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Karmacoma

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Chart Info:

Karmacoma achieved it’s highest UK singles chart position of #28 on it’s first week of release and would remain in the charts for a further three weeks. This chart position does not reflect sales of Part 2 of the CD single which was released a week after the other retail versions. The last two singles before Karmacoma, Protection and Karmacoma would also be released as two seperate CD singles in the UK as well. Please note that, you can view a larger image (s) of the catalogued item in question by clicking on it.

Retail Releases:

UK Retail Version: CD (Part 1)

Release Date: 20th March 1995
Catalogue #: WBRX7
Matrix #: 8949802
Packaging: Slimline Cardboard Sleeve With Special Resealable Plastic Pack




Notes: The packaging used for this the CD single Part 1 is unique only to this release. The disc itself contains The Wild Bunch logo along with full writing/production/copyright info, much like the majority of releases from Blue Lines and Protection
There are 4 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Karmacoma (Radio) - Duration: 04:08

2. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

3. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) - Duration: 06:04

4. Karmacoma (Bumber Ball Dub) - Duration: 07:12

UK Retail Version: CD (Part 2)

Release Date: 27th March 1995
Catalogue #: WBRDX7
Matrix #: 8949802
Packaging: Cardboard Sleeve With Inner And Outer Sleeves


Notes: The Blacksmith/Daydreaming is the exact same as the Brixton Bass Mix found on the Daydreaming single. The disc itself contains The Wild Bunch logo along with full writing/production/copyright info, much like the majority of releases from Blue Lines and Protection
There are 2 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Karmacoma (Album) - Duration: 05:15

2. Karmacoma (U.N.K.L.E Situation) - Duration: 05:41

3. Blacksmith/Daydreaming - Duration: 05:22

4. Karmacoma (Ventom Dub Special) - Duration: 06:04

European Retail Version: CD

Release Date: Sometime in March 1995
Catalogue #: WBRDXE7
Matrix #: 892879-01
Packaging: Slimline Plastic Jewelcase


Notes: The other two singles from the album Protection, Sly and Protection also recieved European single releases like this one. The disc itself contains The Wild Bunch logo along with full writing/production/copyright info, much like the majority of releases from Blue Lines and Protection.
There are 2 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Karmacoma (Album) - Duration: 05:15

2. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

3. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) - Duration: 06:04

4. Karmacoma (Ventom Dub Special) - Duration: 06:04

USA Retail Version: CD

Release Date: Sometime in late March 1998
Catalogue #:V25H-38486
Matrix #: 38486-5
Packaging: Standard Plastic Jewelcase



Notes: The other two singles from the album Protection, Sly and Protection also recieved USA single releases like this one. The Bumber Ball Dub on this particular disc has been edited.
There are 3 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Karmacoma (Album Version) - Duration: 05:15

2. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) - Duration: 06:07

3. Karmacoma (U.N.K.L.E Situation) - Duration: 05:41

4. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

5. Karmacoma (Bumber Ball Dub) - Duration: 07:12

6. Blacksmith/Daydreaming - Duration: 05:22

UK Retail Version: 12″ Vinyl

Release Date: 20th March 1995
Catalogue #: WBRT7
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: Heavy Cardboard Sleeve

Notes: Standard vinyl with a inner groove which contains The Wild Bunch logo along with full writing/production/copyright info, much like the majority of releases from Blue Lines and Protection.
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
Side A.
1. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

2. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) - Duration: 06:07

Side B.
1. Karmacoma (U.N.K.L.E Situation) - Duration: 05:41

2. Blacksmith/Daydreaming - Duration: 05:22

UK Retail Version: Cassette

Release Date: 20th March 1995
Catalogue #: WBRC7
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: Cardboard Cassette Sleeve


Notes: Like just about all the other Massive Attack singles released on cassette this is a very rare release. As you can see from the tracklist, Side A and Side B are identical.
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
Side A.
1. Karmacoma (Radio) - Duration: 04:08

2. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

3. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) - Duration: 06:04

4. Karmacoma (Bumber Ball Dub) - Duration: 07:12

Tracklist:
Side B.
1. Karmacoma (Radio) - Duration: 04:08

2. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

3. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) - Duration: 06:04

4. Karmacoma (Bumber Ball Dub) - Duration: 07:12

Promo Releases:

USA Promo Version: CD

Release Date: Sometime in February 1995
Catalogue #: DPRO-12731
Matrix #: Y2307N
Packaging: Standard Plastic Jewelcase With No Front Cover



Notes: N/A
There are 2 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Karmacoma (Radio Edit) - Duration: 04:08

2. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

3. Karmacoma (Album Version) - Duration: 05:15

4. Spying Glass (Album Version) - Duration: 05:20

UK Promo Version: 12″ Vinyl

Release Date: Sometime in February 1995
Catalogue #: WBRTDJ7
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: Heavy Cardboard Sleeve With Sticker On Front Cover

Notes: Standard vinyl with a inner groove which contains The Wild Bunch logo along with full writing/production/copyright info, much like the majority of releases from Blue Lines and Protection. This promo vinyl contains The Napoli Trip Instrumental which is unique only to this release. The Bumber Ball Dub on this particular disc has been edited.
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
Side A.
1. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

Side B.
1. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) - Duration: 06:04

2. Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip Instrumental) - Duration: 06:04

Side C.
1. Karmacoma (Album) - Duration: 05:15

2. Karmacoma (U.N.K.L.E Situation) - Duration: 05:41

Side D.
1. Blacksmith/Daydreaming - Duration: 05:22

2. Karmacoma (Bumber Ball Dub) - Duration: 05:57

USA Promo Version: 12″ Vinyl

Release Date: Sometime in February 1995
Catalogue #: SPRO-12719
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: Generic Black Diecut Vinyl Sleeve

Notes: Their were two other very similar USA promo vinyl releases just like this one, which were Teardrop and Inertia Creeps.
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
Side A.
1. Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) - Duration: 03:57

2. Karmacoma (Radio Edit) - Duration: 04:08

3. Karmacoma (U.N.K.L.E Situation) - Duration: 05:41

Side A.
1. Karmacoma (Bumber Ball Dub) - Duration: 05:57

2. Karmacoma (Album Version) - Duration: 05:15

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