I Wanna Be Your Doll

Overview
The single for "I Wanna Be Your Doll" was the only Rachel Stamp single to be released via the Snapper/Madfish label. The release of the single was followed by a tour of the UK titled the "Permanent Damage Tour". A promotional video, directed by Corin Hardy was made to promote the single.

CD single
Released March 2, 1999 (SMASCD104)

Track listing

 * 1) I Wanna Be Your Doll
 * 2) Girl You're Just A Slave To Your Man
 * 3) Calling All Destroyers

Facts

 * This was the band’s only release through the Madfish/Snapper label.
 * The single was only released on CD and reached Number 15 in the NME Indie chart and 160 in the UK Singles Chart.
 * The single’s cover was inspired by a photo of Marlena Dietrich.
 * "I Wanna Be Your Doll" – produced, engineered and mixed by John Fryer – was also included on the band's debut album, "Hymns For Strange Children".
 * A live version of "Girl, You're Just A Slave To Your Man" was included on the "Stampax" album.
 * “Calling All Destroyers” is a cover of a T. Rex song from their "Futuristic Dragon" album, released in 1976.
 * Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded by Harvey Birrell.

Promotional Video

 * The promotional video for "I Wanna Be Your Doll" was directed by Corin Hardy. The video was banned by MTV due to scenes of doll mutilation.
 * David Ryder-Prangley: "...rejected by MTV for having scenes of dolls being mutilated. Features me, Will and Robin..." (taken from a fansite interview, 2004) [1]