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Burglars Singing In The Cellar
1-1	Alone Effects [Sound Effects], Sampler [Music Samples] – Eric Liljestrand, Hal WillnerEngineer [Recording & Mix Engineer] – Eric LiljestrandRead By – Marianne Faithfull	1:30
1-2	The Raven Effects [Sound Effects] – Eric Liljestrand, Hal WillnerEngineer [Recording & Mix Engineer] – Eric LiljestrandGuitar – Wayne KramerRead By – Christopher Walken	8:30
1-3	The Tell-tale Heart Engineer [Recording & Mix Engineer] – Martin BrumbachRead By – Iggy PopSampler [Music Samples Programming] – Hal WillnerSampler [Music Samples], Effects [Sound Effects] – Eric Liljestrand	14:26
1-4	The Conqueror Worm Bass – Larry Kohutt*Composed By [Music] – Howard Levy, Ken Nordine, Larry Kohutt*Engineer [Recording & Mix Engineer] – Kris NordinePiano, Synthesizer – Howard LevyRead By – Ken Nordine	3:00
1-5	The Black Cat Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Martin BrumbachEngineer [Recording Engineer] – Blaise DupuyMusic By – Hal WillnerRead By – Diamanda Galás	36:58
1-6	For Annie Composed By [Music] – Phillpott*, Friday*, Seezer*Drum Programming [Percussion Programming] – Andrew PhillpottEngineer [Mix Engineer] – Eric LiljestrandEngineer [Recording Engineer] – Martin BrumbachKeyboards – Maurice "Mozza" Seezer*Read By – Gavin FridayRecorded By [Additional Recording] – Eric Liljestrand, Maurice Seezer	5:21
1-7	To Helen Bass – Greg CohenDrums – Ben PerowskyEngineer [Mix Engineer] – Martin BrumbachEngineer [Recording Engineer] – Tim ConklinFlugelhorn – Steven BernsteinGuitar – Knox ChandlerVocals [Sung By] – Ed SandersWritten-By [Music] – Ed Sanders	2:29
The Devil's Brew
2-1	The Haunted Palace Bass – Greg CohenDrums – Ben PerowskyEngineer [Mix Engineer] – Martin BrumbachEngineer [Recording Engineer] – Tim ConklinGuitar – Knox ChandlerTrumpet – Steven BernsteinVocals [Sung By] – Ed SandersWritten-By [Music] – Ed Sanders	5:42
2-2	Ulalume Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Martin BrumbachGuitar – Chris SpeddingMixed By, Engineer [Additional Recording Engineer] – Eric LiljestrandMusic By [Additional Music] – Hal WillnerRead By – Jeff Buckley	6:13
2-3	Berenice Bass – Greg CohenEngineer [Recording & Mix Engineer] – Martin BrumbachGuitar – Marc RibotKeyboards – David SheaOboe – Vicki BodnerPercussion – E.J. Rodriguez, Emil Yoan*Piano – Dr. JohnRead By – Dr. JohnWoodwind – Marty EhrlichWritten-By [Music] – Mac Rebennack, Marc Ribot	27:42
2-4	The City And The Sea Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bill Ware, Brad Jones, Deborah Harry, E.J. RodriguezBass – Brad JonesDrums – E.J. RodriguezEngineer [Recording & Mix Engineer] – Martin BrumbachKeyboards [Treatment] – Chris SteinPerformer – Deborah Harry, The Jazz PassengersReeds – Roy NathansonTrombone – Joshua RosemanVibraphone [Vibes] – Bill WareViolin – Rob Thomas Vocals – Deborah HarryWritten-By [Music], Arranged By [Music] – Roy Nathanson	8:04
2-5	Annabel Lee Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Hal WillnerEngineer [Recording Engineer] – Eric LiljestrandRead By – Marianne FaithfullSampler [Music Sampling] – Hal Willner	2:24
2-6	The Masque Of The Red Death Effects [Sound Effects] – Eric Liljestrand, Hal WillnerGuitar – Wayne KramerMixed By, Engineer [Additional Recording Enginer] – Eric LiljestrandRead By – Gabriel Byrne	18:13
2-7	The Raven Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Eric LiljestrandEngineer [Recording Engineer] – David SchnirmanRead By – Abel FerraraSampler [Music Samples], Effects [Sound Effects] – Eric Liljestrand, Hal Willner	1:57

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mercury Records
• Copyright (c) – Mercury Records
• Manufactured By – Mercury Records
• Marketed By – Mercury Records
• Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
• Made By – PMDC, Germany

Credits

• Artwork [Cover Art] – Ralph Steadman
• Design [Art Design] – Jeffrey Schulz*
• Executive-Producer – Michael Minzer
• Liner Notes – Hal Willner
• Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] – Bob Ludwig
• Producer – Hal Willner

Notes

Tracks 1-7, 2-1, and 2-4 are musical pieces, all other tracks are narrated or have vocal elements with background music and sound effects.

