The Splendour of Fear lp
[see cover]
01. Red Indians
02. The World is as Soft as Lace
03. The Optimist and the Poet
04. Mexican Bandits
05. The Stagnant Pool
06. A Preacher in New England

February 1984; Cherry Red
M RED 57

Notes: Produced By John A. Rivers. Lawrence: guitar, vocals; Maurice Deebank: lead guitar; Mick Lloyd: bass; Gary Ainge: drums. Recorded 1983. All songs by Lawrence / Deebank except 6 by Deebank.


The Splendour Of Fear / Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty cass
[see cover]
C BRED 57

Notes: Both lps on one cassette.


Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty / The Splendour Of Fear cd
[see cover]
September 1986; Cherry Red
CD BRED72

Notes: Both lps on one cd.


Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty / The Splendour Of Fear reissue cd
[see cover]
1992; Cherry Red
CD BRED 72

Notes: Same track listing as earlier version. Reissued without the original cover art, but designed to be uniform with the "Primitive Painters" and "The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories / Ignite The Seven Cannons" reissues and "Absolute Classic Masterpieces".


The Splendour Of Fear cd
June 2003; Cherry Red
CDMRED 57

Notes: Spine states "Felt Re-Issue Series Number 2". Band credits as on earlier releases with minor changes (Lawrence now credited with "electric guitar" instead of "guitar" and so on). Produced by John A. Rivers, songs 1, 2, 4, 5 written by Lawrence/Deebank; Song 3 by Lawrence; Song 6 by Deebank. CD designed by Paul Kelly, photograph by Mick Lloyd. Issued in cardboard gatefold which restores the original cover art.