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− | + | <span><font size="5">  Greatest Hits Volume One</font></span><br/> | |
− | + | [[File:A Slight Case Of Overbombing Logo.jpg|thumb|left|350px|''A Sligth Case Of Overbombing'' - Release Logo]] | |
− | * [[ | + | <br/> |
− | * [[Detonation Boulevard]] | + | 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<br/> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | [[Temple Of Love (1992)|Temple Of Love]] with [[Ofra Haza]] on additional vocals.<br/> | |
− | + | <br/> | |
− | + | Later in the year, in December 1993, the album release was followed by <br/> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | an [[Gigography#Overbombing_Tour|"Overbombing" Tour]] mainly of Germany but starting in Vienna, Austria <br/> | |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | and ending with three gigs in the UK.<br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Basic Release Notes== | ||
+ | * Label: [[Merciful Release]], [[EastWest]], [[ELEKTRA]], and affiliates | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Basic catalogue#: MR557, 4509-93579, 61399 | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Format: 2x12" vinyl LP, CD, cassette, soundfiles | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Released: 1993 (most recent reissues 2018) | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | [[File:1993 ASCOO German Release Poster.jpg|thumb|right|280px|''A Sligth Case Of Overbombing'' <br/>- German Release Poster 1993]] | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | '''Remarks''' | ||
+ | * The 12" double-LP version has a gatefold cover | ||
+ | : with the lyrics and one of the illustrations by [[Postcards From Above The Chemist|Andrea White]] on the inner side. | ||
+ | : The vinyls come in black inner sleeves. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * The backcover notes: | ||
+ | : ''Our thanks to [[Ofra Haza]] and [[Terri Nunn]] for vocals'' | ||
+ | : ''Illustration by [https://www.discogs.com/artist/2294383-Andrea-White Andrea White]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * The coverart of all releases is basically the same. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * The standard cassette and CD versions come with an extensive inlay that | ||
+ | : includes all the information and pictures from the gatefold vinyl release | ||
+ | : plus an additional [[The Reptile House Ltd|Reptile House]] infopage. | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Charts Info''' | ||
+ | * Highest entry on UK charts: #14 | ||
+ | * Highest entry on German [[Charts|charts]]: #11 | ||
+ | * Number of weeks on German [[Charts|charts]]: 18 weeks | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | {{Work in Progress}} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | == Track List == | ||
+ | Tracks are identical on all releases and spread over the double LP as follows.<br/>The 2018 reissues are remastered versions, though, and differ slightly in track times (here in brackets):<br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | '''RECORD ONE''' | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | '''Side One''' | ||
+ | | '''Duration''' | ||
+ | | '''Side Two''' | ||
+ | | '''Duration''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A1 [[Under The Gun (song)|Under The Gun]] | ||
+ | | 5:41 (5:44)        | ||
+ | | A4 [[Detonation Boulevard (song)|Detonation Boulevard]] | ||
+ | | 3:48 (3:50) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A2 [[Temple Of Love (1992)]] | ||
+ | | 8:03 (8:07) | ||
+ | | A5 [[Doctor Jeep (song)|Doctor Jeep]] | ||
+ | | 3:00 (3:03) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A3 [[Vision Thing (song)|Vision Thing]] (Extended)          | ||
+ | | 7:33 (7:36) | ||
+ | | A6 [[More (song)|More]] | ||
+ | | 8:23 (8:24) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | '''RECORD TWO'''<br/> | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | '''Side Three''' | ||
+ | | '''Duration''' | ||
+ | | '''Side Four''' | ||
+ | | '''Duration''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | B1 [[Lucretia, My Reflection (song)|Lucretia, My Reflection]] (Extended)     | ||
+ | | 8:43 (8:44)        | ||
+ | | B3 [[This Corrosion (song)|This Corrosion]] (Extended)      | ||
+ | | 10:16 (10:17) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | B2 [[Dominion (song)|Dominion/Mother Russia]] | ||
+ | | 7:01 (7:05) | ||
+ | | B4 [[No Time To Cry (song)|No Time To Cry]] | ||
+ | | 3:56 (3:58) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | B5 [[Walk Away (song)|Walk Away]] | ||
+ | | 3:22 (3:23) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | B6 [[Body And Soul (song)|Body And Soul]] | ||
+ | | 3:30 (3:33) | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Copyrights & Production== | ||
+ | All this information counts for all releases and is also mentioned somewhere within the artwork of most of them.<br/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | All songs written by [[Andrew Eldritch]] except:        | ||
+ | | Production: | ||
