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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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Release date

2024-03-01

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Catalogue number

889466408717

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Black LP

889466408618

Artist

Ministry

Label EU

Cleopatra Records

Genre EU

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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Ministry's album "Twelve Inch Singles 1981-1984 (COKE BOTTLE GREEN)" is a collection of their early works, released by Cleopatra Records. This limited edition pressing features the iconic COKE BOTTLE GREEN vinyl, adding a unique and collectible element to any Ministry fan's music library.

The album showcases Ministry's industrial sound in its formative years, capturing the band's raw energy and experimentation during the early 1980s. Each track offers a glimpse into the evolution of Ministry's signature style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and electronic music that would later define their groundbreaking sound.

Listeners can immerse themselves in classic tracks like "I'm Falling," "Cold Life," and "All Day Remix," experiencing the innovative soundscapes that laid the foundation for Ministry's future success. The twelve-inch singles included in this compilation provide a comprehensive overview of Ministry's early discography, making it a must-have for both dedicated fans and newcomers alike.

With its striking COKE BOTTLE GREEN vinyl and carefully curated selection of singles, this release from Cleopatra Records offers a nostalgic journey through Ministry's formative years. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast or just discovering the band's influential music, "Twelve Inch Singles 1981-1984" is a valuable addition to any industrial music collection.

Twelve Inch Singles 1981-1984

Music EU

Discover Ministry's "Twelve Inch Singles 1981-1984 (COKE BOTTLE GREEN)" on Cleopatra Records. Limited edition vinyl showcasing their early industrial sound.