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A limited edition box set with 2 x /" vinyls from the late 1980ies.<br/>
 
A limited edition box set with 2 x /" vinyls from the late 1980ies.<br/>
 
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[[File:Silence Is Platinum Box Front.jpg|thumb|left|500px|''Silence Is Platinum'' - Box (front)]]
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'''Release Notes'''
 
'''Release Notes'''
 
* Label: [[Palazzograssi|Palazzograssi Records]]
 
* Label: [[Palazzograssi|Palazzograssi Records]]
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* Released: 1987 / 1989
 
* Released: 1987 / 1989
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'''Source'''
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* Recorded live on [[Thu, 30-May-1985|30th May 1985 at Fenders Ballroom, Long Beach, USA]]
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* Very good sound quality, recorded directly and in stereo from the mixing desk
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* The same gig can be found on the [[Floorshow (bootleg)|Floorshow]] LP bootleg.
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''' Basic Remarks''' <br/>
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* The set exists in at least two editions.
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* The first edition comes in a black box with a Hessian type appearance.
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* The second set has a red gatefold cover and is limited to 40 copies.
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For recent price developments see [http://www.sistersbootlegs.de/singles/silenceisplatin.htm sistersbootlegs/Silence Is Platinum] <br/>
  
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or [http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=sisters+of+mercy+Silence+is&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=&x=0&y=0 popsike/silenceisplatinum].<br/>
* A limited edition 1000 box set + 40 hand-numbered issues
 
  
* The set comes in a black textured box with an embossed  [[Merciful Release]] logo <br/>in silver print on the front. On the back side the boxes are plain black.
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or, alternatively, [http://collectorsfrenzy.com/search?q=Sisters+of+Mercy+Silence+is+Platinum&search-button= here at CollectorsFrenzy/Silence_is_platinum].
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* They contain two 7" vinyls, a copy of the concert poster, a review of the concert <br/>from ''Midnight'' magazine including further details about the American leg of the <br/>[[Gigography#Armageddon|1985 Armageddon Tour]] and an inlay card with a numbering stamp.
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== The Various Editions ==
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'''''Original Box Set'''''
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* A limited edition of 1000 sets in a black box issued in 1987.
  
* The additional hand-numbered issues come in a red gatefold glossy sleeve. <br/>They were done and sold on the occasion of The Sisters of Mercy Convention in Leeds 1989.  
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* The box set comes in a black textured box with an embossed  [[Merciful Release]] logo <br/>and the ''Silence Is Platinum'' title in silver foil print on the front.  
  
* The original reason behind the limited 40 red gatefold-edition was that some of the black <br/>boxes were damaged and were too expensive to remake, so the amount of boxes did not <br/>cover all the vinyls pressed.
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* On the back side the boxes are plain black.
  
* Proof-sleeve and unnumbered promo copies do exist as well.  
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* The sets contain two 7" vinyls, one of which is clear white, <br/>the other blueish or greyish or dark green / olive marbled.<br/>
  
* One vinyl is clear white, the other one is blueish green / olive marbled.<br/>Issues with one white and one black vinyl are also said to exist.
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* Issues with one white and one black vinyl are also said to exist.
 
   
 
   
 
* The vinyls have black labels with [[Merciful Release]] logo and detail the tracks on each side.
 
* The vinyls have black labels with [[Merciful Release]] logo and detail the tracks on each side.
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*  Each record is housed in a white centre cut window sleeve with no printing.
 
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Further contents are:<br/>
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* A heavy black inlay card with the same image as on box front in white print on black ground.<br/> The reverse is printed in white on black giving the track list, comprehensive details on the release, <br/>a list of contents and the numbering stamp.
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* A copy of the concert poster showing a picture of three sculls in black print on glossy<br/>white paper. Size: 44cm x 32cm. The poster also has the limited number stamped on it.
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* A two-page review of the concert from ''Midnight Magazine'' including further details <br/>about the American leg of the [[Gigography#Armageddon|1985 Armageddon Tour]]
 
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[[File:Silence Is Platinum Red Contents.jpg|thumb|left|320px|''Silence Is Platinum'' - Overview of Content of the Red Edition]]
 
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'''''Red Gatefold Release'''
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* 40 hand-numbered issues in a red gatefold-cover were additionally released in 1989.
  
