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Halber Mensch
chevron_rightWhat's So Funny About..
Germany“Produced at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. Sehnsucht by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983 No circular text on media label. Issued with printed insert. Release date and exact label unknown. May have a barcode sticker on back sleeve left or right upper corner.”
Cat#: SF 14
Barcode: 4 015698 261417
Halber Mensch = 新人類
chevron_rightWave
Japan“with obi and gatefold lyric sheet (Japanese/English). Sehnsucht (Zitternd) produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983”
Cat#: SP25-6005
½ Mensch
chevron_rightRough Trade / Some Bizzare
United States“Produced at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin, except "Sehnsucht" produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Manufactured and distributed by Rough Trade 326 6th St San Francisco CA 94103 Issued under license from Some Bizarre. Limited quantities of this release contained a 7" Single. Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics in German and translated English. Runouts are machine stamped, except the "TimTom", Ty" and "TimTom 25694", "Ty 25695" parts, which are hand etched. ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizarre.”
Cat#: BIZZ/ART 1
½ Mensch
chevron_rightRough Trade / Some Bizzare
United States“Produced at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin, except "Sehnsucht" produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Manufactured and distributed by Rough Trade 326 6th St San Francisco CA 94103 Issued under license from Some Bizarre. Limited edition release containing a 7" Single. Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics in German and translated English. ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizarre. Runouts are stamped with the exception of TimTom and Ty, which are hand etched.”
Cat#: BART 451 · BIZZ/ART 1
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
Netherlands“(1/2 Mensch; "1/2 Man") Mastered at CBS Studios, UK. Made in Holland. ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizzare The runouts are stamped. Comes with an printed inner sleeve with lyrics (both in german and english).”
Cat#: BART 331
½ Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Published by Freibank. ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizzare. Sehnsucht was produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Sticker on front and back cover : Contains 7" Single Limited Quantities. On spine: Some Bizzare Halber Mensch/Einstürzende Neubauten BART 331. Includes a limited edition 7" vinyl with two versions of "Das Schaben", housed in black matte inner sleeve. Issued with printed inner sleeve with die-cut opening that includes lyrics in German and English. Pressing plant & mastering credit are uncredited, identified from the runouts.”
Cat#: BART 331
½ Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Made in England. ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizzare. Produced at Hansa & Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin except: B2 Produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983.”
Cat#: BIZZ/ART 1
Barcode: 0 2313-85001-1 2
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
Netherlands“All titles published by Freibank ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizarre Made in Holland Sehnsucht was produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983 Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. This dutch release came with initial free copies of the 12" housed in a plain inner sleeve. The LP comes with a 12x12" lyric-inner sleeve. Pressing plant uncredited, identified by the etched matrix schemes in LP and 12" vinyl runout area.”
Cat#: BART 331 · BART 451
1/2 Mensch
chevron_rightPotomak
Germany“The back cover of this version of the record is entirely in black and white. Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. "Sehnsucht" by BBC for John Peel session in 1983. Including printed inner sleeve, containing lyrics in German and English. Originally released in 1985.”
Cat#: LP 26141
Barcode: 4 015698 261417
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United KingdomCat#: BART 331 · BART 451
½ Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Issued with printed inner sleeve including lyrics (both in German and English). Title on spine and labels: "Halber Mensch". The runouts are stamped apart from 'TIMTOM' and 'TY', which are hand-etched. Rear: Produced By Gareth Jones + Einstürzende Neubauten Hansa + Tritonus Tonstudio 84-85 Berlin. 'Sehnsucht' B2 by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Thanks to Thomas Stern and Nainz Watts (engineering); Verena, Monika, Ma Gita, Sabine (singing) Label side A: All titles published by Freibank ℗&©1985 Some Bizzare”
Cat#: BART 331
½ Mensch
chevron_rightWhat's So Funny About..
Germany“Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. 'Sehnsucht' by BBC for John Peel session in 1983 [recorded 24/08/1983 at Maida Vale 4 Studio, first transmission 05/09/1983] Published by Freibank 1985 . Titled 1/2 Mensch on cover and Halber Mensch on spine. Includes lyrics in German translated in English on printed inner sleeve.”
Cat#: SF 14
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightWhat's So Funny About.. / Some Bizzare
Germany“Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. Sehnsucht by BBC for John Peel session in 1983. Titled 1/2 Mensch on cover and Halber Mensch on spine. Comes with lyrics in German translated in English on printed inner sleeve or insert. Limited edition came with the "Das Schaben" 7" in a plain black die-cut sleeve. Sticker on cover "limitierte Erstauflage mit Bonus-Single"”
Cat#: SF 14 · BART 451
½ Mensch
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GermanyCat#: SF 14
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightWave
Japan“Promo copy, identified by blue "Sample" sticker on cover & sample symbols on labels.”
