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  • Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (12", Single, Dan)4339071855

    Released:  1986
    Label:        EMI America
    Country:    US  
    Genre:       Electronic, Pop
    Style:         Synth-pop, New Wave
    Format:      12", Single, Dan

    Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
    Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

    This edition says "West End Girls (Dance Mix)" on the A-side label. The B-side label correctly credits Steven Spiro for the first track.
    Runout etchings indicate Allied & Sheffield metal work only, no mention of SP (Specialty). Some copies have a stamper impression "A" near the center hole on one or both sides, further indicating Allied pressing.
    
    Very similar editions:
    • [r=8168478 says "West End Girls (Extended Version)" on the A-side label; the B-side label incorrectly credits Stephen Hague for the first track; runouts indicate Allied only.
    • [r=15037937 says "West End Girls (Dance Mix)" on the A-side label; the B-side label incorrectly credits Stephen Hague for the first track; runouts indicate Allied & Specialty.
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    Info & credits are inconsistently listed on the release, in part due to re-use of artwork from the UK 12". Mastering and pressing info is derived from runout etchings & stamps.
    
    Track titles in sleeve circular area: West End Girls (Extended Dance Version); A Man Could Get Arrested; West End Girls
    Track titles in sleeve blue boxes: West End Girls (Dance Mix); A Man Could Get Arrested; West End Girls
    Track titles on labels (correct): West End Girls (Dance Mix); A Man Could Get Arrested; West End Girls (Dub Version)
    
    A: "Additional Vocals by Helena Springs" appears only on the sleeve.
    B1: "Produced by Steven Spiro" appears on the label and is correct. "Produced by Bobby Orlando and Pet Shop Boys" and "Remixed by Pet Shop Boys & Frank Roszak" appear on the sleeve but don't apply to the version on the record.
    B2: "Additional vocals by Helena Springs" appears only on the sleeve. "Mixing And Additional production by Shep Pettibone for Mastermix Productions" appears only on the labels.
    
    A-side publishing info in sleeve circular area: Published by Cage Music Ltd ©1984
    B-side publishing info in sleeve circular area: Published by Cage Music Ltd ©1985
    Publishing info on both labels: Cage Music Ltd./c/o Virgin Music Inc.-ASCAP
    Copyright info on both labels: ℗ 1985 EMI Records Ltd.
    
    Additional info in sleeve circular area, both sides:
    ©℗ 1985 EMI Records Ltd. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. Factories: Jacksonville, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Printed in U.S.A.
    
    Additional boilerplate text around edge of labels, both sides:
    Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., U.S.A. [Capitol logo Marca Reg.
    All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws
    Data provided by Discogs

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    This edition says "West End Girls (Dance Mix)" on the A-side label. The B-side label correctly credits Steven Spiro for the first track.
    Runout etchings indicate Allied & Sheffield metal work only, no mention of SP (Specialty). Some copies have a stamper impression "A" near the center hole on one or both sides, further indicating Allied pressing.

    Very similar editions:
    • [r=8168478 says "West End Girls (Extended Version)" on the A-side label; the B-side label incorrectly credits Stephen Hague for the first track; runouts indicate Allied only.
    • [r=15037937 says "West End Girls (Dance Mix)" on the A-side label; the B-side label incorrectly credits Stephen Hague for the first track; runouts indicate Allied & Specialty.
    ___

    Info & credits are inconsistently listed on the release, in part due to re-use of artwork from the UK 12". Mastering and pressing info is derived from runout etchings & stamps.

    Track titles in sleeve circular area: West End Girls (Extended Dance Version); A Man Could Get Arrested; West End Girls
    Track titles in sleeve blue boxes: West End Girls (Dance Mix); A Man Could Get Arrested; West End Girls
    Track titles on labels (correct): West End Girls (Dance Mix); A Man Could Get Arrested; West End Girls (Dub Version)

    A: "Additional Vocals by Helena Springs" appears only on the sleeve.
    B1: "Produced by Steven Spiro" appears on the label and is correct. "Produced by Bobby Orlando and Pet Shop Boys" and "Remixed by Pet Shop Boys & Frank Roszak" appear on the sleeve but don't apply to the version on the record.
    B2: "Additional vocals by Helena Springs" appears only on the sleeve. "Mixing And Additional production by Shep Pettibone for Mastermix Productions" appears only on the labels.

    A-side publishing info in sleeve circular area: Published by Cage Music Ltd ©1984
    B-side publishing info in sleeve circular area: Published by Cage Music Ltd ©1985
    Publishing info on both labels: Cage Music Ltd./c/o Virgin Music Inc.-ASCAP
    Copyright info on both labels: ℗ 1985 EMI Records Ltd.

    Additional info in sleeve circular area, both sides:
    ©℗ 1985 EMI Records Ltd. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. Factories: Jacksonville, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Printed in U.S.A.

    Additional boilerplate text around edge of labels, both sides:
    Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., U.S.A. [Capitol logo Marca Reg.
    All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws
    Track List
    A. West End Girls (Dance Mix) 6:31
    B1. A Man Could Get Arrested 4:50
    B2. West End Girls (Dub Version) 9:31
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