1-1 Recorded at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY. Sound effects and music samples recorded at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Mixed at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Contains musical excerpts from "Waltzing" composed by L. Byrd, published by DeWolfe Background Music Library (ASCAP)
1-2 Recorded at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY. Wayne Kramer recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA. Sound effects and music samples recorded at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Mixed at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA.
1-3 Recorded and mixed at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY. Music samples and sound effects recorded at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Contains musical excerpts from "Psycho Music Box" and "Killer Waits" composed by F. Sacci, Sr.; and "Mein Bruder" composed by J. Mageras / L. Franke. Published by DSM Producers, Inc. (ASCAP)
1-4 Recorded and mixed at the Nordine Group, Chicago, Il
1-5 Recorded at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY. Mixed at the Looking Glass Studio, NY. Contains music excerpts from "Largo," "Expressivo," "Air" and "Virtuoso" composed by O. Sieben, published by Association Production Music; "Harp Solos" composed by G. Walters, published by KPM Music, Ltd., and "Cello Interlude" composed J. Cacavas and "Deep Faith" composed by K. Levinsky, published by Spectacular Music, Inc (ASCAP).
1-6 Music recorded at The Morgue, London. Music samples recorded at Seezer Palace, Dublin, and Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Mixed at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA.
1-7 Recorded and mixed at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY.

2-1 Recorded and mixed at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY.
2-2 Recorded at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY. Chris Spedding and additional music recorded at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Contains musical excerpts from "Yesteryear" composed by K. Levinsky, published by Spectacular Music, Inc (ASCAP).
2-3 Recorded at Kampo Cultural Center, NY. Music recorded at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY. Mixed at the Looking Glass, NY. Edited and compiled at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA.
2-4 Recorded at Kampo Cultural Center, NY. Additional recording at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY.
2-5 Recorded at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY. Additional recording at the Ol' Joint. Mixed at the Ol' Joint. Contains musical excerpts from "Priory No. 2" composed by P. Williams, published by Kanada Music (SOCAN), courtesy of PROMUSIC.
2-6 Recorded at Woodhaven Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Additional recording at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Mixed at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Contains musical excerpts from "Fugue in G Minor" (J.S. Bach), "Sonata For Strings No. 1" (J. Rosini), arranged by Dimitar Kovachev; "Mein Bruder" (J. Mageras / L. Franke). Published by DSM Producers, iNc. (ASCAP).
2-7 Recorded live at St. Ann's Church, Brooklyn, NY. Music samples and sound effects recorded at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Mixed at Points West Recording, Silverlake, CA. Contains musical excerpts from "Waltzing" composed by L. Byrd, published by DeWolfe Background Music Library (ASCAP).

Printed on CD1 536 481-2 (536 480-2)
Printed on CD2 536 482-2 (536 480-2)

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Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (String): 731453648029
• Barcode (Text): 7 31453 64802 9
• Matrix / Runout (CD1): 536 481-2 01 >
• Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L003
• Other (CD1): MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC B
• Matrix / Runout (CD2): 536 482-2 01 +
• Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L003
• Other (CD2): MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC B
• Rights Society (Tracks 1-1 to 1-4, 1-6): ASCAP
• Rights Society (Tracks 1-2 to 1-7, 2-1, 2-4): BMI
• Rights Society (Track 2-2): PRS
• Rights Society (Tracks 2-3, 2-7): BMI / ASCAP
• Rights Society (Track 2-5): SOCAN

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
536 480-2	Edgar Allan Poe	Closed On Account Of Rabies: Poems And Tales Of Edgar Allan Poe ‎(2xCD, Album)	Mercury, Paris Records , Mouth Almighty Records	536 480-2	US	1997
314 536 480-4	Edgar Allan Poe	Closed On Account Of Rabies: Poems And Tales Of Edgar Allan Poe ‎(2xCass)	Mercury, Paris Records , Mouth Almighty Records	314 536 480-4	US	1997
none	Various	Closed On Account Of Rabies (Poems And Tales Of Edgar Allan Poe) ‎(2xCass, Promo)	Mercury, Mouth Almighty Records	none	US	Unknown
314 536 480-2	Edgar Allan Poe	Closed On Account Of Rabies: Poems And Tales Of Edgar Allan Poe ‎(2xCD, Album)	Mercury, Paris Records , Mouth Almighty Records	314 536 480-2	US	1997