Cat#: SP25-6005
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United KingdomCat#: BART 331
½ Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United StatesCat#: BIZZ/ART 1
1/2 Mensch
chevron_rightPotomak
Germany“Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. "Sehnsucht" by BBC for John Peel session in 1983. Including printed inner sleeve, containing lyrics in German and English. Originally released in 1985.”
Cat#: LP 26141
Barcode: 4 015698 261417
1/2 Mensch
chevron_rightPotomak
Germany“Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. "Sehnsucht" by BBC for John Peel session in 1983. Including printed inner sleeve, containing lyrics in German and English Stamped runout information Repress of the 2002 pressing: [r=158270]”
Cat#: LP 26141
Barcode: 4 015698 261417
1/2 Mensch
chevron_rightPotomak
Germany“Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. "Sehnsucht" by BBC for John Peel session in 1983. Including printed inner sleeve, containing lyrics in German and English. Originally released in 1985. Biovinyl Pressing.”
Cat#: LP 26141
Barcode: 4 015698 261417
CD(14)
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Recorded at Hansa & Tritonus Studios in Berlin in 1984/1985. Track 6 by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Track 11 isn't listed on the inlay card Timings are taken from the CD”
Cat#: Bart CD 331
Barcode: 5 018251 603128
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightThirsty Ear
United States“All titles Published by Freibank except "Sand" (P) & (C) 1995 Thirsty Ear Recordings under exclusive license from Some Bizarre. Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85, Berlin Sehnsucht recorded at BBC for John Peel Session, 1983. Came in standard jewel case, including a 6-page roll fold insert with lyrics, artwork and credits. Booklet contains lyrics and song-titles in German and English: Halber Mensch - Half Man Yü-Gung (Fütter Mein Ego) - Yü-Gung (Feed My Ego) Z.N.S - C.N.S (Central Nervous System) Seele Brennt - Soul Burns Der Tod Ist Ein Dandy - Death Is A Dandy Letzes Biest (Am Himmel) - Last Beast (In The Sky) With regards to the formatting of the album's title, this CD's artwork alternates between formatting it as "½ Mensch" (the front cover) and "Halber Mensch" (tray inlay and disc). ℗ & © 1995 Thirsty Ear Recordings”
Cat#: thi 57010.2
Barcode: 7 00435 70102 1
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Produced at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin, except "Sehnsucht" produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Released in Digipak with white tray. Some Bizzare Limited ℗ © 1985/2006 Distributed by Plastic Head Music Distribution Ltd.”
Cat#: SBZ055CD
Barcode: 803341226920
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Recorded at Hansa & Tritonus Studios in Berlin in 1984/1985. Track 6 by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. No barcode on cover.”
Cat#: Bart CD 331
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Released in a standard jewel case; includes a 6-page fold-out booklet with lyrics. Sleeve lists title alternately as Halber Mensch and 1/2 Mensch. Made in France by MPO [disc] Some copies: Made in England [sticker on back of jewel case] No barcode on sleeve. [Booklet] Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin Sehnsucht by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983 [Back sleeve] ℗ 1985 Some Bizzare © 1986 Some Bizzare”
Cat#: Bart CD 331
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Recorded at Hansa & Tritonus Studios in Berlin in 1984/1985. Track 6 by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Sleeve lists title alternately as 1/2 Mensch and Halber Mensch.”
Cat#: Bart CD 331
Barcode: 5 018251 603128
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightWhat's So Funny About..
Germany“This CD reissue is credited "½ Mensch" on the front cover, but "Halber Mensch" on the spines and the CD face. "Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin Sehnsucht by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983." Included is a 6-page booklet. © WSFA 1988”
Cat#: SF 14
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightThirsty Ear
United States“All titles Published by Freibank except "Sand" (P) & (C) 1995 Thirsty Ear Recordings under exclusive license from Some Bizarre. Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85, Berlin Sehnsucht recorded at BBC for John Peel Session, 1983. Booklet contains lyrics and song-titles in German and English: Halber Mensch - Half Man Yü-Gung (Fütter Mein Ego) - Yü-Gung (Feed My Ego) Z.N.S - C.N.S (Central Nervous System) Seele Brennt - Soul Burns Der Tod Ist Ein Dandy - Death Is A Dandy Letzes Biest (Am Himmel) - Last Beast (In The Sky) With regards to the formatting of the album's title, this CD's artwork alternates between formatting it as "½ Mensch" (the front cover) and "Halber Mensch" (tray inlay and disc).”
