The Art Of Falling Apart

Vertigo

calendar_today1983South Africa

“Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82.”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“Specialty Records Corporation pressing with stylized src logo in deadwax Comes with one clear plastic and one picture inner sleeve. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs published by Metropolis Music ASCAP Adm. by WB Music Corp. except: 'Hey Joe' 3rd Story Music BMI 'Purple Haze' & 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)' Bella Godiva Music, Incorporated ASCAP © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company Made in U.S.A. Labels: 1-23769 Spine and sleeve: 9 23769-1”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Israel

Vertigo / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983Canada

“Recorded at The Camden Cell August - September 1982. Released with a printed inner-sleeve”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“Sticker on front cover "Featuring Bonus EP - Limited Edition" Comes with one clear plastic and one picture inner sleeve. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs published by Metropolis Music ASCAP Adm. by WB Music Corp. except: 'Hey Joe' 3rd Story Music BMI 'Purple Haze' & 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)' Bella Godiva Music, Incorporated ASCAP © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company Made in U.S.A. Labels: 1-23769 Spine: 23769-1 Sleeve: 9 23769-1 Some copies have a gold promo stamp on the cover.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Ireland

“Unique Irish print labels Issued in Ireland with a Netherlands printed picture sleeve and inner lyric sleeve.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Italy

“Comes with a printed inner sleeve with pictures. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. Made and Marketed by PolyGram Dischi S.P.A.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Netherlands

“- This version doesn't have "Made in Holland" printed on labels. - Runout inscriptions are stamped. - Comes with a printed inner sleeve, "6359 124" printed in upper right corner on a side with track titles. Similar release with "Made in Holland" printed on labels: [r=398986] Pressed by PRS Baarn according to the runouts (670...). Printed on the back cover, lower left corner: "Printed in The Netherlands" Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82.”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“Labels identical to [r1428565]”

Sire

calendar_today1983United States

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Spain

Vertigo

calendar_today1983France

“Recorded at Camden Cell aug/sept '82. Publication Phonogram Opens by the top Contains inner sleeve printed with picture and credit Runouts are stamped”

Some Bizzare / Sire

calendar_today1983Canada

“Canadian limited edition Version. Canadian vinyl for LP, US vinyl for 12”.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Portugal

“Recorded at Camden Cell aug/sept '82. "There is no musical barrier of peoples acceptance the only musical barrier is the media. (Music press, radio & television.) Remember what people cannot see or hear they cannot think about." — Some Bizarre "Ø" — Distributed by PolyGram”

Vertigo / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983Singapore

“With double sided colour insert. Track durations not listed on release.”

Vertigo / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983Australia

“Colour insert. Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram Records under exclusive licence.”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“This version pressed at [l211933] -- denoted by the lower case 'α' stamped in the deadwax and the 'B-#####' matrices -- and the lacquer cut at [l264158] -- identifiable by the 'SLM △ ##### / SLM △ #####-X' matrices also in the deadwax. Labels identical to [r1428565] Comes with one clear plastic and one picture inner sleeve. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs published by Metropolis Music ASCAP Adm. by WB Music Corp. except: 'Hey Joe' 3rd Story Music BMI 'Purple Haze' & 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)' Bella Godiva Music, Incorporated ASCAP © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company Made in U.S.A. Labels: 1-23769 Spine and sleeve: 9 23769-1”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Japan

“Comes with OBI and a printed lyric sheet. Translucent vinyl. Spaceships label. Recorded at The Camden Cell August - September 1982.”

Philips

calendar_today1983Greece

“Made in Greece on labels. Released with printed inner with photo, illustrations, credits.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Germany

“Recorded at The Camden Cell August - September 1982. (P) 1983 except (P) 1982 (Track A2) Phonogram Ltd. (London) (C) 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Comes with printed inner sleeve. Made in West Germany (label) Printed in West Germany (cover) Publisher: Phonogram GmbH, Hamburg”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Netherlands

“Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. Pressed by PRS Baarn according to the runouts (670...).”

Vertigo / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983Australia

“Colour insert. Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram Records under exclusive licence.”

