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| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Tryouts For The Human Race (Extended Version) - 12 A-side, (USA) Elektra AS 11412,1979 |
| 2. Beat The Clock (Extended Version) - 12 A-side, (UK) Virgin VS 27012, 1979 |
| 3. La Dolce Vita (Extended Version) - 12 A-side, (Germany) Oasis / Ariola 600011,1979 |
| 4. The Number One Song In Heaven (Extended Version) - 12 A-side, (UK) Virgin VS 24412,1979 |
| 5. Young Girls (Disco Version) - 12 A-side, (UK) Virgin VS 34312,1980 |
| 6. I Predict (Club Mix) - 12 A-side, (France) Underdog 8159,1982 |
| 7. Modesty Plays (Extended Version) - 12 A-side, (France) Underdog 8226,1982 |
| 8. Cool Places feat. Jane Wiedlin (Doorman s Delirium Mix) - 12 A-side, (USA) Atlantic 089863,1983 |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. All You Ever Think About Is Sex (12 Club Version) - 12 A-side, (USA), Atlantic 086990,1983 |
| 2. Dance Godammit (12 Club Version) - 12 B-side, Atlantic 086990 (US),1983 |
| 3. Progress (Vocal / Extended Club Mix) - 12 A-side,track 1, (USA) Atlantic 086939,1984 |
| 4. Pretending To Be Drunk (Extended Version / New Mix) - 12 A-side, (USA) Atlantic PR 644,1984 |
| 5. Kiss Me Quick (Extended Version / New Mix) - 12 B-side, (USA) Atlantic PR 644,1984 |
| 6. With All My Might (Vocal / Extended Club Mix) - 12 B-side, (USA) Atlantic 086939,1984 |
| 7. Sparks In The Dark (Instrumental/ Extended Club Mix) - 12 A-side, track 2, (USA) Atlantic 086939, 1984 |
| 8. Tryouts For The Human Race (12 Short Version) - 12 B-side, (Germany) Ariola 600150, 1979 Bonus Track |
| 9. The Number One Song In Heaven - (Extended Version) with Jimmy Somerville CD Single, track 2, (Germany) Virgin 724389428421,1997 |
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Product Description
This 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 re-mastered superb sound - top quality reproduction. The best in the business!
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2CD .. Mixes
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By D. Torrance
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
UPDATE: On 10th Dec 2012 Repertoire release a tweaked version of this compilation entitled "Real Extended". Out goes the '98 Dave Aude remix of No. 1 Song In Heaven, replaced by the original '79 album / 12" version. The Plagiarism version of No. 1 Song has also been dropped. Cool Places has its title corrected. But best of all, the 12" version of Young Girls finally makes its CD debut! YAYYY!!! Hopefully the mastering error on Beat The Clock will also be fixed. No news yet as to whether Repertoire will send out replacements or if they expect us to shell out again for the updated edition. I've emailed them and will report back.
You'll already know and love most of the tracks here in one form or another (and if you don't what's the matter with you??) This compilation does a near perfect job of rounding up Sparks' late '70s and early '80s 12" mixes. A couple of similar CDs have been released in the past but this one features a few 12" versions making their CD debut: Tryouts For The Human Race, Progress (a personal favourite) and Sparks In The Dark. Horray! Also making its CD debut is the US 7" version of Tryouts. For some reason it's titled "12 inch short version" here but whatever, the track's a bit of an obscurity and it's great to have.
The sight of "Cool Places (Doorman's Delirium Mix)" in the tracklisting might furrow some brows. Doorman's Delirium Mix is a fan mix that popped up on the internet a couple of years ago. Fortunately what's actually included here is the original 1983 12" version. Phew! One other tiny hiccup is that the extended version of The Number One Song In Heaven on disc one is a 1999 remix of the re-recording from the Plagiarism album that also goes under the name of "Dave Aude's Heavenly Vocal Mix", but it's not doing anyone any harm here.... Read more ›
You'll already know and love most of the tracks here in one form or another (and if you don't what's the matter with you??) This compilation does a near perfect job of rounding up Sparks' late '70s and early '80s 12" mixes. A couple of similar CDs have been released in the past but this one features a few 12" versions making their CD debut: Tryouts For The Human Race, Progress (a personal favourite) and Sparks In The Dark. Horray! Also making its CD debut is the US 7" version of Tryouts. For some reason it's titled "12 inch short version" here but whatever, the track's a bit of an obscurity and it's great to have.
