Bethlehem – Dictius Te Necare

Original 1996 U.S. CD pressing of Dictius Te Necare, the second full-length studio album by German dark metal band Bethlehem. This edition was released by Red Stream, Inc. under catalog number RSR 0112 and is identified as the first CD edition of the album.

RELEASE INFORMATION

Artist: Bethlehem

Title: Dictius Te Necare

Format: CD, Album

Label: Red Stream, Inc.

Catalog Number: RSR 0112

Country: United States

Released: 1996

Genre: Rock

Style: Dark Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal

This original Red Stream pressing includes a 12-page booklet and can be identified by the two crossed palm branches printed on the disc face. The album title is Latin and is commonly translated as “You must” or “You should kill yourself.” The release is dedicated to victims of suicide.

Dictius Te Necare was recorded and mixed from December 1995 through January 1996 at Bernd Gast Music Constudio in Bad Honnef, Germany. The album was produced by Bethlehem and features seven lengthy compositions with a total running time of approximately 43 minutes and 56 seconds.

TRACK LISTING

1. Schatten Aus Der Alexander Welt – 4:26

2. Die Anarchische Befreiung Der Augenzeugenreligion – 9:11

3. Aphel – Die Schwarze Schlange – 6:40

4. Verheißung – Du Krone Des Todeskultes – 5:15

5. Verschleierte Irreligiosität – 5:41

6. Tagebuch Einer Totgeburt – 4:29

7. Dorn Meiner Allmacht – 8:14

Total Running Time: Approximately 43:56

BAND LINEUP

Rainer Landfermann – Vocals

Klaus Matton – Guitars

Jürgen Bartsch – Bass and Lyrics

Chris Steinhoff – Drums

PRODUCTION AND ARTWORK CREDITS

Produced By: Bethlehem

Recorded At: Bernd Gast Music Constudio, Bad Honnef, Germany

Recorded and Mixed: December 1995 through January 1996

Engineering and Vocal Engineering: Bernd Gast

Cover Artwork and Bethlehem Logo: Olaf Eckhardt

CD Illustration: Jürgen Bartsch

Layout: Jürgen Bartsch and Red Stream

Layout Execution: Arts Industria

ADDITIONAL RELEASE INFORMATION

“Verschleierte Irreligiosität” is a newly recorded version of “Veiled Irreligion,” which originally appeared on Bethlehem’s debut album Dark Metal.

“Verschleierte Irreligiosität” and “Schuld Uns’res Knöch’rigen Faltpferd’s,” an additional song from the same recording period, were later featured on the soundtrack to the film Gummo.

IDENTIFIERS

Matrix / Runout: C2 110966-01 CAMP1071

Mastering SID Code, Variant 1: IFPI L891

Mastering SID Code, Variant 2: IFPI L892

Mould SID Code: IFPI 2T06

EDITION DETAILS

• Original 1996 U.S. CD pressing

• Released by Red Stream, Inc.

• Catalog number RSR 0112

• First CD edition

• Disc face features two crossed palm branches

• Includes a 12-page booklet

• Seven-track full-length album

• Approximately 43 minutes and 56 seconds

• Recorded and mixed in Germany

• Not a later reissue, remaster or expanded edition

This listing is specifically for the original 1996 Red Stream CD edition identified by catalog number RSR 0112. Later CD, vinyl and expanded editions were released with different packaging, catalog numbers and contents, so please compare the disc artwork, matrix information, booklet and photographs to confirm that this is the exact pressing you are seeking.

Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the CD, booklet, rear insert and jewel case. Photographs are considered part of the description. The replaceable jewel case may show normal storage wear, scratches, scuffing or handling marks unless otherwise specifically stated or pictured.