Marc And The Mambas
Three Black Nights Of Little Black Bites (2LP)
Format2LPLabelCold SpringGenreElectronic
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The complete recordings of the legendary Marc And The Mambas run of three live performances given at The Duke Of York's Theatre in London's West End in 1983. Restored from the original VHS tape recordings made by the late Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson (Throbbing Gristle, Coil), these remain the only recordings that exist of Marc And The Mambas performing live.
Originally released in 2012 on Marc Almond's (Soft Cell) own Strike Force Entertainment label as a CD/DVD set (long sold out), this edition, presented on vinyl for the first time, contains the 17 tracks from the SFE CD release, expanded to include the two bonus DVD-only tracks: 'Près Des Ramparts De Séville' and 'Jacky'. Completely remastered for vinyl by Martin Bowes (The Cage Studios).
A combination of the chanson and torch songs which he still sings today, over piano, strings and woodwind-accompanied compositions. "It's quite a spectacle, especially when Almond hits his sweet spot of sinister lyrics, declared pompously over a droned string arrangement... Early signs of the full-on showtune and classical rearrangements that make up Almond's current albums are evident" - Record Collector
Presented on heavyweight double vinyl in a deluxe glossy gatefold sleeve featuring the extensive reminiscence by Marc Almond himself from the 2012 release. Also included is a reproduction of the 16-page programme printed for the three concerts in 1983. The stunning cover painting by Val Denham is exclusive to this release.
Release notes
Black vinyl version in gatefold sleeve with hype sticker and a Cold Spring replica of the original programme from 1983. Barcode is printed on hype sticker, placed on outer wrap. Recorded over three black nights at the Duke of York's Theatre, St Martin's Lane, London, 27-29 April 1983 Cover painting 'Arise 2' by Val Denham, 2022 Issued under license from Cherry Red Records Limited, 2025 © Cold Spring Records 2025
| A1 | My Former Self | ||
| A2 | Your Aura | ||
| A3 | The Animal In You | ||
| A4 | Black Heart | ||
| B1 | Narcissus | ||
| B2 | Gloomy Sunday | ||
| B3 | Vision | ||
| B4 | In My Room | ||
| B5 | The Bulls | ||
| B6 | Près Des Ramparts De Séville | ||
| B7 | Catch A Fallen Star | ||
| C1 | Your Love Is A Lesion | ||
| C2 | Torment | ||
| C3 | Empty Eyes | ||
| C4 | Untitled | ||
| D1 | Angels | ||
| D2 | Caroline Says | ||
| D3 | First Time | ||
| D4 | Jacky |
- Val Denham
- Cover, Painting
- Huw Feather
- Illustration [Red Motif Illustrations By]
- Abby Helasdottir
- Layout
- Marc Almond
- Liner Notes [2012], Performer [Marc And The Mambas], Vocals
- Martin Bowes
- Mastered By
- Lee Jenkinson
- Performer [Marc And The Mambas], Guitar, Vocals
- Peter Ashworth
- Performer [Marc And The Mambas], Percussion, Photography By
- Annie Hogan
- Performer [Marc And The Mambas], Piano, Vocals, Electric Organ
- Steve Sherlock
- Performer [Marc And The Mambas], Saxophone, Flute
- Marc And The Mambas
- Performer [Performed By]
- Martin McCarrick
- Performer [The Venomettes], Cello
- Audrey Riley
- Performer [The Venomettes], Cello, Guest
- Bill McGee
- Performer [The Venomettes], Double Bass
- Anne Stephenson
- Performer [The Venomettes], Violin
- Gini Hewes
- Performer [The Venomettes], Violin
- Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson
- Recorded By
- Caresse P-Orridge
- Vocals [Baby Cries]
