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20 releasesVinyl(4)
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United Kingdom“Recorded February 1993 - June 1994. P&C1994 Young God Records Manufactured in the UK Includes two glossy printed inner sleeves. On back cover and center labels all tracks are listed sequentially.”
Cat#: YGLP 9 · 381.0571.1
Barcode: 5018615500919
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records / Mute
Europe“Recorded February 1993-June 1994. Gatefold - Double vinyl and poster. Includes download code for M.Gira solo effort [m=8494] (1995). Remastered from original mixes in 2017. Insert with lyrics and credits Track A3 title has no exclamation mark on this release, spelled "She Lives" consistently on sleeve, insert and label (as opposed to "She Lives!" on older releases). Track B3 is misspelled "Mind/Light/Body/Sound" (instead of "Mind/Body/Light/Sound") on side B label.”
Cat#: YG59 · STUMM402
Barcode: 5414939955792
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United States“Recorded February 1993-June 1994. Double vinyl and poster. Includes download code for M.Gira solo effort [m=8494] (1995). Remastered from original mixes in 2017. Copies ordered from the Young God Records website come signed by M. Gira. Special Webshop unsepcified sub-edition ordered from Jarboe signed with custom paintings on front & back cover. Track B3 is listed as "Mind/Body/Light/Sound" on the jacket and "Mind/Light/Body/Sound" on the record label. Runouts are etched.”
Cat#: YG59
Barcode: 881626504611
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United States“Vinyl LP pressing. The Great Annihilator, originally released in 1995 and described at the time as "... a majestic symphony of haunting melodies and shifting moods" (SF Bay Guardian), will be released on double vinyl - the album's first release on the format for decades. The vinyl edition (in the form of a download code) will also feature Drainland, Michael Gira's debut solo album recorded at the same time as The Great Annihilator.”
Cat#: YG59
Barcode: 658457005910
CD(12)
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightInvisible
United States“No cover - CD and tray card only in regular jewel case. No credits are listed. Credits listed here are copied from the commercial release. Inside tray contains a discography of both official Swans releases, bootleg live recordings, Swans related releases and Gira and Jarboe solo recordings. The release date Jan. 23rd, 1995 is given on the disc and on back cover”
Cat#: INV035
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
Europe“Recorded February 1993-June 1994. Manufactured in the UK.”
Cat#: YGCD009
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United Kingdom“Same as [r469501] but has a mould SID code. This material was recorded February 1993 – June 1994, at the following studios: B. C. Studio, Brooklyn; Baby Monster Studios, N. Y. C.; Plastikville Studios, N. Y C.; Warzone, Chicago. This material was mixed at B. C. Studio. Brooklyn, and final assembly, editing, and mastering were completed at Monsterdisc, Chicago. Additional mastering work by Martin Atkins. Pre-production work at Invisible, Chicago, and at The Torture Chamber, 6th & B, N.Y.C. Amplification was supplied by Mesa Boogie. All words and music copyright 1994. All material ASCAP. P&C 1994 Young God Records Manufactured in the UK. The durations listed on the CD for tracks 7 (4:40), 14 (6:05) and 16 (2:15) are inaccurate. The correct durations are listed above.”
Cat#: YGCD 009 · 381.0571.2
Barcode: 5 018615 500926
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United States“Remastered version of the 1995 album, adding a live version of "I Am The Sun" (live at The Flesh Club). Glass master date of 2004-Dec-14 based on "C41214" in matrix. This release is a repress/reissue. Release date is intentionally left blank. Released as a Digipak.”
Cat#: YG18
Barcode: 6 58457 00182 0
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightInvisible
United States“This is a repress as indicated by a mould SID code in the CD hub. This material was recorded February 1993 — June 1994, at the following studios: B. C. Studio, Brooklyn; Baby Monster Studios, N. Y. C.; Plastikville Studios, N. Y C.; Warzone, Chicago. This material was mixed at B. C. Studio. Brooklyn, and final assembly, editing, and mastering were completed at Monsterdisc, Chicago. Pre-production work at Invisible, Chicago, and at The Torture Chamber, 6th & B, N.Y.C. Amplification was supplied by Mesa Boogie. Earlier pressings do not have any mould SID code.”
