Official Releases

COMMERCIAL RELEASE OF THE SELF TITLED CD
There were actually two releases of this CD. The first was on EMI. When EMI went down the tubes and Capitol signed the band, the album was re-released under the Capitol label. The Capitol version was released Oct. 7, 1997.

COMMERCIAL RELEASE OF "SHAPESHIFTER"
Released November 2, 1999. In a special promotional deal, fans who pre-order the album through Tower Records or other online merchants have the chance to download two songs per week starting September 25, 1999.

ZOG BOGBEAN "FROM THE MARCY PLAYGROUND"
This was John's original demo that landed him the deal with EMI. He recorded this in 1990/1991 in his bedroom. It is the original source of the song "Our Generation" which appears on Shapeshifter. It is a fantastic album, highly reccomended. The original release was printed in very limited quantities (only 500 or 1000) but it has since been reprinted. You can purchase Zog Bogbean for $10 on the Marcy Playground Official Website.

SEX & CANDY SINGLE, 1998
This single was released March 24, 1998. It features the album version of Sex & Candy (as heard on the radio) and two b-sides, Angel of the Forever Sleep and Memphis. Angel & Memphis are not available on any other recording or bootleg. The single was released in both CD and cassette format. Only 175,000 copies were shipped. You can also see a scan of the CD. An import version is also available in places. It features the same tracks and artwork. The only noticable differences are that the CD itself is maroon instead of yellow, and the jewel case is thinner.

CLEAR SEX & CANDY 45
This is a clear vinyl collectors' 7" version of the Sex & Candy single. It features the album version of Sex & Candy and the two b-sides, Angel of the Forever Sleep and Memphis. This single was released in the UK in March of 1998. It's worth grabbing if you can get your hands on it, as it's quite pretty and rather rare in the states.

Promotional Releases

PROMO CD
This CD was released to record stations, reviewers, etc. It contains the same tracks as the normal EMI/Capitol releases. The only difference is a possible drummer switch on St. Joe on the School Bus. This track was recorded with Dan Reiser for the non-promo CD, but it's not clear if this album features the old drummer on this song. There are several versions of this CD with multiple covers, all produced at various points in Marcy's history.

SEX & CANDY PROMO - EMI VERSION
There are numerous promos for Sex & Candy. A few include the one pictured here, plain promos with no artwork, radio station cds, etceteras. When Marcy was still on EMI, this particular version was released.

SEX & CANDY, SHERRY FRASER SINGLE (ALSO RELEASED WITH POPPIES)
This single was released in spring of 1997. As you can see from the sticker, it was used to promote the Toad The Wet Sprocket Listener Appreciation tour which co-featured Marcy Playground. The cuts on this CD are the same as those on the album. NOTE* There is also a copy which contains Sex & Candy and Poppies. It looks exactly the same, except for a lighter font text on the spine of the cardboard sleeve.

SEX & CANDY/ ANCIENT WALLS OF FLOWERS 7"
This '45 is a plain jukebox record, and it says "For Jukebox Use Only". It was released by Capitol Records in 1997. It is available from some vinyl dealers in limited quantities. It comes in a plain paper sleeve.

SHERRY FRASER / ST. JOE 7"
This '45 is a plain jukebox record, and it says "For Jukebox Use Only". It was released by Capitol Records in 1997. It is available from some vinyl dealers in limited quantities. It comes in a plain paper sleeve.

SHERRY FRASER PROMO SINGLE
This CD was not released commercially, but was made available to radio stations and promoters when Sherry Fraser was released to radio (September of 1998). The CD itself is orange, black and red.

ST. JOE ON THE SCHOOLBUS PROMO SINGLE
This CD was not released commercially, but was made available to radio stations and promoters when St. Joe was released to radio (February of 1998). The CD itself is teal, green, and mauve. (As you can see, the design is essentially the same as the Sherry Fraser single).

IT'S SATURDAY COLLEGE SAMPLER EP
Released in September of 1999 to help promote the new Shapeshifter album. It features the tracks "It's Saturday", "America", "Wave Motion Gun", and "Our Generation". Artwork is from the album.

IT'S SATURDAY PROMO SINGLE
Released September 1999. Unlike the EP, this only features the first single from Shapeshifter, "It's Saturday". Assumedly this is the radio station promo CD, although I am not sure of that. Can anyone help clarify the source of the EP vs. the single?

