Roman P
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| Single by Psychic TV | ||
| Released | 1984 | |
| Label | Sordide Sentimental SS 33 009 | |
Roman P is a single by Psychic TV. The A side features the Psychic TV song "Roman P" while the B side contains a message from Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth as well as a speech by Charles Manson and Jim Jones. The release was pressed only as a 7" vinyl record.
The titular A-side, a rockish song in the vein of "Godstar", is one of the band's most popular songs. Its subject is director Roman Polanski, who is rather unflatteringly depicted.
"Roman P." was first performed in nascent form during Psychic TV's 1983 gigs. This early version can be found on the live albums N.Y. Scum and Those Who Do Not. Of the many versions of of the song, the best known is the "Fireball Mix", which is featured on a Volkswagen commercial, to the confusion of many fans.
The first edition was limited to 3003 numbered copies. There is a second edition of unknown unnumbered copies.
Side B is a triple banded track. Needle must hit correct band in order to play a specific track.
[edit] Track listing
Side A
- Psychic TV: "Roman P"
Side B
- TOPY Spokesman: (untitled)
- Charles Manson: (untitled)
- Jim Jones: (untitled)
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