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Before The Lights Went Out

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The Sisters of Mercy

Before The Lights Went Out

Release date: 1st January 2023

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"Before The Lights Went Out" is an album by The Sisters of Mercy, released 1st January 2023 via Unmerciful Release.

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The Sisters of Mercy

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Christian Death

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Clan of Xymox

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Specimen

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Before The Lights Went Out — release variants

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Vinyl · LP · Limited Edition · Numbered · Unofficial Release
Main
Country AustraliaYear 2023
Unmerciful Release · none
Vinyl · LP · Limited Edition · Numbered · Reissue · Unofficial Release · White Label
Clear
Country AustraliaYear 2024
Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy) · none
Vinyl · LP · Limited Edition · Numbered · Reissue · Unofficial Release · White Label
Clear with Black Splatter
Country AustraliaYear 2024
Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy) · none
Vinyl · LP · Limited Edition · Reissue · Unofficial Release · White Label
translucent orange splatter/translucent gold splatter
Country AustraliaYear 2024
Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy) · none