The Firstborn Is Dead
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Original Year
1985
Tracks
7
Duration
40:33
Releases
101
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101 releasesVinyl(28)
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightHomestead Records
United States“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. ℗+© 1985 Mute Records Manufactured & Distributed by Dutch East India Trading Jacket...”
Cat#: HMS 026
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United States“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin ℗+© 1985 Mute Records Manufactured & Distributed by Dutch East India Trading Jacket made in Canada Hub-Servall Record Mfg. Corp. pressing as denoted by HUB in runouts”
Cat#: HMS 026
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Germany“Comes in a generic white sleeve Direct Metal Mastering DMM Test press variant. All is similar to The Firstborn Is Dead except the wrong cat#/Matrix written on label B”
Cat#: 146.813 · 146.816
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Germany“This version: – Catalog number “INT 146.816” on back cover, labels, inner sleeve and spine. – Catalog number “Stumm 21” in parentheses on back cover, labels and inner sleeve. – Comes with a white inner sleeve with lyrics continuing from ...”
Cat#: INT 146.816 · Stumm 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Japan“Obi, two inserts.”
Cat#: P-13110
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Italy“With printed inner sleeve. Runouts hand etched. Front sleeve (under the cellophane): yellow cardboard (not glued) with black lettering: "Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds".”
Cat#: STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightHomestead Records / Mute
“1st Homestead pressing. Printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. ℗+© 1985 Mute...”
Cat#: HMS 026 · STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Greece“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. Includes printed insert, with credits and continuation of the info from the rear of ...”
Cat#: 062-VG 50126 · VG 50126
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Germany“Comes in a generic white sleeve Direct Metal Mastering DMM”
Cat#: 146816
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightMute / Vogue Recordings, Inc.
France“Recorded: Nov-Dec 1984, Hansa Ton-Studios, West Berlin. Printed inner sleeve The title on the spine is misspelled (or just a typo) as The Firstborn Is Deas.”
Cat#: 540120
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Netherlands“Includes printed inner sleeve, with credits and continuation of the info from the rear of the main sleeve. Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin Printed in Holland”
Cat#: STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightMute / Possum Records
Australia“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. Mastered at CBS Studios © & ℗ 1985 Mute records (on labels). Includes Possum Recor...”
Cat#: STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Germany“Released with printed b&w lyric inner sleeve, proceeding the backsleeve lyrics. Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. Markete...”
Cat#: INT 146.816 · Stumm 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United States“No title or artist info on the test pressing, just a catalogue number.”
Cat#: HMS-026
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United Kingdom“Issued with black & white inner-sleeve that includes credits and a continuation of the back-cover text. Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. ℗ & © 1985 Mute Records All songs published by Dying Art Ltd/So...”
Cat#: STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Germany“Released with printed b&w lyric inner sleeve, proceeding the backsleeve lyrics. Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. Mark...”
Cat#: INT 146.816 · Stumm 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Spain“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin ℗ & © 1985 Mute Records”
Cat#: STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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AustraliaCat#: L 30442 · L30442
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / Mute
United States“180 gram black vinyl. ℗ 2009 Mute Records Limited, a BMG Company © 2014 Mute Records Limited, a BMG Company All songs published by Mute Song Ltd. except B2 Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. Includes a download code.”
Cat#: BMG14002V · LPSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin Tracks A1 to B1, B3: Published by Mute Song Ltd. Track B2: Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2009 Mute Records Ltd., A BMG Company © 2014 Mute Records ...”
Cat#: LPSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Text on the back of the record continues on the sleeve inside. Comes with download code (release 11397679). Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hans, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. ℗ 2009 Mute Records Ltd, a BMG Company. © 2014 Mute Records...”
Cat#: LPSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“2014 reissue”
Cat#: LPSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin Tracks A1 to B1, B3: Published by Mute Song Ltd. Track B2: Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. ℗ 2009 Mute Records Ltd., A BMG Company © 2014 Mute Records ...”
Cat#: LPSEEDS2
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JapanCat#: P-13110
CD(58)
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United StatesCat#: HMS026-2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United KingdomCat#: CDSTUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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France“French pressing of The First Born Is Dead licensed from Mute. ℗ 1985 © 1988 Mute Records Limited. Distributed exclusively by Virgin France S.A. Made in France. Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin.”
Cat#: 30248
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United Kingdom“℗ 1985 Mute Records Limited © 1988 Mute Records Limited On back cover: 'Made In Great Britain' On CD (3 O'Clock): 'Made In France' Recorded : "November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin". Released in a standard jewel cas...”
Cat#: CD STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Japan“Japan edition with additional Japanese liner notes.”
Cat#: ALCB-624
The Firstborn Is Dead
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GermanyCat#: INT 846.816
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United Kingdom“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. All songs published by Dying Art Ltd except track 6 "Wanted Man" by Warner Bros. Music Ltd. Booklet includes all lyrics except those for "Wanted Man". On back c...”
Cat#: CD STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Australia“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin.”
Cat#: D 30442 · D30442
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Australia“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin.”
Cat#: D 19635
The First Born Is Dead
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United States“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. Mute Corporation. Manufactured and distributed by Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. ℗ & © 1994 Mute Corporation. Printed in USA.”
