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[[File:SerpentsKiss2.jpeg|right|thumb|330px|''Serpents Kiss'' - Cover (front) of the second edition]]
 
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In the history of bootlegs of [[Main Page|The Sisters Of Mercy]] it's been relatively common that two existent vinyl bootlegs were combined into one to form a "new" double album. <br/>
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In the history of bootlegs of [[Main Page|The Sisters Of Mercy]]<br/>it's been relatively common that two existent vinyl<br/>bootlegs were combined into one package to form<br/>a "new" double album. <br/>
  
Productions like these are for example [[A Black Pack]], [[Kings And Queen]] or [[The Dark]], which was released as a three record box even.<br/>
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Early productions like these are for example <br/>[[A Black Pack]], [[Kings And Queen]] or [[The Dark]],<br/>which was released as a three record box even.<br/>
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The present release is a similar case, and it was produced in the cheapest possible way.<br/>
 
  
The two records of this album are left-over vinyls of the bootlegs [[Ice To The Eskimos]] and [[The Garden Of Delight (LP)|The Garden Of Delight]] from the same Australian manufacturer. The bundle was first issued with white vinyls coming in a generic white cover with two inlays for the front and the back cover, respectively.<br/>
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The present release is a similar case; and it was <br/>produced in the cheapest possible way.<br/>
  
After selling this low budget release as a first edition, the second one came with green vinyls in a printed cover showing the same cover art in green on a black background.<br/>
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The two records combined here are left-overs of <br/>the bootlegs by the same Australian manufacturer<br/>[[Ice To The Eskimos]] and [[The Garden Of Delight (LP)|The Garden Of Delight]].<br/>The bundle was first issued with white vinyls<br/>coming in a generic white cover with two inlays <br/>for the front and the back cover, respectively.<br/>
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Meanwhile, both cover versions have been seen with both colours of vinyl, not mixed, though. <br/>
 
 
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The proof of the above circumstances shows in the identical run-outs, labels and vinyl colours. <br/>
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The proof of the above circumstances shows in the identical run-outs, labels and vinyl colours. Also the bootlegger mentioned in online auctions, that this release <br/>
Also the bootlegger mentioned in online auctions, that this release <br/>
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"CONTAINS THE LIVE IN NETHERLANDS 1984 LP AS LP 1 AND GARDEN OF DELIGHT AS LP2, REPACKAGED AS THIS", <br/>
 
"CONTAINS THE LIVE IN NETHERLANDS 1984 LP AS LP 1 AND GARDEN OF DELIGHT AS LP2, REPACKAGED AS THIS", <br/>
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while claiming the whole thing were an "ULTRA RARE USA 2LP" ...  <br/>
 
while claiming the whole thing were an "ULTRA RARE USA 2LP" ...  <br/>
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After selling this low budget release as a first edition, the second issue came with green vinyls in a printed cover showing the same cover art in green on a black background. Meanwhile, both cover versions have been seen with both colours of vinyl, not mixed, though (see the pictures [[Serpents Kiss#Additional_Picture|down below]]. Anyway, it is also remarkable, that the price is about double as high for the "Serpents Kiss" releases than for the individual bootlegs together. Compare [https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=sisters+of+mercy+garden+of+delight&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=ddate&endfrom=&endthru=&ipp=&sdc=&x=0&y=0 ''popsike/The Garden Of Delight''] and [https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=sisters+of+mercy+ice&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=&endfrom=&endthru=&ipp=&sdc=&x=0&y=0 ''popsike/Ice To The Eskimo''] with [https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=sisters+mercy+serpents+kiss&x=0&y=0 ''popsike/Serpents Kiss''].<br/>
 
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[[File:SerpentsKiss3.jpeg|right|thumb|400px|''Serpents Kiss'' - Overview of the first edition]]
 
[[File:SerpentsKiss3.jpeg|right|thumb|400px|''Serpents Kiss'' - Overview of the first edition]]
 
'''Release Notes'''
 
'''Release Notes'''
 
* Label: Black Planet Music
 
* Label: Black Planet Music
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* Catalogue#: none
 
