Erasure-"Chains Of Love"

I just discovered some minor anomalies with this song as I was digging through the versions I have.

First off, on at least one the 12" vinyl releases, what is labeled as the "Remix Radio Edit Without Intro," the track actually starts with a synth "lift-off" effect, then eight snare strikes, a female backup singer singing, "mmm, yeah!" and a different mix (or at the very least differently EQ'd enough to give the impression of an independent mix of the same performance). This version runs approximately 3:34, which could lead to it being confused with the LP version.

On this same 12" (Sire PRO-A-3186), a version labeled "Remix Radio Edit With Intro" sounds like the single mix EXCEPT that in addition to the high frequency "sparkle" synthesizer notes of the single version, there are also piano chord strikes on the down-beat of "one" on each measure.

In fact, listening to this version, I realize to make the "RREW/OI" I mentioned above, they silenced the opening keyboards and vocals on this version, because this one has the synth "lift off" sounds starting behind the words, "...words get brokennn..." followed by the snare and background vocalist.

The snare and background vocalist are on the single mix and the LP mix, but not the synth "lift off" effect.

I don't know if these versions have appeared on CD or not; I don't have a tape source for them.

I could see it being confusing that these are labeled "remix radio edit" alongside the versions on CD mentioned in earlier posts that are ALSO labeled "remix radio edit."

Video version below is how I always remember it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J2OlIpQgF8

The video version is what CD version?

I'm too lazy to A/B this morning so if anybody knows,
thanks for letting me know!

Andy

Thanks, Aaron!

Just to clarify - on PRO-CD-3140 it's track 1 (which is
labeled *7" remix (without intro)* that is the video
version.

Am I right??

Andy

aaronk wrote: Lastly, there is a version unique to the promo 12" called "Radio Remix Edit With Intro," and is the same basic mix as the "Remix Radio Edit" done by Shep Pettibone. This version, however, has the "twinkle" keyboard for the first :03 (plus additional synth chords not heard on the intro of the 7" Remix), followed by the "how can I explain" vocal. It runs approximately 3:53. I don't believe it has ever been on CD.

I've listened to it and it has a thumping bass/club mix style and starts vocals 15 seconds with the last 6 seconds without a beat. Very good remix Aaron it should have made a CD.