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Pet Shop Boys – Introspective

Genre:	Electronic, Pop
Style:	House, Synth-pop
Year:	1988

Tracklist

		Left To My Own Devices	8:16
		I Want A Dog	6:15
		Domino Dancing	7:40
		I'm Not Scared	7:23
		Always On My Mind / In My House	9:05
		It's Alright	9:24

Credits (6)

Mark Farrow
Cover [Designed By]
Pet Shop Boys
Cover [Designed By]
Rob Holden
Management
Tom Watkins
Management
Eric Watson (3)
Photography By
Chris Lowe And Neil Tennant*
Written-By

Notes

"Introspective" is Pet Shop Boys' third studio album and fourth long player, released on 10 October 1988 in the UK.
The album features a mix of original songs ("Left To My Own Devices", "Domino Dancing"), cover versions ("Always On My Mind", originally performed by Elvis Presley, "It's Alright", originally performed by Sterling Void & Paris Brightledge) and new versions of Pet Shop Boys' songs, either previously released as B-side ("I Want A Dog", from Rent) or given to other acts ("I'm Not Scared', Eighth Wonder).
The album was reissued in 2001 with a second disc of bonus material as part of the Further Listening series.

Singles from the album:
• Always On My Mind
• Domino Dancing
• Left To My Own Devices
• It's Alright

Studio albums:
• Actually > Introspective > Behaviour
Full length releases:
• It Couldn't Happen Here (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) > Introspective > Behaviour

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – PCS 7325, Parlophone – 79 0868 1	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective CD, Album	EMI-Manhattan Records – CDP-7-90868-2	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective CD, Album	Parlophone – CDPCS 7325, Parlophone – 79 0868 2, Parlophone – CDP 7 90868 2 +1 more label...	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	EMI-Manhattan Records – E1-90868	US	1988	US — 1988
	Introspective Cassette, Album	Parlophone – TC-PCS 7325, Parlophone – TCPCS 7325, Parlophone – 79 0868 4 +1 more label...	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Club Mixes From The Pet Shop Boys Introspective Album 3×12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Special Edition	EMI USA – SPRO# 04231 / 04232, EMI USA – SPRO# 04233 / 04241, EMI USA – SPRO# 04242 / 04243 +1 more label...	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – 066 790868 1, EMI – 066 790868 1	Brazil	1988	Brazil — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album, Stereo No DMM on labels	Parlophone – 064-79 0868 1, Parlophone – 7 90868 1, Parlophone – 064 7 90868 1 +1 more label...	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective Cassette, Album, Club Edition	Columbia House – E4 590868, EMI-Manhattan Records – E4-90868	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – PCSO 790868	Australia	1988	Australia — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective CD, Album, Stereo	EMI – CP25-5670, EMI – CDP 7 90868 2	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – 64 7908681	Italy	1988	Italy — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	Jugoton – LSPAR 78065, Parlophone – LSPAR 78065	Yugoslavia	1988	Yugoslavia — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	Gong – SLPXL 37220, Parlophone – SLPXL 37220, EMI Pathé Marconi – SLPXL 37220 +1 more label...	Hungary	1988	Hungary — 1988
	Introspective LP, Album, Club Edition	Parlophone – 32 807-0, Bertelsmann Club – 32 807-0	Germany	1988	Germany — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective Cassette, Album, Promo	EMI-Manhattan Records – E4 90868	US	1988	US — 1988
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – 7 90868 1, Parlophone – 080 79 0868 1	Spain	1988	Spain — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	EMI – EMI-25157, EMI-Manhattan Records – 25157	Venezuela	1988	Venezuela — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – 072 7 90868 1, EMI – 072 7 90868 1, EMI – 072 79 0868 1 +1 more label...	Spain	1988	Spain — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album DMM	Parlophone – 7908681, Parlophone – 064 7 90868 1	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988
	Introspective Cassette, Album, Promo	EMI – none	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	New Submission
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – PCS 7325, Parlophone – 79 0868 1	Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong	1988	Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective CD, Album, Club Edition	EMI-Manhattan Records – CDP 590868	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective Cassette, Album	Parlophone – 264 7 90868 4, Parlophone – 7 90868 4, Parlophone – 7908684 +1 more label...	France	1988	France — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Stereo, Album	EMI – SLEM-1571	Mexico	1988	Mexico — 1988
	Introspectivo LP, Album	EMI – 10059	Argentina	1988	Argentina — 1988
	Introspectivo LP, Album, Promo	EMI – 10059	Argentina	1988	Argentina — 1988
	Introspective LP, Album, Test Pressing	AMIGA – 6 70 335	German Democratic Republic (GDR)	1988	German Democratic Republic (GDR) — 1988
	Introspective Cassette, Advance, Album, Promo	EMI-Manhattan Records – E4-90868	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective CD, Album, Stereo	Parlophone – CDP 7 90868 2, Parlophone – 79 0868 2, Parlophone – CDPCS 7325 +1 more label...	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective Cassette, Album XDR	Parlophone – 79 0868 4, Parlophone – 64 7908684	Italy	1988	Italy — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective Cassette, Album	Parlophone – 280-7908684	Spain	1988	Spain — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	EMI – RP25-5670	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988
	Introspective Cassette, Album Dolby HX Pro	EMI-Manhattan Records – E4-90868	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective Cassette, Album	Parlophone – 264 7 90868 4	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988	New Submission
	Introspective LP, Album	Parlophone – 79 08681	Portugal	1988	Portugal — 1988	New Submission
	Introspective CD, Album Longbox	EMI-Manhattan Records – E2-7-90868-2, EMI-Manhattan Records – CDP-7-90868-2	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Introspective LP, Album	EMI – 111197	Colombia	1988	Colombia — 1988	New Submission
	Introspective Cassette, Album	Gong – MKL 37220, Pathé Marconi EMI – MKL 37220, Parlophone – MKL 37220 +1 more label...	Hungary	1988	Hungary — 1988	New Submission
	Introspective LP, Album	EMI-Manhattan Records – R 100681, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. – R 100681	Canada	1988	Canada — 1988

