RichardAnvil wrote:Nice suggested track list, though it misses off both the original and the John Hudson remixed In The Year 2525. You could add in all the 7” versions of the four singles too.
I personally I’m not sure about including the Ronny track. I know it was produced by Midge and Rusty but are the musicians Visage? Having said that I’d love to have a Ronny CD compilation too.
No, it doesn't miss "2525" - it's the first bonus on CD 1
As for remixed 1983 version, it's not that different from the original so not of much interest. Besides, it seemingly only exists in the mixed version (almost all of its CD appearances are for the cassette version with the outro featuring sequencers from the succeeding "The Anvil"). So this one almost should be missed.
The 7"s for "Fade to Grey" and "Visage" are not really versions but edits - simply chopping off intros and fading out a bit earlier, otherwise not much difference in overall sound. "Tar" and "Mind of a Toy", on the other hand, are quite distinct, the first being an original mix and the second more than a minute shorter. That's what I call difference
So I included them on CD 2.
Ronny track is Visage in all but name. Ure and Egan producing, Egan, Formula and Adamson performing + Ronny herself being a part of Steve Strange entourage and a face on the scene. Besides, why the hell not
As for unreleased stuff, I'd love to hear the "Fade to Grey" original backing track - "Toot City". But does it even exist? Not sure at all. haven't read anything about the other unused stuff anywhere so I assume the archives are clear.