This is a slightly remixed re-release of a 1990 limited edition cassette, which was originally released to repay a friend for a favor. The public release of the cassette was a limited edition of 100 numbered copies.
First pressing was limited to 1,000 copies and distributed mainly through direct mail-order from the LPD's. In August 1995, 200 extra copies were pressed; a second re-pressing of 500 was made in 1996 mainly for the American market (distributed by Soleilmoon). There have been several editions since.
"Nadelstadt" was retitled from the original release (where it was called "City of Needles") since it shares the same title as the track on Shadow Weaver.