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Sly

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Chart Info:

Sly achieved it’s highest UK singles chart position of #24 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 next two singles 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: 17th October 1994
Catalogue #: WBRX5
Matrix #: 892655-2-1
Packaging: Cardboard Sleeve With Inner And Outer Sleeves




Notes: There is discrepancy in the catalogue number on the back of the outer sleeve. The correct number is displayed above. 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. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

3. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

4. Sly (Underdog Bass & Accapella) - Duration: 03:36

UK Retail Version: CD (Part 2)

Release Date: 24th October 1994
Catalogue #: WBRDX5
Matrix #: 892656-2-2
Packaging: Slimline Cardboard Sleeve


Notes: 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. Sly (Album Version) - Duration: 05:24

2. Sly (Underdog Version) - Duration: 04:29

3. Sly (Cosmic Dub) - Duration: 05:26

4. Sly (Eternal Feedback Dub) - Duration: 06:23

European Retail Version: CD

Release Date: Sometime in October 1994
Catalogue #: WBRXF5
Matrix #: 8949802
Packaging: Slimline Plastic Jewelcase


Notes: The other two singles from the album Protection, Protection and Karmacoma 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. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

3. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

4. Sly (Underdog Bass & Accapella) - Duration: 03:36

USA Retail Version: CD

Release Date: Sometime in October 1994
Catalogue #:V25H-38465
Matrix #: 38462-5
Packaging: Standard Plastic Jewelcase



Notes: The other two singles from the album Protection, Karmacoma and Protection also recieved USA single releases like this one.
There are 3 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

3. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

4. Sly (Cosmic Dub) - Duration: 05:26

5. Karmacoma (LP Version) - Duration: 05:15

Australian Retail Version: CD

Release Date: Sometime in January 1994
Catalogue #:WBRXF5
Matrix #: 892765
Packaging: Standard Plastic Jewelcase


Notes: Even though this has the same catalogue number as the European single release, both the disc and sleeve were manufactured in Australia. Apart from this particular version, Protection was also released as an Australian single as well.
There are 2 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Protection (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:53

2. Protection (The Eno Mix) - Duration: 09:10

3. Protection (Radiation For The Nation) - Duration: 08:34

4. Protection (J Sw!ft Mix) - Duration: 07:16

UK Retail Version: 12″ Vinyl

Release Date: 17th October 1994
Catalogue #: WBRT5
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. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

2. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

Side B.
1. Sly (Album Version) - Duration: 05:24

2. Sly (Cosmic Dub) - Duration: 05:26

3. Sly (Eternal Feedback Dub) - Duration: 06:23

UK Retail Version: Cassette

Release Date: 17th October 1994
Catalogue #: WBRC5
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 2 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
Side A.
1. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

3. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

4. Sly (Underdog Bass & Accapella) - Duration: 03:36

Tracklist:
Side B.
1. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

3. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

4. Sly (Underdog Bass & Accapella) - Duration: 03:36

Internet Retail Version: Itunes

Release Date: 1st March 2003
Catalogue #: N/A
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: N/A

Notes: N/A
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

3. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

4. Sly (Underdog Bass & Accapella) - Duration: 03:36

Promo Releases:

UK Promo Version: CD

Release Date: September/October 1994
Catalogue #: SLYCD1
Matrix #: WBRXDJ9-112
Packaging: Slimline Plastic Jewelcase With No Front Or Back Cover

Notes: N/A
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Sly (Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (Album Version) - Duration: 05:25

French Promo Version: CD

Release Date: September/October 1994
Catalogue #: DE3587
Matrix #: 10039513
Packaging: Slimline Cardboard Sleeve


Notes: This is one of the few French produced Massive Attack promos that were issued by the French record label Delabel.
There are 2 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

2. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

3. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

4. Sly (Underdog Bass & Accapella) - Duration: 03:36

5. Sly (Album Version) - Duration: 05:25

6. Sly (Underdog Version) - Duration: 04:29

7. Sly (Cosmic Dub) - Duration: 05:26

8. Sly (Eternal Feedback Dub) - Duration: 06:23

Spanish Promo Version: CD

Release Date: September/October 1994
Catalogue #: MASP1
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: Standard Plastic Jewelcase With No Front Cover Or Back Cover

Notes: This is the only Spanish produced promo for any Massive Attack release ever made.
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Sly - Duration: 05:25

UK Promo Version: CD-R

Release Date: September/October 1994
Catalogue #: N/A
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: Standard Plastic Jewelcase With Back Cover And Sticker On Front Cover


Notes: This promo was issued by Chop Em’Out Studios.
There are 2 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
1. Sly (7″ Edit) - Duration: 04:10

UK Promo Version: 12″ Vinyl

Release Date: September/October 1994
Catalogue #: WBRTDJ5
Matrix #: N/A
Packaging: Heavy Cardboard Sleeve With Sticker On Front Cover

Notes: This promo vinyl contains a few remixs which are unique only to this release. The Single Mix found on this disc is identical to the album version. The Dogapella track is incorrectly labeled as having a duration of 00:00 on the sleeve where in actuality it has a duration of roughly 02:44.
There are 1 images available to view for this particular item

Tracklist:
Side A.
1. Sly (7 Stones Mix) - Duration: 05:58

2. (7 Stones Instrumental) - Duration: 05:58

Side B.
1. Sly (Underdog Mix) - Duration: 05:19

2. Sly (Underdog Bass & Accapella) - Duration: 03:36

3. Dogapella - Duration: 02:44

Side C.
1. Sly (Album Version) - Duration: 05:25

2. Sly (Underdog Version) - Duration: 04:29

Side D.
1. Sly (Cosmic Dub) - Duration: 05:26

2. Sly (Eternal Feedback Dub) - Duration: 06:23

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