Pet Shop Boys – Release / Further Listening 2001–2004

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Label:	Parlophone – 0190295921149
Series:	Further Listening – 2001–2004
Format:	CD , Album, Reissue 2 x CD , Compilation All Media , Remastered
Country:	UK & Europe
Released:	Jul 28, 2017
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Synth-pop

Tracklist

	Release
1-1	Home And Dry Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:22
1-2	I Get Along Bass Guitar – Steve Walters Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Bass Guitar – Steve Walters Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	5:51
1-3	Birthday Boy Bass Guitar – Steve Walters Conductor – John Rutter Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Performer [Sample From 'In The Bleak Midwinter'] – The Choir Of Clare College Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Written-By [Sample From 'In The Bleak Midwinter] – Harold Darke Bass Guitar – Steve Walters Conductor – John Rutter Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Performer [Sample From 'In The Bleak Midwinter'] – The Choir Of Clare College Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Written-By [Sample From 'In The Bleak Midwinter] – Harold Darke	6:28
1-4	London Guitar, Bass – "Little Mike"* Keyboards – Chris Zippel Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Mixed By [Premix] – Kai Diener Producer, Engineer – Chris Zippel Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Guitar, Bass – "Little Mike"* Keyboards – Chris Zippel Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Mixed By [Premix] – Kai Diener Producer, Engineer – Chris Zippel Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:47
1-5	E-mail Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Richard Niles Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Other [Spoken Idea] – Chris Zippel Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Recorded By [Strings] – Mike Ross* Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Richard Niles Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Other [Spoken Idea] – Chris Zippel Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Recorded By [Strings] – Mike Ross* Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:56
1-6	The Samurai In Autumn Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:18
1-7	Love Is A Catastrophe Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:51
1-8	Here Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:16
1-9	The Night I Fell In Love Bass Guitar – Steve Walters Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Bass Guitar – Steve Walters Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	5:05
1-10	You Choose Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:13
	Further Listening 2001–2004 Volume 1
2-1	Between Two Islands Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	5:11
2-2	Searching For The Face Of Jesus Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:27
2-3	Time On My Hands Engineer – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Bob Kraushaar Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Bob Kraushaar Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:53
2-4	Motoring (Demo) Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:03
2-5	Love Life Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:46
2-6	Transparent Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By, Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:53
2-7	Sexy Northerner Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:41
2-8	The Night Is A Time To Explore Who You Are (Demo) Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:53
2-9	Closer To Heaven (Slow Version) Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	6:28
2-10	Run, Girl, Run (Demo) Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:50
2-11	I Didn't Get Where I Am Today Bass [Bass Swoops] – Steve Walters Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Bass [Bass Swoops] – Steve Walters Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Guitar – Johnny Marr Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jodie Linscott* Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:37
2-12	Always Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jody Linscott Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Michael Brauer* Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Rick Chavarria Percussion – Jody Linscott Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	5:03
2-13	Home And Dry (Ambient Mix) Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By, Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	5:31
2-14	Bright Young Things (Demo) Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By, Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:28
2-15	Kazak Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By, Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	2:49
