Twelve Inch Singles (1981–1984)
1987 compilation album by Ministry
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Twelve Inch Singles (1981–1984) is a compilation album by American rock band Ministry, first released in 1987 by Wax Trax! Records. It comprises tracks from early non-album singles originally released on the label. The album was reissued by Cleopatra Records in 2014, including a second CD of early tracks.
Released16 January 1987
Recorded1981–84
Length54:50
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| Released | 16 January 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1981–84 | |||
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| Length | 54:50 | |||
| Label | Wax Trax! | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [3] |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 4/10[4] |
Track listing
Original 1987 release
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "(Every Day Is) Halloween" | 6:26 |
| 2. | "The Nature of Love" | 6:57 |
| 3. | "All Day" | 5:53 |
| 4. | "Cold Life" | 5:12 |
| 5. | "Halloween Remix" | 10:31 |
| 6. | "Nature of Love" (Cruelty Mix B) | 6:52 |
| 7. | "All Day" (Remix B) | 6:38 |
| 8. | "Cold Life" (Dub) | 6:21 |
- Tracks 1 and 3 are originally from the All Day single.
- Tracks 2 and 6 are originally from the single The Nature of Love.
- Tracks 4 and 8 are originally from the I'm Falling single.
- Track 5 is originally from the Halloween Remix single.
2014 release
Disc One
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "(Every Day Is) Halloween" | 6:36 |
| 2. | "The Nature of Love" | 7:04 |
| 3. | "All Day" | 5:51 |
| 4. | "Cold Life" | 5:11 |
| 5. | "Halloween Remix" | 10:25 |
| 6. | "Nature of Love" (Cruelty Mix) | 6:43 |
| 7. | "All Day" (Remix) | 6:34 |
| 8. | "Cold Life" (Dub) | 6:22 |
Disc Two
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Same Old Madness" | 5:58 |
| 2. | "Primental" | 5:14 |
| 3. | "I'm Falling" | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Nature Of Outtakes" | 8:09 |
| 5. | "I'm Falling" (Alternative Mix) | 4:04 |
| 6. | "Overkill" | 4:31 |
| 7. | "He's Angry" | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Move" (Original Mix) | 6:21 |
| 9. | "Nature Of Love" (Cruelty B Mix) | 6:43 |
Personnel
- Al Jourgensen – vocals, guitar (4, 8), production, engineer (5, 7)
- Thom Moore – engineer (1, 3)
- Patty Jourgensen – additional vocals (2)
- Richard 23 – additional vocals (2)
- Stevo – additional percussion (3), drums (4)
- Jay O'Roarke – production (4)
- Lamont Welton – bass (4)
- Preston – horns (4)
- Steve Brighton – additional vocals (4)
- Jon Mathias – remixing (6), engineer (6)
- Sturm – remixing (6), engineer (6)
- Iain Burgess – engineer (8)
- Nancy Taylor – assistant engineer (8)
- Brian Shanley – album cover