The sight of "Cool Places (Doorman's Delirium Mix)" in the tracklisting might furrow some brows. Doorman's Delirium Mix is a fan mix that popped up on the internet a couple of years ago. Fortunately what's actually included here is the original 1983 12" version. Phew! One other tiny hiccup is that the extended version of The Number One Song In Heaven on disc one is a 1999 remix of the re-recording from the Plagiarism album that also goes under the name of "Dave Aude's Heavenly Vocal Mix", but it's not doing anyone any harm here.... Read more ›
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. D
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is for: Extended: The 12 inch Mixes(1979-1984)
When I first saw this CD advertised I was very excited so I pre-ordered it. It arrived today and I immediately went to play the main track I bought it for, the extended version of "Tryouts For The Human Race". Indeed it is the USA 12" version on CD for the first time! Hooray! Also included is the short version from the Promo 12" B-Side which was also the USA 7" version (very different from the UK 7" version found on the Best of Sparks CD from 2000). So far, I'm very pleased and it's worth the money for those two tracks alone. Next up though and spoiling the mood is "Beat The Clock" with a horrible mastering fault - The intro has been clipped. Luckily I have the 4CD:Grand 12-Inches Vol.6 where Ben Liebrand has not only included the track but also tidied up some messy edits, so it's worth getting that too. There are two versions of "The Number One Song In Heaven" here, but unfortunately neither are original versions, which seems odd for a CD of 12 Inch Mixes from 1979-1984. The first version is Dave Aude's 1999 remix which has re-recorded vocals and a heavy beat. It sounds very out of place here. The second version is a bonus track and features Jimmy Somerville. It's a nice alternative mix, but if you are looking for the original 12" version it is not here. It is featured on the original "No. 1 in Heaven" album. Alternatively, good compilations to find that one track on are 2CD: or 3CD:The New Romantics - These are both mastered well, whereas a lot of other compilations include a version with a mastering fault where the tape slurs at the beginning (in fact, Sparks own "Heaven Collection" also has this fault!). Another disappointment here is "Young Girls", which instead of playing the 12" Disco Version simply plays the 7" version - shame! But on CD for the first time we find "Progress (Extended Club Mix)" & "Sparks In The Dark (Instrumental/Extended Club Mix)". So, this is a collection that has some highlights, but falls short of the mark with too many sloppy mistakes.
Summary:
Good - "Tryouts For The Human Race" USA 12" & 7" mix, "Progess" & "Sparks In the Dark" - All on CD for the first time.
Bad - "Young Girls" is the 7" mix not the 12" mix
Ugly - "Beat The Clock" is butchered on the intro and there is no sign of an original mix of "The Number One Song In Heaven" instead the extended version is actually the 1999 Dave Aude remix with re-recorded vocals Read more ›
When I first saw this CD advertised I was very excited so I pre-ordered it. It arrived today and I immediately went to play the main track I bought it for, the extended version of "Tryouts For The Human Race". Indeed it is the USA 12" version on CD for the first time! Hooray! Also included is the short version from the Promo 12" B-Side which was also the USA 7" version (very different from the UK 7" version found on the Best of Sparks CD from 2000). So far, I'm very pleased and it's worth the money for those two tracks alone. Next up though and spoiling the mood is "Beat The Clock" with a horrible mastering fault - The intro has been clipped. Luckily I have the 4CD:Grand 12-Inches Vol.6 where Ben Liebrand has not only included the track but also tidied up some messy edits, so it's worth getting that too. There are two versions of "The Number One Song In Heaven" here, but unfortunately neither are original versions, which seems odd for a CD of 12 Inch Mixes from 1979-1984. The first version is Dave Aude's 1999 remix which has re-recorded vocals and a heavy beat. It sounds very out of place here. The second version is a bonus track and features Jimmy Somerville. It's a nice alternative mix, but if you are looking for the original 12" version it is not here. It is featured on the original "No. 1 in Heaven" album. Alternatively, good compilations to find that one track on are 2CD: or 3CD:The New Romantics - These are both mastered well, whereas a lot of other compilations include a version with a mastering fault where the tape slurs at the beginning (in fact, Sparks own "Heaven Collection" also has this fault!). Another disappointment here is "Young Girls", which instead of playing the 12" Disco Version simply plays the 7" version - shame! But on CD for the first time we find "Progress (Extended Club Mix)" & "Sparks In The Dark (Instrumental/Extended Club Mix)". So, this is a collection that has some highlights, but falls short of the mark with too many sloppy mistakes.