* Catalogue#: none
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* Format: 2 × 12" vinyl LP
 
* Format: 2 × 12" vinyl LP
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* Released: 2018 (Australia)
 
* Released: 2018 (Australia)
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* Run outs:
 
* Run outs:
 
: Record one:
 
: Record one:
 
: Record two: GOD-01-A/B
 
: Record two: GOD-01-A/B
 
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'''Remarks'''
 
'''Remarks'''
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* As mentioned before, there are '''two editions''':
  
* There are '''two editions''':
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* The '''first edition''' comes with a white generic cover  
 
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: and includes two inlays printed only on one side,
* The '''first edition''' comes with a white generic cover containing two inlays printed only on one sided,
 
 
: so that they can be fixed to the sleeve as the front and back cover .
 
: so that they can be fixed to the sleeve as the front and back cover .
: The two vinys are white. And on the cover front of these editions is also a printed sticker saying:
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: The two vinys are white. And on the cover front of these editions  
: "Limited Edition White Vinyl"
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: is also a printed sticker saying: "Limited Edition White Vinyl"
  
* The '''second edition''' consits initially of two clear green vinyls, which are housed in a black sleeve with green print.
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* Initially, the '''second edition''' came with two clear green vinyls  
: Despite the different colours, the cover artwork is the same as used for the first edition.
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: housed in a black sleeve with green print. Despite the different colours,  
: Later on the vinyl colours were changed according to the stock of records that remained from the before mentioned two LP's.
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: the cover art is the same as used for the first edition.
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: While sales went on, the vinyl colours changed commensurate to the stock  
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: of remaining records from the two above mentioned single-LP releases.
  
* The labels of all editions show a [[Band History|white head and star logo]] on black background
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* The labels of both editions show a [[Band History|white head and star logo]] on a black background
 
: with "SIDE A/B", respectively, printed in also white letters below it.
 
: with "SIDE A/B", respectively, printed in also white letters below it.
 
: There is no hint, though, to whether you're holding record one or record two in your hands
 
: There is no hint, though, to whether you're holding record one or record two in your hands
: which again is another logical result from the fact that these records were initially  
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: which again is another logical result from the fact that these records were initially sold as
: sold individually as "Ice To The Eskimo" and "The Garden Of Delight", respectively.
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: individual bootlegs titled "Ice To The Eskimo" and "The Garden Of Delight", respectively.
 
[[File:SerpentsKiss4.jpeg|right|400px|thumb|''Serpents Kiss'' - Cover (back)/inlay of the first edition]]
 
[[File:SerpentsKiss4.jpeg|right|400px|thumb|''Serpents Kiss'' - Cover (back)/inlay of the first edition]]
 
* Back cover notes, beside the track list:
 
* Back cover notes, beside the track list:
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'''Sources'''
 
'''Sources'''
* Record one features the gig at [[Sat, 26-May-1984|the Paard van Troje in The Hague, The Netherlands in May 26th, 1984]]
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* Record one features the gig at [[Sat, 26-May-1984|Paard van Troje, The Hague, The Netherlands on 26 May 1984]]
  
* Record two contains demos that were mainly taken from the [[Strawberry Sessions 1984|Strawberry Sessions in 1984]].
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* Record two contains demos mainly taken from the [[Strawberry Sessions 1984|Strawberry Sessions in 1984]].
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For recent price developments of all these editions see [https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=sisters+mercy+serpents+kiss&x=0&y=0 ''popsike/Serpents Kiss''].<br/>
 
 
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Revision as of 20:33, 15 February 2019

Serpents Kiss - Cover (front)/inlay of the first edition
Serpents Kiss - Cover (front) of the second edition


In the history of bootlegs of The Sisters Of Mercy
it's been relatively common that two existent vinyl
bootlegs were combined into one package to form
a "new" double album.

Early productions like these are for example
A Black Pack, Kings And Queen or The Dark,
which was released as a three record box even.

The present release is a similar case; and it was
produced in the cheapest possible way.

The two records combined here are left-overs of
the bootlegs by the same Australian manufacturer
Ice To The Eskimos and The Garden Of Delight.
The bundle was first issued with white vinyls
coming in a generic white cover with two inlays
for the front and the back cover, respectively.



