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The Art Of The 12", Volume Two (A Promotion Of A Way Of Life)

Various

2012 · Electronic, Pop

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The Art Of The 12", Volume Two (A Promotion Of A Way Of Life) by Various

The Art Of The 12", Volume Two (A Promotion Of A Way Of Life) is an Electronic album by Various, originally released in 2012.

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Tracklist

  1. 1-1The World Is My Oyster (Scrapped)1:39
  2. 1-2Two Tribes (Keep The Peace)15:17
  3. 1-3Spies Like Us (Art Of Noise Remix)5:36
  4. 1-4Cry (Extended Version)6:32
  5. 1-5Swamp Down (12" Mix)6:40
  6. 1-6Julia's Song (Extended Version)8:32
  7. 1-7Moments In Love (Massey Mix One)5:39
  8. 1-8Heartbeat (Extended Mix)8:39
  9. 1-9Gestures (Edited Version)1:25
  10. 1-10Chance (Whammy Mix)7:18
  11. 1-11War (Coming Out Of Hiding)3:17
  12. 1-12Dr Mabuse Der Spieler (An International Incident)5:41
  13. 2-1Absolute (Version)6:12
  14. 2-2Close Up7:40
  15. 2-3Sorry For Laughing (Alvin Clarke 12" Mix)5:27
  16. 2-4He He Radical (Episode 2)7:07
  17. 2-510th Wonder (Rough Mix, Extract)0:55
  18. 2-6What It Is (Live Instrumental Wonder)3:51
  19. 2-7Every Kinda People (Parts I, II And III)13:45
  20. 2-8Hé Stranger (Parts I, II And III)7:29
  21. 2-9Moments In Love (Massey Mix Three)5:13
  22. 2-10Ooops (Utsula Head Mix)3:24
  23. 2-11Relax (Man Has A Sense For The Discovery Of Beauty, Part I)2:31
  24. 2-12Frankie Goes To Hollywood: History0:27
  25. 2-13Close Up (Hop)5:14
  26. 2-14Dr Mabuse (Special Instrumental Mix)5:25
  27. 2-15The Impossible Net (Extract)2:31

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • House
  • polished
  • celebratory
  • club

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

6pp digipak with 24pp booklet.
"These extended remixes form part 21 in ZTT's ever-extending Element Series. A product of Zang Tuum Tumb, the organisation of pop. Coming next? Put Glory in Your Heart (and Never Say Die). “...because man has a sense for the discovery of beauty.”"
[Track 1-1]
Credited as 'you are warmly invited to come inside' on the back cover.
Originally released in 1984 on ‘The Power Of Love’ 12” single (cat# 12 ZTAS 5) (opens in a new tab), and ‘The Power Of Love’ cassette single (cat# CTIS 105) (opens in a new tab).
First CD release in 1989 on ‘The Power Of Love’ CD single (cat# 663 874) (opens in a new tab).
[Track 1-2]
Originally release in 1984 on ‘Two Tribes (Keep The Peace)’ cassette single (cat# CTIS 103) (opens in a new tab).
Previously unreleased on CD.
[Track 1-3]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 1-4]
Incorrectly labelled "Cry (Extended Remix, By JJ Jeczalik)". Title and remix credit corrected here.
Originally released in 1985 on ‘Cry (Extended Version)’ 12” single (cat# POSPX 732) (opens in a new tab).
Previously unreleased on CD.
[Track 1-5]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 1-6]
Originally released in 1984 on ‘Talking Loud And Clear (Extended Version)’ 12” single (cat# VS 685-12) (opens in a new tab).
Previously unreleased on CD.
[Track 1-7]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 1-8]
Originally released in 1985 on ‘Heartbeat’ 12” single (cat# LEER 122) (opens in a new tab).
Previously unreleased on CD.
[Track 1-9]
Credited as 'bassline interlude' on the back cover.
Previously unreleased.
[Track 1-10]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 1-11]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 1-12]
Originally released in 1984 on ‘Dr. Mabuse’ 7” single (cat# ZTAS 2) (opens in a new tab).
Previously unreleased on CD.
[Track 2-1]
Originally released in 1984 on ‘Absolute’ 12” single (cat# VS 680-12) (opens in a new tab).
First CD release in 1985 on ‘Cupid & Psyche 85’ CD album (cat# CDV 2350) (opens in a new tab).
[Track 2-2]
Originally released in 1984 on ‘Close-Up’ 12” single (cat# 12ZTPS01) (opens in a new tab).
First CD release in 1988 on ‘Close-Up’ 3” CD mini-album (cat# P15D-37009) (opens in a new tab).
[Track 2-3]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 2-4]
Originally released in 1986 on ‘ The Essential Art Of Communication’ 12” EP (cat# 12 ZTAS 24) (opens in a new tab).
Previously unreleased on CD.
[Track 2-5]
Credited as 'piano interlude' on the back cover.
Previously unreleased.
[Track 2-6]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 2-7]
Originally released in 1987 on ‘Every Kinda People’ mixed CD single (cat# CD BUY 257) (opens in a new tab).
[Track 2-8]
Originally released as “Hé Stranger” in 1985 on ‘Hé Stranger’ 12” single (cat# 12 CERT 1) (opens in a new tab).
First CD release in 2009 as two tracks “Hé Stranger - One” + “Hé Stranger - Two” on ‘Everything Could Be So Perfect…” Japanese reissue CD album (cat# XECZ-1026) (opens in a new tab).
[Track 2-9]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 2-10]
Although correctly labelled '(Utsula Head Mix)' in the booklet tracklisting, Ian Peel twice incorrectly refers to 'Utsala Head' in his sleevenotes.
Credited as 'the flash forward' on the back cover.
Originally released in 1991 on ‘Ooops’ 12” single (cat# TB 986) (opens in a new tab), and ‘Ooops’ CD single (cat# TBCD 986) (opens in a new tab).
[Track 2-11]
Previously unreleased.
[Track 2-12]
Credited as 'zang tuum interlude' on the back cover.
Originally released in 2000 on ‘Hard On’ DVD-Video (cat# ZTT 001 DVD) (opens in a new tab).
Previously unreleased on CD.
[Track 2-13]
Originally released in 1984 on ‘Close-Up’ 12” single (cat# 12ZTPS01) (opens in a new tab).
First CD release in 1988 on ‘Close-Up’ 3” CD mini-album (cat# P15D-37009) (opens in a new tab).
[Track 2-14]
Originally released in 1984 on ‘Dr. Mabuse’ 7” single (cat# ZTAS 2) (opens in a new tab).
First CD release in 2001 on ‘Zance (A Decade Of Dance From ZTT)’ German reissue CD compilation (cat# REP 4951) (opens in a new tab).
Incorrectly marked as “previously unreleased on CD”.
[Track 2-15]
Credited as 'cadenza' on the back cover.
Full version:
- originally released in 1986 on ‘32 Frames / The Impossible Net’ 12” (cat# ZTIS 200) (opens in a new tab).
- first CD release in 2005 on ‘On Zang Tuum Tumb’ 3xCD compilation boxset (cat# ZTT 186CDX) (opens in a new tab).

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