The Sisters Of Mercy - Alice (Vinyl 12" | UK Original | 1983)

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

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Merciful Release – MR 021
• Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1983
• Genre: Rock, Goth Rock, 12" Maxi Singles

Condition

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

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

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"), uncredited on the sleeve. "1969" was originally recorded by The Stooges.

FAQ

Is this an original pressing?
Yes – it is the 1983 UK edition on Merciful Release, catalogue number MR 021. The matrix numbers read "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 regular LP-style sleeve with "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the spine, and a US sleeve with a Brain Eater Records credit. You can see which one this is in our scans.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is Near Mint minus, the sleeve shows light signs of use (Very Good Plus). More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more maxi singles?
Yes – browse our 12" Maxi Singles.