As for Liberation, Promenade was released again by Setanta when the band discovered success in 1996. But this time not with a new artwork. Since the different editions have the same artwork and look like to have the same barcode number, it’s hard to tell the differences.

The artwork of the UK release of Promenade was used for all the other editions: France, Japan. The back can be recognized with the barcode number, and the sleeve with the reference SET CD13 above the photo of Neil Hannon in a staircase.


Around the centre of the CD we can read: NIMBUS SETCD 13 CDMA

The limited edition

When Promenade was initially released in the UK in 1994, there was a limited 2 CD edition. The CDs are in a 2CD jewel box with a blue sticker, and the other CD is called A Promenade Companion. The Companion CD is one of the rare items that most of DC collectors are looking for, but the 2CD edition of Promenade is a rarer item as the Companion CD was also sold to the audience at some gigs in 1996 or given away for magazine subscriptions.

The artwork of the limited edition is exactly the same as the standard edition, but the sleeve’s paper is thicker. Also, the printed colors are lighter for the sleeve and the disc. On the other hand, we can read the same inscriptions on the CD: NIMBUS SETCD 13 CDMA

The LP

Promenade was also released as an LP. The front cover is the same as the CD and the back has a similar design to the Liberation LP. Over a background, made with the red flowers pattern, are printed the tracklisting, the credits, as well as the photo from the CD tray inlay. On the right there is a barcode and a Setanta logo (note that none appears on the CDs).

On A-side, the label also features the red background, with a circular design of the title. On the disc is etched: MPO SETLP13A2.
The other side still has the same background, and features tracklisting of both sides among usual information. On the disc is etched: MPO SETLP13 B 1 FOR THE TIME BEING.

The MC

For collector maniacs eventually, there also exists a tape version of Promenade. The artwork uses elements from the CD, but, as on the LP, they are set in a different way. The front cover is the same as the CD, but with the full rectangular photo and the title on 2 lines without the ‘/’. The side and the back have the red flower pattern as background with the title (with the ‘/’ this time), the tracklist and the barcode. The inside of the sleeve includes colour photos on one side and, as on the CD, the tracklist with the symbols * and + in the credits. The other side is black and white only and features the credits and the photo of Neil by the Louvre Pyramid in a black frame. Finally, behind the side is hidden a Setanta logo.
On the tape, once again, you can read the name of the group and the title of the album separated with a ‘/’. Underneath, you can read the usefull mention ‘For full details see inlay’, and the catalogue reference. Below, there is the side letter and copyright notice ‘℗ & © 1994 Setanta’.

The promo CD

As many albums, Promenade also get its promo CD. It is a red CD with the tracklisting on it. You can notice the names of the songs aren’t exact: ‘The Book Lover’ in 2 words, ‘When The Lights Go Out’ without ‘All Over Europe’, 10 instead of ‘Ten Seconds To Midnight’, ‘THE Seafood Song’, ‘Drinking Song’ (without the ‘A ’) and ‘Setanta’ is mispelled ‘Setana’.

Around the centre of the CD, we can read: SETCD 13 MASTERED BY NIMBUS


There is also another version of a promo CD of Promenade. But actually I don’t know if it is really a promotional CD, or just a CD-R and so a fake bootleg promo.

The postcard

For the promo of the album, Setanta released a postcard which features the complete photo of the front cover of the album without the title written over it.

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