Cut You Up, Peter Murphy -7" Single

Very Rare

Peter Murphy – Cuts You Up (7" Single)

Artist: Peter Murphy

Title: Cuts You Up / Roll Call (Reprise)

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Original Release: 1990

Label: Beggars Banquet / RCA

The "Deep Dive" Details:

• The "Roll Call" Rarity: The B-side, "Roll Call (Reprise)," is a major draw for collectors. While the standard version of "Roll Call" appears on the Deep album, this "Reprise" is a sprawling, atmospheric 8-minute version on the 12" and CD, but it is heavily edited for the 7" vinyl to fit the format. This 7" edit is a specific "format-only" rarity that fans of Murphy's solo work hunt for to complete their session archives.

• Australian Pressing (BEG 237): In Australia, the 7" was released through Beggars Banquet/RCA. Look for the "Manufactured by RCA Limited, Sydney, Australia" text on the label. Australian pressings of this era are known for having a slightly different "sheen" to the paper labels compared to the matte UK versions.

• The "JA" Lacquer Cut: Check the runout groove for the etched initials JA. This stands for Jack Adams, the renowned mastering engineer at Tape One (and later Musitech). His cuts are historically favored for their clarity in the high frequencies—crucial for the prominent, soaring violin line that defines this track.

• The Translucent Vinyl "Myth": Many US and some UK/Australian pressings from 1989-1990 were pressed on high-quality Quiex II or similar virgin vinyl. While they look black, if you hold them up to a strong light, they may appear translucent brown or purple. These "audiophile" pressings are often sold at a premium because they have a lower noise floor than standard recycled black wax.

• The Video Edit: Some 7" promos and early retail copies feature the 4:13 Radio/Video Edit rather than the full 5:24 album version. If your label lists a time around 4 minutes, you have the "hit" version used for the MTV rotation, which is rarer on vinyl than the full-length version.

• Keywords: Peter Murphy, Cuts You Up, 7 inch Vinyl, 1990, Beggars Banquet, Bauhaus, Goth Rock, Alternative Rock, Rare 7-inch, Jack Adams Cut.

• Tags: 90s Alternative, Goth Rock Classics, Rare Vinyl Singles, Peter Murphy Discography, Translucent Vinyl.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve