RECORDS
A Merciful Release Records was a DIY label. Run by Merciful Release All-Stars (later to become Hamburger All-Stars). It managed Two single Manufactured By Stage One. It issued singles in an MR-0 numerical series. Distributed By A Merciful Release Records. The Impossible Dreamers were a 1980s new-wave band that had a major club hit with their 12" single "Spin", before signing for RCA Records, where they were produced by Johnny Marr (The Smiths). The Imps (as they were nicknamed) started off as several friends at Exeter University (c1980). By the time of their first RCA single, "This House Built On Sand", the band were: Nick Waterhouse (gtr, vox)/Caroline Radcliffe (vox, oboe)/Justin Adams (gtr)/Fred Hood (drums). The band toured extensively (originally supporting bands including Kid Creole & The Coconuts and Bad Manners). The quartet stayed together until 1987/8, before going their separate ways.
| 80 | The Impossible Dreamers | The Impossible Dreamers Read Books Books Books | A MERCIFUL RELEASE | MR | 1 |
| 80 | The Syndromes vs Merciful Release All-Stars | Ready In The Rhythm Section (Album) | A MERCIFUL RELEASE | MR | 2 |
| 81 | Sohep | So Much Fun | A MERCIFUL RELEASE | MR | 3 |
