John CaleMercenaries

Label:

I.R.S. Records – IR-9008

Format:

Vinyl , 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Avantgarde

Tracklist

A Mercenaries (Ready For War)
Bass, VocalsPeter Muny
Drums, VocalsRobert Medici
EngineerDon Hunerberg*
Lead GuitarSturgis Nikides
Organ [Hammond], Keyboards, VocalsJoe Bidwell*
VocalsDeer
Vocals, Organ, GuitarJohn Cale
4:21
B Rosegarden Funeral Of Sores
Drum Machine [Rhythm Machine]Michael Mason*
Mixed ByRoddy Hui*
Recorded ByMichael Mason*
Vocals, Bass, Piano [Wurlitzer]John Cale
5:50

Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured ByA&M Records, Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗I.R.S., Inc.
  • Copyright ©I.R.S., Inc.
  • Published ByUnderCover Music
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
  • Distributed ByA&M Records, Inc.

Credits

  • Design [Sleeve]John Vogel
  • Executive-ProducerJane Friedman (2)
  • Photography By [Back Photo]Hugh Brown (3)
  • ProducerJohn Cale
  • Written-ByJohn Cale

Notes

ANOTHER CHEAP AND NASTY PRODUCT

Written on side B: 'Vocal distortion intended'

Back sleeve: © 1980 I.R.S., Inc.
A-side label: ℗ 1979 I.R.S., Inc.
B-side label: ℗ 1980 I.R.S., Inc.

The label lists "Mercenaries (Ready For War)" as being the same live version from the Sabotage/Live album but it is actually a studio version exclusive to this single. It has not been re released since the master tapes have been lost.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): IR-09008-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): IR-09008-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched, variant 1): AM IR-09008-A S1 . SSS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched, variant 1): AM IR 09008-B S3 .. SSS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched, variant 2): AM IR-09008-A S3 .. SSS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched, variant 2): AM IR 09008-B S3 .. SSS

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Reviews

  • n8c's avatar
    n8c
    Is this the only version of this song besides the Bauhaus cover etc. Is this on a proper album?
    • shivsidecar's avatar
      shivsidecar
      The misinformation about "Mercenaries" being from the "Sabotage / Live" album is on the label, not the sleeve.

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