The Wonderful And Frightening World Of...

Beggars Banquet / Vertigo

calendar_today1984Canada

“PolyGram sticker on back of sleeve. Tracks numbered sequentially across both sides. Track A2 is titled "2 by 4" on jacket and "2 x 2" on label.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“See also: [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/372503]Alternate UK issue[/url] (without sleeve 'price' print ref). Cover, top left, has (printed black): "Special LOWDOWN LOW PRICE" with downward-pointing arrow. (See close-up in images) Also see: Back cover has "BBL" prefix. "Special Low Price. Made In England". Vinyl has "BEGA" prefix. ℗&©1984 Beggars Banquet Minder Music Ltd (all tracks). Manufactured in the UK. (Pressed at Damont Audio Ltd. Mastered at Tape One)”

PVC Records / Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United States

“℗ & © 1984 Beggars Banquet Marketed by Jem Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Although this is a PVC Records release, the labels use the then-current Beggars Banquet label design with a PVC logo added.”

Beggars Banquet

“A new reissue with the 2015 catalog number. ℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. © 2014 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984New Zealand

“C.R.E.E.P. not listed on sleeve but listed on label. Made in New Zealand by a registered user of the Trade Marks. Marketed by Virgin Records NZ Ltd.”

Torso

calendar_today1984Netherlands

“Labels also show the Beggars Banquet cat# (Bega 58). Track A2 titled on label as '2 x 4' and on back cover as '2 by 4'. Track A5 is a bonus track, not mentioned on the back cover.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984France

“C.R.E.E.P. is uncredited in the track list on the rear of the sleeve but appears on the label track list. Track A2 is displayed as "2 by 4" on the back cover and "2 X 4" on the label. From Back Cover: "Ze Wonderful And Frightening World Of" SKANS·JOHN and BETH·JOHN PEEL·B.B.·BUNTER THOMAS·CLAUS CASTENSKJOLD· A Marquis PLC. Manipulation ℗ & © 1984 Beggars Banquet”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“In generic sleeve.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_todayOct 12, 1984United Kingdom

“See also: "[r=2133169]" Alternate UK issue. Track A2 is displayed as "2 by 4" on the back cover and "2 X 4" on the label. From Back Cover: "Ze Wonderful And Frightening World Of" SKANS·JOHN and BETH·JOHN PEEL·B.B.·BUNTER THOMAS·CLAUS CASTENSKJOLD· A Marquis PLC. Manipulation”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_todayOct 12, 1984United Kingdom

“Place of manufacture (Printed in England) is given on the back cover (bottom left). Everything else is identical to [r372503]. See also: "[r=2133169]" Alternate UK issue. Track A2 is displayed as "2 by 4" on the back cover and "2 X 4" on the label. From Back Cover: "Ze Wonderful And Frightening World Of" SKANS·JOHN and BETH·JOHN PEEL·B.B.·BUNTER THOMAS·CLAUS CASTENSKJOLD· A Marquis PLC. Manipulation”

PVC Records

calendar_today1984United States

“In generic sleeve. Runouts identical to [r637729]. Runouts: all hand-etched except 'Sterling'.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1985Greece

“Track A2 is displayed as "2 by 4" on the back cover and "2 X 4" on the label.”

Nexus

calendar_todayMar 21, 1985Japan

“From the back cover: "Licensed by Beggars Banquet, U.K., through Jade Music. Distributed by King Record Co., Ltd. Japan."”

PolyGram

calendar_today1985Greece

“WHITE / BLANK label test pressing.”

Nexus

calendar_todayMar 21, 1985Japan

“From the back cover: "Licensed by Beggars Banquet, U.K., through Jade Music. Distributed by King Record Co., Ltd. Japan." The label and Japanese insert incorrectly state A4 as "Elvis" and B3 as "Stephen Songs" Back cover has a white Japanese "sample" sticker. Red Japanese "sample / not for sale" sticker in top corner, front and back.”

