Anne Clark – Sleeper In Metropolis (Extended Remix) (Vinl 12")

Anne Clark – Sleeper In Metropolis (Extended Remix) is the 12" maxi of one of Anne Clark’s best-known pieces: spoken-word poetry over a cool synthesizer track by David Harrow. Martyn Webster’s remix was made specifically for this release; the original version appears on the album “Changing Places”. Side B adds “Short Story (Party Mix!)” and two previously unreleased poems. On offer is the 1984 German original on Rough Trade (RTD 016 T).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade RTD 016 T
• Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, maxi single
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1984
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-pop, Spoken word

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sleeper In Metropolis (Extended Remix) (4:48)

Side B

1. Short Story (Party Mix!) (1:52)
2. Surge (Poem) (0:26)
3. Poets Turmoil No 364 (Poem) (0:55)

Personnel

Anne Clark (words, voice). Music for “Sleeper In Metropolis”: David Harrow, remix: Martyn Webster.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 1984 German original on Rough Trade (RTD 016 T).

Is this the same version as on the album?
No. The “Extended Remix” was made for this maxi; the album version is on “Changing Places”. The two poems on side B were previously unreleased.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
Media NM-: the record is near mint minus – very close to new, barely any signs of use. Sleeve VG+: very good plus – light signs of use that don’t affect playback. Full details of how we grade are on our Vinyl Grading page.

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