107 Mass - Labour Of Love

lp CAD107 (1981): Mass, Why, Ill, Why, Isn't Life Nice, Elephant Talk, F.A.H.T.C.F., Cross Purposes, Innocence

blank 107 (flyer) (1981)

Coproduced by Ian Little. Sleeve by 23 Envelope. Mass turned into The Wolfgang Press.


6002 Lush - Ladykillers

cd5 12ep BAD6002CD, BAD6002 (1996): Ladykillers [CAD6004], Matador, Ex, Dear Me (Miki's 8-track home demo)

cd5 12ep BADD6002CD, BADD6002 (1996): Ladykillers [CAD6004], Heavenly, Carmen, Plums and Oranges

7 AD6002 (1996): Ladykillers [CAD6004], I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend

blank 6002 (postcard) (1996)

AD6002 was released on green vinyl. Coproduced by Pete Bartlett. Engineered by Giles Hall, Liam Molloy and Neil Simons. Recorded at Protocol Studios, London. Mixed by Sean Slade, Paul Q. Kolderie, Pete Bartlett and Giles Hall. Sleeve by v23 and Ichiro Kono. �Heavenly� arranged by Pete Bartlett. �Plums and Oranges� mixed by Neil Simons.


LUSH 6 Lush - Ladykillers

12 LUSH6 (1996): Ladykillers [CAD6004]

Promo release.


NONLU6 Lush - Last Night

cd5 NONLU6 (1996): Last Night (Latent Power Mix) (5:23) [R CAD6004], Undertow (Spooky Remix) ( 9:12) [BADD4008], Last Night (Darkest Hour Mix) (4:57) [R CAD6004], Lovelife (Suga Bullit Remix) (8:15) [BADD4010], Last Night (Hexadecimal Dub Mix) (6:31) [R CAD6004], Ladykillers (Demo/Ruff Mix '95) (3:14) [R CAD6004]

Promo release.


3014 The Breeders - Last Splash

lp cas cd CAD3014, CADC3014, CAD3014CD (Aug 30 1993): New Year, Cannonball, Invisible Man, No Aloha, Roi, Do You Love Me Now?, Flipside, I Just Wanna Get Along [Re (*I Just Want To Get Along*) NONMM1 (cas)], Mad Lucas, Divine Hammer, S. O. S., Hag, Saints, Drivin' On 9, Roi (reprise) [R CAD3014]

lp CADD3014 (Aug 30 1993): CAD3014CD, BREED 2 (7")

CAD D 3014 is a limited edition. Featuring Carrie Bradley. Recorded at Coast Recorders, San Francisco, Brilliant Studios, San Francisco, Refraze, Dayton and The Plan, Bausalito. Coproduced by Mark Freegard. Engineered by Mark Freegard, Andy Taub, Daniel Presley and Sean Leonard. Sleeve by Vaughan Oliver, Paul McMenamin, Jason Love and Kevin Westenberg. Also released on Mini-Disc by Elektra in the US (61508-8). �Drivin' On 9� written by Ed's Redeeming Qualitites.


TMC 1 CD This Mortal Coil - Late Night

cd TMC1CD (1991): Late Night [DAD1005], You and Your Sister [DAD1005], I Come and Stand at Every Door [DAD1005], With Tomorrow [DAD1005]

4 track promotional release in a cardboard sleeve.


NONTMC6 This Mortal Coil - Late Night

cd5 NONTMC6 (1991): Late Night [DAD1005], You and Your Sister [DAD1005], I Come and Stand at Every Door [DAD1005], With Tomorrow [DAD1005], Help Me Lift You Up [DAD1005]

Five track promo cd single released in Canada by Vertigo in a 13.7x19.4cm full colour folder (CDP490).