+ | | Copyrights: | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A1    - [https://www.discogs.com/artist/714733-Billie-Hughes Hughes]/[https://www.discogs.com/artist/656985-Roxanne-Seeman Seeman] | ||
+ | | A1 to B3 + B6 - [[Andrew Eldritch]] | ||
+ | | Phonographic Copyright ℗ – [https://www.discogs.com/label/22328-Warner-Music-UK-Ltd Warner Music UK Ltd] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A4 + A5 - [[Andreas Bruhn|Bruhn]]/[[Andrew Eldritch|Eldritch]] | ||
+ | | A1 + A2 - [https://www.discogs.com/artist/95677-Ian-Stanley Ian Stanley] | ||
+ | | Copyright © – © 1993 [https://www.discogs.com/label/22328-Warner-Music-UK-Ltd Warner Music UK Ltd] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A6    - [[Andrew Eldritch|Eldritch]]/[[Jim Steinman|Steinman]] | ||
+ | |       (additional production)        | ||
+ | | A1, B1, B3 ℗ 1993; A2 ℗ 1992; A3 ℗ 1991; A4, A5, A6 ℗ 1990; | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | B4    - [[Gary Marx|Marx]]/[[Craig Adams|Adams]]/[[Wayne Hussey|Hussey]]/[[Andrew Eldritch|Eldritch]] | ||
+ | | B4 + B5 - [https://www.discogs.com/artist/93936-David-M-Allen Dave Allen] | ||
+ | | B2 ℗ 1987; B4, B5 ℗ 1985; | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | B4 + B5 - [[Wayne Hussey|Hussey]]/[[Andrew Eldritch|Eldritch]] | ||
+ | | A6, B2 + B3 - [[Jim Steinman]] | ||
+ | | B6 ℗ 1984 [https://www.discogs.com/label/22328-Warner-Music-UK-Ltd Warner Music UK Ltd] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | All songs [https://www.discogs.com/label/48207-Copyright-Control Copyright Control] except the following which are published by:     | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A1 - [https://www.discogs.com/label/384200-Glass-Sea-Music Glass Sea Music] / [https://www.discogs.com/label/384199-Noa-Noa-Music Noa-Noa Music] / [https://www.discogs.com/label/269108-EMI-Songs-Ltd EMI Songs Ltd] | ||
+ | | B4 - [https://www.discogs.com/label/384198-Gary-Marx Gary Marx] / [https://www.discogs.com/label/48207-Copyright-Control Copyright Control] / [https://www.discogs.com/label/375352-PolyGram-Music-Publishing-Inc Polygram Music Publishing Inc] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A3 - [https://www.discogs.com/label/269108-EMI-Songs-Ltd EMI Songs Ltd] | ||
+ | | B5 - [https://www.discogs.com/label/266525-Polygram-Music-Publishing-Ltd Polygram Music Publishing Ltd] / [https://www.discogs.com/label/266870-BMG-Music-Publishing-Ltd BMG Music Publishing Ltd] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | A6 - [https://www.discogs.com/label/269108-EMI-Songs-Ltd EMI Songs Ltd] / [https://www.discogs.com/label/271949-Lost-Boys-Music Lost Boys Music] / [https://www.discogs.com/label/297324-Rightsong-Music-Inc Rightsong Music Inc]                  | ||
+ | | B6 - [https://www.discogs.com/label/266525-Polygram-Music-Publishing-Ltd Polygram Music Publishing Ltd] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Releases== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vinyls=== | ||
+ | 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<br/>initially issued. In the course of a general reissue of Sisters releases by the[https://www.discogs.com/label/2345-Warner-Music-Group Warner Music Group], a re-release appeared in 2018 accompanied by a free data download option <br/>and/or as an data-only download, which is included here.<br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | {|border=1; style="border:solid 1px #cccccc; border-collapse:collapse;" | ||
+ | | '''Label''' | ||
+ | | '''Catalogue #''' | ||
+ | | '''Format''' | ||
+ | | '''Release Date''' | ||
+ | | '''Country''' | ||
+ | | '''Remarks''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[EastWest]] | ||
+ | | MR557 / 4509-93579-1 | ||
+ | | Double LP | ||
+ | | 23 August 1993 | ||
+ | | Europe | ||
+ | | Made In Germany | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [https://www.discogs.com/label/227480-Warner-Music-Brasil Warner Music Brasil] <br/> [[EastWest]] / [[Merciful Release]] | ||
+ | | MR557 / 4509-93579-1 | ||
+ | | Double LP | ||
+ | | 1993 | ||
+ | | Brazil | ||
+ | | "Limited edition" print on the cover front; no barcode | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [https://www.discogs.com/label/2345-Warner-Music-Group Warner Music Group] | ||
+ | | 0190295695071 | ||
+ | | Double LP | ||
+ | | 15 Jun 2018 | ||
+ | | Europe | ||
+ | | Remastered reissue / Label Code: 02982 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [https://www.discogs.com/de/label/33244-Rhino-Records-2?sort=year&sort_order=desc&page=7 Rhino Records] <br/> [https://www.discogs.com/label/1060681-Parlophone-Denmark Parlophone Denmark] | ||
+ | | 0190295695071<br/> (not explicitly mentioned) | ||
+ | | 12 x datafile | ||
+ | | 15 Jun 2018 | ||
+ | | worldwide | ||
