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The AlarmEponymous 1981-1983

Label:

The Twenty First Century Recording Company – 21C093

Format:

2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Alternative Rock

Tracklist

A1Unsafe Building [Electric]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Mike Peters
Bass GuitarMike Peters
Drums, Backing VocalsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald
EngineerPhil Bush
Lead VocalsMike Peters
ProducerScratch (11), The Alarm
VocalsEddie MacDonald
4:22
A2Up For Murder [Acoustic]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Mike Peters
Bass GuitarMike Peters
Drums, Backing VocalsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald
EngineerPhil Bush
HarmonicaEddie MacDonald
Lead VocalsDave Sharp
ProducerScratch (11), The Alarm
VocalsEddie MacDonald
Written-ByDave Sharp
2:24
A3Reason 41 [EMI Demo]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Mike Peters
Drums, Backing VocalsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald
HarmonicaMike Peters
Lead VocalsDave Sharp
Producer, EngineerRon Hill
Written-ByDave Sharp
2:38
A4The Deceiver [EMI Demo]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Mike Peters
Drums, Backing VocalsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald
Lead Vocals, HarmonicaMike Peters
PianoEddie MacDonald
Producer, EngineerRon Hill
4:10
A5Lie Of The Land [EMI Demo]
Acoustic Bass, HarmonicaMike Peters
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Mike Peters
Drums, Backing VocalsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald
Lead VocalsEddie MacDonald
Producer, EngineerRon Hill
2:18
B1Sixty Eight Guns [Demo Version]
DrumsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
Lead Guitar [Lead Electric Guitar]Eddie MacDonald
Lead Vocals, Bass GuitarMike Peters
4:02
B2What Kind Of Hell [Demo Version]
DrumsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
Lead Guitar [Lead Electric Guitar]Eddie MacDonald
Lead Vocals, Bass GuitarMike Peters
2:36
B3Marching On [Single Version]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Mike Peters
Backing VocalsEddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
EngineerJess Sutcliffe
HarmonicaMark Feltham
Lead VocalsMike Peters
Organ [Hammond]Angie Knox
3:28
B4Across The Border
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Mike Peters
Backing VocalsEddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
EngineerJess Sutcliffe
HarmonicaMark Feltham
Lead VocalsDave Sharp
Organ [Hammond]Angie Knox
Written-ByDave Sharp
3:35
B5Lie Of The Land
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Mike Peters
Backing VocalsEddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
EngineerJess Sutcliffe
HarmonicaMark Feltham
Lead VocalsMike Peters
Organ [Hammond]Angie Knox
2:28
B6The Stand [Single Version]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Mike Peters
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Lead Vocals, HarmonicaMike Peters
Producer, EngineerMick Glossop
3:35
C1For Freedom [Live]
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaMike Peters
Mixed BySteve Tannett
Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp
3:25
C2Reason 41 [Live]
Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaMike Peters
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Lead VocalsDave Sharp
Mixed BySteve Tannett
Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp
Written-ByDave Sharp
2:32
C3The Deceiver [Live]
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaMike Peters
Mixed BySteve Tannett
Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp
3:00
C4Third Light [Live]
Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaMike Peters
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Lead VocalsEddie MacDonald
Mixed BySteve Tannett
Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp
3:34
C5Lie Of The Land [Live]
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
EngineerKevin Kelly
Lead Vocals, HarmonicaMike Peters
Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp, Mike Peters
3:05
C6Legal Matter [Live]
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
EngineerKevin Kelly
HarmonicaMike Peters
Lead VocalsDave Sharp
Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp, Mike Peters
Written-ByPete Townshend
2:25
C7Marching On [Live]
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
EngineerKevin Kelly
Lead Vocals, HarmonicaMike Peters
Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp, Mike Peters
5:46
D1The Stand [Long Version]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Mike Peters
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Lead Vocals, HarmonicaMike Peters
Producer, EngineerMick Glossop
4:38
D2Blaze Of Glory [Mick Glossop Version]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Mike Peters
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
Drums, Drum [Kettle Drum], TambourineTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
Lead Vocals, HarmonicaMike Peters
Producer, EngineerMick Glossop
3:34
D3Sixty Eight Guns [Single Version]
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
EngineerChris Porter
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaMike Peters
Organ [Hammond]Ian Kewley
PianoAlan Shacklock
ProducerAlan Shacklock
TrumpetArthur Fairlie
3:09
D4Thoughts Of A Young Man [Part One]
Acoustic GuitarDave Sharp, Mike Peters
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
Drums, Drum [Kettle Drum], TambourineTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
Lead Vocals, HarmonicaMike Peters
Producer, EngineerMick Glossop
2:51
D5Sixty Eight Guns [Part Two]
Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
Bass GuitarEddie MacDonald
DrumsTwist*
Electric GuitarDave Sharp
EngineerChris Porter
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaMike Peters
Organ [Hammond]Ian Kewley
PianoAlan Shacklock
ProducerAlan Shacklock
TrumpetArthur Fairlie
3:24
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Companies, etc.