GU2 Underground Lovers - Leaves Me Blind

lp cas cd GU2LP, GU2C, GU2CD (Oct 26 1992): Eastside Stories, Promenade, I was right, Holiday, Got of on it, Daze, Waves, Your eyes, Ladies choice, Get to know, Whisper me nothing

Initial quantaties of the LP contains GU2S. Underground Lovers are Richard Andrew, Maurice Argiro, Glenn Bennie, Vincent Giarrusso and Philippa Nihill. Coproduced by Wayne Conolly. Engineered by Wayne Conolly, Michelle Barry, Tim Northam and Peter Lees. Recorded at Paradise and RICH. Mastered by Don Bartley. Sleeve by The Senate. Previous releases (all on Show Records): �Round & Round� (7"), �Looking For Rain� (7"), �Lick The Boot� (Cdsingle), �Nice� (cdsingle), �Underground Lovers� (lp/cd) and �I Was Right� (cdsingle on Polygram Australia).


514 The Wolfgang Press - The Legendary Wolfgang Press And Other Tall Stories

lp CAD514 (1985): Heart Of Stone, I'm Coming Home (Mama), Sweatbox (version two), Tremble (My Girl Doesn't), My Way, Fire Eater (version two), Respect, Deserve, Ecstacy

cd CAD514CD (1985): BAD409, Heart Of Stone [CAD514], I'm Coming Home (Mama) [CAD514], Muted, Sweatbox (version two) [CAD514], Tremble (My Girl Doesn't) [CAD514], My Way [CAD514], Fire Eater (version two) [CAD514]

In short, CAD514CD contains BAD409, BAD502 and BAD506 except that the tracks �Sweatbox� and �Fire Eater� were remixed. CAD514 has the same material as CAD514CD except that it lacks �Muted� and �The Deep Briney� and the track �Respect� is shortened. Sleeve by 23 Envelope, The Wolfgang Press, Albert Ricci and Jeff Veitch. �Sweatbox� coremixed by Martyn Young (Colourbox). �Sweatbox� engineered by John Fryer. �Fire Eater� coremixed by Martyn Young (Colourbox). �Fire Eater� engineered by John Madden.


603 Bulgarian Voices - Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares

7 AD603 (1986): Pritouritze Planimata, Polegnala e Todora [CAD603]

lp cas cd CAD603, CADC603, CAD603CD (1986): Pilentze Pee, Svatba, Kalimankou Denkou, Strati na Engelaki Doumansche, Polegnala Pschenitza, Messetschinko Lio Greilivko, Brei Yvane, Erghen Diado, Sableyalo Planinata, Mir Stanke Le, Schopska Pesen, Polegnala e Todora

Sleeve by 23 Envelope and Nigel Grierson. AD603 is a promotional single, of which 500 were pressed. David Byrne released a version of �Polegnala e Todora� on his album �Music For The Knee Plays�.


601 Richenel - L'esclave Endormi

12 BAD601 (1986): L'Esclave Endormi, L'Esclave Endormi [R BAD601]

Richenel are Ricardo, Hans, Michiel and Richenel. Produced by Dirk Blanchart. Sleeve by 23 Envelope. Richenel signed to some other record company after releasing this EP. �L'Esclave Endormi� remixed by John Fryer and Ivo (This Mortal Coil).


NONPI2 Pixies - Letter To Memphis

cd5 NONPI2 (1991): Letter To Memphis [CAD1014]

One-track promo release by Elektra in the US (PRCD 8441-2). Has new artwork.


208 Modern English - Life In The Gladhouse

12 BAD208 (1982): Life In The Gladhouse [R CAD206], The Choicest View

12ep BAD208 (1982): Life In The Gladhouse [BAD208], The Choicest View [BAD208], Fragments Of Fear [BAD19], Legion

Sleeve by 23 Envelope. The run-out grooves read �Ooh la, ooh la, 23 Envelope!�. Some versions of this EP has four tracks, and some have two, I have heard from several sources.


9 Cupol - Like This For Ages

12 BAD9 (1980): Like This For Ages, Kluba Cupol

Cupol are Graham Lewis (Wire) and Bruce Gilbert (Wire). Recorded at Blackwing. 33 rpm. The first song is very long.