Producciones Twins

calendar_today1986Spain

“Track A5 not credited on the back cover. Beggars Banquet (P) and (C) 1986”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1988United Kingdom

“See also: [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/2133169]Alternate UK issue[/url] Published by Minder Music Ltd. Etiquette has also "Lowdown" logo. Track A2 is displayed as "2 by 4" on the back cover and "2 X 4" on the label. From Back Cover: "Ze Wonderful And Frightening World Of" SKANS·JOHN and BETH·JOHN PEEL·B.B.·BUNTER THOMAS·CLAUS CASTENSKJOLD· A Marquis PLC. Manipulation Special low price Made in England”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today2010United States

“US issue, remastered, using same metal as Vinyl 180 version. Jacket is unusually thin.”

Vinyl 180 / Beggars Banquet

calendar_today2010United Kingdom

“Made in England. Barcode on back cover. c2009.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today2010United States

“Track listing from official release Test pressing of US issue, using same metal work as Vinyl 180 version.”

Beggars Banquet

“A new reissue with the 2015 catalog number. ℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. © 2014 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_todayJun 16, 2015Europe

“- Double bundle release of The Wonderful And Frightening World Of... and The Wonderful and Frightening Escape Route to... - High glossy covers - Comes in stickered PVC wallet Sticker reads: The Wonderful And Frightening World Of The Fall (HD Mastered) + The Wonderful and Frightening Escape Route To The Fall Double Vinyl Bundle Includes Original LP And Bonus Disc BBQLP 2136”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_todayJun 16, 2015Europe

“Track listing from official release. Test pressings of The Wonderful And Frightening World Of... and The Wonderful and Frightening Escape Route to... BBQLP2132 - label has Face A / Face B BBQLP2133 - label has Test Pressing Side A / Test Pressing Side B”

Beggars Banquet

“℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. © 1988 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. Originally released in 1984. Duration of track 1 erroneously printed as 7:45, correct is 5:45 instead. "A Marquis Plc. manipulation" Tracks 5 & 7 taken from Oh! Brother single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from Call For Escape Route EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from C.R.E.E.P. single. Made in England. Printed in England. Issued in a standard jewel case including a 12-page booklet advertising other The Fall releases.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United States

“Issued in standard jewel case with dark gray tray, although the artwork is designed for a clear tray. Includes 12-page booklet. ℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. © 1988 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. "Ze Wonderful and Frightening World Of" SKANS • John and Beth • John Peel • B.B. • Bunter Thomas • Claus Castenskiold • A Marquis PLC. manipulation. Tracks 5 & 7 taken from 'Oh! Brother' single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from 'Call For Escape Route' EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from 'C.R.E.E.P.' single. Track 1 is erroneously printed as lasting 7:45 This version is similar to [url=http://www.discogs.com/Fall-The-Wonderful-And-Frightening-World-Of/release/1130460]release 1130460[/url] however it uses the older CD artwork from [url=http://www.discogs.com/Fall-The-Wonderful-And-Frightening-World-Of-The-Fall/release/881351]release 881351[/url] and the terms "Made in England" and "Printed in England" have been omitted from the release.”

Beggars Banquet

“Tracks 5 & 7 taken from Oh! Brother single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from Call For Escape Route EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from C.R.E.E.P. single. ℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet © 1988 Beggars Banquet Made in England. Not to be confused with [r1130460] as the disc is printed differently.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984Europe

“"Ze Wonderful and Frightening World Of" SKANS • John and Beth • John Peel • B.B. • Bunter Thomas • Claus Castenskiold • A Marquis Plc. manipulation. Recorded at Focus Studios. UK publisher: Minder Music Ltd. / USA publisher: Minder Music (USA) - ASCAP. ℗1984 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. ©1988 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. Printed in England. All rights reserved. Tracks 5 & 7 taken from 'Oh! Brother' single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from 'Call For Escape Route' EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from 'C.R.E.E.P.' single. Catalogue number (on spines/rear): BBL 58 CD Catalogue number (on CD): BBL 58CD Issued in a standard jewel case with 12-page booklet. Track 1 is erroneously printed as lasting 7:45 Sonopress Arvato repress of [r=1130460].”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984Europe