  • Distributed ByINgrooves
  • Manufactured ByINgrooves
  • Copyright ©The Twenty First Century Recording Company
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗The Twenty First Century Recording Company
  • Published ByConcord Bicycle Music
  • Published ByFabulous Music
  • Recorded AtPluto Studios
  • Recorded AtEMI Studios
  • Recorded AtIRS Basement Studios
  • Recorded AtMatrix Studios
  • Recorded AtRamport Studios
  • Recorded AtRedan Studios
  • Recorded AtMarquee Club
  • Recorded AtMy Father's Place
  • Recorded AtGood Earth Studios
  • Lacquer Cut AtFinyl Tweek

Credits

  • Artwork By, LayoutDan Shearn*
  • Backing VocalsDave Sharp, Eddie MacDonald, Twist*
  • Bass, Electric GuitarEddie MacDonald
  • Drums, PercussionTwist*
  • Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaMike Peters
  • Photography By [Front & Rear Cover]Erica Echenberg
  • Remastered ByPete Maher
  • Semi-Acoustic Guitar [Electro-Acoustic Guitar]Dave Sharp
  • Sleeve NotesTrashcan (4)
  • Supervised By [Remastering]Mike Peters

Notes

Tracks A1 & A2 recorded 4th September 1981 at Pluto Studios, Manchester, England.
Tracks A3 to A5 recorded 3rd June 1982 at EMI Studios, London, England.
Tracks B1 & B2 recorded July or August 1982 at IRS Basment Studios, London, England.
Tracks B3 to B5 recorded 7th September 1982 at Matrix Studios, London, England.
Tracks B6 & D1 recorded 3rd February 1983 at Ramport Studios, London, England.
Tracks C1 to C4 recorded 30th January 1983 at The Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London.
Tracks C5 to C7 recorded 28th September 1983 at My Fathers Place, Long Island, New York.
Tracks D2 & D4 recorded 29th April 1983 at Redan Studios, Westbourne Grove, London.
Tracks D3 & D5 recorded 18th July 1983 at Good Earth Studios, Soho, London, England.

Double album reissue from Welsh new wave band with 23 tracks includes live & alternate versions. The release contains album tracks, singles & b-sides plus rarities from the groups seminal debut EP. Remastered from the original master tapes under the supervision of singer Mike Peters with extensive sleeve notes featuring contributions from original members. Package includes original art & unseen photos.

The running order on the back cover is not consistent with the playing order on the disc. Lie Of The Land plays at 2-4 and Across The Border plays at 2-5.

Durations do not appear on this release.

Made In Wales.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (String): 881034136749
  • Barcode (Text): 8 81034 13674 9
  • Barcode (Text stickered over barcode, on poly-wrap): 881034136725
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): 21C093 A-2 FINYL TWEEK
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): 21C093 B FINYL TWEEK
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, etched): 21C093 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, etched): 21C093 D

Other Versions (3)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
New Submission
Eponymous 1981-1983 (CD, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered)The Twenty First Century Recording Company21C010UK & US2000
New Submission
Eponymous 1981-1983 (2×CD, Compilation, Remastered)The Twenty First Century Recording Company21C095UK2018
Eponymous 1981-1983 (CD, Compilation, Reissue)The Twenty First Century Recording Company21C010UK & USUnknown

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    connessuto
    Great mastering. If you are an Alarm fan and you like spin the black circle... You must have it

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