Lilliput 1 & 2 Various - Lilliput

cd Lilliput1&2 (1992): Bauhaus: Dark Entries [AXIS3 (7")], The The: Controversial Subject [AD10], The Birthday Party: Nick the Stripper [CAD104], Modern English: I Melt With You [CAD206], This Mortal Coil: Song To The Siren [CAD411], Xmal Deutschland: Incubus Succubus II [AD311], Cocteau Twins: The Spangle Maker [BAD405], Clan Of Xymox: Stranger [CAD503], Colourbox: Baby I Love You So [AD604], Throwing Muses: Hate My Way [CAD607], Dif Juz: No Motion [CAD703], M/A/R/R/S: Pump Up The Volume [AD707], Ultra Vivid Scene: Mercy Seat [CAD809], Dead Can Dance: The Host Of Seraphim [CAD808], Pixies: Monkey Gone To Heaven [CAD905], Lush: De-Luxe [BAD0003], Pale Saints: Throwing Back The Apple [CAD2004], Pale Saints: Featherframe [CAD2004], The Wolfgang Press: A Girl Like You [BAD2006], The Wolfgang Press: Birmingham [CAD1011], Michael Brook: Breakdown [CAD2007], Michael Brook: Urbana [CAD2007], Spirea X: Chlorine Dream [AD1004], Spirea X: Signed D. C. [CAD1017], Heidi Berry: Gloria [CAD1012], His Name Is Alive: Are We Still Married? [CAD1013], Swallow: Tastes Like Honey [CAD2010], Swallow: Follow Me Down [CAD2010], Pale Saints: A Thousand Stars Burst Open [rib1]

The nicely silkscreened cd's are built into the front and back cover of a 10" book. The covers are thick chipboard with a blue and orange Chris Bigg scibble on the front and a cryptic number thing on the back (33 and 45 rpms, 15 and 300/500). The first half of the book has a short story about the development of 4AD along with various v23 photos. The second half of the book gives each of the bands on disc 2 two pages and a very short description. Also, the book has a shiny gold 4AD logo stuck on the front and the whole thing is bound with binding tape. At first, it looked like it was taped back together, but after closer examination, it is part of the design. A t-shirt came with the package. It's grey with the blue and orange design and the number thing. The shirt is 25% polyester! Limited edition of 3000 copies. 2500 were shipped til the USA as a promo item for Warner Brothers and US retailers. Also released in Taiwan as �The Sounds of 4AD�, which might be a bootleg. �A Thousand Stars Burst Open� plays as a part of the last track and not listed on the cover.


6014 Throwing Muses - Limbo

lp cas cd CAD6014, CADC6014, CAD6014CD (Aug 19 1996): Buzz, Ruthie's Knocking, Freeloader, The Field, Limbo, Tar Kissers, Tango, Serene, Mr. Bones, Night Driving, Cowbirds, Shark, White Bikini Beach

The last track is not listed on the packaging. Also released by Throwing Music in the US (RCD/RAC 10354). That release features a video track for �Ruthie's Knocking�. Featuring Martin McCarrick (Siouxie and the Banshees) and Robert Rust. Engineered by Trina Shoemaker, Ethan Allen and James Sayberth. Recorded at Kingsway USA, New Orleans and Larabee Studio. Mixed by David Bianco. Sleeve by David Narcizo, MaryAnn Southard, Gilbert Hernandez and Steve Gullick.


NONFB13 Frank Black - L'Interview

video NONFB13 (1994)

In-store promo released by Virgin in France. Interview and music.


5008 Liquorice - Listening Cap

lp cas cd CAD5008, CADC5008, CAD5008CD (1995): Trump Suit, Team Player, Keeping the Weekend Free, Drive Around, Cheap Cuts, Trump Suit Edit, Jill of All Trades, No Excuses, Breaking the Ice, Blew It

Liquorice are Jenny Toomey (Tsunami), Dan Littleton (Ida) and Trey Many (His Name Is Alive). Produced by Warren Defever (His Name Is Alive). Recorded at Warren's House. Sleeve by Vaughan Oliver, Kees Hubers, Tom Croes, Julia Bardsley and Petra von Asperen. �Keeping the Weekend Free� written by Franklin Bruno. �Jill of All Trades� written by Maggie A. Roche.


