Vision Thing is the third studio album by English gothic rock band the Sisters of Mercy.

After Perry turned down the offer to become a full-time member, the band began to search for a new guitarist through their record label.

"[14] While details on Morrison parting ways with the band have never been fully disclosed, she herself was allegedly hired by Eldritch on the day her predecessor, Craig Adams, resigned.

It seems obvious what's going on – it's scam time..."[16] While Morrison's recording input on Floodland has been contested, Perry raised doubts whether either she or James play on Vision Thing.

[17] Ultimately, the band spent nine months in the Danish recording facilities, with guitarist Tim Bricheno recruited during the final two weeks.

"I remember flying out to the [Puk] studio when they were making Vision Thing, and Tony [James] spoke to me and said: 'Well, I guess it's going to be a five-song album.'