Pussy Galore – Sugarshit Sharp [1998] (CD, JAPAN)

21 October 1998 Bandai Music APCY-8456
01. Yü-Gung
02. Penetration In The Centerfold
03. Handshake
04. Adolescent Wet Dream
05. Sweet Little Hi-Fi
06. Brick
07. Renegade!
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NOTES:
Japanese CD reissue of Sugarshit Sharp, issued in standard case with obi strip and insert.

Includes bonus track (from Pentration In The Centerfold (7″, JAPAN)), more images and text from a fax.

For the cover artwork Pussy Galore “wanted the Rolling Stones lips logo on the cover but Caroline Records got cold feet, permission was sought and, after a month or two, “Prince Rupert or someone or other sent a message – ‘Mr Jagger says no’, ‘So the cover’s now a carve-up inferno between the lips and Neubauten’s symbol so “we won’t get sued for it…But, if we did get sued, it would be great!” – Melody Maker: Insanity Claws (PRESS, UK)

The original intended artwork was included as a sticker with the Japanese release on Supernatural Organization and appears on the rear sleeve of the bootleg 7″ single Love You Live.

In 1998 Mute / Matador reissued Right Now!, Sugarshit Sharp and Dial ‘M’ for Motherfucker on both vinyl (with Posters) and CD. Matador Records issued a promo only Pussy Galore Sampler featuring tracks from all three albums.

This release features covers of Devo (Penetration In The Centerfold, originally released on The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprize (7″, UK)) and Einstürzende Neubauten (Yü-Gung, released as a 12″ single).

SONG CREDITS:
[there are no recording/production credits mentioned on the sleeve]

Pussy Galore:
Bob Bert
Julia Cafritz
Jon Spencer
Kurt Wolf

01. Yü-Gung
Writers: Einsturzende Neubauten
Published: Freidbank

02. Penetration In The Centerfold
Writers: Carsle/Mothersbaugh
© Virgin Music/DEVO Music ’79
Recorded by Steve Albini at Chun King House of Shit, NYC.

03. Handshake
Writer: Jon Spencer
© 1988 Jon Spencer, BMI

04. Adolescent Wet Dream
Writer: Jon Spencer
© 1988 Jon Spencer, BMI

05. Sweet Little Hi-Fi
Writer: Jon Spencer
© 1988 Jon Spencer, BMI

06. Brick
Writer: Jon Spencer
© 1988 Jon Spencer, BMI

07. Renegade!
Writer: Jon Spencer
© 1988 Jon Spencer, BMI

SLEEVE NOTES:
[One panel black and white photo with fax text as follows:]

“To: Keith Wood

From: Prince Rupert Loewenstein

Date: 4th October, 1988

Re: Pussy Galore

Thank you for your fax of 26th September. I have spoken to Mr. Jagger re your proposal, but must inform you that he cannot agree to your proposition.

Regards,”

[CENTRE IMAGE: Black and white image of Jon Spencer with the text:]
“BACK OFF I’M IN A PIG FUCK BURN OUT” [and further hand-written notes which carry over to the right image.]

DETAILS:
ARTWORK:
Photos: Michael Lavine / Chris Buck

BARCODE: 4 988015 079678

MATRIX: “APCY-8456 PI0888A IFPI L715”