| 9 April 2002 | Matador | OLE 542-1 |
| A1. Sweet N Sour A2. She Said A3. Money Rock ‘N’ Roll A4. Killer Wolf B1. The Midnight Creep C1. Over And Over D1. Like A Bat |
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| Double black vinyl LP in ploythene bag with card hanger and 12″ x 12″ version of the CD booklet. The two records are held in die-cut card inner-sleeves which are large scale versions of the covers for She Said [#1] and the card sleeve used to hold the CD in Plastic Fang [Fang Pack]. Also issued on CD [Plastic Case] and limited CD [Fang Pack].
The card inner-sleeves are printed on the inside and outside. The sleeve holding disc one features a black and white photo of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (the same picture used behind the tray on the regular CD edition) and what looks like hand-written notes on possible tracklistings for the album. The sleeve other has hand-written lyrics for Mean Heart on one side and a small drawing of a mouth on the other (this is the same drawing used on the cover of the sleeve holding disc one). This edition features Point of View, Like A Bat, Then Again I Will and Do Ya Wanna Get It? which were not on UK CD editions. The difference between this and the UK vinyl edition is that the inner-sleeves are paper rather than card, a much larger card hanger and poster (which has a tear-off segment at the bottom listing the tour dates). The booklet of this edition prints both the UK (STUMM199) and the US catalogue numbers (OLE 542-1). This album features guest appearances by Dr. John, Elliott Smith, Bernie Worrell, Willie Weeks and Bashiri Johnson. Sweet N Sour, She Said and Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight were all released as singles. There are many different editions of this album with alternate track listings and running orders. VIEW: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang: Tracks / Running Order Comparison The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang (2xCD, AUSTRALIA) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – She Said (7″, UK) |
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All Songs © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Writers: Spencer/Explosion Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Produced: Steve Jordan Recorded/Mixed: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at Oorong (Assistant: Doug Conroy) Except: “Sweet N Sour” Recorded at the Magic Shop (Assistant: Magic Juan Garcia) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Matt Ellingsen) Except “Hold On” at the Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) And “Mother Nature” at Soucerer Sound (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone FOH: Peter Aresenault Lights: Niko Tavernise Legal: Loren Chodosh and Vincent Gamba Books: Jen Czin at RZO B2. Hold On C1. Over and Over C4. Point Of View D1. Like A Bat D2. Tore Up & Broke D4. Do Ya Wanna Get It? |
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| “Jon thanks: Cristina, Charlie, Nancy, My Family, Larry, Terri, Eric, Brian, Bud, Harriette, Loren, Jen, Jesper, Chris, Shaun, Daniel, Miwa, Peter, Niko, Jackie, Kelly, Cali, Boche, Jonny, Naoki, Motor, Tannis Root, Chip, Steve, Don, Martin, Greg, Elliott, Bernie, Dr. John, Judah, & Russell …Judah: I’d like to thank Steve for showing me the power of a steady beat (Play behind the beat!) laid back …Russell for being a real brother/Soul (Have we done this before?) Jon for leading the way (Take a whiff!) …Hollis for 10 years Y Mas …Boche for leading is to where the money is, Over the next hill (Turn left at the light), Peter making us sound so good (Turn me up in the mix!) …Niko… “No Eceuentro palabras para decir” Minoru -San for the give and take (Does this sound good?) …Matt Johnson Post-Literate guidance …all the inspiration from the fans/front row dancers to the back of the halls…take a bow! –Russell Thanks: Steve Jordan for hookin’ it up! – Much respect, My friend, Don Big Heart Smith – You’re a special one. Amanda – You are the one, Brothers Blues Explosion – Judah, so grateful that you are – Jon, my favourite front man …Keepin’ is on our toes. Peter, Niko & Jackie – I’d never want another crew. Artie Smith – I want your drums. Jen Czin. Loren Chodosh. Ken Friedman. Jamey Staub. Mark Kates. Minoru Yokoo. Grand Royal. – R.I.P. Dr John – You are so cool! My mom, cause she’s cool. Brothers Simins – Rick & Robert. And my Dad, cause wherever he is, I know he’s diggin’ this. –Steve Special thanks: Meegan Voss, Loren Chodosh, Paul Zukowsky, Don Smith, Martin Pradler, Pat Thrall, Greg Calbi, Artie Smith, Niko Bolas, Jen Czin, Vincent Gamba, Jim Keltner, Timothy White, MItch Glazer, Paul Jamison, Jon Jennings @ Royer Labs, Dr. Susan Linn, Makikio Endo, Troy Germano, Zoe Thrall, Danielle Crisafulli, and my family.” | |
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ARTWORK: Designed: Chip Kidd [Although sleeve states “Photo by” it doesn’t actually say who the photographer was] BARCODE: 7 44861 05421 4 RUN-OUT GROOVE ENGRAVING: [‘RJ’ is a signature and ‘Sterling’ is stamped] |
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