'''Source'''
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* These additional hand-numbered issues come in a red gatefold glossy sleeve. <br/>
* Recorded live on [[Thu, 30-May-1985|30th May 1985 at Fenders Ballroom, Long Beach, USA]]
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* They were done on the occasion of a record fair event - The Sisters of Mercy Convention, <br/>which took place on 19 March 1989 at the Astoria on Roundhay Road in Leeds. <br/>
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* Initially, these issues were sold only there <br/>and should therefore count among the rarest Sisters bootlegs to find.
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* The original reason behind the limited 40 red gatefold edition was that some of the black <br/>boxes were damaged and were too expensive to remake, so the amount of boxes did not <br/>cover all the vinyls pressed. 
  
* Very good sound quality, recorded directly and in stereo from the mixing desk
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* Beyond the cover the contents of this release are identical with those of the original box set.
  
* The same gig can be found on the [[Floorshow (bootleg)|Floorshow]] LP bootleg.
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* The numberinga are, however, all handwritten and do also give 19-3-89 as the date of release.
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For recent price developments see [http://www.sistersbootlegs.de/singles/silenceisplatin.htm sistersbootlegs/Silence Is Platinum] or [http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=sisters+of+mercy+Silence+is&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=&x=0&y=0 popsike/silenceisplatinum].<br/>
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'''''Further Releases'''''
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* Proof-sleeve and unnumbered promo copies do exist as well. <br/>Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to trace some pictures of these.
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* Rumours of fake copies of especially the black box set prevail.
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|[[File:Silence Is Platinum Box Back.jpg|thumb|300px|''Silence Is Platinum'' - Stamp-numbered Insert Card (back)]]
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Revision as of 17:04, 24 April 2013

Silence Is Platinum - Box (front)


A limited edition box set with 2 x /" vinyls from the late 1980ies.

Release Notes

  • Catalogue#: PG-01
  • Format: 2 x 7" vinyl single(Box Set)
  • Released: 1987 / 1989


Source

  • Very good sound quality, recorded directly and in stereo from the mixing desk
  • The same gig can be found on the Floorshow LP bootleg.


Basic Remarks

  • The set exists in at least two editions.
  • The first edition comes in a black box with a Hessian type appearance.
  • The second set has a red gatefold cover and is limited to 40 copies.


For recent price developments see sistersbootlegs/Silence Is Platinum

or popsike/silenceisplatinum.

or, alternatively, here at CollectorsFrenzy/Silence_is_platinum.


The Various Editions

Original Box Set

  • A limited edition of 1000 sets in a black box issued in 1987.
  • The box set comes in a black textured box with an embossed Merciful Release logo
    and the Silence Is Platinum title in silver foil print on the front.
  • On the back side the boxes are plain black.
  • The sets contain two 7" vinyls, one of which is clear white,
    the other blueish or greyish or dark green / olive marbled.
  • Issues with one white and one black vinyl are also said to exist.
  • The vinyls have black labels with Merciful Release logo and detail the tracks on each side.
  • Each record is housed in a white centre cut window sleeve with no printing.


Further contents are:

  • A heavy black inlay card with the same image as on box front in white print on black ground.
    The reverse is printed in white on black giving the track list, comprehensive details on the release,
    a list of contents and the numbering stamp.
  • A copy of the concert poster showing a picture of three sculls in black print on glossy
    white paper. Size: 44cm x 32cm. The poster also has the limited number stamped on it.
  • A two-page review of the concert from Midnight Magazine including further details
    about the American leg of the 1985 Armageddon Tour


Silence Is Platinum - Overview of Content of the Red Edition


Red Gatefold Release

  • 40 hand-numbered issues in a red gatefold-cover were additionally released in 1989.
  • These additional hand-numbered issues come in a red gatefold glossy sleeve.
  • They were done on the occasion of a record fair event - The Sisters of Mercy Convention,
    which took place on 19 March 1989 at the Astoria on Roundhay Road in Leeds.
  • Initially, these issues were sold only there
    and should therefore count among the rarest Sisters bootlegs to find.
  • The original reason behind the limited 40 red gatefold edition was that some of the black
    boxes were damaged and were too expensive to remake, so the amount of boxes did not
    cover all the vinyls pressed.
  • Beyond the cover the contents of this release are identical with those of the original box set.
  • The numberinga are, however, all handwritten and do also give 19-3-89 as the date of release.



Further Releases

  • Proof-sleeve and unnumbered promo copies do exist as well.
    Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to trace some pictures of these.
  • Rumours of fake copies of especially the black box set prevail.




Track List

Record 1

A1   Rock And A Hard Place                                                B1   Gimme Shelter
A2   Floorshow


Record 2

C1   Alice D1   Marian
C2   Body And Soul                                                             D2   No Time To Cry



Additional Pictures


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Silence Is Platinum - Overview of Content of the Black Box
Silence Is Platinum - Stamp-numbered Insert Card (back)