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Covers

by Placebo

Released: September 22, 2003

Alternative rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Reissue.

The Album

However, this decision was made by EMI without the band's input. "Covers" is a compilation album featuring cover songs by the British alternative rock band Placebo. It was originally released as a bonus disc with the special edition of their album Sleeping with Ghosts on 22 September 2003 through Hut Records and Astralwerks.

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Interesting Facts

The album showcases Placebo's unique take on various…

The album showcases Placebo's unique take on various songs, highlighting their distinctive sound and artistic interpretation.

The 2010 reissue on vinyl featured a red…

The 2010 reissue on vinyl featured a red title.

The compilation has since gone out of print

The compilation has since gone out of print.

The Covers compilation by Placebo features a vinyl…

The Covers compilation by Placebo features a vinyl LP version released in 2003, which had an all-gray cover with just the band's name in white.

Most tracks on the album were previously released…

Most tracks on the album were previously released as B-sides from the band's earlier singles.

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Reception

One of the standout tracks, "Running Up That Hill," gained significant attention after being featured in the fourth-season premiere of The O.C., leading it to peak at No. 44 on the UK Singles Chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Covers" is a compilation album featuring cover songs by the British alternative rock band Placebo. It was originally released as a bonus disc with the special edition of their album Sleeping with Ghosts on 22 September 2003 through Hut Records and Astralwerks. The compilation has since gone out of print.

One of the standout tracks, "Running Up That Hill," gained significant attention after being featured in the fourth-season premiere of The O.C., leading it to peak at No. 44 on the UK Singles Chart. The album showcases Placebo's unique take on various songs, highlighting their distinctive sound and artistic interpretation.

The Covers compilation by Placebo features a vinyl LP version released in 2003, which had an all-gray cover with just the band's name in white. The 2010 reissue on vinyl featured a red title. Most tracks on the album were previously released as B-sides from the band's earlier singles.

In 2010, a repackaged physical version was released through Placebo's former label, EMI, which included a new cover aligned with the Sleeping with Ghosts theme. However, this decision was made by EMI without the band's input.