Pet Shop Boys – Left To My Own Devices
| Label: | Parlophone – 12R 6198 |
|---|---|
| Format: | Vinyl, 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| Country: | UK |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Electronic, Pop |
| Style: | Synth-pop, Disco |
Tracklist
| A | Left To My Own Devices (The Disco Mix) | 11:28 | |
| B1 | Left To My Own Devices | 4:45 | |
| B2 | The Sound Of The Atom Splitting | 3:38 |
Companies, etc.
- Mastered At – The Town House
- Pressed By – EMI Records
- Manufactured By – EMI Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright © – EMI Records Ltd.
- Published By – Cage Music Ltd.
- Published By – 10 Music Ltd.
- Published By – Perfect Songs Ltd.
- Published By – Unforgettable Songs Ltd.
Credits
- Design [Sleeve Designed At], Sleeve – Three Associates
- Design [Sleeve Designed By], Sleeve – Mark Farrow, Pet Shop Boys
- Engineer – Stephen Lipson
- Engineer [Assistant] – Danton Supple, Renny Hill (tracks: B2)
- Photography By – Michael Roberts (6)
- Producer – Stephen Lipson, Trevor Horn
- Written-By – Tennant/Lowe* (tracks: A, B1)
Notes
Tracklisting and mixes are the same as 12RS 6198
The artwork for the sleeve is different though on both releases.
Durations timed, not shown on release.
Direct Metal Mastering
A1, B1 published by Cage Music Ltd. / 10 Music Ltd.
B2 published by Cage Music Ltd. / 10 Music Ltd. / Perfect Songs Ltd. / Unforgettable Songs Ltd.
℗ 1988 Original sound recordings "made" by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1988 EMI Records Ltd.
The artwork for the sleeve is different though on both releases.
Durations timed, not shown on release.
Direct Metal Mastering
A1, B1 published by Cage Music Ltd. / 10 Music Ltd.
B2 published by Cage Music Ltd. / 10 Music Ltd. / Perfect Songs Ltd. / Unforgettable Songs Ltd.
℗ 1988 Original sound recordings "made" by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1988 EMI Records Ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 5099920308063
- Barcode (Text): 5 099920 308063
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): 12 R 6198 A-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): ̶2̶2̶ 12 R 6198 B ̶A̶-2U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): 12 R 6198 A-1U-1-1 D TOWNHOUSE DMM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): 12R 6198 B-1U-1-1 D TOWNHOUSE DMM
Other Versions (5 of 53)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Recently Edited | Left To My Own Devices (CD, Single) | Parlophone, Parlophone | CDR 6198, 20 3080 2 | UK | 1988 | ||
Recently Edited | Left To My Own Devices (The Disco Mix) (12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition) | Parlophone, Parlophone | 12RS 6198, 12R 6198 | UK | 1988 | ||
Recently Edited | Left To My Own Devices (CD, Single, Mini) | Parlophone | CDP 506-20 3081 3 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | 1988 | ||
Recently Edited | Left To My Own Devices (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo) | Parlophone, Parlophone, Parlophone | 060-20 3080 6, K 060 20 3080 6, 20 3080 6 | Europe | 1988 | ||
Recently Edited | Left To My Own Devices (7", 45 RPM, Single, Paper Labels) | Parlophone, Parlophone | R 6198, R6198 | UK | 1988 |
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Reviews
- Edited 19 years agoWhen it comes to fusing brilliant compositions with satirical lyrics into an electronic combustion for dancefloor consumption, nobody tops the Pet Shop Boys. During their still-going 20 year career as the foremost in commercial electronica, the duo's status as the best of the best has never been rivalled. Like many of the greatest artists in history, they possess an immeditately recognisable sound but with the twist that they always manage to sound completely up-to-date with their current projects. The seemingly simple choice of adopting the asistance of the hottest contemporary producers enhances their status as extremely astute musicians with great ears for innovative sounds.
'Left to My Own Devices' is a track worthy of reference. This gem from 1988 utilised the studio wizadry of legendary producer Trevor Horne. Horne is notorious for spending months (and money) to complete a single record. His techniques were unorthodox, to say the least. For the string section of 'Devices', he opted to use a real orchestra to construct the piece then, in turn, used that piece as a base to construct the same notes on a synthesiser. Whether or not the final result is of greater effect really depends on your technical knowledge and your tolerance for infamous perfectionists. Overall, the entire track is a wonderful piece of "symphonic disco". It contains all the drama, energy and wit any typical PSB track should have.
Release
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