Compilations, Outside Projects

DEEP VOLUME 1
Distributed by Deep South Records This is available for sale from Deep South. It's also got a ton of other nifty bands, like the Floyds, The Allmighty Senators, and more. Mostly east coast bands. Contains the track Sex & Candy.(For information on the compilation only, go to the Deep South Homepage.)

HITS POST MODERN SYNDROME: CLONE
A compilation from 1997 featuring Sex & Candy. This album also features Marcy favorites Built To Spill ("Untrustable") and Hanson's ever-popular(?) "MmmmBop." Rather hard to find, as it was released in very limited quantities as a promotional sampler.

HURRICANE STREETS SOUNDTRACK
Distributed by Mammoth Records. The movie Hurricane Streets was released in early 1998. Marcy was the main artist they promoted for the album. Contains the track Sex & Candy.

MONEY TALKS... AND SEX SELLS
Distributed by Kathode Ray Records (Columbus, OH). It's an indie rock compilation, and as Dave Hooper of Kathode Ray says, "Any fan or Marcy Playground is probably a fan of indie music and that is what we're looking for."

STAR 98.7 STAR LOUNGE '98 COLLECTION
Released by the LA radio station Star 98.7 in November of 1998, this CD features an in-studio recording of Sex & Candy. When the CD was released, Marcy played the release party at the "Star Lounge" in Hollywood (held at the Roxy). This CD sold out within 2 days of release.

FRUITCAKE
Released by Capitol Records in the 1998 holiday season as a sampler to be given out when you purchase the album by one of the 5 artists appearing. Everclear does "Santa Baby", 1000 Clowns do an original called "I Hate Fruitcake", the Dandy Warhols chime in with "Little Drummer Boy", Smoking Popes do a cover of "O Holy Night", and our faves Marcy Playground introduce an original tune "Keegan's Christmas." The new Marcy tune takes its title from the name of John's son, Keegan. (Quite a cute li'l guy, believe me!). For more fun, go to the Official Capitol Records Fruitcake site. They've got sound clips from each song.

MARTY'S PART - SEX & CANDY CLUB MIXES
This CD scares me. It features someone quite pathetically attempting to imitate John Wozniak on Sex & Candy. It also features some extremely bad remixes and 'dance' versions of this cover. It's a fun one to have for the comedic value if nothing else. Released fall of 1997/spring of 1998.. anyone remember exactly when?

CERTAIN DAMAGE VOLUME 79
This album featured Sex & Candy and was produced and privately distributed by the CMJ New Music Report in 1997. There are at least 2 different versions in existence.

KCRW RARE ON AIR VOLUME 4
Features an in-studio performance of "Sex & Candy". Taken from a recording of the Morning Becomes Eclectic show on KCRW 89.9 FM in LA.

99X LIVE X IV "HOME"
Features an in-studio recording of "Sex & Candy". Released in 1998 by radio station 99X in Atlanta, Georgia. Thanks Ed!

OUR GENERATION
This is a demo cd, which includes some Zog Bogbean material, but with some re-recorded material where John, Jared Kotler (the drummer before Dan Reiser), and a bassist named Brian Forden took the name "Farmer". Not many were produced, and it's unclear how many exist.

NEW MUSIC VOLUME 1
This album featured Sex & Candy and was produced and distributed to listeners by WHFS radio station based out of Anapolis, Maryland. It was a promotional CD also featuring Ben Folds Five and many others. It was released in the summer/fall of 1997.

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC
Sold through MTV originally, but now available in stores. Features "Sex & Candy".

CMJ NEW MUSIC MONTHLY SAMPLER, MARCH 1997
Volume 43 of the CMJ New Music Monthly Sampler series. "Features Sex & Candy".

SATURN NU TUNES
Volume 32, May 1998. Features "Sex & Candy".

ON THE EDGE
Westwood One Radio Network, Show 98-35. Includes the tracks "Ancient Walls of Flowers", "Poppies", "St. Joe on the Schoolbus", and "Sex & Candy".

OUT OF ORDER WITH JED THE FISH
Show 98-20, Westwood One Radio Network. Features "Sex & Candy".

WHO WILL BE BIG IN '98?
Features "Sex & Candy".

VIRTUALLY ALTERNATIVE
September, 1997. Features "Sex & Candy".