Vertigo / Some Bizzare

calendar_todayJan 1983Netherlands

“Dutch Vertigo release with a free UK 12". Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82 Titles A1 to C: Metropolis Ltd./Warner Bros. Music Ltd. D1: Carlin Music Corp. D2, D3: Intersong Music Ltd. Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) except "Where The Heart Is" ℗ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London)”

Some Bizzare

calendar_todayJan 1983United Kingdom

“Issued with an illustrated inner sleeve in a semi-glossy outer sleeve. Some copies has a wider blue spine with yellow tracklisting written on on both, left and right sides, as initial copies of this LP came with a free Limited Edition 12" in [r=75584]. Mastering credits derived from matrix; RAYS is etched in the run-out area on side A. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All titles Metropolis Ltd./Warner Bros. Music Ltd. Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) except "Where The Heart Is" ℗ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London)”

Mercury / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983Europe

“This release is made by Universal M & L (UML), Germany with a sequential number in the matrix. For an earlier issue by the same manufacturer, see [r=11314100]. Recorded at The Camden Cell Aug/Sept 82. Digital re-mastering at Bourbery-Wake. Executive producer at C-Dreams. 1, 3-11: ℗ 1983 Mercury Records Ltd (London) 2 & 12: ℗ 1982 Mercury Records Ltd (London) This compilation: ℗ 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) a PolyGram company”

Mercury / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983Europe

“Recorded at The Camden Cell Aug/Sept 82. Digital re-mastering at Bourbery-Wake. Executive producer at C-Dreams. 1, 3-11: ℗ 1983 Mercury Records Ltd (London) 2 & 12: ℗ 1982 Mercury Records Ltd (London) This compilation: ℗ 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) a PolyGram company”

Mercury / Some Bizarre Records

calendar_today1983Brazil

“Reissue of the 1983 album. Recorded at The Camden Cell August - September 1982. ℗ 1982, 1983, 1998, © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) Made in Brazil (printed on backcover)”

Mercury / Some Bizarre Records / Universal Music

calendar_today1983Europe

“Reissue of the 1983 album. Recorded at The Camden Cell August - September 1982. ℗ 1982, 1983, 1998, © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London). Made in Brazil (printed on backcover). Other releases show a white box on the spine. This release does not have that, see picture.”

Mercury / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983Europe

“This release is a repress of [r=222487] by Universal M & L (UML), Germany. There is also later issue by this manufacturer with a different matrix, see [r=8341671]. Recorded at The Camden Cell Aug/Sept 82. Digital re-mastering at Bourbery-Wake. Executive producer at C-Dreams. 1, 3-11: ℗ 1983 Mercury Records Ltd (London) 2 & 12: ℗ 1982 Mercury Records Ltd (London) This compilation: ℗ 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) a PolyGram company”

Mercury / Some Bizarre Records

calendar_today1983Europe

“Reissue of the 1983 album. Recorded at The Camden Cell August - September 1982. ℗ 1982, 1983, 1998, © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London). Made in Brazil (printed on backcover). The disc has the different catalogue number 558 266-2, while 73145582662 is printed all over the artwork. Clear tray standard jewel case holding an 8-panel fold-out insert with liner notes, credits and photography.”

Some Bizzare

calendar_today1992Europe

“Recorded at The Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. ℗1983 Phonogram Records Ltd (London) except 2 ℗1982 except Phonogram Ltd ©1992 Phonogram Records Ltd (London) Jewel case with 4-page booklet.”

