Sound of Speed
| Company type | Extended play (EP) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | June 1993 |
| Founder | The Jesus and Mary Chain |
| Products | Music EP |
| Parent | Blanco y Negro Records |
Sound of Speed is an extended play (EP) released in June 1993 by the Scottish rock group the Jesus and Mary Chain through Blanco y Negro Records. The EP was made available on 7-inch and 10-inch vinyl, cassette, and CD formats. It achieved a peak position of number 30 on the UK Singles Chart. Production for all tracks was handled by band members William Reid and Jim Reid. The Guardian referred to this release as "the last classic EP from the band." The opening track, "Snakedriver," was composed specifically for and included in the 1994 movie The Crow.
Track listing
All songs composed by William Reid and Jim Reid unless otherwise indicated.
7" (NEG66), 10" (NEG66TE, limited edition), and CD single (NEG66CD)
- "Snakedriver" – 3:39
- "Something I Can't Have" – 3:01
- "Write Record Release Blues" – 2:56
- "Little Red Rooster" (Willie Dixon) – 3:26
- Each of the four tracks is included on both sides of the cassette single.
Personnel
The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Jim Reid – vocals, guitar, production duties
- William Reid – vocals, guitar, production duties
Additional personnel
- Dick Meaney – engineering
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 30 |