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The [[Sweet Sacrifice]] single was commercially released in Germany on May 25th, 2007. Released in 2 parts; a Basic version and a Maxi. Both of which feature photos by [http://www.amyvcooper.com/ Amy V. Cooper]. There are no known releases for the rest of the world.
{{about|the physical items released with the single|the song itself|Sweet Sacrifice}}
{{Infobox single
| Name        = Sweet Sacrifice
| Cover      = SSsingle.jpg
| Caption    = Cover of the basic single
| Artist      = [[Evanescence]]
| Album      = [[The Open Door]]
| B-side      = "[[Weight of the World]]"
| Released    = May 25, 2007
| Format      = CD single, digital single
| Recorded    = 2005–2006; The Record Plant, Hollywood, California
| Length      = 3:03
| Label      = [[Wind-up Records|Wind-up]]
| Writer      = [[Amy Lee]], [[Terry Balsamo]]
| Producer    = [[Dave Fortman]]
| Last single = "[[Lithium Single|Lithium]]"<br />(2006)
| This single = "'''Sweet Sacrifice'''"<br />(2007)
| Next single = "[[Weight of the World]]"<br />(2007)
| Misc        =
}}
{{lang}}


==Actually Owning The Single==
The "Sweet Sacrifice" single was commercially released in Germany on May 25, 2007 in 2 parts; a Basic version and a Maxi.<ref name=debasic /><ref name=depremium /> Both of which feature photos by Amy V. Cooper. There are no known releases for the rest of the world, except for the release in Greece. The single was scheduled for release elsewhere on May 8, 2007, but they were later canceled.<ref name=combasic /><ref name=compremium /> The single was also released digitally in Germany and Austria.<ref name=itunesde /><ref name=itunesat />
Very few independent online retailers offer the single. There are a few scattered eBay listings for it and one German based site that has them in stock and ready to ship.
*[http://www.grooves-inc.com/product_info.php/products_id/1210977?osCsid=858a37fb4283a094e204ac85132b3e51 Order Basic]
*[http://www.grooves-inc.com/product_info.php/cPath/48/language/en/currency/USD/products_id/1210976 Order Maxi]


==Consumer Releases==
== Consumer releases ==
===Basic Single===
=== Basic single ===
'''Status: In Print'''<br>
'''Status: Out of Print'''<br>
'''Label: Wind-up/SonyBMG'''<br>
'''Label: Wind-up/SonyBMG'''<br>
'''Cat.no: 88697088632'''<br>
'''Cat.no: 88697088592'''<br>
 
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
#"[[Weight of the World]]" [Live in Tokyo] (3:44)
*Though the CD single says that "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January 3, 2007, it was actually recorded on January 31.


#[[Sweet Sacrifice]] - 3:05
#[[Weight Of The World]] (live in Tokyo) - 3:44
*''Weight Of The World [Live in Tokyo]'' was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January , 2007.
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:SSsingle.jpg|Front Cover
Image:SweetSacrifice2trCover.jpg|Front cover
Image:SweetSacrifice2trSpread.jpg|Inside and disc
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Maxi Single===
=== Maxi single ===
'''Status: In Print'''<br>
'''Status: Out of Print'''<br>
'''Label: Wind-Up/SonyBMG'''<br>
'''Label: Wind-up/SonyBMG'''<br>
'''Cat.no: 88697088612'''<br>
'''Cat.no: 88697088612'''<br>


#[[Sweet Sacrifice]] [Album Version] - 3:05
The maxi single appears to have a European and a Taiwanese release. While both share the same catalog number and track listing, the Taiwanese single has an OBI Strip.
#[[Weight Of The World]] [Live in Tokyo] - 3:44
 