Mercury / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1998Europe

“Comes in jewel case with transparent tray. Contains a 12-page booklet. Recorded at The Camden Cell Aug/Sept 82. Digital Re-mastering at Bourbery-Wake. 'There is no musical barrier of peoples acceptance the only musical barrier is the media. (music press, radio & television.) Remember what people cannot see or hear they cannot think about.' - Some Bizarre '?' - Credits on the disc neglect to mention Soft Cell as producers for tracks 1 to 10. [Disc label] 1, 3-11: ℗ 1983 Mercury Records Ltd (London) 2 & 12: ℗ 1982 Mercury Records Ltd (London) Some Bizarre [logo] Mercury Records [logo] a PolyGram company The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mercury Records Ltd (London) This compilation: ℗ 1998 Mercury Records Ltd (London) © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd (London) a PolyGram company [Back tray] This compilation: ℗ 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London) a PolyGram company”

Mercury / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1999United States

“Released in a standard jewel case with a 12-page booklet including liner notes, credits & photos. Recorded Aug/Sept 82 "Martin" & the Hendrix Medley are from the bonus 12" that came with the original vinyl pressing.”

Mercury / Universal Music Recordings

calendar_todayOct 31, 2025United Kingdom

“Comes in a 10"x10" slipcase box. Discs are housed in a gloss card 10" six panel fold-out Digifile sleeve. Includes 32-page hardback illustrated book with lyrics, compilers notes, new essay from Adrian Thrills with interviews with Marc and Dave. Copies sold by the official Soft Cell store and via [l937176] includes a 2 Coaster Set and 4 Cover Art Prints. A Virgin EMI Records release. ℗ and © 2025 Mercury Records Ltd. A division of Universal Music Operations / EMI Records. Made in the EU. Some copies may have a Made in Czech Republic sticker on box rear.”

Mercury / Universal Music Group

calendar_todayOct 31, 2025United Kingdom

“28-page digibook. Copies sold by the official Soft Cell store and via [l937176] include 4 Cover Art Prints.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Germany

“Produced by Mike Thorne Original Sound Recording made by PHONOGRAM Ltd. (London) Printed in West Germany”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Spain

Foot Print

calendar_today1983Malaysia

“Ⓟ 1983 Phonogram Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82.”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“Contains two bonus selections! [Tracks A5 and B5]”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Australia

Vertigo

calendar_today1983South Africa

“Ⓟ 1983 Phonogram Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82.”

Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs are credited to Almond/Ball, but Hendrix Medley was written by William Roberts/Jimi Hendrix/Jimi Hendrix. [Cassette]: ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Made in England. [Sleeve]: ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) except "Where The Heart Is" ℗ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London)”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Canada

“Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. Credits are copied from the single-disc version of the LP, which is why all songs are credited to Soft Cell, but Hendrix Medley was written by William Roberts/Jimi Hendrix/Jimi Hendrix. QC-10 branding, used by PolyGram Inc. on cassette releases from the early to mid-1980s.”

Vertigo

calendar_today1983Netherlands

Do Re Mi

calendar_today1983Malaysia

IMD

calendar_today1983Saudi Arabia

UFO

calendar_today1983Singapore

747

calendar_today1983Saudi Arabia

Some Bizzare

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs are credited to Almond/Ball, but Hendrix Medley was written by William Roberts/Jimi Hendrix/Jimi Hendrix. [Cassette]: ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) Made in England. [Sleeve]: ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) except "Where The Heart Is" ℗ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London)”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“Specialty Records Corporation pressing with stylized src logo in deadwax Comes with one clear plastic and one picture inner sleeve. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs published by Metropolis Music ASCAP Adm. by WB Music Corp. except: 'Hey Joe' 3rd Story Music BMI 'Purple Haze' & 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)' Bella Godiva Music, Incorporated ASCAP © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company Made in U.S.A. Labels: 1-23769 Spine and sleeve: 9 23769-1”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“Sticker on front cover "Featuring Bonus EP - Limited Edition" Comes with one clear plastic and one picture inner sleeve. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs published by Metropolis Music ASCAP Adm. by WB Music Corp. except: 'Hey Joe' 3rd Story Music BMI 'Purple Haze' & 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)' Bella Godiva Music, Incorporated ASCAP © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company Made in U.S.A. Labels: 1-23769 Spine: 23769-1 Sleeve: 9 23769-1 Some copies have a gold promo stamp on the cover.”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“Labels identical to [r1428565]”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United States

