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| &nbsp;This release followed in response to imported copies&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;of the American Braineater 12" surfacing in the UK&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;at greatly inflated prices.
 
| &nbsp;This release followed in response to imported copies&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;of the American Braineater 12" surfacing in the UK&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;at greatly inflated prices.
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| &nbsp;[[Merciful Release]]&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;MR021
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| &nbsp;12" vinyl EP
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| &nbsp;March 1983 - UK&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;UK Repressing comes with barcode <br/>&nbsp;- Barcode: 5 016554 002167 -
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| &nbsp;[[Merciful Release]]&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;MR021
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| &nbsp;12" vinyl EP
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| &nbsp;March 1989 - The Netherlands&nbsp;
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| &nbsp;Published By – [http://www.discogs.com/label/48207-Copyright-Control Copyright Control]<br/>&nbsp;Pressed By – [http://www.discogs.com/label/371466-SonyCBS-Haarlem Sony/CBS, Haarlem] – 08-25196-20<br/>&nbsp;Mastered By – [http://www.discogs.com/artist/473994-Porky-5 Porky]
 
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There are some different pressings of the [[Merciful Release]] version:  
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'''Remarks'''<br/>
* The original release has no barcode on the backsleeve.
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* The original '''''Braineater''''' issue was marketed and distributed by [http://www.discogs.com/label/134071-Brain-Eater-Records ''Braineater Records''] in the USA
* NL repress
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: mastered by [http://www.discogs.com/artist/473994-Porky-5 George Peckham AKA Porky] and printed by [http://www.discogs.com/label/56025-MPO MPO] in France
* UK repress
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* Some different pressings of the ''[[Merciful Release]]'' version do exist as well:  
* A French repress does exist as well.<br/>
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: - the '''original UK release''', without barcode
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: - a '''UK repressing''' with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167
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: - a '''Dutch repressing''' with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167
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: &nbsp; ''Made in Holland'' is printed on the label and spine
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: - a '''French repressing''' does allegedly exist as well.
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* All EPs run at 45 rpm
 
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'''Additional Remarks'''
 
'''Additional Remarks'''
 
* Runoff groove inscriptions:  
 
* Runoff groove inscriptions:  
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'''Additional Pictures'''
 
'''Additional Pictures'''
 
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- to follow soon -<br/>
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- Please click into files for larger views -<br/>
 
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'''''Braineater US Release'''''
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{|
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| [[File:Alice EP Braineater Release Cover Front.jpg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' US Release Cover (front)]]
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| [[File:Alice EP Braineater Release Cover Back.jpg|thumb|240px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' Release Cover (back)]]
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| [[File:Alice Braineater Label A.jpg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' US Release Label A]]
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| [[File:Alice Braineater Label AA.jpg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - ''Braineater'' US Release Label B]]
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'''''UK Release'''''
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{|
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| [[File:Alice EP Cover Front.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Cover (front)]]
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| [[File:Alice EP Cover Back.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Cover (back)]]
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| [[File:Alice EP Label A.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Label A]]
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| [[File:Alice EP Label AA.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Release Label AA]]
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'''''UK Repress'''''
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{|
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| [[File:Alice EP UK Repress Cover Front.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Repress Cover (front)]]
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| [[File:Alice EP UK Repress Cover Back.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - UK Repress Cover (back)]]
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'''''Dutch Repress'''''
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{|
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| [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Cover Front.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Cover (front)]]
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| [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Cover Back.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Cover (back)]]
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| [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Label A.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Label A]]
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| [[File:Alice EP NL Repress Label B.jpeg|thumb|250px|''Alice EP'' - Dutch Repress Label B]]
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[[Category: Official Releases]]
 
[[Category: Official Releases]]

Revision as of 01:52, 17 July 2015

Alice EP - Cover (front)

The Sisters of Mercy's fifth official release ...

Release Notes

 Label  Catalogue   Format  Released  Remarks
 Braineater  MR021  12" vinyl EP   1983 - USA  Financed by John Ashton. The release included
 a promo press map & a feedback postcard.
 Merciful Release   MR021  12" vinyl EP  March 1983 - UK   This release followed in response to imported copies 
 of the American Braineater 12" surfacing in the UK 
 at greatly inflated prices.
 Merciful Release   MR021  12" vinyl EP  March 1983 - UK   UK Repressing comes with barcode
 - Barcode: 5 016554 002167 -
 Merciful Release   MR021  12" vinyl EP  March 1989 - The Netherlands   Published By – Copyright Control
 Pressed By – Sony/CBS, Haarlem – 08-25196-20
 Mastered By – Porky



Remarks

  • The original Braineater issue was marketed and distributed by Braineater Records in the USA
mastered by George Peckham AKA Porky and printed by MPO in France
- the original UK release, without barcode
- a UK repressing with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167
- a Dutch repressing with barcode on the backsleeve - Barcode: 5 016554 002167
  Made in Holland is printed on the label and spine
- a French repressing does allegedly exist as well.
  • All EPs run at 45 rpm



Additional Remarks

  • Runoff groove inscriptions:
"im westen nichts neues-jesus loves the sisters"
"for spiggy (foreign field)"
"mein irisch kind. wo weilest du?"



Tracks

A1   Alice 3:56
A2   Floorshow                                 3:47
B1   Phantom 7:16
B2   1969 2:56


Band/Recording Personnel


Additional Pictures


- Please click into files for larger views -

Braineater US Release

Alice EP - Braineater US Release Cover (front)
Alice EP - Braineater Release Cover (back)
Alice EP - Braineater US Release Label A
Alice EP - Braineater US Release Label B

UK Release

Alice EP - UK Release Cover (front)
Alice EP - UK Release Cover (back)
Alice EP - UK Release Label A
Alice EP - UK Release Label AA

UK Repress

Alice EP - UK Repress Cover (front)
Alice EP - UK Repress Cover (back)

Dutch Repress

Alice EP - Dutch Repress Cover (front)
Alice EP - Dutch Repress Cover (back)
Alice EP - Dutch Repress Label A
Alice EP - Dutch Repress Label B