#[[Sweet Sacrifice]] [Radio Version] - 3:03
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
#''Interwiew with [[Amy Lee]] and [[John LeCompt]] [Enhanced video]''
#"Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] (3:44)
*''Weight Of The World [Live in Tokyo]'' was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January , 2007.
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version] (3:03)
*The interview was fimed at SonyBMG Studios in New York on August 3, 2006
#Interview with [[Amy Lee]] and [[John LeCompt]] [Enhanced video] (5:07)
*Though the CD single says that "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January 3, 2007, it was actually recorded on January 31.
*The "Radio Mix" of the song is essentially the same as the album version; however, there is little to no programming on all vocals making them noticeably more prominent. With the instrumentation, the guitars are more prominent throughout, though most noticeably so during the intro. The overall song is simpler, rougher and harder than the album version.
*The interview was filmed at SonyBMG Studios in New York on August 3, 2006 for AOL® Music. It touches on the creative process on recording ''[[The Open Door]]'' and Amy & John's musical opinions.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v1Yi9nAsxg Interview with Amy Lee and John LeCompt]</ref>
 
<gallery>
Image:SweetSacrifice4trCover.jpg|Front cover
Image:SweetSacrifice4trSpread.jpg|Inside and disc
Image:ss_taiwan.JPG|Taiwanese front
Image:Ss_taiwan0001.JPG|Taiwanese back
</gallery>
 
== Industry promotional releases ==
=== US radio single ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<br>
'''Label: Wind-up'''<br>
'''Cat.no: WUJC 20183-2'''
 
#"Sweet Sacrifice" (3:05)
*The black screened CD featuring the [[Fonts and Logos#The Evanescence Logo|Evanescence Logo]] and the track information comes in a plain jewel case with an insert card in the tray.
 
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:SSmaxi.jpg|Front Cover
Image:sweetspromotray.jpg|Tray insert - Back
Image:sweetspromoitray.jpg|Tray insert - Inside
Image:sweetspromod.jpg|Disc
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Industry Promotional Releases ==
=== Brazil radio promo ===
===Radio Promo===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<br>
'''Label: Sony/BMG'''<br>
'''Cat.no: none'''
 
#"Sweet Sacrifice" (3:05)
*Screened CD in stickered slimline single case. Portuguese text on rim of disc.
 
<gallery>
Image:Ss_brazil.JPG|Disc in case
Image:Ss_brazil0001.JPG|CD
</gallery>
 
=== Brazil DVD promo ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<BR>
'''Status: Out of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: Wind-Up'''<BR>
'''Label: Sony/BMG'''<BR>
'''Cat.no: WUJC 20183-2'''
'''Cat.no: none'''
 
*Screened DVD in a slimline jewel case.
 
<gallery>
Image:Img006.jpg|Disc
</gallery>
 
=== UK press kit ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<br>
'''Label: Colombia'''<br>
'''Cat.no: none'''
 
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version]
*The press kit featured a CD of the radio mix in a PVC sleeve with card insert.
 
<gallery>
Image:SSpresskit.jpg|Front
Image:SSpressBack.jpg|Back
Image:SSpressDisc.jpg|Disc
</gallery>
 
=== Belgium promo ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<br>
'''Label: Sony BMG'''<br>
'''Cat.no: none'''
 
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version] (3:02)
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
*This promo CD is a cardboard card sleeve with two tracks featured on the CD.
 
<gallery>
Image:Ss_brazilfront.JPG|Front
Image:Ss_brazilback.JPG|Back
Image:Ss_brazilcd.JPG|Disc
</gallery>
 
=== Israel promo ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<br>
'''Label: Wind-up/Sony BMG'''<br>
'''Cat.no: 88697088612'''
 
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
#"Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] (3:44)
#"Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version] (3:03)
#Interview with [[Amy Lee]] and [[John LeCompt]] [Enhanced video] (5:07)
*Though the CD single says that "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January 3, 2007, it was actually recorded on January 31.
*This promo was not intended for sale, with the same appearance as the maxi single. Featuring stickers with Hebrew text on the case.
 
<gallery>
Image:Ssisreal.jpg|Front
Image:Ssisrealdisc.jpg|Disc
Image:Ssisrealinsert.jpg|Insert
</gallery>
 
=== French cardsleeve promo ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: Columbia'''<BR>
'''Cat.no: none'''
 
*A card sleeve containing a plain white disc with the radio mix of the song.
 
