The Restitution of Decayed Intelligence


The Restitution of Decayed Intelligence is a 10" vinyl by Coil which heavily references samples from The [Remote Viewer]. It is named in reference to A Restitution of Decayed Intelligence, a book written in 1605 by Richard Verstegan.

Release history

The record was released in four versions as limited editions:
  • 450 numbered copies were pressed on black vinyl.
  • 50 numbered copies were pressed on black/white marbled vinyl for series subscribers.
  • 100 'artist copies' were pressed on black/white marbled vinyl.
  • 6 copies were released in a wooden box with a test pressing along with both black and marbled vinyl.
  • The CD was released by Threshold Archives.
In addition to John Balance and Peter Christopherson, Thighpaulsandra is credited.
"The Restitution of Decayed Intelligence II " appears on the compilation CD The Lactamase 10" Sampler with a track length of 5:01. An mp3 bearing the same name was available for download on Beta-lactam Ring Records website for a limited time, with a track length of 9:02.
The song "Bad Message" from the same session can be found on the compilation Lactamase Bonus Compilation.

Track listing

Side A:
  1. "The Restitution of Decayed Intelligence I" – 16:06


Side B:
  1. "The Restitution of Decayed Intelligence II" – 12:01