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* Release Date: 1988
 
* Release Date: 1988
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'''General remarks'''
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* Pressed on white vinyl
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* Limited edition of 1526 copies,
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: although copies with higher numbers have also been seen
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* record has to be played at 33rpm
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* The labels are either plain white or black
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: with the printing on Side 1: "The Last Magician" "A"
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: and on side 2: "Of Rational Thought" "B"
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* A-side ROGI: "PG04-A", B-side ROGI: "PG04-B"
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* The back cover image is taken from the album [[Floodland]],
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: though omitting the faces of [[Andrew Eldritch]] and [[Patricia Morrison]]
  
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* Limited edition of 1526 copies (see back cover notes)
 
 
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'''Sources according to Cover'''
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'''Sources'''
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* The four tracks featured on this EP were recorded on [[WEA In-House Tapes 1985|January 11th 1985]]
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* As remaked on the cover back the four tracks featured on this EP were recorded on [[WEA In-House Tapes 1985|January 11th 1985]]
 
:and are alternative studio recordings completed prior to the final sessions  
 
:and are alternative studio recordings completed prior to the final sessions  
 
:for the [[First And Last And Always (album)|First And Last And Always]] album.
 
:for the [[First And Last And Always (album)|First And Last And Always]] album.
 
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A very interesting article on how the tracks for this bootleg were chosen and produced by the ''Phantom Twins'' is available at <br/>
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==Track List==
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the [https://heavyleathersex.wordpress.com HEAVYLEATHERSEX blog]'s bootlegs section under [https://heavyleathersex.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/the-sisters-of-mercy-the-last-magician-of-rational-thought/ ''The Sisters of Mercy - The Last Magician of Rational Thought''].<br/>
 
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'''Tracks'''<br/>
 
 
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[[File:The Last Magician Back numbered above 1500.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Back cover with a number above 1500]]
 
[[File:The Last Magician Back numbered above 1500.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Back cover with a number above 1500]]
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'''Remarks'''
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== Varieties ==
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* all on white vinyl
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A number of varietes exist which can basically be described as:
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* copies with numbers above 1526 do exist
 
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* record has to be played at 33rpm
 
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* vinyls have either plain white labels or black ones
 
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* text on A-side of black labels: "The Last Magician" "A"
 
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* text on B-side of black labels: "Of Rational Thought" "B"
 
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* A-side ROGI: "PG04-A"
 
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* B-side ROGI: "PG04-B"
 
 
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== Varieties ==
 
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A number of varietes exist which can basically be described as:<br/>
 
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'''The Standard Versions'''
 
'''The Standard Versions'''
 
* white sleeves with red text, numbering on the back, plain white labels on white vinyl
 
* white sleeves with red text, numbering on the back, plain white labels on white vinyl
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'''Pictures of Standard Versions'''
 
'''Pictures of Standard Versions'''
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| [[File:The Last Magician Red Text.jpg|thumb|200px|White sleeve with red print version]]
 
| [[File:The Last Magician Red Text.jpg|thumb|200px|White sleeve with red print version]]
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| [[File:Last Magician silver gf green letters.jpg|thumb|230px|Silver gatefold sleeve, green print]]
 
| [[File:Last Magician silver gf green letters.jpg|thumb|230px|Silver gatefold sleeve, green print]]
 
| [[File:Last Magician Silver GF Green Text White Vinyl and Labels.jpg|thumb|300px|Common gatefold version (complete view)]]  
 
| [[File:Last Magician Silver GF Green Text White Vinyl and Labels.jpg|thumb|300px|Common gatefold version (complete view)]]  
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|[[File:Last Magician White Sleeve Green Letters.jpg|thumb|230px|White sleeve with green print]]
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| [[File:Last Magician White Sleeve Green Letters.jpg|thumb|230px|White sleeve with green print]]
 
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'''Special Edition'''
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Apart from the above issues, a ''Special Edition'' of some 26 further copies was released. These have white gatefold covers with red print. The vinyl is white with <br/>plain white labels. They are numbered from A - Z on the back and the inside of<br/>the gatefold cover is silver.<br/>
 
[[File:Special Edition 26 Gatefold.jpg|thumb|270px|left|Special Edition - white gatefold sleeve, red print]]
 
[[File:Special Edition 26 Gatefold.jpg|thumb|270px|left|Special Edition - white gatefold sleeve, red print]]
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[[File:Special Edition with white vinyl.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Special Edition with white vinyl]]
 
[[File:Special Edition with white vinyl.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Special Edition with white vinyl]]
 
[[File:Special Edition 26 Gatefold Inside.jpg|thumb|270px|left|Special Edition  - The inside is silver.]]
 
