One red and one white vinyl. Gatefold sleeve; includes printed inner sleeve. The Communards' sophomore album Red consolidated the genius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles. Fusing synths and hi-NRG production with lush string and horn arrangements, the Communards straddled pop and the political, the album's themes set against the political unrest and moral panic of late '80s Britain. A global smash upon its release in 1987, this is the remastered and expanded 35th Anniversary Edition with new sleeve notes. Features an extensive array of B-sides, live tracks, demo versions and remixes, including classic mixes by legendary '80s club doyens Shep Pettibone, Clivilles & Cole (better known as C&C Music Factory) and a euphoric new 2022 remix of "Never Can Say Goodbye" by UK outfit The 2 Bears (Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and DJ Raf Rundell). Includes Stephen Lipson extended version.
Track List:
- A1. Tomorrow
- A2. T.M.T. <3 T.B.M.G.
- A3. Matter Of Opinion
- A4. Victims
- A5. For A Friend
- B1. Never Can Say Goodbye
- B2. Lovers And Friends
- B3. Hold On Tight
- B4. If I Could Tell You
- B5. C Minor
- C1. I Just Want To Let You Know
- C2. Scat
- C3. 77 The Great Escape
- C4. I Do It All For You
- C5. Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart
- C6. When The Boy In Your Heart Is The Boy In You Arms
- C7. Piece Of Saxophone
- D1. Tomorrow (Stephen Lipson Extended Version)
- D2. There's More To Love (Jalapeno Mix)
- D3. Never Can Say Goodbye (San Paulo Mix)