Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedsitter (7") | Some Bizzare | BZS 6 | UK | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (Pension) (12", Maxi) | Vertigo | 64 00 516 | Spain | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (12") | Some Bizzare | BZS 612 | UK | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (12") | Vertigo | 6400 516 | Germany | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (12") | Vertigo | 6400 516 | Netherlands | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (7") | Vertigo | 6059 485 | Netherlands | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (7") | Vertigo | 60 59 485 | Spain | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (7") | Some Bizzare | BZS 6 | UK | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (7") | Some Bizzare | BZS 6 | UK | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (7", Single) | PolyGram Records (Australia) | 6059 485 | Australia | 1981 | |
| Bedsitter (CD, Maxi) | Vertigo | 880 743-2 | Europe | 1990 |
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Reviews & Discussion
referencing Bedsitter, 7", BZS 6
This was one of my more favoured Soft Cell singles. Tim Pope’s video always did the single credit showing Dave Ball wandering around a lonely London. Marc waking from his sleazy bedsit lost in Soho kidding himself he was having fun. The song is full of classic Soft Cell synth riffs. The simplicity of this production is now lost under over-produced computer programmed chart fodder. This is one of the archetypal three minute pop songs – a classic.
referencing Bedsitter, 7", BZS 6
A slightly different mix than the version that appears on the Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret LP. Nice mellow b-side where Marc was giving us a preview of his solo material yet to come!
referencing Bedsitter, 12", BZS 612
One of the main things I enjoy about Soft Cell 12" singles is that they give you bang for your buck. You'll get extra verses, horn treatments, or just beautiful intros like the "What!" 12" for example. Bedsitter treats us to an early Marc Almond rap. I have memories of Marilyn's in Pasadena during the mid-80's and the pretty girls reciting this rap!