NONTAR1 Tarnation - Live

cd NONTAR1 (1995): Your Thoughs and Mine [L], Halfway to Happiness [L], A Place Where I Know [L], The Hand [L CAD5010], I Didn't Mean It [L TAD7000], Two Wrongs Won't Make Things Right [L CAD5010], Game of Broken Hears [L]

Promo released in France.


KH1 Kristin Hersh - Live at Maxwell's, Hoboken

lp cd KH1 (lp), KH1 (cd) (1992): Juno [L CAD802], Marriage Tree [L CAD802], Pearl [L CAD2013], Stand Up / Dovey / Mexican Women [L], Run Letter [L CAD802], Soap & Water [L MAD706], Rabbits Dying [L CAD607], Cry Baby Cry [L BAD701], Counting Backwards / Handsome Woman [L], Take [L CAD901], Soul Soldier [L CAD607], Bea [L CAD901], Delicate Cutters [L CAD607]

Free album given away with initial quantaties of CAD D 2013 and CAD D 2013 CD. Engineered by Andy Peters.


2011 Michael Brook - Live at The Aquarium

cd TAD2011CD (Sep 21 1992): Shona Bridge [L CAD2007], After Image / Urbana [L (*Urbana*) CAD2007], Andean [L CAD2007], Ultramarine [L CAD2007], Lakbossa [L CAD2007], Cascade [L], Red Shift [L CAD2007]

This live album was recorded at the press launch for the �Cobalt Blue� album at The Aquarium, London Zoo on 21st May 1992. It was taped by Michael, as he always does with his rare solo performances, with no intention of releasing it. But once all parties heard the recording, it was agreed that it deserved a far wider audience than the original gathering of media and friends. To this end, it has been made avalable in a limited edition. Mastered by Tony Cousins. Sleeve by Vaughan Oliver, Chris Bigg, Simon Larbalestier, Bob Draper and Pirate Design.


NONNR1 Belly - Live At The Town & Country Club, London 1993

cd NONNR1 (1993): Low Red Moon [L CAD3002], Dusted [L CAD3002], Full Moon, Empty Heart [L CAD3002], Dream On Me [L AD3001], Feed The Tree [L CAD3002], White Belly [L CAD3002], Angel [L CAD901], Slow Dog [L CAD3002]

Released by Westwood in the In Concert: New Rock series. (show # 94-04 for broadcast the week of january 17, 1994)


NONPIXL1 Pixies - Live in Chicago

cd NONPIXL1 (1990): Bone Machine [L CAD803], Cactus [L CAD803], Debaser [L CAD905], Gigantic [L CAD803], Gouge Away [L CAD905], The Holiday Song [L MAD709], Nimrod's Son [L MAD709]

Promo item released by Polygram Canada and by Elektra/4AD in the US (PR8127). Recorded August 10th 1989 at the Cabaret Metro. Also released as a promo in France by Virgin (SA 2113).


NONFB14 Frank Black - Live (Thursday, June 24, 1993, 10pm EST)

cd NONFB14 (1994)

Promo released by Elektra in the US.


NONTM11 Throwing Muses - Live to Tape

cd5 NONTM11 (1997): Shark [Re CAD6014], Ruthie's Knocking [Re CAD6014], Night Driving [Re CAD6014], Serene [Re CAD6014], Bright Yellow Gun [Re CAD5002], Bea [Re CAD901]

Limited promo released by Ryko/Throwing Music. Recorded at Stable Sound, Portsmouth RI on 5/20/96.


0008 His Name Is Alive - Livonia

lp cas cd CAD0008, CADC0008, CAD0008CD (1990): As We Could Ever, e-nicolle, If July, Some and I, fossil, E-Nicolle, Caroline's Supposed Demon, Fossil, reincarnation, You And I Have Seizures, How Ghosts Affect Relationships, Darkest Dreams

blank 0008 (poster) (1990)

His Name Is Alive are Warren Defever, Karin Oliver and Angie Carozzo. Featuring Damian Lang, Jymn Auge and Tracy. Mixed by Ivo (This Mortal Coil) and John Fryer. Sleeve by Vaughan Oliver, Beverley Carruthers and Christopher Bigg. They have released several cassettes in the US. The original mixes of this album is available on cassette from Warren.