Cat#: thi 57010.2
Barcode: 7 00435 70102 1
1/2 Mensch
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Russia“Jewel case with full color inserts. Bootleg release. Limited to 500 copies.”
Cat#: 8-499
½ Mensch
chevron_rightPotomak
Europe“Recorded Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. "Sehnsucht" recorded by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Originally released in 1985. Remastered for CD at Monoposto/Düsseldorf. Housed in 6-panel Digipak. Booklet contains German lyrics and English translations. The booklet is attached to the inside of the Digipak and is not removable. Tracks 9, 10 and 11 are bonus tracks. The catalog number is derived from the highlighted part of the barcode. Total playing time: 56:15.”
Cat#: 26142
Barcode: 4 015698 261424
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
Europe“Produced at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin, except "Sehnsucht" produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Released in Digipak with white tray. Some Bizzare Limited ℗ © 1985/2006 Distributed by Plastic Head Music Distribution Ltd.”
Cat#: SBZ055CD
Barcode: 803341226920
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightP-Vine Records
Japan“Remastered for CD at Monopost Studio, Düsseldorf. Original artwork digitally rearranged and recomposed for CD by minus Verlag, Berlin, 2002. No credits given for the bonus tracks. Sand & Yü-Gung (Adrian Sherwood Mix) originally released on 12" (Some Bizzare, BART 12, 1985). Das Schaben originally released on 7" (Some Bizzare, BART 451, 1985). Housed in a cardboard sleeve with booklet with German lyrics translated in English plus supplemental booklet with Japanese lyrics. Tracklisting on Obi-strip duplicates the leading "01." for the first track. Manufactured & distributed by Blues interactions, Inc. in Japan. Licensed from Indigo Musikproduktion + Vertrieb GmbH. Published by Freibank.”
Cat#: PCD-22303
Barcode: 4995879223031
½ Mensch
chevron_rightPotomak
Europe“Recorded Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. "Sehnsucht" recorded by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Originally released in 1985. Remastered for CD at Monoposto/Düsseldorf. Housed in 6-panel Digipak. Booklet contains German lyrics and English translations. The booklet is attached to the inside of the Digipak and is not removable. Tracks 9, 10 and 11 are bonus tracks. The catalog number is derived from the highlighted part of the barcode. Total playing time: 56:15.”
Cat#: 26142
Barcode: 4 015698 261424
½ Mensch
chevron_rightPotomak / Indigo
Europe“Recorded Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. "Sehnsucht" recorded by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Originally released in 1985. Remastered for CD at Monoposto/Düsseldorf. Housed in 6-panel Digipak. Booklet contains German lyrics and English translations. The booklet is attached to the inside of the Digipak and is not removable. Last page of booklet states revised 2022. Tracks 9, 10 and 11 are bonus tracks. Total playing time: 56:15.”
Cat#: 826142
Barcode: 4 015698 261424
Other(3)
½ Mensch
chevron_rightRough Trade / Some Bizzare
United States“Produced at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin, except "Sehnsucht" produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Manufactured and distributed by Rough Trade 326 6th St San Francisco CA 94103 Issued under license from Some Bizarre. Limited edition release containing a 7" Single. Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics in German and translated English. ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizarre. Runouts are stamped with the exception of TimTom and Ty, which are hand etched.”
Cat#: BART 451 · BIZZ/ART 1
½ Mensch
chevron_rightSome Bizzare
United Kingdom“Published by Freibank. ℗ & © 1985 Some Bizzare. Sehnsucht was produced by BBC for John Peel Session in 1983. Sticker on front and back cover : Contains 7" Single Limited Quantities. On spine: Some Bizzare Halber Mensch/Einstürzende Neubauten BART 331. Includes a limited edition 7" vinyl with two versions of "Das Schaben", housed in black matte inner sleeve. Issued with printed inner sleeve with die-cut opening that includes lyrics in German and English. Pressing plant & mastering credit are uncredited, identified from the runouts.”
Cat#: BART 331
Halber Mensch
chevron_rightWhat's So Funny About.. / Some Bizzare
Germany“Recorded at Hansa + Tritonus Studios 84-85 Berlin. Sehnsucht by BBC for John Peel session in 1983. Titled 1/2 Mensch on cover and Halber Mensch on spine. Comes with lyrics in German translated in English on printed inner sleeve or insert. Limited edition came with the "Das Schaben" 7" in a plain black die-cut sleeve. Sticker on cover "limitierte Erstauflage mit Bonus-Single"”
Cat#: SF 14 · BART 451