Tuesday, 02 August 2005 |
What ever happened to a time where size really did matter in music, when the word 12-inch meant more than a Subway Sandwich? We are, of course, referring to the 12 inch record remix. When rock and indie were happy with a mere 7 inches of pleasure, funk and pop demanded the whole 12. Radio D.J's play list were dominated by 12 inch remixes as they offered a different version and extended play of an already hit song. From Grace Jones to Simple Minds and The Pet Shop Boys, the 12 inch remix had the 'funk Spunk' factor that the radio edits lacked. 80 /12" is an awesome compilation that pays homage to the 12 inch era worth it's exquisitely selected and wonderfully varied track listing, many of which are appearing for the very first time on CD. The three Cd box set comes in both Volume one and two and covers a vast genre of 12 inch mega hits that will get you dancing faster than you can say ' Samantha Fox rocks '. US readers purchase here UK here Aus/NZ here
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