SparksNo. 1 In Heaven

Label:

Elektra – 6E-186

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

Canada

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Disco

Tracklist

A1 Tryouts For The Human Race
Written-ByRussell Mael
6:06
A2 Academy Award Performance
Written-ByRon Mael
5:01
A3 La Dolce Vita
Written-ByRussell Mael
5:55
B1 Beat The Clock
Written-ByRussell Mael
4:22
B2 My Other Voice
Written-ByRussell Mael
4:55
B3 The No. 1 Song In Heaven
Written-ByRussell Mael
7:27

Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured ByWEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
  • Distributed ByWEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Copyright ©Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Copyright ©Ackee Music, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Say Yes Music AG
  • Published ByHeath Levy Music Co. Inc.
  • Published ByApril Music Inc.
  • Recorded AtMusicland Studios
  • Recorded AtSound Arts Recording Studio, Los Angeles
  • Recorded AtWestlake Studios
  • Lacquer Cut AtColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, ON
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, ON
  • Record CompanyWarner Communications Inc.

Credits

  • Backing VocalsJack Moran
  • DesignSteven Bartel
  • DrumsKeith Forsey
  • EngineerJuergen Koppers*
  • Engineer [Assistant]Steve Smith*
  • Photography ByMoshe Brakha
  • Producer, Synthesizer, Engineer [Mix-down Engineer], EngineerGiorgio Moroder
  • Programmed By [Synthesizer Programmer]Dan Wyman
  • SynthesizerRon Mael
  • VocalsRussell Mael

Notes

This version is mostly identical to Sparks - No. 1 In Heaven but has a shorter runtime for track B1 (“Beat The Clock.")

Recorded at: Musicland Studios, Munich,
Sound Arts, Los Angeles
Westlake Studio, Los Angeles

Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics, full credits, and photo

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Pressing Plant ID: C
  • Matrix / Runout (SIde A Runout, variant 1): DM-1 6E 186 A 1A 2HZD
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout, variant 1): DM-1 6E 186 B 1A 2HZD
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, variant 2): DM-15 6E 186 A 1A 2HZD
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout, variant 2): DM-1 6E 186 B 2A 2HZ:

Other Versions (5 of 56)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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No. 1 In Heaven (LP, Album) Ariola 200.353 Netherlands 1979
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No. 1 In Heaven (LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Pressing) Elektra 6E-186 US 1979
No. 1 In Heaven (LP, Album) Warner Bros. Records 56.619 1979
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No. 1 In Heaven (LP, Album) Virgin V2115, V 2115 UK 1979
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№ 1 In Heaven (LP, Album) Durium DAI 30318 Italy 1979

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Reviews

  • Haverchuck's avatar
    Haverchuck
    Yep, this one has the extended version of Beat the Clock. I've also got the 40th anniversary remaster, so I guess I'll be putting that on when I want to hear the regular version.
    • Colocally's avatar
      Colocally
      My copy of this has the extended version of Beat the Clock.

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