The proof of the above circumstances shows in the identical run-outs, labels and vinyl colours. Also the bootlegger mentioned in online auctions, that this release

"CONTAINS THE LIVE IN NETHERLANDS 1984 LP AS LP 1 AND GARDEN OF DELIGHT AS LP2, REPACKAGED AS THIS",

while claiming the whole thing were an "ULTRA RARE USA 2LP" ...

After selling this low budget release as a first edition, the second issue came with green vinyls in a printed cover showing the same cover art in green on a black background. Meanwhile, both cover versions have been seen with both colours of vinyl, not mixed, though (see the pictures down below. Anyway, it is also remarkable, that the price is about double as high for the "Serpents Kiss" releases than for the individual bootlegs together. Compare popsike/The Garden Of Delight and popsike/Ice To The Eskimo with popsike/Serpents Kiss.

Serpents Kiss - Overview of the first edition

Release Notes

  • Label: Black Planet Music
  • Catalogue#: none
  • Format: 2 × 12" vinyl LP
  • Released: 2018 (Australia)
  • Run outs:
Record one:
Record two: GOD-01-A/B


Remarks

  • As mentioned before, there are two editions:
  • The first edition comes with a white generic cover
and includes two inlays printed only on one side,
so that they can be fixed to the sleeve as the front and back cover .
The two vinys are white. And on the cover front of these editions
is also a printed sticker saying: "Limited Edition White Vinyl"
  • Initially, the second edition came with two clear green vinyls
housed in a black sleeve with green print. Despite the different colours,
the cover art is the same as used for the first edition.
While sales went on, the vinyl colours changed commensurate to the stock
of remaining records from the two above mentioned single-LP releases.
with "SIDE A/B", respectively, printed in also white letters below it.
There is no hint, though, to whether you're holding record one or record two in your hands
which again is another logical result from the fact that these records were initially sold as
individual bootlegs titled "Ice To The Eskimo" and "The Garden Of Delight", respectively.
Serpents Kiss - Cover (back)/inlay of the first edition
  • Back cover notes, beside the track list:
SIDE A & B RECORDED LIVE IN THE NETHERLANDS 26. 5. 1984
SIDE C & D STUDIO DEMOS AND OUTTAKES 1984


ANDREW ELDRITCH-VOCALS
WAYNE HUSSEY-GUITAR/VOCALS
GARY MARX-GUITARS/VOCALS
CRAIG ADAMS-BASS
DOCTOR AVALANCHE-DRUMS

BLACK PLANET MUSIC FRANCE
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
LIMITED EDITION


Sources



Track List

RECORD ONE RECORD TWO
Additional notes to record two
Side A Side A
A1   Burn A1   First And Last And Always (MARIAN LYRICS MARX VOCALS)
A2   Heartland A2   A Rock And A Hard Place (INSTRUMENTAL)
A3   Body And Soul                                                                                             A3   Knockin' On Heaven's Door                       
A4   Anaconda A4   Marian (VERSION 1 INSTRUMENTAL)
A5   Walk Away A5   Black Planet (INSTRUMENTAL)
A6   Emma

Side B Side B
B1   Floorshow B1   Walk Away
B2   Adrenochrome B2   Garden Of Delight (HUSSEY VOCALS)
B3   Alice B3   No Time To Cry
B4   Body Electric B4   Garden Of Delight (ELDRITCH VOCALS)
B5   Gimme Shelter B5   Serpent's Kiss (INSTRUMENTAL)
B6   Sister Ray B6   Dance On Glass



Additional Pictures

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Serpents Kiss - Second edition
with clear green vinyl
Serpents Kiss - Second edition with white vinyl
Serpents Kiss - Second edition
with beige and grey marbeld vinyl
Serpents Kiss - Second edition
with pink marbled and white vinyl
Serpents Kiss - First Edition with white vinyl
Serpents Kiss
- Detail of the sticker of the first edition
Serpents Kiss - Second edition with clear green vinyl
Second edition cover (back)