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   Tears For Fears Songs From The Big Chair was released in 1998 on Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (UDCD 730).  I don't know if Pat includes their releases in the database, but I thought I would post the details of the top 40 hits contained on it, because they differ from other CDs currently in the database:

(S) Shout (LP version) (6:35)

(S) Everybody Wants To Rule The World (4:12)

(S) Mother's Talk (LP version) (5:07)

(S) Head Over Heels (neither 45 nor LP version; segues into next track) (5:23)

(S) Shout (:34 longer than 12" single version; UK remix) (8:14)

(S) Everybody Wants To Rule The World (12" single version) (5:40)

The "neither" version of "Head Over Heels" on this disc is due to an additional segment from 3:24 to 3:45.  This unique segment has been edited out of the true LP version and is an additional repeat of the "la la la la" refrain.

The MFSL CD was the first time that the UK Remix of "Shout" (one of two remixes on the US 12" single) appeared on CD, although it runs longer.

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aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 165	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big... Posted: 17 March 2016 at 3:04pm
	Tears For Fears Songs From The Big Chair was released in 1998 on Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (UDCD 730). I don't know if Pat includes their releases in the database, but I thought I would post the details of the top 40 hits contained on it, because they differ from other CDs currently in the database: (S) Shout (LP version) (6:35) (S) Everybody Wants To Rule The World (4:12) (S) Mother's Talk (LP version) (5:07) (S) Head Over Heels (neither 45 nor LP version; segues into next track) (5:23) (S) Shout (:34 longer than 12" single version; UK remix) (8:14) (S) Everybody Wants To Rule The World (12" single version) (5:40) The "neither" version of "Head Over Heels" on this disc is due to an additional segment from 3:24 to 3:45. This unique segment has been edited out of the true LP version and is an additional repeat of the "la la la la" refrain. The MFSL CD was the first time that the UK Remix of "Shout" (one of two remixes on the US 12" single) appeared on CD, although it runs longer.
	Aaron Kannowski Uptown Sound 91.9 The Peak - Classic Hip Hop

padj79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 26 February 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote padj79 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 March 2016 at 8:22pm
	The interesting thing about the Mobile Fidelity version of Songs From The Big Chair is that the stereo channels are reversed from the most recent CD releases (1999, 2006, and 2014). I did not check the original CD from 1985. Listen to the cowbells at the beginning of the LP version of Shout. On the MFSL version it goes from right to left, just like the original LP release. On most other CD and Hi-Res releases it goes from left to right. Chris Hughes, who produced the original album, has stated that left to right is indeed correct. So, amazingly, the original LP had the channels reversed!

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 165	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 March 2016 at 9:12pm
	I just checked, and you're correct. The MFSL CD has the cowbells going from right-to-left. The 1985 CD has them going from left-to-right, the way Chris Hughes intended. Ron and I were discussing this on email today, and the conclusion we came to, for purposes of this forum and database, is that the "correct" version is the one that matches the original vinyl LP, regardless of what the producer's intentions were. My personal feeling, though, is that the channel reversal doesn't affect my listening enjoyment. :) Take your pick...and welcome to the board! Edited by aaronk
	Aaron Kannowski Uptown Sound 91.9 The Peak - Classic Hip Hop