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Hype sticker: Metamorphosis 2xCD anthology of singles + solo experiments 1981-1982.
Back of sleeve: A 2xCD collection of singles, sessions and embryonic experiments recorded by Paul Haig between 1981 and 1982, spanning the end of Josef K and the beginning of his polished pop solo career. Includes previously unreleased demos, rare compilation tracks and the mini albums Drama and Swing In '82.
Track 1-1 recorded by Josef K in 1982, later released on B side of [m84999] (1985).
Tracks 1-2 & 1-3 recorded in 1982 and released on [m85018] 12 (1982-05). Running Away is a Sly Stone cover.
Track 1-4 produced by Paul Haig at home in 2010 ; the original version [see track 2-5] was released on [m20820] (1981-11).
Track 1-5 first recording from 1982 intended for single, NOT the version on [m85015] (1983).
Track 1-6 recorded 1983-05 for [m85006] (1983-11).
Track 1-7 from [m84991] (1982-09).
Track 1-8 recorded 1983-05, previously unreleased.
Track 1-9 recorded in 1982 and released on [m85018] 7 (1982-05).
Track 1-10 recorded for [m85006] (1983) ; cover version.
Tracks 1-11 to 1-15 recorded Spring 1982 and first released on [m443716] (1985-04) [upon which the sleeve of this compilation is based] ; cover versions (uncredited on this release but alluded to in booklet).
Track 1-16 reproduced by Paul Haig in 2010 ; the original version [see track 2-6] was released on [m20803] (1981-10).
Tracks 2-1 to 2-2 recorded by R.O.L. for Soon / Summertime 7 single (1981-12).
Tracks 2-3 to 2-4 recorded by R.O.L. for Uncle Sam / Portrait Of Heart 7 single (1982-05).
Track 2-5 recorded in 1981 and released on [m20820] (1981-11); see also track 1-4.
Track 2-6 recorded on 1981-04-27 and released on [m20803] (1981-10); see also track 1-16.
Tracks 2-7 to 2-14 by Rhythm of Life Organisation but released as Drama (late 1981); track 2-7 was recorded in 1979 and tracks 2-11 & 2-12 were recorded in his bedroom on 1981-08-26.
Tracks 2-15 to 2-18 recorded live on the Dialogue North-South Tour in February 1982 and released on the souvenir cassette / album [m20843]; a poorly recorded version of Shining Hour from the same release is not included here.
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Matrix / Runout: TWI096CDDISC1 01 (CD 1)
Matrix / Runout: TWI096CDDISC2 01 (CD 2)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY34 (CD 1)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY33 (CD 2)
Mould SID Code: IFPI AEW40 (CD 1)
Mould SID Code: IFPI AEW26 (CD 2)