Reviews

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kurniik Jun 24, 2022
referencing Introspective (All Media, Album, Limited Edition, 12", 45 RPM, Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single) PCSX 7325
The sound is not excellent but it's definitely a lot better than the regular LP. One song per side at 45 rpm, what can go wrong? Well, the mastering. I have almost all the PSB singles and to be honest, most of them sounds better. Not by a lot though.
elmofudge Jun 22, 2022
referencing Introspective (LP, Album) PCS 7325
I have both a UK original and a 2018 remaster, and they are both incredible sounding discs. I do prefer the original pressing as it seems 'warmer' but it is a stunning album. It's Alright is worth the price of this alone.
Spatzo Jun 17, 2022
referencing Introspective (LP, Album) PCS 7325
I would love to see Trevor Horn remix this into 5.1
maxal May 8, 2022
referencing Introspective (LP, Album) PCS 7325
Brilliant album, I love "I Want a Dog" . . . but something else has brought me to write this, a nagging question which has haunted me for more than thirty years. Is there a hidden joke in Left to My Own Devices? [On the full-length album version. 8:16 minutes - 26 second and repeated again at the 36 second point.]

I think the operatic singer is singing the word "arse", with British accent, hence spelling. It is clearer the second time she sings the word - where she emphasizes the "S" to avoid confusion. Is it a typical PSB tongue-between-cheeks joke? The only lyrics the opera singer has, the one word "arse", sung with beauty.
pologeezer Apr 27, 2022
referencing Introspective (LP, Album, Red) 111197
I hear that there are only 10 of these - I wonder how many Red Versions of Actually are out there
Guill Aug 30, 2021
referencing Introspective / Further Listening 1988–1989 (CD, Album, Reissue, CD, Compilation, All Media, Remastered) 7243 5 30507 2 6
The version found here of I Get Excited was never released before on 12" or CD single.this was not marked on the CD.
Fick Jul 16, 2021
referencing Introspective (LP, Album) PCS 7325
Excellent album, perfect pop music. Absolutely sublime. At the height of their powers.
nauslimfit May 24, 2021
referencing Introspective (All Media, Album, Limited Edition, 12", 45 RPM, Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single) PCSX 7325
This record is overrated. Rating is raised by those who want to sell it as soon as possible. There is no excellent sound here, don't recommend.
idledreamer1 Apr 16, 2021
referencing Introspective / Further Listening 1988-1989 (CD, Album, CD, Compilation, All Media, Reissue, Remastered) 0190295826178
THIS is how a reissue should be done. The packaging is superb, with an outer sleeve, a gorgeous booklet on the inside that goes into great detail the making of the album and a track-by-track overview from the band themselves, AND a proper jewel case to house and protect both discs (thank you very much). Haven't listened yet but based on the great care and detail of the packaging alone, I'll probably circle back around and grab the further listening edition of Actually as well.
Spatzo Apr 13, 2021
referencing Introspective (LP, Album) E1-90868
Once again, the analog lp rules. You absolutely cannot go wrong with a NM US release

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