“This version pressed at [l211933] -- denoted by the lower case 'α' stamped in the deadwax and the 'B-#####' matrices -- and the lacquer cut at [l264158] -- identifiable by the 'SLM △ ##### / SLM △ #####-X' matrices also in the deadwax. Labels identical to [r1428565] Comes with one clear plastic and one picture inner sleeve. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs published by Metropolis Music ASCAP Adm. by WB Music Corp. except: 'Hey Joe' 3rd Story Music BMI 'Purple Haze' & 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)' Bella Godiva Music, Incorporated ASCAP © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company Made in U.S.A. Labels: 1-23769 Spine and sleeve: 9 23769-1”

Vertigo / Some Bizzare

calendar_todayJan 1983Netherlands

“Dutch Vertigo release with a free UK 12". Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82 Titles A1 to C: Metropolis Ltd./Warner Bros. Music Ltd. D1: Carlin Music Corp. D2, D3: Intersong Music Ltd. Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) except "Where The Heart Is" ℗ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London)”

Some Bizzare

calendar_todayJan 1983United Kingdom

“First issue released with a free 12" and including two picture / credits liners. This release has semi gloss outer sleeve with wider blue coloured spines while the tracklists of the album are printed on both, left and right spines with yellow colour. Side A tracks are written on the left spine, side B tracks on the right spine, Moreover yellow ”SOFTCELL *THE ART OF FALLING APPART*” text is written on the blue bottom spine. Initial copies advertised the bonus single with a blue sticker on front sleeve. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82 Titles A1 to C: Metropolis Ltd./Warner Bros. Music Ltd. D1: Carlin Music Corp. D2, D3: Intersong Music Ltd. Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) ℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London) except "Where The Heart Is" ℗ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London) [Incidental info:] Track A3 refers to the 1967 novel Numbers by John Rechy. Track C was inspirted by the 1977 horror film Martin directed by [a=George A. Romero]. The runouts are stamped, except for the hand-etched "RAYS". Thanks to: [a334208] & [a62067] @ Point, Dilly, Annie, Lizzy, Huwy, Anita, Friends in Leeds, Friends in London, Friends in N.Y.C. And to all those who... Thanks to Jenny @ Metropolis A special thank-you from David to Karen & [a125450] for kindly letting me use their apartment Thanks to Genesis P. & [a95998] for the bones Special thanks to the marvellous and charming Marion not to mention Jane, okay.”

Sire / Some Bizzare

calendar_todayFeb 1983United States

“Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville Comes with one clear plastic inner sleeve for disc 2 and one picture inner sleeve for disc 1. Recorded at the Camden Cell Aug/Sept '82. All songs published by Metropolis Music ASCAP Adm. by WB Music Corp. except: 'Hey Joe' 3rd Story Music BMI 'Purple Haze' & 'Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)' Bella Godiva Music, Incorporated ASCAP © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. ℗ 1982, 1983 Phonogram Ltd. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company Made in U.S.A. Labels: 1-23769 Spine and sleeve: 9 23769-1 Runouts are etched with sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ and '0' stamped or 'O' etched.”

Some Bizzare

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“Both records are just labeled with 1 and 2 for side A and B.”

Mercury / Universal Music Recordings

calendar_todayOct 31, 2025United Kingdom

“Comes in a 10"x10" slipcase box. Discs are housed in a gloss card 10" six panel fold-out Digifile sleeve. Includes 32-page hardback illustrated book with lyrics, compilers notes, new essay from Adrian Thrills with interviews with Marc and Dave. Copies sold by the official Soft Cell store and via [l937176] includes a 2 Coaster Set and 4 Cover Art Prints. A Virgin EMI Records release. ℗ and © 2025 Mercury Records Ltd. A division of Universal Music Operations / EMI Records. Made in the EU. Some copies may have a Made in Czech Republic sticker on box rear.”

Mercury / Universal Music Recordings

calendar_todayOct 31, 2025United Kingdom

“Wrong vinyl color match to the inner sleeve design”

Mercury / Universal Music Group

calendar_todayOct 31, 2025United Kingdom

“28-page digibook. Copies sold by the official Soft Cell store and via [l937176] include 4 Cover Art Prints.”