Tracklist
| Stay Here | |||
| Big Strong Boss | |||
| Blackout | |||
| Power For Power | |||
| Freak | |||
| Right Wrong | |||
| Thank You | |||
| Weakling | |||
| Gang |
Credits (9)
Harry CrosbyBass
Michael GiraBass, Vocals, Tape
Sonda AnderssonDesign [Mechanicals]
Jonathan KaneDrums, Percussion
Roli MosimannDrums, Percussion, Tape
Mike Berry*Engineer
Notes
First proper album by Swans - originally released on vinyl only by Neutral Records in the US and licensed to Zensor for German/European release. This recording has later been reissued in a bewildering variety of formats and versions.
The early 1990's saw it reissued in “re-equalized” form by Young God Records as “Filth L.P. # 1 1983” on vinyl, as well as part of the Michael Gira.
In 2000 the album was included in Young God Records series of 2CD compilations, this time pairing it with a 1991 compilation of unreleased studio and live tracks and released as Swans EP included on the original CD reissue but instead a live recording from the time of the album.
Filth was officially reissued on vinyl again in 2014 in a newly remastered form, by Young God Records in the US and as a collaboration with Mute Records in the UK/Europe - this time under its original name. In 2015 this was followed by a remastered 3CD deluxe reissue combining all the material from the previous versions – thus containing both the original album and Swans EP and additional live recordings from the period.
A bootlegged version mimicking the original Neutral Records version also exists.
The early 1990's saw it reissued in “re-equalized” form by Young God Records as “Filth L.P. # 1 1983” on vinyl, as well as part of the Michael Gira.
In 2000 the album was included in Young God Records series of 2CD compilations, this time pairing it with a 1991 compilation of unreleased studio and live tracks and released as Swans EP included on the original CD reissue but instead a live recording from the time of the album.
Filth was officially reissued on vinyl again in 2014 in a newly remastered form, by Young God Records in the US and as a collaboration with Mute Records in the UK/Europe - this time under its original name. In 2015 this was followed by a remastered 3CD deluxe reissue combining all the material from the previous versions – thus containing both the original album and Swans EP and additional live recordings from the period.
A bootlegged version mimicking the original Neutral Records version also exists.
Versions
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19 versions
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Filth
LP, Album
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Neutral Records (3) – N11 | 1983 | — 1983 | |||||
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Filth
LP, Album
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Neutral Records (3) – N11 | US | 1983 | US — 1983 | ||||
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Filth
LP, Album
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Neutral Records (3) – N11 | 1983 | — 1983 | |||||
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Filth
LP, Album, Test Pressing
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Zensor – ND03 | 1983 | — 1983 |
Recently Edited
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Filth
LP, Album
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Neutral Records (3) – N11 | 1983 | — 1983 |
New Submission
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Filth
LP, Reissue, Album
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Young God Records – YGLP 1 | UK | 1990 | UK — 1990 |
Recently Edited
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Filth L.P. # 1 1983
LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Clear
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Young God Records – YG 001-1 | US | 1990 | US — 1990 |
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Filth L.P. # 1 1983
LP, Album, Reissue, Pink Opaque
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Young God Records – YGLP 1 | UK | 1990 | UK — 1990 |
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Filth
LP, Album, Numbered, Painted
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Neutral Records (3) – N-11 | US | 1990 | US — 1990 |
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Filth
LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing
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Young God Records – YGLP 1 | UK | 1990 | UK — 1990 |
New Submission
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Filth L.P. # 1 1983
LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing
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Young God Records – YG 001-1 | US | 1990 | US — 1990 |
New Submission
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Filth
LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release
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Neutral Records (4) – NII | 2012 | 2012 |
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Filth
LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
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Mute – STUMM376 | UK | 2014 | UK — 2014 | ||||
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Filth
LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
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Young God Records – YGLP-11 | US | 2014 | US — 2014 |
New Submission
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Filth
CD, Album; CD, Compilation; CD, Compilation; All Media, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered
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Young God Records – YG48 | UK & Europe | 2015 | UK & Europe — 2015 |
Recently Edited
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Filth
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered; 2×CD, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered; All Media, Deluxe Edition
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Young God Records – YG48 | US | 2015 | US — 2015 |
Recently Edited
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Filth
CD, Album; CD, Compilation; CD, Compilation; All Media, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered
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Young God Records – YG48 | UK & Europe | 2015 | UK & Europe — 2015 |
New Submission
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Filth
LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Red Translucent
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Young God Records – YGLP-11 | US | 2021 | US — 2021 |
New Submission
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Filth
Cassette, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release
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Total Age rec. – none | Russia | Russia |
New Submission
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Reviews
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referencing Filth (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) YGLP-11
Some surface noise that isn't noticeable due to how noisy the record is, a good amount of bass and clarity between instruments, overall a very good pressing. -
referencing Filth (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) YGLP-11
mine came with some slight warping but still plays just fine. the record itself sounds pristine, no pops are heard on my system (at lp70x) -
referencing Filth (LP, Album) N11
Just spun this record for the first time after listening for countless times on streaming services. The mix sounds decidedly rawer and more abrasive than what appears online. I assume that the digitized versions (and probably new pressings) have been remastered in some form. I prefer the raw sound of this pressing. Play LOUD for full effect. -
referencing Filth (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) STUMM376
no posters in my version of it and the cardboard is not very high quality either… kinda disappointed but otherwise it’s a good reissue i guess -
referencing Filth (LP, Album) N11
It seems like there is an additional cd version not listed in discogs currently. If ebay is any indication, it is the most common cd version, a version released in 1990 by YG alongside their vinyl reissues - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=swans+cd+filth&_sacat=0&_odkw=swans+cd&_osacat=0 -
referencing Filth (LP, Album) ND 03
I have a strange amalgamation where the matrix matches a different version (Swans - Filth) while the jacket matches this entry, strangely with a "made in the united kingdom" sticker on the back of the jacket even though this is a German release? Anyone have insight? -
referencing Filth (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) STUMM376
Sounds great. The record is completely flat and surprisingly clean. Packaging's ok. -
referencing Filth (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Red Translucent) YGLP-11
Color variant aside, this is a very nice sounding record.
Well, “nice,” I guess. It’s got loads of dynamic range, is flat and quiet, and is very crankable. -
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referencing Filth (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) YGLP-11
Swans brings us a vinyl reissue of the fun-fest known as Filth! Excellent sound overall; loud and punchy. I'm sure the neighbors were happy! I can only compare with 1990s YGR CD reissue/comp. However, this is good enough for me. Although not from my favorite era of Swans, I do enjoy going back to hear young Gira howling away at the world... and the occasional sludgy pummeling (which gets even better on their next album).
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