Pure Cult (Greatest Hits)

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Pure Cult
Greatest hits by The Cult
Released	9 February 1993

Pure Cult is the first of several greatest hits compilations by the British rock band The Cult, the cover show at the right is the most recent cover artwork.

[edit] Background

Released on 9 February 1993. Singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy admitted that they did not have high hopes for this record's release, thinking it would be of interest only to collectors and die hard fans. However, the first week of release it was number one on the British charts and went double platinum, selling over 200,000 copies, which lead to it being issued later in several other countries.

Released in many forms, either as a single disc with a compilation of all work to 1993 or as a double disc with a "Live" disc from a recording at the "Marquee". A four album boxset version included the full "Marquee" set.

[edit] Track listing (original release)

1. She Sells Sanctuary
2. Fire Woman
3. Lil Devil
4. Spiritwalker
5. The Witch (single version)
6. Revolution (single version)
7. Wild Hearted Son (single version)
8. Love Removal Machine
9. Rain
10. Edie (Ciao Baby) (single version)
11. Heart of Soul (single version)
12. Love
13. Wild Flower
14. Go West
15. Resurrection Joe (single version)
16. Sun King
17. Sweet Soul Sister (single version)
18. Earth Mofo

The first cd of the Marquee show included:

• Nirvana
• Lil' Devil
• Spiritwalker
• Horse Nation
• Zap City
• Brother Wolf; Sister Moon
• Revolution
• Love
• Rain

[edit] See also

• The Cult