THE MISSION – THE FIRST CHAPTER LP – Nr MINT A1 UK 1987 PUNK GOTH

The Mission – God’s Own Medicine
(Mercury Records  1987  MISH1)
Matrix No’s: A1/B2 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in Nr MINT- condition
– a little light discolouration around edges

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition

The Mission (known as The Mission UK in the United States) are an English gothic rock band formed in 1986.

Initially known as The Sisterhood, the band was started by frontman Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams (both from The Sisters of Mercy), soon adding drummer Mick Brown (Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and guitarist Simon Hinkler (Artery and Pulp).

The First Chapter is a compilation album by gothic rock band The Mission.

Track listing

Except where noted, all music by Adams, Brown, Hinkler, Hussey and words by Hussey

1. “Like a Hurricane” (Neil Young) – 4:55
2. “Over the Hills and Far Away” – 3:56
3. “Naked and Savage” – 4:46
4. “Serpents Kiss” – 4:15
5. “Dancing Barefoot” (Patti Smith, Ivan Kral) – 3:05
6. “The Crystal Ocean” (extended version) – 7:35
7. “Garden of Delight” (extended version) – 5:00
8. “Wake (RSV)” – 5:00
9. “Like a Hurricane” (extended) (Neil Young) – 7:05

Personnel

• Craig Adams – bass guitar
• Mick Brown – drums
• Simon Hinkler – guitar
• Wayne Hussey – vocals & guitar