971 No 971 Cruel, 1992 CD single (Digipak book)Introduction

Recording Label: Virgin Records
Running Time: 22 minutes
Year: 1992

ISMN: 5012980139033
Recording Company Code: VSCDG 1390
Quality: 10

adminadminCruel, PiL's first single from 1992's "That What Is Not" album. (Thanks to Mick)

Released as a Limited Edition, individually numbered CD Digipak book. The disc is a mix of studio takes and unreleased live material.

The booklet contains 7 pages of photos and "The wit and wisdom of Lydon" which is basically a collection of quotes from Lydon interviews over the years.

My copy is numbered: 6904

The two live tracks were recorded at the Ritz Theatre in New York City on the 16th July 1989. They are both excellent quality soundboard mixes.

The front cover is a John Lydon painting that depicts the three remaining members of PiL; John McGeoch, John Lydon & Allan Dias.

Trivia: Ted Chau, who played guitar and keyboards on the 2 live tracks didn't know that they'd been officially released until 13 years later when I informed him of the fact, much to his surprise.

Track Names:

1. Cruel.

2. Love Hope.

3. Rise (Live).

4. Home (Live).

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