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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds ‎- The Mercy Seat

Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single

USED CONDITION

Vinyl Condition: Very Good+ (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good + (VG+)

Additional Notes (if applicable):

  • Vinyl is in great shape with a few light surface marks but zero issues during playback. Sleeve is really good for its age, with just a small ding on bottom corners. Strong VG+

Photos available upon request. Please see our FAQ below for more information on our grading system.

Genre(s):

  • Alternative Rock
  • Description
  • Tracklist
  • Release Info
Some songs become so iconic they take on a life of their own. "The Mercy Seat" is one of them.

Released in 1988, this EP centers on one of the most powerful recordings in Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' catalog. Built around the final thoughts of a condemned man awaiting execution, the title track unfolds with relentless intensity, its repeated refrain growing more desperate and ambiguous with every passing verse. It remains one of Cave's greatest lyrical achievements, confronting guilt, faith, justice, and self-deception in equal measure.

The Bad Seeds provide a performance that is as hypnotic as it is explosive. Galloping rhythms, jagged guitars, and dark, propulsive piano create an atmosphere of mounting tension while Nick Cave delivers one of the defining vocal performances of his career. The song's slow escalation mirrors its narrator's unraveling, making it as emotionally gripping today as it was upon release.

Beyond the title track, the EP offers a compelling snapshot of the band's creative peak during the Tender Prey era, showcasing the dramatic songwriting and cinematic intensity that would become hallmarks of their work throughout the following decades.

The Mercy Seat stands as one of the essential releases in the Nick Cave canon. More than a standout single, it is a masterclass in storytelling and atmosphere, a song whose power has only grown with time and one of the defining moments in alternative music history.

A The Mercy Seat (Full Length Version) 7:17

B1 New Day 3:48
B2 The Mercy Seat (Video Mix) 5:10

Record Label: Mute

Catalog #: MUTE 52

Year Released: 1988

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds ‎- The Mercy Seat

$22.00

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All used vinyl are fully tested to ensure accuracy. We follow the Goldmine standard and grade conservatively.

Here’s how we rate:

  • Mint (M): Perfect, sealed, or unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Looks and plays like new with minimal signs of handling.
  • Very Good+ (VG+): A few light cosmetic marks or faint surface noise.
  • Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear and some background noise, but no skips or major flaws.
  • Good (G): Heavier wear and noise, but still listenable.
  • Fair (F): Heavily worn or noisy—priced accordingly and sold as-is.

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