Soft Cell – Mutant Moments E.P.

WRONG NOTES...the original copies of the first single was cut in 1.000 copies and NOT 2.000
You can check their first Xerox small poster they printed at that time who says it clearly that they
pressen ONLY 1.000 copies.
The later 1982 unofficial version was cut on 2.000copies.

Not sure these are "full" versions - judging from the YT posts here in reference to the newly released 10" single (which all sound superb btw), the three out of four pieces seem to be slightly edited - as in shortened?

"Potential" and "Metro MRX", from what I remember hearing many years ago (before "Bedsit Tapes" / "Demo Non Stop" compilations were released) both had cold endings. Sadly, I couldn't find the example of "Potential" with a cold ending elsewhere online (on the "Bedsit Tapes" CD, I think it was also slightly edited but had a cold(er) ending there, too)... Here is the example of "Metro MRX" with a cold ending - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr3Su_UNyw0 ... Also another tiny moment with "Metro MRX" on the newly re-released 10", it is slightly shorter at the very start - missing a few more intro beats there...

From what I remember about the cold ending of "Potential" - while it continued with Marc's "potential" chants, there was a sudden, harsh white noise cut-off sound, before the immediate switch to the drum machine intro of "L. O. V. E. Feelings" (the latter is the only piece that Soft Cell seem to have kept full on the 10" re-release). Can anyone confirm if "Potential" has a cold ending on the original 7" pressing, as described?

"Frustration" is also somewhat shorter at the very end, missing out a few more "I want to die" / "die" bits (the example of which is audible here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UAwRT9Lqzw

Like Xavier331 says below, the fact they put this beautifully manufactured record straight into the harsh cardboard sleeve is SHOCKING. I wonder what the manufacturers think we are paying these high prices for? Vinyl is an expensive option - it needs to be produced properly and then packaged properly!

As you can't easily buy 10" inner sleeves, I now have to make an inner sleeve myself.

That said, I am glad I finally have this record - this is the heart of Soft Cell (or at least a profound genesis).

Can't believe I pre-ordered this from Soft Cell HQ UK (panicking it will be sold out instantly) for 28€ postpaid, and now, 16 weeks later, keep seeing it in local Berlin record stores for 16€ max. "Limited to 1,000"...?

I bought it new :no inserts and...No white paper inner sleeve !!!

No postcard in my vinyl, ordered from "Norman Records".
Disappointed :(

Ok for the next one, I'd love to have separates or a double vinyl with the material that came out on those two CDs inside the box that came out recently. At least the one called "The Early Years 1978-81" begs to be released on vinyl...there are mindblowing tracks not available on The Bedsit Tapes and Demo Non Stop like the demo version of The Girl With The Patent Leather Face, two versions of Martin and a personal favourite : Red tape Sticky tape, possibly the bleakest SC track

Wish mine had arrived already here in NZ, its on its way allegedly.........

This is what RSD should have done this year, released all the stuff online, give everyone a chance, hopefully mitigate the scalpers and flippers and also ... be safer.

Yeah no postcard in mine either. I ordered mine direct from Soft Cell's online shop