Retro:Active5 - Rare and Remixed

[DevoManiac101]

There never was a extended version, I own the original 12" and it only contains a single version and a LP version. To the best of my knowledge the LP version is somewhere around the time of 4:53 like you guys were mentioning. If anyone would like I can go run downstairs and better clarify and listen to it as well to let all of you know. I wish there was an official extended version, but sadly I do not believe there is.

Thanks, Justin/DevoManiac101

[Alex Hush]

Thanks Justin


[quote][i]Originally posted by DevoManiac101[/i]
<br>There never was a extended version, I own the original 12" and it only contains a single version and a LP version. To the best of my knowledge the LP version is somewhere around the time of 4:53 like you guys were mentioning. If anyone would like I can go run downstairs and better clarify and listen to it as well to let all of you know. I wish there was an official extended version, but sadly I do not believe there is.

Thanks, Justin/DevoManiac101
[/quote]

[DevoManiac101]

Okay, here are the details

Capitol Records, 1983 SPRO-9001

STATE OF THE NATION (Album Version) Time: 4:35
STATE OF THE NATION (Edited Version) Time: 3:40

If you would like I would be more than happy to upload both tracks and send them to you through e-mail. Let me know, it has been a while since I listened and I do remember and extended intro/outro at least I think that's what I remember [8D]

Thanks, Justin/DevoManiac101

[fiftypercent]

The 4:34 version is currently available on the EMI compilation "Hidden Treasures". Much as I love the song, I would prefer to sacrifice it's inclusion on RA5 for something truly rare. Maybe something by Blue Zoo or Jimmy Jimmy.

[rewind]

[quote][i]Originally posted by fiftypercent[/i]
<br>The 4:34 version is currently available on the EMI compilation "Hidden Treasures". Much as I love the song, I would prefer to sacrifice it's inclusion on RA5 for something truly rare. Maybe something by Blue Zoo or Jimmy Jimmy.
[/quote]

It's also on the "Lost Hits of the 80s" compilation on EMI (although that would appear to be OOP now).

[swerve]

Hello Alex:

I just forwarded an e-mail to you that contains the 4:54 version of "State Of The Nation" with the "Blue Monday" sounding intro... it is more than likely drawn from a hard to get import 12" perhaps from the UK.

I am not aware of this version ever appearing anywhere on CD.

Thanks, Dave [:)]

[Alex Hush]

Hey Dave,
Got it thanks! Me thinks this may be a Razormaid Mix (based on the Blue Monday intro). Hmmmmmmm
Cheers,
Alex


[quote][i]Originally posted by swerve[/i]
<br>Hello Alex:

I just forwarded an e-mail to you that contains the 4:54 version of "State Of The Nation" with the "Blue Monday" sounding intro... it is more than likely drawn from a hard to get import 12" perhaps from the UK.

I am not aware of this version ever appearing anywhere on CD.

Thanks, Dave [:)]
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[Sean]

Alex, would Nine Ways To Win's "Close To You" 12" version be a good song to consider for Retro:Active?

[Synthpopfan]

Xymox - Imagination (Extended Dance Mix)
Mighty Lemon Drops - Inside Out (Extended Mix)

Best Regards [;)]

[Alex Hush]

Hey kids - RA5 is now compiled. Stay tuned


[quote][i]Originally posted by Sean[/i]
<br>Alex, would Nine Ways To Win's "Close To You" 12" version be a good song to consider for Retro:Active?
[/quote]

[Synthpopfan]

Excellent, I can`t wait. Thanks Alex [;)]

[Jeffrey]

I'm really looking forward to the fifth installment. Would love to have these tracks on it.

"Bag Lady (I Wonder)" - EBN/OZN
"What You Need" - INXS
"The Way of Life" - The Puppets
"Traction (Remix by Omar Santana and Carlos Berrios)" - Ampersand
"Lost Souls (12-inch version)" - Book of Love
"The Second Time (12-inch mix)" - Kim Wilde
"Flesh Beat Fever" - Dubset
"Under the Gun (12-inch remix)" - Face To Face
"Gratitude (Tornado Mix)" - Danny Elfman
"War Boys" - Annabella
"Hell In Paradise" - Yoko Ono
"Dancing With The Big Boys {12-inch version)" - David Bowie
"I Wanted To Tell Her (12-inch version)" - Ministry
"Love Missle... (DMC REMIX)" - Sigue Sigue Sputnik
"Misty Circles (12-inch version)" - Dead Or Alive
"When Love Surges" - Jules Shear
"Slack" - Slack
"Adventures In Success" - Will Powers
"Do What You Wanna Do" - The Cage feat. Nona Hendryx
"Love Tempo" - Quando Quango
"Billy Hyena" - Wide Boy Awake

[DevoManiac101]

You picked some very cool choices, a few I had also recommended.

"Bag Lady (I Wonder)" -- exactly! let others know these guys had more than one song. The entire LP is actually a masterpiece, and glad someone agrees that the 12" version of this song should be released on a compilation.

"War Boys" -- how could you go wrong with this pick? is it just me or when the break comes it can be easily mixed with Shannon's "Let The Music Play"

"When Love Surges" -- OMG yes!

"Billy Hyena" -- the extended version on this is so cool, these guys were great and more should be released to the public so they can hear. "Ravers Red Light" and "Slang Teacher" are two other good tracks by the gang

Like I said, many great tracks, and we can only hope to see some of these appear on upcoming collections. One more thing, instead of "Adventures In Success" by Will Powers, how about the full length version of the quirky yet catchy song "Kissing With Confidence".

Thanks, Justin/DevoManiac101

[Sean]

Anxiously waiting the tracklisting Alex. [:)]

[Synthpopfan]

I Second That. [;)]