Notes
- Highest entry on German charts: no 11
- Number of weeks on German charts: 18 weeks
Track List
Tracks are identical on all releases and spread over the double LP as follows:
RECORD ONE
| Side One | Side Two | ||
| 1. Under The Gun | 5:41 | 1. Detonation Boulevard | 3:48 |
| 2. Temple Of Love (1992) | 8:03 | 2. Doctor Jeep | 3:00 |
| 3. Vision Thing (Extended) | 7:33 | 3. More | 8:23 |
RECORD TWO
| Side Three | Side Four | ||
| 1. Lucretia, My Reflection (Extended) | 8:43 | 1. This Corrosion (Extended) | 10:16 |
| 2. Dominion/Mother Russia | 7:01 | 2. No Time To Cry | 3:56 |
| 3. Walk Away | 3:22 | ||
| 4. Body And Soul | 3:30 |
Releases
As vinyl records had lost their position as the ultimate means of music publication for the masses to the then most popular CD formats,
only two releases on vinyl were issued. A re-release was issued by [1] in 2018 in the course of their general reissues of Sisters releases.
| Label | Catalogue # | Format | Release Date | Country | Remarks |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | MR557 / 4509-93579-1 | Double LP | 23 August 1993 | Europe | Made In Germany |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | 4509-93579-4 | Cassette | 1993 | Europe | |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | 4509-93579-2 | CD | 1993 | UK&Europe | |
| Merciful Release / EastWest | 4509-93579-2 | CD - Limited Edition | 1993 | Europe | 1.000 numbered copies in black jewel case with Andrew's autograph All copies are numbered 1/1000. |
| Никитин | 4607173158383 | CD | 2008 | Russia | Golden Layer Pressing |
Additional Pictures
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