12" 80's Love (3CD)

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Disc 1

Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) (Extended Version)
The Style Council - You're The Best Thing (Long Version)
Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer (New Mix)
Dee C Lee - See The Day (12" Mix)
ABC - All Of My Heart (Full Version)
Howard Jones - What Is Love? (Extended Version)
Simple Minds - Someone, Somewhere In Summertime (Full Version)
Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels (Full Version)
Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (Extended Version)
Champaign - How `Bout Us (12" Mix)
Kool And The Gang - Cherish (Remix)
Jeffrey Osborne - Stay With Me Tonight (Extended Remix Version)
Disc 2

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love (12" Mix)
Elton John - Nikita (Extended Version)
Roxette - Listen To Your Heart (Extended Version)
Steve Winwood - Higher Love (Remix)
Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (12" Mix)
Level 42 - Leaving Me Now (Extended Version)
Mica Paris - My One Temptation (Full Mix)
Sam Brown - Stop (Long Version)
Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Forest Fire (Extended Version)
Art Of Noise - Moments In Love
Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out (Full Length Version)
Disc 3

Rufus & Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (Full Version)
Barry White - Never Never Gonna Give You Up (Paul Hardcastle Mammoth Mix)
Joyce Sims - Come Into My Life (12" Mix)
Sister Sledge - Thinking Of You (12" Mix)
Jermaine Jackson - Serious (Full Version)
Cameo - Candy (Remix)
Gap Band - Outstanding (12" Mix)
Stephanie Mills - Never Knew Love Like This Before (Extended Mix)
Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers (Extended Mix)
Rene & Angela - I'll Be Good (Extended Mix)
Windjammer - Tossing And Turning (12" Mix)
Ray Parker Jr - I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone (Full Version)

Howard Jones, Paul Young, Elton John, Steve Winwood seem to stand out.

[moni]

That series started of well i have the first 12" 80's collection which was good cause it had quite a few rare tunes on it taken from vinyl. Now i just think they are treading water using stuff that's widely available on other releases and i noticed there are a few songs on this collection claiming to be extended versions but in fact they are just album versions.

[DJ Phoenix]

You're right! a BIG "Yuck" to this comp. I was looking forward to a goth/industrial/new wave "12"80s", I could see a "new romantic" or 12" 80's Goth or 12" 80s Metal, but "Love"?

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[obs]

Yeah, it's not the best, but I'll buy it if the price is right [:)]. I haven't been buying too many CDs for awhile now, so even half-decent releases are better than nothing.

[anfunny2003]

Each volume of this series relies more and more on poor vinyl rips... it's just not good enough! They need to also be a bit more adventurous... a 12"/80s/New Wave would be great!

[ApolloZero]

They keep adding alot of 80's r'n'b tracks to these things, I know they were probably hits in the UK but they don't translate well to US audience. That 3rd cd I have no desire for.

Glad to see Lloyd Cole's Forest Fire on there but hardly worth it.

I've passed on the last one, now passing on this one sadly.

[anfunny2003]

Very disappointed with this. A few poorly ripped vinyl transfers here (yawn). Style Council, Dee C Lee...

[DJ Phoenix]

Does anyone know how to contact the folks who make these and ask them to remove their head from the arse? The last 2 sets stink, and will not sell, IMHO. I have no idea what they were thinking with the last 2 releases? Also, we could all suggest a 12"/80s/New Wave set to them?



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[anfunny2003]

dorianwathen@hotmail.com

The sleeve notes ask for feedback - good or bad! I've already emailed in about previous volumes and intent to ask that they either stop using poor vinyl rips altogether or get a decent tool to clean them up first! Also, I would love a 12"/80S/New Wave or /Alternative. Everyone, email!

[DJ Phoenix]

I sent one to him/her just now, I asked for a few sets: New Wave and Goth to (hopefully) be on the "future release" list, lets see what happens. I also mentioned to him about the poor quality Vinyl rips they're using, and I will post any feedback/reply I receive. I asked also why they're so hard to get in the States? as I've been waiting for over a yr now for the 12"/80s POP version. My local Record Store here in Vegas(Zia), keeps ordering it, and it never comes in[:(!], or says "unavialable". I ordered it a week after it was released in the UK too, which stinks.

I also gave them ideas for upcoming songs I'd like to see used on future releases, we'll see what happens.

P.S. Thanks for the info, and email addy.[:D]

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[DJ Phoenix]

Ok, I received a reply to my email from a person named "Dorian", seems like a nice enough fellow. Anyways, here's what I wrote to them(I couldnt remember everything, but if you do, send him an email) regarding their recent release(s), and sets in general:




Hi there Jeff,

Many thanks for the mail and feedback.

Unfortunately for us, some of the 12" versions have been mislaid over the years by record companies or the people that are finding/sending the versions make mistakes and send the incorrect versions and we have to use vinyl as a last resort - some people have mailed to say that they enjoy the crackles mind you! But you're right and we need to improve the mastering from vinyl if that is the way we need to proceed.

As far as a New Wave/Alternative set, the next one planned will include some of this genre of 80s music culture and will be more along the lines of the first two - can't say more than that at present!
As far as getting these in the US is concerned, the best I can say is to bug Universal US into giving the next one a proper release instead of importing! Otherwise Amazon UK would be the best bet.

Thanks for the mail again,
Best,
Dorian

> Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:08:17 -0800
> From:
> Subject: Your 12" 80s sets
> To:
>
> First, let me commend you on them, as most are
> fantastci, and i use them when I spin @ clubs out here
> in Vegas.
>
> However, a few things have bugged me about the latest
> releases, and the sets in general:
>
> 1) The vinyl rips you've used on the last 2 sets, have
> been of poor quality IMHO, on a few of the tracks, you
> can hear various noises. Gotta fix that ok?
>
> 2) the last 2 sets have been questionable in my
> opinion as far as material. I could see and HIGHLY
> SUGGEST you consider doing a " 12"/80s New Wave" set,
> as that would go over MUCH better sales wise IMHO., as
> i dont think the last 2 have been selling well. I'm
> not particularly enjoying the last 2 sets, due to the
> poor quality versions.
>
> Also, please consider a "12/80s Gothic" set as well?
> as there's ALOT of great fans of the older Goth music,
> and a set like this, released in the future, would
> probably sell VERY WELL.
>
> 3) Please Please Please do whatever you have to to
> make them(the sets) more easily attainable in the
> states? I've been trying to get the 12"80s/POP set now
> for WELL OVER A YEAR, and cannot get it for some
> reason. My record store(the one I frequent-Zia Records
> in LV), has tried unsuccessly for over a yr to order
> this set for me, and it's still not available(and I
> ordered it a week after it was released in the UK).
>
> 4) Are your mixes that you use ones that are easily
> attainable? If not, I'd like to request some tracks by
> these artists for a future release:
>
> Flesh For Lulu-I Go Crazy
> Love & Rockets-No New Tale To Tell
> The Church-Under The Milky Way(Extended)
> Anything by: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry/Bauhaus/The March
> Violets/ etc.....(extended versions, whatever).
>
> Thanks for your time/ear and I've really enjoyed (and
> use to this day) vol's 1 &2 of the sets. These were
> done wonderfully, and I hope to see more future
> releases. Alot of folks on the nwoutpost.com
> board(check new releases) are clamoring for a 12"/80s
> New Wave set, add me to that list as well.
>
> And, as I said, please try to make them more easily
> available on the US?
>
> Thanks for all your hard work, Look forward to another
> set.
>
> Jeff
>
> aka, DJ Phoenix


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