[[File:Special Edition 26 Gatefold Inside.jpg|thumb|270px|left|Special Edition  - The inside is silver.]]
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[[File:Last Magician Cover Back without Numbering or Text.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Back cover without numbering or text]]
 
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[[File:Last Magician Black-white textured card sleeve.jpg|thumb|270px|left|Unique issue with b/w textured card sleeve]]
 
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'''Special Edition'''
 
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Apart from the above issues, a ''Special Edition'' of some 26 further copies was released. These have white gatefold covers with red print. The vinyl is white with <br/>plain white labels. They are numbered from A - Z on the back and the inside of<br/>the gatefold cover is silver.<br/>
 
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'''Unreleased Editions & Testproofs'''
 
'''Unreleased Editions & Testproofs'''
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* The second set of the standard versions (white cover in red and green print, accordingly, with black-labelled vinyl), i.e. the numbers 002 (red text edition)<br/>and 602 (green text edition), were not released.
 
* The second set of the standard versions (white cover in red and green print, accordingly, with black-labelled vinyl), i.e. the numbers 002 (red text edition)<br/>and 602 (green text edition), were not released.
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* A second gatefold edition of 26 numbered from A - Z similar to the released version but with ''Palazzograssi'' in black instead of green letters on the back cover was produced as for private distribution but never got that far. The accompanying vinyls have plain white labels. The covers are glossy silver gatefold sleeves with green print.
 
* A second gatefold edition of 26 numbered from A - Z similar to the released version but with ''Palazzograssi'' in black instead of green letters on the back cover was produced as for private distribution but never got that far. The accompanying vinyls have plain white labels. The covers are glossy silver gatefold sleeves with green print.
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* More or less logically, a set of promos was produced as well. The sleeves are gatefold ones in silver with green text but without any numbering on the back.<br/>The issue came with white labels on white vinyl and has been kept for private<br/>use only. We have no information on how many of these exist.
 
* More or less logically, a set of promos was produced as well. The sleeves are gatefold ones in silver with green text but without any numbering on the back.<br/>The issue came with white labels on white vinyl and has been kept for private<br/>use only. We have no information on how many of these exist.
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* One unique issue exists which has a white textured card cover with black outline text. This copy is neither numbered and nor has it the usual ''Palazzograssi'' print on the back. See the picture on the right.
 
* One unique issue exists which has a white textured card cover with black outline text. This copy is neither numbered and nor has it the usual ''Palazzograssi'' print on the back. See the picture on the right.
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* Furthermore, some glossy blue testproof covers were produced of which only<br/>very few exist. Allegedly, the accompanying vinyls have white labels with some<br/>black print on them. However, so far we have not been able to find any photographic evidence for the  latter. Although only few were made, the existing ones are marked with the letters starting from A towards Z.  
 
* Furthermore, some glossy blue testproof covers were produced of which only<br/>very few exist. Allegedly, the accompanying vinyls have white labels with some<br/>black print on them. However, so far we have not been able to find any photographic evidence for the  latter. Although only few were made, the existing ones are marked with the letters starting from A towards Z.  
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* Finally, there are some glossy silver covers with green print which served as testproofs for the original gatefold version while those covers themselves are<br/>not gatefold. There is no vinyl attached to these testproofs. However, just like<br/>with the blue testproofs, only few were printed and marked with the letters starting<br/>from A towards Z.  
 
* Finally, there are some glossy silver covers with green print which served as testproofs for the original gatefold version while those covers themselves are<br/>not gatefold. There is no vinyl attached to these testproofs. However, just like<br/>with the blue testproofs, only few were printed and marked with the letters starting<br/>from A towards Z.  
 
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==Additional Pictures==
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- Please click into the files for larger´views -
 
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[[File:Last Magician Silver GF plus Insert and black label vinyl.jpg|right|thumb|600px|Silver Gatefold Edition with Insert showing the standard red print cover version and black labelled vinyl]]
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[[File:Last Magician Glossy Proofs front.jpg|thumb|left|450px|Glossy testproof covers - front]]
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| [[File:Last Magician Black-white textured card sleeve.jpg|thumb|260px|left|Unique issue with b/w textured card sleeve]]
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[[File:Last_Magician_Glossy_Proofs_back.jpg|thumb|450px|left|Glossy testproof covers - back]]
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| [[File:Last Magician Cover Back without Numbering or Text.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Back cover without numbering or text]]
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| [[File:Last Magician Silver GF plus Insert and black label vinyl.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Silver Gatefold Edition with Insert showing the standard red print cover version and black labelled vinyl]]
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{|
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| [[File:Last Magician Glossy Proofs front.jpg|thumb|left|450px|Glossy testproof covers - front]]
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| [[File:Last_Magician_Glossy_Proofs_back.jpg|thumb|430px|left|Glossy testproof covers - back]]
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[[Category:Bootlegs]]
 