Cat#: INV 035-2
Barcode: 0 36172 98352 0
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United Kingdom“Version with SID codes: [r33137163]. This material was recorded February 1993 – June 1994, at the following studios: B. C. Studio, Brooklyn; Baby Monster Studios, N. Y. C.; Plastikville Studios, N. Y C.; Warzone, Chicago. This material was mixed at B. C. Studio. Brooklyn, and final assembly, editing, and mastering were completed at Monsterdisc, Chicago. Additional mastering work by Martin Atkins. Pre-production work at Invisible, Chicago, and at The Torture Chamber, 6th & B, N.Y.C. Amplification was supplied by Mesa Boogie. All words and music copyright 1994. All material ASCAP. P&C 1994 Young God Records Manufactured in the UK. Standard jewel case, 8-page zig-zag folded front insert with credits, lyrics, and artwork. Nimbus matrix mirrored, as usual.”
Cat#: 381.0571.2 · YGCD 009
Barcode: 5018615500926
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightInvisible
United States“Rear tray card variant: This version has a black "Invisible" logo on rear tray card which is hard to see due to a clear "MADE IN CANADA" sticker which has been added to the jewel box directly over it. [r=10660548] has a white "Invisible" logo on rear tray card [r=236592] is a repress with SID code in matrix”
Cat#: INV 035-2
Barcode: 036172983520
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightInvisible
United States“This version has a white "Invisible" logo on rear tray card. On rear cover: All words and music copyright 1994 M. Gira/Young God Publishing, except 8: words - Gira, music - Jarboe/Gira and 16: music - Jarboe/Gira All material ASCAP P&C 1994 Young God Records Printed in Canada On disc: All words and music © 1994 M. Gira/Young God Publishing, except 8: words - Gira, music - Jarboe/Gira and 16: music - Jarboe/Gira All material ASCAP Made in Canada [r13565980] is a variant with black "Invisible" logo on rear tray card. [r=236592] is a later pressing with a mould SID code.”
Cat#: INV 035-2
Barcode: 036172983520
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightArsNova
Russia“Recorded February 1993-June 1994.”
Cat#: AN-2035
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United States“Remastered version of the 1995 album, adding a live version of "I Am The Sun" [track 17] (recorded live at The Flesh Club). Released as a Digipak. www.midheaven.com”
Cat#: YG18
Barcode: 0658457001820
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United States“Remastered version of the 1995 album, adding a live version of "I Am The Sun" (live at The Flesh Club). Released as a Digipak.”
Cat#: YG18
Barcode: 6 58457 00182 0
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightYoung God Records
United States“Remastered version of the 1995 album, adding a live version of "I Am The Sun" (live at The Flesh Club). Released as a Digipak and comes with a booklet. Copies ordered through Young God Records' website or Bandcamp come with an insert signed by Gira.”
Cat#: YG18
Barcode: 658457001820
Tape(4)
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightVital
United Kingdom“Promo tape from Vital Distribution with plain, labeled inlay, and stickered cassette. Track numbering continues across both sides.”
Cat#: YG CD 009
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightVital
United Kingdom“Promo tape from Vital Distribution with plain, labeled inlay, and stickered cassette. Supplied by Real Time Promotions. Track numbering continues across both sides.”
Cat#: YG CD 009
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightInvisible
United States“P&C 1994 Young God Records Printed in Canada Recorded February 1993 - June 1994 at B.C. Studio, Brooklyn, Baby Monster Studios, N.Y.C., Plastikville Studios, N.Y.C. and Warzone, Chicago. Mixed at B.C. Studio, Brooklyn. Final assembly, editing and mastering completed at Monsterdisc, Chicago. Pre-production work at Invisible, Chicago and The Torture Chamber, 6th & B., N.Y.C. Sequential tracklisting on sleeve.”
Cat#: INV 035-4
Barcode: 0 36172 98354 4
The Great Annihilator
chevron_rightStable Records
Russia“The booklet is printed on an inkjet printer (cheap quality).”