Cat#: 61718-2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Australia“[On disc] ® 1985 Mute Records Limited © 1985 Mute Records Limited Made in Australia. [On back] ℗ 1985 Mute Records Limited © 1985 Mute Records Limited Manufactured and Distributed by The EMI Music Group Australasia. Printed in Australia.”
Cat#: 7243 8 41787 2 7
The Firstborn Is Dead
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JapanCat#: PCCY-00916
The Firstborn Is Dead
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NetherlandsCat#: 7243 8 41787 2 7
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“[On disc] ® 1985 Mute Records Limited © 1988 Mute Records Limited Made in Holland. [On back] ℗ 1985 Mute Records Limited © 1988 Mute Records Limited Diffusion exclusive Virgin France S.A. Printed in Holland.”
Cat#: 7243 8 41787 2 7
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightLiberation Music / Mute
Australia“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin.”
Cat#: MUSH32261.2
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightParadoxx Music
Brazil“Brazilian version released by Paradoxx Music.”
Cat#: 1309119-1
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United Kingdom“[On back] ℗ 1985 Mute Records Limited © 1988 Mute Records Limited [On CD] ® 1985 Mute Records Limited © 1988 Mute Records Limited No additional catalog number on rear booklet or spine. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds are: Nick Cave, Barry...”
Cat#: CD STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. CD Remastering at Super Audio Mastering, Devon. Track 6 published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) ℗ 2009 Mute Records Limited © 2009 Mute Records Limited. Printed in...”
Cat#: 5099923724426 · CDXSTUMM21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United Kingdom“2009 remastered edition”
Cat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. CD Remastering at Super Audio Mastering, Devon. Track 6 published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) ℗ 2009 Mute Records Limited © 2009 Mute Records Limited. Printed in...”
Cat#: CDXSTUMM21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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EuropeCat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United KingdomCat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. Mixed at DMZ Studio, The Instrument & The Strongroom, London & SingSing, Melbourne. Master tape resurrection and transfer done at FX Copyroom. 5.1 mastering and CD remast...”
Cat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United States“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. .”
Cat#: BMG 14002
Tape(15)
The Firstborn Is Dead
chevron_rightHomestead Records
United States“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. ℗+© 1985 Mute Records Manufactured & Distributed by Dutch East India Trading”
Cat#: HMS026C
The First Born Is Dead
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AustraliaCat#: TC-STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Greece“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. Distribution: ΕΜΙΑΛ Α.Ε. Made in Greece by EMI.”
Cat#: 262 VG 50126
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United Kingdom“Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Johnny Cash. Dolby Recorded on Chromdioxide Tape.”
Cat#: C STUMM 21
The First Born Is Dead
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United Kingdom“clear cassette (with "Mid Price" sticker on plastic case) similar copy with black cassette is here: The Firstborn Is Dead Recorded: November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin "Wanted Man" evolved from a song written by B...”
Cat#: C STUMM 21
The First Born Is Dead
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Poland“Poland Version White shell with black text. ZAIKS hologram sticker on case not card Black PS mould case with clear front lid.”
Cat#: C STUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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France“Made in France”
Cat#: 740120
The First Born Is Dead
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Australia“Sleeve shows Cat # as C 30442, while cassette shows Cat # as C 19635. Cassette shell is transparent with white font. ℗ 1985 Mute Records © 1990 Liberation Records”
Cat#: C 19635 · C 30442
The First Born Is Dead
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AustraliaCat#: C STUMM 21 · CSTUMM 21
The Firstborn Is Dead
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RussiaCat#: ALR 151
The First Born Is Dead
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Russia“© & ℗1994 Mute Records”
Cat#: ALR 151
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Czechia“Mute Czechoslovakia CSTUMM 21”
Cat#: CSTUMM 21 · STUMM 21
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PolandCat#: C STUMM 21
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ArgentinaThe First Born Is Dead
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PolandCat#: MG 1-60
Video(7)
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United Kingdom“2009 remastered edition”
Cat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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EuropeCat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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United KingdomCat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. Mixed at DMZ Studio, The Instrument & The Strongroom, London & SingSing, Melbourne. Master tape resurrection and transfer done at FX Copyroom. 5.1 mastering and CD remast...”
Cat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Front cover label sticker [white text on black]: "NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS CD/DVD COLLECTORS EDITION. REMASTERED CD DVD INCLUDES ALBUM MIXED IN 5.1 BONUS TRACKS & VIDEOS EXCLUSIVE NEW SHORTFILM BY ARTISTS IAIN FORSYTH & JANE POLLARD" F...”
Cat#: CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. Mixed at DMZ Studio, The Instrument & The Strongroom, London & SingSing, Melbourne. Master tape resurrection and transfer done at FX Copyroom. 5.1 mastering and CD remast...”
Cat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2
The Firstborn Is Dead
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Europe“Recorded November-December, 1984, Hansa, Ton-Studios, West Berlin. Mixed at DMZ Studio, The Instrument & The Strongroom, London & SingSing, Melbourne. Master tape resurrection and transfer done at FX Copyroom. 5.1 mastering and CD remast...”
Cat#: 5099923699625 · CDSEEDS2