MagazineShot By Both Sides

Label:

Virgin – VS 200

Format:

Vinyl , 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Post-Punk

Tracklist

A Shot By Both Sides
Music ByPeter Shelley*
Words ByHoward Devoto
3:54
B My Mind Ain't So Open
Music ByJohn McGeoch
Words ByHoward Devoto
2:16

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Recorded AtPennine Sound Studios
  • Pressed ByCBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton

Credits

  • Bass GuitarBarry Adamson
  • DrumsMartin Jackson
  • Guitar, SaxophoneJohn McGeoch
  • Illustration [Front Sleeve]Odilon Redon
  • Lacquer Cut ByPorky (5)
  • ProducerMick Glossop
  • VocalsHoward Devoto

Notes

Initially in card sleeve, later in paper.

"Shot By Both Sides" published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd/Copyright Control, "My Mind Ain't So Open" Copyright Control.

℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd
Made in England

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched runout - variant 1): VS-200-A-4 ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched runout - variant 1): VS-200-B-1 ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched runout - variant 2): VS-200-A-2 A PORKY PRIME CUT ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched runout - variant 2): VS-200-B-1 ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched runout - variant 3): VS-200-A-4 1 C 1 ⸫
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched runout - variant 3): VS-200-B-1 1 1 B

Other Versions (5 of 13)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Shot By Both Sides (7", Single, 45 RPM) Virgin K-7072, VS-200 Australia 1978
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Shot By Both Sides (7", Single) Virgin VS 200 New Zealand 1978
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Shot By Both Sides (7", 45 RPM, Single) Virgin 11 943 AT 1978
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Shot By Both Sides = 明日に撃て! (7", 45 RPM, Single) Virgin VIP-2632, VIRG-1004 Japan 1978
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Shot By Both Sides (7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo) Virgin VIP-2632, VIRG-1004 Japan 1978

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Reviews

  • Ubangistomp's avatar
    Ubangistomp
    This in my book is one of the finest post punk records ever made. A legendary record.
    • walkerbooks's avatar
      walkerbooks
      "My Mind Ain't So Open" was originally called "Suddenly Eating Sandwiches." When Devoto left the Buzzcocks there was talk of it being a solo single under that title.
      • italo_boy's avatar
        italo_boy
        As I remeber the single version is very different from the album outtake (not the mix - just re-recorded for the album). More harsh and punkish.
        • SugarayLeonard's avatar
          SugarayLeonard
          Very good app, easy to use and great information, updated to reflect new information
          • harveyw's avatar
            harveyw
            Mario Panciera's "45 Revolutions" book claims that there's a test pressing which includes a different version of the a-side, produced by John Wood rather than Mick Glossop. Anyone (else) ever come across one? (the recording was later included on the band's CD box set)
            • pearndiscogs's avatar
              pearndiscogs
              Definitely the most underrated release from the punk era - 4 zillion percent!
              • sister_midnight's avatar
                sister_midnight
                On our version the credits under the track title are listed as "(H. Devoto/John McCeogh)", does anyone know which version this is?
                • hookedupsolid's avatar
                  hookedupsolid
                  how can you tell the difference between the card sleeve and the paper sleeve?

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