<gallery>
Image:Ssfrench.jpg|Front
Image:Ssfrenchdisc.jpg|Disc
Image:SSFRENCHBACK.jpg|Back
</gallery>
 
=== Australian promo ===
'''Status: Out Of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: Sony BMG'''<BR>
'''Cat.no: none'''
 
A press kit promo featuring two other songs by different artists.
 
<gallery>
Image:SS(AUS)-COVER2.jpg|Front
Image:SS(AUS)-CD.jpg|Disc
Image:SS(AUS)-COVER1.jpg|Back
</gallery>
 
=== Australian promo ===
'''Status: Out Of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: Wind-up'''<BR>
'''Cat.no: ?'''
 
<gallery>
Image:Sweet Sacrifice - Australian Promo.jpg|Disc and case
</gallery>
 
=== Danish promo ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: '''<BR>
'''Cat.no: none '''
 
<gallery>
Image:SS Sony BMG Danish promo (2).jpg|Front
Image:SS Sony BMG Danish promo (1).jpg|Disc
</gallery>
 
 
=== Finland promo ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: '''<BR>
'''Cat.no: USWU30600101 '''
 
<gallery>
Image:SSFinlandpromo.jpeg|Disc
</gallery>


#[[Sweet Sacrifice]] (3:05)
=== Swiss radio single ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: Sony BMG'''<BR>
'''Cat.no: none'''


*The black screened CD featuring the [[Fonts and Logos#The Evanescence Logo|Evanescence Logo]] and the track information comes in a plain jewel case with an insert card in the tray.
#"Sweet Sacrifice" (3:04)
*The version of the song on these radio discs ''is'' the album version. It is unknown what the ''radio version'' was actually used for.
*Simple CDR with info printed on it in black ink.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:sweetspromotray.jpg|Tray Insert - Back
Image:ssswissradiosingle.jpg|Disc and case
Image:sweetspromoitray.jpg|Tray Insert - Inside
Image:sweetspromod.jpg|Disc
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
== References ==
*[[Sweet Sacrifice|Sweet Sacrifice (Song)]]
{{reflist|refs=
 
<ref name=debasic>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.de/dp/B000PE0LWS/|title=Sweet Sacrifice/Basic [Single{{)}}|work=Amazon.de|accessdate=August 16, 2013}}</ref>
 
<ref name=depremium>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.de/dp/B000PE0LX2/|title=Sweet Sacrifice/Premium [Single, Maxi{{)}}|work=Amazon.de|accessdate=August 16, 2013}}</ref>
 
<ref name=combasic>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PE0LWS/|title=Sweet Sacrifice [Enhanced, Import{{)}}|work=Amazon.com|accessdate=August 16, 2013}}</ref>
 
<ref name=compremium>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PE0LX2|title=Sweet Sacrifice [Single, Import{{)}}|work=Amazon.com|accessdate=August 16, 2013}}</ref>
 
<ref name=itunesde>{{cite web|title=Sweet Sacrifice - EP|url=https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/sweet-sacrifice-ep/id254235517|work=Apple.com|accessdate=October 24, 2013|location=Germany|publisher=iTunes Store|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610205919/https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/sweet-sacrifice-ep/id254235517|archivedate=June 10, 2015}}</ref>


<ref name=itunesat>{{cite web|title=Sweet Sacrifice - EP|url=https://itunes.apple.com/at/album/sweet-sacrifice-ep/id254235517|work=Apple.com|accessdate=October 24, 2013|location=Austria|publisher=iTunes Store|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306235734/https://itunes.apple.com/at/album/sweet-sacrifice-ep/id254235517|archivedate=March 6, 2016}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 02:32, 17 March 2024

This article is about the physical items released with the single. For the song itself, see Sweet Sacrifice.
"Sweet Sacrifice"