2-16	A Powerful Friend (John Peel Version) Engineer – Guy Worth Guitar – Mark Refoy Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – Miti Adhikiri* Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer – Guy Worth Guitar – Mark Refoy Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – Miti Adhikiri* Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:17
2-17	If Looks Could Kill (John Peel Version) Engineer – Guy Worth Guitar – Mark Refoy Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – Miti Adhikiri* Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Engineer – Guy Worth Guitar – Mark Refoy Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – Miti Adhikiri* Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:24
	Further Listening 2001–2004 Volume 2
3-1	Try It (I'm In Love With A Married Man) Engineer, Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Bobby Orlando	4:48
3-2	Here (PSB New Extended Mix) Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Remix – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	6:18
3-3	If Looks Could Kill Guitar – Mark Refoy Mixed By, Engineer – Bob Kraushaar Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Guitar – Mark Refoy Mixed By, Engineer – Bob Kraushaar Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:11
3-4	A Powerful Friend Guitar – Mark Refoy Mixed By, Engineer – Bob Kraushaar Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Guitar – Mark Refoy Mixed By, Engineer – Bob Kraushaar Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:23
3-5	Party Song Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By, Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Written-By [Elements From 'That's The Way (I Like It)'], Composed By [Elements From 'That's The Way (I Like It)'] – Casey/Finch* Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By, Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Written-By [Elements From 'That's The Way (I Like It)'], Composed By [Elements From 'That's The Way (I Like It)'] – Casey/Finch*	3:42
3-6	No Excuse (Demo) Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:35
3-7	Blue On Blue Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Producer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:13
3-8	Jack And Jill Party (Demo) Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:43
3-9	Baby (Demo) Engineer, Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Performer, Producer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By [Additional] – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:45
3-10	Flamboyant (Original Demo) Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:25
3-11	Miracles Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Anne Dudley Keyboards [Additional] – Stuart Crichton Mixed By [Additional Mixing] – Pete Craigie Producer [Additional], Mixed By [Additional] – Stuart Crichton Producer, Engineer – Dan Fresh Stein* Written-By – Neil Tennant/Chris Lowe* Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Anne Dudley Keyboards [Additional] – Stuart Crichton Mixed By [Additional Mixing] – Pete Craigie Producer [Additional], Mixed By [Additional] – Stuart Crichton Producer, Engineer – Dan Fresh Stein* Written-By – Neil Tennant/Chris Lowe*	3:56
3-12	Flamboyant (7" Mix) Mixed By – Stuart Crichton Producer – Tomcraft Programmed By [Original Programming], Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:38
3-13	Numb (Demo) Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By, Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Diane Warren	3:39
3-14	In Private Featuring [Feat.] – Elton John Mixed By – Stuart Crichton Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – Stuart Crichton Programmed By [Original Programming], Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Featuring [Feat.] – Elton John Mixed By – Stuart Crichton Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – Stuart Crichton Programmed By [Original Programming], Engineer – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:13
3-15	Alone Again, Naturally Featuring [Feat.] – Elton John Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – StarGate (2) Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Gilbert O'Sullivan Featuring [Feat.] – Elton John Performer – Pet Shop Boys Producer – StarGate (2) Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Gilbert O'Sullivan	3:25
3-16	Reunion (Electro Mix) Producer – StarGate (2) Written-By – Hermansen*	4:29
3-17	Bright Young Things Mixed By – Chris Zippel Producer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Chris Zippel Recorded By [Lead Vocals] – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe* Mixed By – Chris Zippel Producer – Pet Shop Boys Programmed By – Chris Zippel Recorded By [Lead Vocals] – Pete Gleadall Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	4:56
3-18	We're The Pet Shop Boys Mixed By – Chris Zippel Producer – Pet Shop Boys Recorded By [Vocals] – Pete Gleadall Written-By – My Robot Friend	4:56
3-19	It's A Sin (Barfly Version) Engineer, Programmed By – Pete Gleadall Mixed By – Pete Gleadall Producer, Performer – Pet Shop Boys Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*	3:59

