The Sisters Of Mercy - Alice (Vinyl 12" | UK Original | 1983 | NM-/VG+)

The Sisters Of Mercy – Alice is an early single by the British gothic rock band, released in March 1983 as a 12" on the band's own label Merciful Release. Besides “Alice” it contains “Floorshow”, “Phantom” and a cover version of “1969” (The Stooges). On offer is the 1983 UK original pressing (MR 021).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Merciful Release – MR 021
• Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi
• Cover: Top Opening Sleeve (sleeve with opening at the top)
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Rock, Goth Rock, 12" Maxi-Singles

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Alice – 3:31
2. Floorshow – 3:40

Side AA

1. Phantom – 7:09
2. 1969 – 2:43

Personnel

Produced by John Ashton (“Alice”, “Floorshow”, “1969”) and Andrew Eldritch (“Phantom”), not credited on the cover. “1969” is originally by The Stooges.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – it is the 1983 UK edition on Merciful Release with catalogue number MR 021. The matrix numbers are “MR 021 A” and “MR021AA”.

Are there different sleeves for this 12"?
Yes – there are three regular sleeve variants: a top-opening flipback sleeve, a normal LP-style sleeve with “MADE IN ENGLAND” on the back and a US sleeve with a Brain Eater Records note. You can see which variant this is in our scans.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
The record is almost as new (Near Mint minus), the cover shows light signs of wear (Very Good Plus). More on this in our Vinyl Grading.

Are there more maxi singles?
Yes – take a look at our 12" Maxi-Singles.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.