“Release glass mastered by Sonopress. Disc packaged in a standard jewel case and including a 12-page booklet with sleeve reproductions of the 2 singles and 1 EP, tracks of which are included in this release. Tracks 5 & 7 taken from 'Oh! Brother' single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from 'Call For Escape Route' EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from 'C.R.E.E.P.' single. Track 1 is erroneously printed as lasting 7:45 [Catalog numbers] (on spines/rear): BBL 58 CD (on disc): BBL 58CD [Booklet] "Ze Wonderful and Frightening World Of" SKANS • John and Beth • John Peel • B.B. • Bunter Thomas • Claus Castenskiold • A Marquis Plc. manipulation. [Back cover] Recorded at Focus Studios. UK publisher: Minder Music Ltd. / USA publisher: Minder Music (USA) - ASCAP. ℗1984 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. ©1988 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. Printed in England. All rights reserved.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“Originally released in 1984. Tracks 5 & 7 taken from Oh! Brother single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from Call For Escape Route EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from C.R.E.E.P. single. ℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet © 1988 Beggars Banquet Made in England.”

Beggars Banquet

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a 12-page booklet of sleeves from singles and EPs from the album. Similar versions like [r=11152546] exist but were made prior to the introduction of SID codes in 1994. This version has a SID, so it would have been manufactured in 1994 or later. Originally released in 1984. Tracks 5 & 7 taken from Oh! Brother single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from Call For Escape Route EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from C.R.E.E.P. single. ℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet © 1988 Beggars Banquet Made in England.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1988United Kingdom

“This compact disc features additional recordings to the vinyl counterpart. Made in England.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1988United Kingdom

“Originally released in 1984. Special Lowdown Price reissue. Tracks 5 & 7 taken from Oh! Brother single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from Call For Escape Route EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from C.R.E.E.P. single. ℗ 1984 Beggars Banquet © 1988 Beggars Banquet Mastered by [...] at [...] using the [EMS logo] audiofile Made in England This compact disc features additional recordings to the vinyl counterpart Time for track 1 is erroneously printed on rear sleeve as 7:45. Released in a standard jewel case; includes a 12-page booklet.”

Beggars Banquet

“"Ze Wonderful and Frightening World Of" SKANS • John and Beth • John Peel • B.B. • Bunter Thomas • Claus Castenskiold • A Marquis Plc. manipulation. Recorded at Focus Studios. UK publisher: Minder Music Ltd. / USA publisher: Minder Music (USA) - ASCAP. ℗1984 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. ©1988 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. Printed in England. All rights reserved. Tracks 5 & 7 taken from 'Oh! Brother' single. Tracks 6, 8 & 16 taken from 'Call For Escape Route' EP. Tracks 9 & 10 taken from 'C.R.E.E.P.' single. Catalogue number (on spines/rear): BBL 58 CD Catalogue number (on CD): BBL 58CD Comes in a standard jewel case with 12 page booklet. Track 1 is erroneously printed as lasting 7:45”

