Ad

Pete ShelleyTelephone Operator

Label:

Genetic Records (2) – 12XX1, Genetic Records (2) – 12XX 1

Format:

Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style:

Alternative Rock, Dub, Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1Telephone Operator3:15
A2Many A Time (Extended Version)6:43
BMany A Time (Dub)7:57
Ad

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Genetic Records (2)
  • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Manufactured ByIsland
  • Distributed ByIsland
  • Pressed ByEMI Records
  • Lacquer Cut AtThe Town House

Credits

  • ProducerMartin Rushent, Pete Shelley
  • Written-ByP. Shelley*

Notes

The tracklist on cover is different to the record labels:

Side One

Telephone Operator
Many A Time (Extended Mix)

Side Two
Many A Time (Dub Mix)

Labels state:
Made in Gt. Britain

Virgin Music (Publs) Ltd
℗ 1983 Genetic Records

Both Genetic Records and Island logos on back cover.
Some copies issued with hype sticker " 12" for the price of 7" ", which has the incorrect cat. no. of 12IS101.

Runouts are stamped.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 12XX 1-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 12XX 1-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): 12 XX 1 A-1U-1-1 TOWN HOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): 12 XX 1 B-1U-1-1 TOWN HOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): 12 XX 1 A-1U-1-1 - 1 0 TOWN HOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): 12 XX 1 B-1U-1-1 - 2 TOWN HOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): 12 XX 1 B-1U-1-1-14 TOWN HOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): 12 XX 1 B-1U-1-2-1 TOWN HOUSE

Other Versions (5 of 24)

View All
Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Recently Edited
Telephone Operator (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo)Genetic Records (2)XX 1UK1983
Telephone Operator (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, EMW Pressing)AristaCP 730US1983
Recently Edited
Telephone Operator (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo)Island Records600.768Netherlands1983
Recently Edited
Telephone Operator (12", 45 RPM)AristaASSX 0730Canada1983
Recently Edited
Telephone Operator (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo)Genetic Records (2)XX 1Sweden1983

Recommendations

Reviews

  • musicjunky1967's avatar
    I always have to remember to play this one at the right speed! Sounds like GWAR when it's played on 33rpm! This is a ground sounding record. An 80's classic!
    • drmister's avatar
      drmister
      This was huge on KROQ in Los Angeles (along with Homosapien). Still one of Pete's strongest outings and sounds just as fresh and edgy some 38 years on.

      Release

      For sale on Discogs

      Sell a copy

      Statistics

      • Have:985
      • Want:111
      • Avg Rating:4.23 / 5
      • Ratings:78

      Ad

      Videos (4)

      Edit

      Lists

        Ad
        Ad