Companies, etc.

Record Company – Warner Music Group
Licensed To – Parlophone Records Ltd.
Manufactured By – Optimal Media GmbH – AH78183
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd.
Copyright © – Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd.
Remastered At – Metropolis Mastering
Designed At – Farrow Design

Credits

Compiled By – Pet Shop Boys
Keyboards, Drum Programming – Chris Lowe (tracks: 1-1 to 1-10)
Liner Notes [Introduction And Interviews] – Chris Heath (2)
Management – Angela Becker
Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Philippe Rose (tracks: 1-1 to 1-10)
Recorded By [Additional Recording Assistant] – Andrew Nicholls* (tracks: 1-1 to 1-10)
Remastered By – Tim Young
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – Neil Tennant (tracks: 1-1 to 1-10)

Notes

White sticker on the cellophane: "Featuring a brand new / 2017 remaster of the original / album, plus two bonus discs / of rare tracks and previously / unreleased content / 0190295921149".

2-4, 2-8, 2-10, 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17, 3-6, 3-8, 3-15 & 3-16: Previously unreleased
2-5 & 3-4: Previously unreleased on CD

℗ 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd. under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd.
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd. under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd.
Made in E.U.

[Rear inlay]
The Further Listening CDs contain tracks of master quality recorded during the same period of time as the main album as well as the Pet Shop Boys own remixes of their tracks.

Issued in a spot varnished slipcase that holds the fat jewel case (with clear trays and 2 standard inlays) and the jewel case sized booklet.
No durations appear on the release.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 0190295921149
Label Code: LC 30419
Rights Society: GEMA/MS
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - CD1): 0190295921149-01 AH78183-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 - CD1): IFPI L578
Mould SID Code (Variant 1 - CD1): IFPI 9701
Barcode (Variant 1 - CD1 matrix area, Code 39): AH78183-015
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - CD2): 0190295921149-02 AH78183-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 - CD2): IFPI L575
Mould SID Code (Variant 1 - CD2): IFPI 9701
Barcode (Variant 1 - CD2 matrix area, Code 39): AH78183-02
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - CD3): 0190295921149-03 AH78183-03 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 - CD3): IFPI L575
Mould SID Code (Variant 1 - CD3): IFPI 9701
Barcode (Variant 1 - CD3 matrix area, Code 39): AH78183-03
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - CD1): 0190295921149-01 AH78183-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2 - CD1): IFPI L578
Mould SID Code (Variant 2 - CD1): IFPI 9718
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - CD2): 0190295921149-02 AH78183-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2 - CD2): ifpiL575
Mould SID Code (Variant 2 - CD2): IFPI 9718
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - CD3): 0190295921149-03 AH78183-03 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2 - CD3): ifpiL575
Mould SID Code (Variant 2 - CD3): IFPI 9718
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - CD1): 0190295921149-01 AH78183-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3 - CD1): IFPI L578
Mould SID Code (Variant 3 - CD1): IFPI 9755
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - CD2): 0190295921149-02 AH78183-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3 - CD2): ifpiL575
Mould SID Code (Variant 3 - CD2): IFPI 9755
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - CD3): 0190295921149-03 AH78183-03 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3 - CD3): ifpiL575
Mould SID Code (Variant 3 - CD3): IFPI 9755

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Release (CD, Album, CD, Compilation, Enhanced, All Media, Limited Edition, Gray/Poppy)	Sanctuary	06076-84554-2, 0607 6 84554 2 9A, 06076-84554-2A	US	2002
Recently Edited	Release (CD, Album, Limited Edition, Blue Daisy Slipcase)	Parlophone	538 5982, 7243 5 38598 2 4, 5385982B, 7243-5385982B	Europe	2002
Recently Edited	Release (CD, Album, EMI UK)	Parlophone	538 1502, 7243 5 38150 2 8, 7243 5381502 8, 7243-53815028	Europe	2002
Recently Edited	Release (CD, Album, CD, Compilation, Enhanced, Box Set, Special Edition)	Parlophone	7243 5 41486 0 6	Hong Kong	2002
	Release (CD, Album)	Sanctuary	06076-84553-2	US	2002

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Reviews

deep_honey Aug 7, 2017
The kind of "Release" fans dream of. The album itself was never a favorite among PSB fans, though I personally enjoy the stripped-back, guitar-heavy sound as it lets the (rather good) songwriting shine. The two packed bonus discs are worth exploring regardless of your attitude towards the main record, as this was their most prolific period in which they went after dance and club sounds nearly as avidly as the era's better known and less popular vibe - they just left them off for the sake of a cohesive listen. The b-sides collected here have already popped up on singles and Format, but even the most diehard will find plenty of demos and unreleased tracks, which all taken together, complement and contrast the album for a well-deserved complete picture of the era. Interesting to see how just much material they produced around the time that arguably sures the final selections, with the added bonus of material recorded for the PopArt collection (including its singles and b-sides).