Cover of the basic single
Single by Evanescence
from the album The Open Door
B-side "Weight of the World"
Released May 25, 2007
Format CD single, digital single
Recorded 2005–2006; The Record Plant, Hollywood, California
Length 3:03
Label Wind-up
Writer(s) Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo
Producer Dave Fortman
Evanescence singles chronology
"Lithium"
(2006)
"Sweet Sacrifice"
(2007)
"Weight of the World"
(2007)
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The "Sweet Sacrifice" single was commercially released in Germany on May 25, 2007 in 2 parts; a Basic version and a Maxi.[1][2] Both of which feature photos by Amy V. Cooper. There are no known releases for the rest of the world, except for the release in Greece. The single was scheduled for release elsewhere on May 8, 2007, but they were later canceled.[3][4] The single was also released digitally in Germany and Austria.[5][6]

Consumer releases

Basic single

Status: Out of Print
Label: Wind-up/SonyBMG
Cat.no: 88697088592

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
  2. "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] (3:44)
  • Though the CD single says that "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January 3, 2007, it was actually recorded on January 31.

Maxi single

Status: Out of Print
Label: Wind-up/SonyBMG
Cat.no: 88697088612

The maxi single appears to have a European and a Taiwanese release. While both share the same catalog number and track listing, the Taiwanese single has an OBI Strip.

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
  2. "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] (3:44)
  3. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version] (3:03)
  4. Interview with Amy Lee and John LeCompt [Enhanced video] (5:07)
  • Though the CD single says that "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January 3, 2007, it was actually recorded on January 31.
  • The "Radio Mix" of the song is essentially the same as the album version; however, there is little to no programming on all vocals making them noticeably more prominent. With the instrumentation, the guitars are more prominent throughout, though most noticeably so during the intro. The overall song is simpler, rougher and harder than the album version.
  • The interview was filmed at SonyBMG Studios in New York on August 3, 2006 for AOL® Music. It touches on the creative process on recording The Open Door and Amy & John's musical opinions.[7]

Industry promotional releases

US radio single

Status: Out of Print
Label: Wind-up
Cat.no: WUJC 20183-2

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" (3:05)
  • The black screened CD featuring the Evanescence Logo and the track information comes in a plain jewel case with an insert card in the tray.

Brazil radio promo

Status: Out of Print
Label: Sony/BMG
Cat.no: none

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" (3:05)
  • Screened CD in stickered slimline single case. Portuguese text on rim of disc.

Brazil DVD promo

Status: Out of Print
Label: Sony/BMG
Cat.no: none

  • Screened DVD in a slimline jewel case.

UK press kit

Status: Out of Print
Label: Colombia
Cat.no: none

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version]
  • The press kit featured a CD of the radio mix in a PVC sleeve with card insert.

Belgium promo

Status: Out of Print
Label: Sony BMG
Cat.no: none

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version] (3:02)
  2. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
  • This promo CD is a cardboard card sleeve with two tracks featured on the CD.

Israel promo

Status: Out of Print
Label: Wind-up/Sony BMG
Cat.no: 88697088612

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Album version] (3:05)
  2. "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] (3:44)
  3. "Sweet Sacrifice" [Radio version] (3:03)
  4. Interview with Amy Lee and John LeCompt [Enhanced video] (5:07)
  • Though the CD single says that "Weight of the World" [Live in Tokyo] was recorded at Zepp Tokyo in Japan on January 3, 2007, it was actually recorded on January 31.
  • This promo was not intended for sale, with the same appearance as the maxi single. Featuring stickers with Hebrew text on the case.

French cardsleeve promo

Status: Out of Print
Label: Columbia
Cat.no: none

  • A card sleeve containing a plain white disc with the radio mix of the song.

Australian promo

Status: Out Of Print
Label: Sony BMG
Cat.no: none

A press kit promo featuring two other songs by different artists.

Australian promo

Status: Out Of Print
Label: Wind-up
Cat.no: ?

Danish promo

Status: Out of Print
Label:
Cat.no: none


Finland promo

Status: Out of Print
Label:
Cat.no: USWU30600101

Swiss radio single

Status: Out of Print
Label: Sony BMG
Cat.no: none

  1. "Sweet Sacrifice" (3:04)
  • Simple CDR with info printed on it in black ink.

References