NONHNIA2 His Name Is Alive - Livonia

cd NONHNIA2 (1990): CAD0008CD, Livonia (4:10)

Released in the US by Rykodisc (10244).


NONLOL1 Various - Lollapalooza 92

cd NONLOL1 (1992) (excerpt): Lush: Superblast! (4:08) [CAD2002]

Promo release (by Warner Bros?) for the Lolla festival (PRO-CD-5500).


704 A. R. Kane - Lollita

12ep BAD704 (1987): Lollita, Sado-Masochism Is A Must, Butterfly Collector

Produced by Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins). Sleeve by Vaughan Oliver and Juergen Teller. The run-out grooves read �Law of 2� / (*drawing of arrow through heart*). A. R. Kane was signed briefly by One Little Indian before releasing this EP. They went on to sign to Rough Trade.


703 Various - Lonely Is An Eyesore

lp cas cd lp lp video CAD703, CADC703, CAD703CD, CADD703, CADX703, VAD703 (1987): Cocteau Twins: Crushed [CT1CD], Dead Can Dance: The Protagonist, The Wolfgang Press: Cut The Tree, Dead Can Dance: Frontier (demo version) [R CAD404], Colourbox: Hot Doggie, This Mortal Coil: Acid Bitter And Sad, Clan Of Xymox: Muscoviet Musquito, Throwing Muses: Fish [R TAD2019CD], Dif Juz: No Motion

Initial quantaties of CAD 703 included a three-way folding inner sleeve, while later copies had a regular inner sleeve with an insert. Sleeve by 23 Envelope, Nigel Grierson, Danger Video and Arthur Parker. VAD703 is a video. All the songs are the same as the other formats, except that the version of �Fish� is different. CAD703D is a limited edition of 10000 with some extra artwork. CAD703X is a deluxe limited edition wooden box (100 of them exists) containing all the different editions of Lonely Is An Eyesore and some additional prints. About the box: 30 were released for sale (200 pounds each directly from 4AD), 70 were given away to the bands, distibutors of 4AD material and others. The prints were rather expensive, bringing the cost of production of the box up to 500 pounds. There are two prints, one 15x20 cm (etching), where small details differ from box to box. The other is larger, 100x200cm (by Terry Dowling), printed on rice paper. The prints were wrapped in a sealed plastic-like paper. �Hot Doggie� samples from the films �Lifeforce� (�Here I go�, �be with me� & �Close your eyes, I love you�), �Evil Dead� (�You will die, lover boy� & �one by one� + the chainsaw), �The Last Starfighter� (�Soon the frontier will be down etc�) and �2000 Maniacs� (�Let's hear some music� & �We've got us some goods�).


NONCT6 Cocteau Twins - Lorelei

12ep NONCT6 (1985): Lorelei [CAD412], Pandora [CAD412], Aikea-Guinea [AD501], Kookaburra [AD501]

Released in Canada as DJV156.


NONFB1 Frank Black - Los Angeles

7 cd5 NONFB1 (7"), NONFB1 (cdsingle) (1993): Los Angeles [CAD3004], Tossed (Instumental version) [CAD3004]

Limited to 4000 copies and released in Europe by Play It Again Sam (170.9999.24). Numbered CD in a digipak was also released by Virgin in France (35177).


NONFB18 Frank Black - Los Angeles

cd5 NONFB18 (1993): Los Angeles [CAD3004], Ten Percenter [CAD3004]

Numbered released from France.


FB 1 Frank Black - Los Angeles

cd FB1 (1993): Los Angeles [CAD3004], Fu Manchu [CAD3004], Old Black Dawning [CAD3004], Ten Percenter [CAD3004]

Promo release in a clear plastic sleeve.


NONCOX2 Clan of Xymox - Louise

7 NONCOX2 (1986): Louise [CAD613], Michelle [CAD613]

Released by Megadisk in Holland, MD5292.