Beggars Banquet

“This box-set is presented with the four CDs in mini-LP style paper sleeves, and an accompanying 48 page book that traces the development of the album with rare memorabilia and photographs, as well as extracts from interviews conducted by Daryl Easlea during 2009-2010. The sleeve of CD1 reproduces the original vinyl album artwork exactly. Sold at both the US and UK Beggars Banquet (Label) web sites. The actual title of track 2-4 is "c.r.e.e.p.". "No Bulbs 3 (Un-Edited)" on Disc 2 (in the booklet titled "Unedited Version 2") is not identical to either version on the [r373400] EP or accompanying 7", nor the version on [m38928]. From http://archive.beggars.com/: "For those of you who notice this sort of thing, there’s going to be a deliberate mistake on The Fall’s ‘Wonderful And Frightening’ box set. It’s on the track No Bulbs. Knowledgeable Fall fans (they know this sort of thing, you know) are aware there are two versions of the track – a long version (7m 50s) on the Call For Escape Route EP and an edited version that appeared on the 7” single (BEG 120A) which was called No Bulbs 3 and is also included on The Fall’s A Sides compilation. That earlier compilation was created using the ‘cutting master’ tapes – that is the tapes that incorporate all the compression and levels that were used on the original vinyl cut. Since CD doesn’t have the sonic limitations of vinyl when it comes to mastering, it’s best to use the studio tapes (studio master) before they were worked on for the vinyl. Thus we re-mastered from the tape shown above, which, as you can see, indicates that the ‘short version + edits’ take of ‘No Bulbs’ is BEG 120A – the 7” track. Except, of course, this being The Fall, it’s not. It’s actually 30 seconds longer than the 7” edit. For whatever reason, when they came to cut the track, it was decided to do a further edit – probably why the final track was called No Bulbs 3. On the omnibus box set we’re sticking with the un-edited edited version – possibly the missing No Bulbs 2!" Tracks 1-1 to 2-16 recorded at Focus Studios, Vine Yard, Sanctuary Street, London SE1. Tracks 1-1, 1-2, 2-7, 2-13, 2-15 additional recording & mix at Focus Studios, August 1984. Tracks 3-1 to 3-4 recorded for the Jon Peel Show on BBC Radio One at Maida Vale Studio on 12 December 1983 and first broadcasted on 3 January 1984. Tracks 3-5 to 3-8 recorded for the David 'Kid' Jensen show on BBC Radio One at Maida Vale 5 Studio on 12 February 1984 and first broadcoasted on 1 March 1984. Tracks 3-9 to 3-12 recorded for the Janice Long Show on BBC Radio One at Maida Vale 5 Studio on 9 September 1984 and first broadcasted on 17 September 1984. Tracks 3-13 to 3-15 recorded for Saturday Live on BBC Radio One at Studio 52, Sub-basement, Broadcasting House on 29 September 1984. Tracks 4-1 to 4-10 recorded 22 September 1984 by VPRO/Pandora's Music Box at De Doelen, Rotterdam Tracks 1-1, 2-1 to 2-7, 2-13 to 2-15 master tape compiled 28 April 1984. Tracks 1-1 to 1-9, 2-10 to 2-11 mastered at Utopia, 23rd August 1984. Tracks 2-1 to 2-3 mastered at Utopia, 4 May 1984. Tracks 2-4 to 2-6, 2-14 mastered at Utopia, 15 June 1984. Tracks 2-9 & 2-16 mastered at Tape One, 7 September 1984. Remastered by John Dent & Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering from the studio analogue tapes”

PVC Records / Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United States

“Printed in U.S.A.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“4 panel U-card inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with black on-body print. [r11808271] is similar but has a clear/foil cassette shell. A Marquis PLC. Manipulation.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“Beggars Banquet low price version, no release dates stated on cassette or U-card [r12241075] is similar but has an opaque grey cassette shell.”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984Canada

“Manufactured By Polygram Inc. and Distributed by Polygram Distribution Inc. 6000 Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent Quebec H4T 1E3 - Made In Canada Tinted Black Cassette Case ℗ & © 1984 Beggars Banquet”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1984New Zealand

Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1988United Kingdom

“Track A2 listed on inlay card as 2 by 4. Track B3 listed on inlay card as Slang-King”

