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Release date: 13-08-2012 Format: CD Number of Discs: 2 Catalogue Number: REP5251 Label: repertoire Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael – have endeared themselves to successive generations of fans since the early 1970s and are numbered among the most influential acts ever. Morrissey, Siouxsie Sioux, the Pet Shop Boys and many more are numbered among Sparks’ loyal disciples, while the group’s following is truly international. This 2 CD collection of 12-inch versions of Sparks’ work pays homage to the extended mixes that were often contrived in the studio for use in discos. They found success in Europe in 1979 working with Italian-born producer Giorgio Moroder who, with Pete Bellotte, had turned US singer Donna Summer into a megastar with his hypnotically repetitive Eurodisco instrumental style. ‘Beat The Clock’ and ‘Tryouts For The Human Race’ were early results. They then moved on to register US dancefloor hits with the likes of ‘I Predict’ and ‘Cool Places’- a collaboration with Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Gos. This unique compilation chooses the best versions from the various labels Sparks inhabited and the countries in which they released their music between 1979 and 1984, plus a bonus track from 1997 featuring Jimmy Somerville. Booklet with authoritative and extensive liner notes written by respected ‘Record Collector’ journalist Michael Heatley. Expertly remastered – superb sound – top quality reproduction. Tracklist CD 1: 01. Tryouts For The Human Race (Extended Version) 12” A-side, (USA) Elektra AS 11412, ℗1979 02. Beat The Clock (Extended Version) 12” A-side, (UK) Virgin VS 27012, ℗ 1979 03. La Dolce Vita (Extended Version) 12” A-side, (Germany) Oasis / Ariola 600011, ℗ 1979 04. The Number One Song In Heaven (Extended Version) 12” A-side, (UK) Virgin VS 24412, ℗1979 05. Young Girls (Disco Version) 12” A-side, (UK) Virgin VS 34312, ℗ 1980 06. I Predict (Club Mix) 12” A-side, (France) Underdog 8159, ℗ 1982 07. Modesty Plays (Extended Version) 12” A-side, (France) Underdog 8226, ℗1982 08. Cool Places feat. Jane Wiedlin (Doorman’s Delirium Mix) 12” A-side, (USA) Atlantic 089863, ℗1983 Bonus Track: 09. The Number One Song In Heaven (Extended Version) with Jimmy Somerville CD Single, track 2, (Germany) Virgin 724389428421, ℗1997 CD 2: 01. All You Ever Think About Is Sex (12 Inch Club Version) 12” A-side, (USA), Atlantic 086990, ℗1983 02. Dance Godammit (12 inch Club Version) 12” B-side, Atlantic 086990 (US), ℗1983 03. Progress (Vocal / Extended Club Mix) 12” A-side,track 1, (USA) Atlantic 086939, ℗1984 04. Pretending To Be Drunk (Extended Version / New Mix) 12” A-side, (USA) Atlantic PR 644, ℗1984 05. Kiss Me Quick (Extended Version / New Mix) 12” B-side, (USA) Atlantic PR 644, ℗1984 06. With All My Might (Vocal / Extended Club Mix) 12” B-side, (USA) Atlantic 086939, ℗1984 07. Sparks In The Dark (Instrumental/ Extended Club Mix) 12” A-side, track 2, (USA) Atlantic 086939, ℗1984 08. Tryouts For The Human Race (12 inch Short Version) 12” B-side, (Germany) Ariola 600150, ℗ 1979 Will be getting this.... Last edited by Mrluvaluva; 19-07-2012 at 08:05 PM. |
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