Psychic TV
Psychic TV was an English group founded in London in 1981 by Genesis P-Orridge (1950-2020) and Alex Fergusson after the end of Throbbing Gristle, first conceived as a video art and music collective. Its music ranged from dark ritual pieces and psychedelic pop to acid house, and it came with its own magical order, Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth. The group ended in 2020 with the death of P-Orridge. Peter Christopherson was an early member, and the debut Force the Hand of Chance came out on Some Bizzare in 1982, followed by Dreams Less Sweet (1983).
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8 Transmissions 8 (VHS)
1988 VHS collecting pop videoclips mixed with experimental/ritualistic videos by Genesis P-Orridge and Alex Fergusson's post-TG/ATV band.
The Evening Sun Turns Crimson
2026 stock A live musical performance to Derek Jarman’s In The Shadow of the Sun. Recorded live at Cafe OTO, London, England — May 23,2017. Derek Jarman’s In The Shadow of the Sun forms part of a series of films, shot and edited on s8mm, grouped under thecollective title The Art of Mirrors. In The Shadow of the Sun is the longest of these running at 54 minutes. Filming took place between 1972-74 and the film was completed in 1974. When Derek showed the film he would play Verdi’s requiem as anacc…
The Magickal Mystery D Tour EP (7")
Rare second pressing with corrected matte picture sleeve of the 1986 7" EP on Temple Records with a cover version of the Beach Boys masterpiece b/w a song dedicated to director Roman Polanski and an additional 7" with two more tracks.
The Magickal Mystery D Tour EP (2x7")
1986 2x7" with gatefold sleeve version on Temple Records of the EP with a cover version of the Beach Boys masterpiece b/w a song dedicated to director Roman Polanski plus two more tracks and additional 7" with a cover of Gainsbourg's classic "Je t'aime moi non plus" b/w a new mix of "Godstar".
I.C. Water (7")
1990 7" one-sided single on Temple Records with the song dedicated to Joy Division's Ian Curtis, with long message etched on side B.
Sold Out
Force The Hand Of Chance (LP)
Original German edition on WEA of the surprising and influential pop/ritualistic debut album from 1982 by the influential post-TG project by P-Orridige and Christopherson with ATV's Alex Fergusson, featuring Marc Almond.
Dreams Less Sweet (LP)
Original 1983 edition on Some Bizarre of the second album by the influential pop/ritualistic post-TG project by P-Orridige and Christopherson with ATV's Alex Fergusson and featuring Monte Cazazza, Jhon Balance and David Tibet among others. No bonus EP despite the sticker on the cover.
D-tour 1984
1984 xeroxed flyer announcing PTV's European De-Tour (featuring P-Orrdige, Fergusson, Hilrmasson, Sharon Beaumont, Dorothy Max Prior plus Ken Thomas) plus other news. In original sent envelope with TOPY stamp.
The Orchids / Finale + White Nights / Ancient Lights (2x7”)
Two extremely rare 1983 white label singles pressed by CBS in an ultra-limited edition of 30 copies with titles hand-written by Genesis P-Orridge.
Godstar (12"EP)
1985 picture-disc version on Temple Records of the 12" single with two extended mixes of the song dedicated to the Rolling Stones' Brian Jones in generic white sleeve.
Godstar (7")
1985 7" single on Temple Records with two mixes of the song dedicated to the Rolling Stones' Brian Jones.
Godstar (2x7")
1985 2x7" singles with gatefold sleeve version on Temple Records two with mixes of the song dedicated to the Rolling Stones' Brian Jones plus two other tracks.
Mouth Of The Night (LP)
Original edition on Temple Records of PTV's 1985 instrumental album of music for a ballet by the Mantis Dance Group.
The Magickal Mystery D Tour EP (7"+poster)
Rare poster-sleeve version of the 1986 7" EP on Temple Records with a cover version of the Beach Boys masterpiece b/w a song dedicated to film director Roman Polanski plus two more tracks.
Southern Comfort (LP)
1986 unofficial LP on purple vinyl with a soundboard recording of a P-Orridge-less (replaced by Monte Cazazza!) version of PTV live in Holland in 1985.
Listen Today... (CD-video)
1987 CD-video on Sordide Sentimental with live and studio material released in a limited edition of 10000 numbered copies.
8 Transmissions 8 (VHS)
1988 VHS collecting pop videoclips mixed with experimental/ritualistic videos by Genesis P-Orridge and Alex Fergusson's post-TG/ATV band.
Maple Syrup (VHS)
1991 VHS with excerpts from PTV's concerts in Toronto in 1987 and 1989.
Earthen - A Cold Spring Sampler
With two exclusive tracks by Coil and Psychic TV.
A Prayer For Derek Jarman
Reissued after decades, this remastered Cold Spring collection showcases Psychic TV’s soundtrack work for Derek Jarman’s films. Featuring ritual soundscapes, field recordings, drones, and chants, it’s a haunting, essential document of avant-garde artistry.