1012 Heidi Berry - Love

lp cas cd CAD1012, CADC1012, CAD1012CD (1991): Washington Square, Up In The Air, Gloria, Great Big Silver Key, Wake, Cradle, Hand Over Head, Silver Buttons, Lonely Heart, Bright As Day, Lily

Produced by Peter Walsh. Mixed by Peter Walsh. Sleeve by Vaughan Oliver, Christopher Bigg and Kevin Westenberg. Featuring Peter Walsh, Rocky Holman, Christopher Berry, Ian Kearey, Vivian Kubrick, Laurence O'Keefe (Levitation), Hossam Ramzy, Terry Bickers (House Of Love), Lol Coxhill, Dave Morgan, Peter Astor (The Weather Prophets), Sue Dench, Peter Lale, Martin McCarrick (Siouxie and the Banshees) and Audrey Riley. Heidi Berry released two albums on Creation Records prior to this album. �Up In The Air� written by Bob Mould (H�sker D�). �Cradle� cowritten by Laurence O'Keefe (Levitation).


NONHNIA3 His Name Is Alive - Love Can't Buy Happiness / Instrumentals

cas NONHNIA3 (1991): Ode on a Dave Asman, Fascinated by a Willing Body, Your Suspicions Need a Heaven, Sitting Still Moving Still Staring Outlooking [R CAD1013], Are We Still Married? [R CAD1013], Why People Disappear [R CAD1013], 88 Naked Women, Your Suspicions Need A Heaven [NONHNIA3], �Livonia�, Are You Coming Down This Weekend? [R CAD1013], Angel, Angel Down We Go, Scene 1, Act 2, Bulldog, Birds, Xman, Very Bad a Bitter Hand [R CAD1013], Fingers

Cassette released by Warren Defever.


NONLU12 Lush - Lovelife

cd5 NONLU12 (1994): Lovelife [R CAD4011], Lovelife [R CAD4011]

Promo released in the US.


6004 Lush - Lovelife

lp cas cd CAD6004, CADC6004, CAD6004CD (1996): Ladykillers, Heavenly Nobodies, 500, I've Been Here Before, Single Girl, Ciao!, Tralala, Last Night, Runaway, The Childcatcher, Olympia

blank 6004 (flyer) (1996)

Coproduced by Pete Bartlett. Engineered by Giles Hall and Liam Molloy. Recorded at Protocol Studios, London, Fort Apache, Cambridge, MA and BJG Studios, London. Mastered by Bob Ludwig. Sleeve by v23, Ichiro Kono and Andrew Catlin. Write to Lush information service, 3 Alveston Place, Leamington Spa, CV32 4SN. Recorded May to August 1995. Mixed by Sean Slade and Paul Q. Kolderie. The LP was released on clear vinyl. The run-out grooves read �Browning in a sea of Britpop� �No, I've never seen a blind man's buff�. �Last Night� mixed by Steve Orborne.


NONLU7 Lush - Lovelife

cd NONLU7 (1996): CAD6004CD, BAD6001, BADD6001

Released in Japan with a 3" 6-track cdsingle that includes all the extra tracks from the �Single Girl� EPs.


LUSH 5 CD Lush - Lovelife (Sampled)

cd5 LUSH5CD (1996): Single Girl [CAD6004], 500 [CAD6004], I've Been Here Before [CAD6004], Last Night [CAD6004]

Promo release. �Last Night� mixed by Steve Osborne.


610 Cocteau Twins - Love's Easy Tears

7 AD610 (1986): Love's Easy Tears, Those Eyes That Mouth

12ep BAD610 (1986): AD610, Sigh's Smell Of Farewell

cd5 BAD610CD (1986): BAD610, AD610, Orange Appled

Sleeve by 23 Envelope and Nigel Grierson. BAD610CD released in the US on 12" (88561-8141-1), CD (88561-8141-2) and cassette.


213 Cocteau Twins - Lullabies

12ep BAD213 (1982): Feathers Oar-Blades, Alas Dies Laughing, It's All But An Ark Lark

cd5 BAD213CD (1992): BAD213


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