Beggars Banquet

“This box-set is presented with the four CDs in mini-LP style paper sleeves, and an accompanying 48 page book that traces the development of the album with rare memorabilia and photographs, as well as extracts from interviews conducted by Daryl Easlea during 2009-2010. The sleeve of CD1 reproduces the original vinyl album artwork exactly. Sold at both the US and UK Beggars Banquet (Label) web sites. The actual title of track 2-4 is "c.r.e.e.p.". "No Bulbs 3 (Un-Edited)" on Disc 2 (in the booklet titled "Unedited Version 2") is not identical to either version on the [r373400] EP or accompanying 7", nor the version on [m38928]. From http://archive.beggars.com/: "For those of you who notice this sort of thing, there’s going to be a deliberate mistake on The Fall’s ‘Wonderful And Frightening’ box set. It’s on the track No Bulbs. Knowledgeable Fall fans (they know this sort of thing, you know) are aware there are two versions of the track – a long version (7m 50s) on the Call For Escape Route EP and an edited version that appeared on the 7” single (BEG 120A) which was called No Bulbs 3 and is also included on The Fall’s A Sides compilation. That earlier compilation was created using the ‘cutting master’ tapes – that is the tapes that incorporate all the compression and levels that were used on the original vinyl cut. Since CD doesn’t have the sonic limitations of vinyl when it comes to mastering, it’s best to use the studio tapes (studio master) before they were worked on for the vinyl. Thus we re-mastered from the tape shown above, which, as you can see, indicates that the ‘short version + edits’ take of ‘No Bulbs’ is BEG 120A – the 7” track. Except, of course, this being The Fall, it’s not. It’s actually 30 seconds longer than the 7” edit. For whatever reason, when they came to cut the track, it was decided to do a further edit – probably why the final track was called No Bulbs 3. On the omnibus box set we’re sticking with the un-edited edited version – possibly the missing No Bulbs 2!" Tracks 1-1 to 2-16 recorded at Focus Studios, Vine Yard, Sanctuary Street, London SE1. Tracks 1-1, 1-2, 2-7, 2-13, 2-15 additional recording & mix at Focus Studios, August 1984. Tracks 3-1 to 3-4 recorded for the Jon Peel Show on BBC Radio One at Maida Vale Studio on 12 December 1983 and first broadcasted on 3 January 1984. Tracks 3-5 to 3-8 recorded for the David 'Kid' Jensen show on BBC Radio One at Maida Vale 5 Studio on 12 February 1984 and first broadcoasted on 1 March 1984. Tracks 3-9 to 3-12 recorded for the Janice Long Show on BBC Radio One at Maida Vale 5 Studio on 9 September 1984 and first broadcasted on 17 September 1984. Tracks 3-13 to 3-15 recorded for Saturday Live on BBC Radio One at Studio 52, Sub-basement, Broadcasting House on 29 September 1984. Tracks 4-1 to 4-10 recorded 22 September 1984 by VPRO/Pandora's Music Box at De Doelen, Rotterdam Tracks 1-1, 2-1 to 2-7, 2-13 to 2-15 master tape compiled 28 April 1984. Tracks 1-1 to 1-9, 2-10 to 2-11 mastered at Utopia, 23rd August 1984. Tracks 2-1 to 2-3 mastered at Utopia, 4 May 1984. Tracks 2-4 to 2-6, 2-14 mastered at Utopia, 15 June 1984. Tracks 2-9 & 2-16 mastered at Tape One, 7 September 1984. Remastered by John Dent & Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering from the studio analogue tapes”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_todayJun 16, 2015Europe

“- Double bundle release of The Wonderful And Frightening World Of... and The Wonderful and Frightening Escape Route to... - High glossy covers - Comes in stickered PVC wallet Sticker reads: The Wonderful And Frightening World Of The Fall (HD Mastered) + The Wonderful and Frightening Escape Route To The Fall Double Vinyl Bundle Includes Original LP And Bonus Disc BBQLP 2136”

Beggars Banquet

calendar_todayJun 16, 2015Europe

“Track listing from official release. Test pressings of The Wonderful And Frightening World Of... and The Wonderful and Frightening Escape Route to... BBQLP2132 - label has Face A / Face B BBQLP2133 - label has Test Pressing Side A / Test Pressing Side B”