Gag

Track 1: This was done on a 4-track reel-to-reel machine in 1985. From "[r=75992]" LP (new mix). Track 2: This was done in 1986 on 4-track. Originally on "[r=102301]" LP. Track 3: Another four track recording. This was done in late 1989. Originally on "[r=75992]" LP (very different mix). Track 4: Recorded in early 1985 on 4-track. Originally on "[r=75992]" LP (very different mix). Track 5: Another 4-track recording, done in early 1985 or thereabouts. Originally on "[r=77085]" LP (horrible mix). Track 6: One of the last 4-track recordings. Originally on "[r=114474]" (quite different mix). Recorded in early 1987. Track 7: The last of the 4-track recordings. Done in 1987. "[r=114500]" LP. Track 8: 4-track recording from 1985. Originally on "[r=75992]" LP. Track 9: This is a reinterpreation of an old 7" piece I did called "Wall Of China Love Letter" in 1979. The original piece was an instrumental. In 1987 we reworked the track, with lyrics. Track 10: Recored on 8-track in 1987. Originally done in collaboration with [a=Jarboe] ([a=Swans]). Jarboe did a vocal part which was later edited and replaced by Joe's parts. Originally on "[r=114474]" (this one is a much better mix). Track 11: Another song which was reinterpreted. Chris originally did this on 4 track in 1983 - were rerecorded in in 1985. Originally on "[r=102301]". Track 12: Recorded in 1987. Previously unreleased. Track 13: Recorded in 1988 for sampler and voice. Rough mix appears on "[r=114500]". Track 14: Slow recording Speed (another old 4-track piece, from 1985). originally on "[r=75992]". Track 15: Done in 1984 on 4-track. Available in very poor, rough state on "[r=1233776]" LP. Tracks 5, 7, 9, 11 & 14 are extra tracks not available on [r=184334] LP. (On disc) Made in Italy (On rear cover) Distribuzione CGD S.p.A. Packaged in standard jewel case with 8-page booklet.