Summary:
Good - "Tryouts For The Human Race" USA 12" & 7" mix, "Progess" & "Sparks In the Dark" - All on CD for the first time.
Bad - "Young Girls" is the 7" mix not the 12" mix
Ugly - "Beat The Clock" is butchered on the intro and there is no sign of an original mix of "The Number One Song In Heaven" instead the extended version is actually the 1999 Dave Aude remix with re-recorded vocals Read more ›
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have purchased the 12 & 7 inch collection, only disappointment is why would you put the disco edit of Young Girls on the 12 inch collection. It just does not make sense, with so much space left on both discs you could have included both you did for Tryouts For The Human Race. I now have to buy the vinyl. wake up record, companies employe people who have music knowledge and research skills.
Disc 1 49:15
1 - (7:59) Tryouts For The Human Race [Extended Version]
2 - (6:35) Beat The Clock [Extended Mix]
3 - (5:59) La Dolce Vita [Extended Version]
4 - (8:34) The Number One Song In Heaven [Extended Version]
5 - (3:54) Young Girls [Disco Version Edit]
6 - (6:19) I Predict [Club Mix]
7 - (5:17) Modesty Plays [Extended Version]
8 - (4:38) Cool Places [Doorman's Delirium Mix] - Sparks & Jane Wiedlin
Disc 2 46:34
1 - (5:06) All You Ever Think About Is Sex [12 " Club Version]
2 - (4:01) Dance Godammit [12 " Club Version]
3 - (6:14) Progress [Vocal Extended Club Mix]
4 - (5:39) Pretending To Be Drunk [Extended Version / New Mix]
5 - (5:40) Kiss Me Quick [Extended Version / New Mix]
6 - (6:39) With All My Might [Vocal Extended Club Mix]
7 - (3:56) Sparks In The Dark (Extended Club Mix)
8 - (4:00) Tryouts For The Human Race [12 " - Short Version]
9 - (5:19) The Number One Song In Heaven [Extended Version] - Sparks With Jimmy Somerville, Sparks & Jimmy Somerville
Disc 1 49:15
1 - (7:59) Tryouts For The Human Race [Extended Version]
2 - (6:35) Beat The Clock [Extended Mix]
3 - (5:59) La Dolce Vita [Extended Version]
4 - (8:34) The Number One Song In Heaven [Extended Version]
5 - (3:54) Young Girls [Disco Version Edit]
6 - (6:19) I Predict [Club Mix]
7 - (5:17) Modesty Plays [Extended Version]
8 - (4:38) Cool Places [Doorman's Delirium Mix] - Sparks & Jane Wiedlin
Disc 2 46:34
1 - (5:06) All You Ever Think About Is Sex [12 " Club Version]
2 - (4:01) Dance Godammit [12 " Club Version]
3 - (6:14) Progress [Vocal Extended Club Mix]
4 - (5:39) Pretending To Be Drunk [Extended Version / New Mix]
5 - (5:40) Kiss Me Quick [Extended Version / New Mix]
6 - (6:39) With All My Might [Vocal Extended Club Mix]
7 - (3:56) Sparks In The Dark (Extended Club Mix)
8 - (4:00) Tryouts For The Human Race [12 " - Short Version]
9 - (5:19) The Number One Song In Heaven [Extended Version] - Sparks With Jimmy Somerville, Sparks & Jimmy Somerville
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By L. Mcseveney
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought for my dads birthday as he'd been looking for the number one song in heaven track for a long time, he couldn't be happier with it, much to our dismay as its been on repeat since he opened it!
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A bit of social history
Sparks will never go out of fashion, good to hear those 12" singles once again, which I haven't heard or danced to in years.
Published 5 months ago by colin stables
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Sparks Extended a Great Collection
Superb... Didn't even know this existed until alerted via Amazon email.
A great collection of all the well know Sparks 12" tracks especially those
from the late 70's and... Read more
A great collection of all the well know Sparks 12" tracks especially those
from the late 70's and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Turnipatch
3.0 out of 5 stars
Where's Music You Can Dance To?
Disappointed that this set does not contain Music That You Can Dance To. I would have preferred that instead of a 1987 bonus mix of #1 In Heaven. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kevin Gray
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