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| Released | October 31, 1988 [1] | |||
| Recorded | May–July 1988 [2] | |||
| Studio | Ben Munve's Studio, New York | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 48:19 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | 4AD [3] | |||
| Producer | Kurt Ralske | |||
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| AllMusic |   [4] |
Ultra Vivid Scene is the debut album by Ultra Vivid Scene, released in 1988. [5] Kurt Ralske was the writer, producer, and sole performer. [2]
All tracks are written by Kurt Ralske
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "She Screamed" | 2:19 |
| 2. | "Crash" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "You Didn't Say Please" | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Lynn-Marie #2" | 3:17 |
| 5. | "Nausea" | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Mercy Seat" | 4:05 |
| 7. | "A Dream of Love" | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Extra CD Track" (bonus track on CD versions only) | 1:27 |
| 9. | "Lynn-Marie #1" | 2:35 |
| 10. | "This Isn't Real" | 2:22 |
| 11. | "The Whore of God" | 3:06 |
| 12. | "Bloodline" | 4:01 |
| 13. | "A Kiss and a Slap" | 2:33 |
| 14. | "How Did It Feel" | 2:52 |
| 15. | "Hail Mary" | 4:37 |
| 16. | "Mercy Seat" (12" version; bonus track on US CD only) | 6:35 |
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