Recording information: A&M Studios, Los Angeles (02/1985); Alvic, London (02/1985); Ark Studios, Wimbleton, London (02/1985); Chapel Lane, Hereford (02/1985); ICC Studios, Eastbourne (02/1985); Lansdowne Studios, London (02/1985); Park Gate Studio, Hastings (02/1985); Power Plant (02/1985); Rock City, Shepperton (02/1985); Roundhouse studios (02/1985); Sarm west (02/1985); The Manor (02/1985); The Sound Suite (02/1985); Townhouse Three (02/1985); A&M Studios, Los Angeles (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Alvic, London (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Ark Studios, Wimbleton, London (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Chapel Lane, Hereford (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); ICC Studios, Eastbourne (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Lansdowne Studios, London (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Park Gate Studio, Hastings (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Power Plant (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Rock City, Shepperton (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Roundhouse studios (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Sarm west (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); The Manor (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); The Sound Suite (07/11/1983-07/26/1983); Townhouse Three (07/11/1983-07/26/1983).
Photographers: Paul Cox ; Jeffery Newbury; Jeremy Bannister; Sheila Rock; Simon Fowler ; Eric Watson .
Part of Beggars Archives' popular 5 Albums reissue series, this box set from identical twin-led alt-rockers Gene Loves Jezebel features the band's first five studio outings (1983's Promise, 1985's Immigrant, 1986's Discover, 1988's The House of Dolls, 1990's Kiss of Life) in their entireties. Spread throughout each of the albums is a sum total of 42 bonus tracks that run the gamut from singles to alternate mixes and demos. ~ James Christopher Monger
