''Body and Soul'' is the third EP by

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, recorded in March 1984. It was the first release under a distribution contract with

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, issued on 12" vinyl on 4 June 1984 by

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, the band's label. The EP was never released on CD, but the title track was included on the ''

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'' collection.

Track listing

Personnel

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- vocals * Craig Adams - bass guitar *

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- guitar *

Gary Marx Gary Marx (born Mark Frederick Pearman) is a British guitarist and musician. He was a founding member of British rock band the Sisters of Mercy and its lead-guitarist and songwriter from 1980 to 1985. He left the band in 1985 to form Ghost Dan ...

- guitar *

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(drum machine) -

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References

{{Authority control 1984 EPs The Sisters of Mercy EPs Merciful Release EPs Warner Music Group EPs