[[Category:Bootlegs]]
 
[[Category:Studio Bootlegs]]
 
[[Category:Studio Bootlegs]]
 
[[Category: Vinyl Bootlegs 7"]]
 
[[Category: Vinyl Bootlegs 7"]]

Revision as of 11:30, 28 March 2020

The Last Magician Of Rational Thought - cut from the back cover - view of the cover notes
The Last Magician Of Rational Thought - Cover (Front)


This is the fourth of Palazzograssi's bootleg production.
The first was Silence Is Platinum, the second one was Victims Of Circumstance and the third one, Reverberation Across The Nation. The latter had first been postponed but in effect, it never got released.

Release Notes

  • Label: Palazzograssi Records Inc.
  • Catalogue#: PG04
  • Format: 7" Vinyl Single
  • Release Date: 1988


General remarks

  • Pressed on white vinyl
  • Limited edition of 1526 copies,
although copies with higher numbers have also been seen
  • record has to be played at 33rpm
  • The labels are either plain white or black
with the printing on Side 1: "The Last Magician" "A"
and on side 2: "Of Rational Thought" "B"
  • A-side ROGI: "PG04-A", B-side ROGI: "PG04-B"
  • The back cover image is taken from the album Floodland,
though omitting the faces of Andrew Eldritch and Patricia Morrison


Sources

  • As remaked on the cover back the four tracks featured on this EP were recorded on January 11th 1985
and are alternative studio recordings completed prior to the final sessions
for the First And Last And Always album.


Track List

SIDE A SIDE B
A1   No Time To Cry    3:46                   B1   A Rock And A Hard Place          3:44
A2   First And Last And Always          3:26 B2   Walk Away    3:22


Back cover with a number above 1500


Varieties

A number of varietes exist which can basically be described as:
The Standard Versions

  • white sleeves with red text, numbering on the back, plain white labels on white vinyl
  • white sleeves with red text, numbering on the back, black labels on white vinyl
  • white sleeves with green text, numbering on the back, plain white labels on white vinyl
  • white sleeves with green text, numbering on the back, black labels on white vinyl

These are the numbered copies of the common limited edition of 1,500.

  • the 26 refers to copies coming in silver gatefold sleeves with green text numbered with the letters from A - Z
  • these are all accompanied by white vinyl singles with plain white labels
  • the letter A exists twice



Pictures of Standard Versions

White sleeve with red print version
Cover and vinyl with black label
Back cover and vinyl with black label
Silver gatefold sleeve, green print
Common gatefold version (complete view)
White sleeve with green print


Special Edition

Apart from the above issues, a Special Edition of some 26 further copies was released. These have white gatefold covers with red print. The vinyl is white with
plain white labels. They are numbered from A - Z on the back and the inside of
the gatefold cover is silver.

Special Edition - white gatefold sleeve, red print
Special Edition with white vinyl
Special Edition - The inside is silver.


Unreleased Editions & Testproofs

  • The second set of the standard versions (white cover in red and green print, accordingly, with black-labelled vinyl), i.e. the numbers 002 (red text edition)
    and 602 (green text edition), were not released.
  • A second gatefold edition of 26 numbered from A - Z similar to the released version but with Palazzograssi in black instead of green letters on the back cover was produced as for private distribution but never got that far. The accompanying vinyls have plain white labels. The covers are glossy silver gatefold sleeves with green print.
  • More or less logically, a set of promos was produced as well. The sleeves are gatefold ones in silver with green text but without any numbering on the back.
    The issue came with white labels on white vinyl and has been kept for private
    use only. We have no information on how many of these exist.
  • One unique issue exists which has a white textured card cover with black outline text. This copy is neither numbered and nor has it the usual Palazzograssi print on the back. See the picture on the right.
  • Furthermore, some glossy blue testproof covers were produced of which only
    very few exist. Allegedly, the accompanying vinyls have white labels with some
    black print on them. However, so far we have not been able to find any photographic evidence for the latter. Although only few were made, the existing ones are marked with the letters starting from A towards Z.
  • Finally, there are some glossy silver covers with green print which served as testproofs for the original gatefold version while those covers themselves are
    not gatefold. There is no vinyl attached to these testproofs. However, just like
    with the blue testproofs, only few were printed and marked with the letters starting
    from A towards Z.


Additional Pictures

- Please click into the files for larger´views -

Unique issue with b/w textured card sleeve
Back cover without numbering or text
Silver Gatefold Edition with Insert showing the standard red print cover version and black labelled vinyl


Glossy testproof covers - front
Glossy testproof covers - back


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