Sisters Of Mercy, The - Peel Sessions '82 - '84 - **Blemish Markdown** Vinyl Record

This record has a slightly bent corner. The album is new and sealed, and the vinyl is guaranteed. The good news is that we marked it down for HUGE savings. The Sisters of Mercy at their rawest: three BBC radio sessions cut between 1982 and 1984, collected on one unauthorized vinyl record. The first, taped for John Peel in August 1982, catches the Leeds band in their early drum machine and fuzz phase, tearing through The Stooges' "1969" alongside "Alice", "Good Things" and "Floorshow". The 1983 session for David "Kid" Jensen is the sound of the group getting bigger, with "Heartland", "Valentine", "Burn" and a stark reading of Dolly Parton's "Jolene". The final Peel session from June 1984 previews material that would shape First and Last and Always, including "No Time To Cry" and "Walk Away". Recorded live in the studio with no overdubs to hide behind, these versions run leaner and faster than the released singles, and for many listeners they are the definitive early Sisters. A worthwhile pickup for goth and post-punk collectors who want the band before the myth hardened. Add it to your order while this copy is here. Tracklist 1. 1969 2. Floorshow 3. Good Things 4. Alice 5. Heartland 6. Jolene 7. Valentine 8. Burn 9. Poison Door 10. No Time To Cry 11. Walk Away 12. Emma Tracks 1-4: John Peel Session, 1982. Tracks 5-8: Kid Jensen Session, 1983. Tracks 9-12: John Peel Session, 1984. This is an unauthorized live recording, often referred to as a “bootleg.” If you’re not familiar with this type of release, it may not be the right item for you. These recordings may come from radio broadcasts, concert soundboards, audience recordings, or other sources. We do our best to carry well-reviewed titles, but sound quality and source material can vary. Please research the release before purchasing. These are best suited for true fans and collectors looking for rare, hard-to-find performances.