+ | | Remastered reissue available in various formats: <br/> AIFF / ALAC / MQAs / WAVs / <br/> FLACs - 96kHZ/24bit and MP3s - 256 kbps | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | - Please click into the pictures for larger views -<br/> | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO German 2LP Cover Front.jpg|thumb|260px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - German Pressing Cover (Front)]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO German 2LP Cover Back.jpg|thumb|260px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - German Pressing Cover (Front)]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO Brazil 2LP Cover Front.jpg|thumb|255px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - Brasilian Pressing Cover (Front)]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO Brazil 2LP Cover Back.jpg|thumb|255px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - Brasilian Pressing Cover (Back)]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO German Gatefold Inside.jpg|thumb|550px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - Gatefold Cover Inside Print]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO German Label Side A.jpg|thumb|255px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - German Pressing Label (Side A)]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO Brazil Label Side A.jpg|thumb|255px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - Brasilian Pressing Label (Side A)]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {| | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO 2018 LP Cover Front.jpg|thumb|260px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - 2018 Reissue Cover (Front)]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO 2018 LP Cover Back.jpg|thumb|260px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - 2018 Reissue Cover (Back)]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO 2018 Label Side One.jpg|thumb|260px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - 2018 Reissue Label (Side One)]] | ||
+ | | [[File:ASCOO 2018 Label Side Four.jpg|thumb|260px|left|''A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One'' - 2018 Reissue Label (Side Four)]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===CDs=== | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | {|border=1; style="border:solid 1px #cccccc; border-collapse:collapse;" | ||
+ | | '''Label''' | ||
+ | | '''Catalogue #''' | ||
+ | | '''Format''' | ||
+ | | '''Release Date''' | ||
+ | | '''Country''' | ||
+ | | '''Remarks''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[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 <br/> with golden print and [[Andrew Eldritch]] autograph <br/> All copies are numbered 1/1000.   | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [https://www.discogs.com/label/15471-%D0%9D%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD Никитин] | ||
+ | | 4607173158383 | ||
+ | | CD - repress | ||
+ | | 2008 | ||
+ | | Russia | ||
+ | | allegedly a golden layer pressing, though no picture <br/> of the disc has ever been seen | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | continued soon | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | - Please click into the pictures for larger views -<br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | ===Cassettes=== | ||
+ | Apart from the officially released cassettes, a number of half-official bootleg cassettes do exist as well.<br/> | ||
+ | Sixteen (16) officially released cassettes and two (2) [[Promos#1990_-_1999|promo tapes]] have so far surfaced - apart from at least<br/> a further eight bootlegs, some of which with a shortened track list. <br/>Not all of these are listed here.<br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | {|border=1; style="border:solid 1px #cccccc; border-collapse:collapse;" | ||
+ | | '''Label''' | ||
+ | | '''Catalogue #''' | ||
+ | | '''Format''' | ||
+ | | '''Release Date''' | ||
+ | | '''Country''' | ||
+ | | '''Remarks''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Merciful Release]] / [[EastWest]] | ||
+ | | 4509-93579-4 | ||
+ | | Cassette | ||
+ | | 1993 | ||
+ | | Europe | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[ELEKTRA]] | ||
+ | | 9 61399-4 | ||
+ | | Cassette | ||
+ | | 1993 | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | continued soon | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | - Please click into the pictures for larger views -<br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | [[Category: Official Releases]] |
Latest revision as of 17:40, 28 April 2021
Greatest Hits Volume One
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.
Basic Release Notes
- Label: Merciful Release, EastWest, ELEKTRA, and affiliates
- Basic catalogue#: MR557, 4509-93579, 61399
- Format: 2x12" vinyl LP, CD, cassette, soundfiles
- Released: 1993 (most recent reissues 2018)
Remarks
- The 12" double-LP version has a gatefold cover
- with the lyrics and one of the illustrations by Andrea White on the inner side.
- The vinyls come in black inner sleeves.
- The backcover notes:
- Our thanks to Ofra Haza and Terri Nunn for vocals
- Illustration by Andrea White
- The coverart of all releases is basically the same.
- The standard cassette and CD versions come with an extensive inlay that
- includes all the information and pictures from the gatefold vinyl release
- plus an additional Reptile House infopage.
