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Default:19

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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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Limited edition

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Black

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-03-01

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Catalogue number

889466449116

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Black LP

Artist

Ministry

Label EU

Cleopatra Records

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Ministry is the brainchild of Al Jourgensen. Beginning in 1981, playing synth-pop with a strong disco influence, they released their first 12" on Wax Trax! Records, before being signed to Arista and releasing their debut "With Sympathy," in 1983. After a falling out with the label and the direction of the project, Jourgensen returned to Wax Trax! to release a series of 12" Singles, including "Everyday Is Halloween," which became an instant club favorite and would go on to become one of the band's most popular songs.

Jourgensen then signed to Sire/Warner Bros. Records in 1985. Ministry's second album "Twitch," was produced by Adrian Sherwood, and had a more menacing sound reflecting Jourgensen's interest in the international EBM (electronic body music) scene of the time. Ministry's third album, "The Land of Rape and Honey," (1988), was both a natural evolution of their aesthetic and a sharp break with previous pop tendencies and, with the arrival of Paul Barker and other new members, Ministry's sound developed into a crossover between EBM, industrial, and heavy metal.

Their experimentation with heavy metal continued with subsequent albums like "The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste" (1989) where guitar took on much more importance to their sound. Ministry's breakthrough album, "Ps

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Chicago/Detroit 1982 (RED MARBLE) is a dynamic album by Ministry, released by Cleopatra Records. This live recording captures the band's raw energy and industrial sound during their performances in Chicago and Detroit in 1982.

The album showcases Ministry at a pivotal moment in their career, as they were beginning to shape the industrial rock genre that would later define their sound. With intense guitar riffs, pulsating rhythms, and aggressive vocals, the band delivers a powerful performance that is sure to captivate listeners.

Listeners can expect to be taken on a sonic journey through tracks like "I'm Falling," "Overkill," and "Show Me Your Spine." Each song is filled with intensity and angst, reflecting the social and political climate of the early 1980s.

Chicago/Detroit 1982 (RED MARBLE) is a must-have for fans of Ministry and industrial rock enthusiasts alike. The red marble vinyl adds a unique touch to this special release, making it a standout addition to any music collection.

Chicago/Detroit 1982

Music EU

Discover Chicago/Detroit 1982 by Ministry on red marble vinyl from Cleopatra Records. Experience the raw energy of Ministry's industrial sound in this live album capturing their 1982 performances in Chicago and Detroit.