Charts Info
- Highest entry on UK charts: #14
- Highest entry on German charts: #11
- Number of weeks on German charts: 18 weeks
This page is Work in Progress and going to be extended as soon as ever possible |
Track List
Tracks are identical on all releases and spread over the double LP as follows.
The 2018 reissues are remastered versions, though, and differ slightly in track times (here in brackets):
RECORD ONE
Side One | Duration | Side Two | Duration |
A1 Under The Gun | 5:41 (5:44) | A4 Detonation Boulevard | 3:48 (3:50) |
A2 Temple Of Love (1992) | 8:03 (8:07) | A5 Doctor Jeep | 3:00 (3:03) |
A3 Vision Thing (Extended) | 7:33 (7:36) | A6 More | 8:23 (8:24) |
RECORD TWO
Side Three | Duration | Side Four | Duration |
B1 Lucretia, My Reflection (Extended) | 8:43 (8:44) | B3 This Corrosion (Extended) | 10:16 (10:17) |
B2 Dominion/Mother Russia | 7:01 (7:05) | B4 No Time To Cry | 3:56 (3:58) |
B5 Walk Away | 3:22 (3:23) | ||
B6 Body And Soul | 3:30 (3:33) |
Copyrights & Production
All this information counts for all releases and is also mentioned somewhere within the artwork of most of them.
All songs written by Andrew Eldritch except: | Production: | Copyrights: |
A1 - Hughes/Seeman | A1 to B3 + B6 - Andrew Eldritch | Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Music UK Ltd |
A4 + A5 - Bruhn/Eldritch | A1 + A2 - Ian Stanley | Copyright © – © 1993 Warner Music UK Ltd |
A6 - Eldritch/Steinman | (additional production) | A1, B1, B3 ℗ 1993; A2 ℗ 1992; A3 ℗ 1991; A4, A5, A6 ℗ 1990; |
B4 - Marx/Adams/Hussey/Eldritch | B4 + B5 - Dave Allen | B2 ℗ 1987; B4, B5 ℗ 1985; |
B4 + B5 - Hussey/Eldritch | A6, B2 + B3 - Jim Steinman | B6 ℗ 1984 Warner Music UK Ltd |
All songs Copyright Control except the following which are published by: | |
A1 - Glass Sea Music / Noa-Noa Music / EMI Songs Ltd | B4 - Gary Marx / Copyright Control / Polygram Music Publishing Inc |
A3 - EMI Songs Ltd | B5 - Polygram Music Publishing Ltd / BMG Music Publishing Ltd |
A6 - EMI Songs Ltd / Lost Boys Music / Rightsong Music Inc | B6 - Polygram Music Publishing Ltd |
Releases
Vinyls
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
initially issued. In the course of a general reissue of Sisters releases by theWarner Music Group, a re-release appeared in 2018 accompanied by a free data download option
and/or as an data-only download, which is included here.
Label | Catalogue # | Format | Release Date | Country | Remarks |
Merciful Release / EastWest | MR557 / 4509-93579-1 | Double LP | 23 August 1993 | Europe | Made In Germany |
Warner Music Brasil EastWest / Merciful Release |
MR557 / 4509-93579-1 | Double LP | 1993 | Brazil | "Limited edition" print on the cover front; no barcode |
Warner Music Group | 0190295695071 | Double LP | 15 Jun 2018 | Europe | Remastered reissue / Label Code: 02982 |
Rhino Records Parlophone Denmark |
0190295695071 (not explicitly mentioned) |
12 x datafile | 15 Jun 2018 | worldwide | Remastered reissue available in various formats: AIFF / ALAC / MQAs / WAVs / FLACs - 96kHZ/24bit and MP3s - 256 kbps |
- Please click into the pictures for larger views -
CDs
Label | Catalogue # | Format | Release Date | Country | Remarks |
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 golden print and Andrew Eldritch autograph All copies are numbered 1/1000. |
Никитин | 4607173158383 | CD - repress | 2008 | Russia | allegedly a golden layer pressing, though no picture of the disc has ever been seen |
continued soon |
- Please click into the pictures for larger views -
Cassettes
Apart from the officially released cassettes, a number of half-official bootleg cassettes do exist as well.
Sixteen (16) officially released cassettes and two (2) promo tapes have so far surfaced - apart from at least
a further eight bootlegs, some of which with a shortened track list.
Not all of these are listed here.
Label | Catalogue # | Format | Release Date | Country | Remarks |
Merciful Release / EastWest | 4509-93579-4 | Cassette | 1993 | Europe | |
ELEKTRA | 9 61399-4 | Cassette | 1993 | USA | |
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- Please click into the pictures for larger views -