BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981
“Stand and Deliver” is a song by English new wave band Adam and the Ants, released as the lead single from their third studio album, Prince Charming (1981). It was the band’s first No. 1 hit in the UK. The phrase “stand and deliver – your money or your life”, used in the lyrics, is commonly associated with highwaymen in 18th century England.
Adam and the Ants’ previous single, “Antmusic”, debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 6 December 1980. It spent nine weeks in the top 10, peaking at No. 2, but was denied the No. 1 position by the re-release of John Lennon’s “Imagine” after his murder in New York City on 8 December 1980.
“Stand and Deliver” became the band’s first No. 1 when it debuted at the top spot on 9 May 1981, and remained there for five weeks. It has sold 1.03 million copies in the UK. On the US Dance chart, “Stand and Deliver” peaked at #38.
Copies of the single “Stand and Deliver” b/w “Beat My Guest” were included as a free bonus item with some vinyl copies of the US version of the album Kings of the Wild Frontier on Epic Records. Epic’s cassette edition appended the two tracks to each end of either side of the tape. A slightly different version of “Stand and Deliver” was then featured on their follow-up LP, Prince Charming, released in November 1981.
“Beat Ny Guest”
It was fairly common for Ant to record new versions his pre-1980 compositions for the B-side of his singles. For this single, an old Ant song dating back at least to May 1977 was used. “Beat My Guest” was the first song Adam and the Ants played at their official debut gig at the Institute of Contemporary Arts restaurant on 10 May 1977. A full band recording was made in the same 14 July 1977 Chappell Studios recording session that had produced the version of Plastic Surgery featured in Derek Jarman’s film Jubilee. The version on the B-Side of this single was recorded in August 1980 during sessions for the Kings of the Wild Frontier album and featured the band’s previous bass player Kevin Mooney.
SIDE A:
Stand And Deliver (Single Version) 3:08
Written-By – Ant*, Marco*
SIDE B:
Beat My Guest 3:11
Written-By – A. Ant*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Stand And Deliver | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #38 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49-02193
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Design – Adam Ant, Jules*
Engineer – Alan Douglas (2)
Other [Clothes By] – Eve
Other [Makeup] – Jayne Vincent
Other [Styled By] – Charles David Whiting
Performer [This Record Was Made By] – Adam Ant, Gary Tibbs, Marco*, Merrick, Terry Lee Miall
Photography By – Alan Ballard*
Producer – Chris Hughes
NOTES:
Styled at Bermans and Nathans
Astrological Symbols courtesy of HMSO copyright
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
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Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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I always thought we’d have gotten a musical about Adam called this by now with this as the main song in it. I still think it ought to happen!
Classic! Love it.
Thank you Todd 🙂
When this single was released, Adam had already fired the bassist Kevin Mooney.
So it’s Adam Ant playing bass on “Stand & Deliver” and Kevin Mooney playing bass on “Beat My Guest”.
Former Roxy Music bassist Gary Tibbs didn’t join the band until after these songs were recorded, however, it is Gary playing bass on the longer version of “Stand & Deliver” on the “Prince Charming” album.
Thank you for all of the info Carty 🙂
Ah I wondered if the man with the lightbluecar would pop up! Hi Carty.
Haha I used to love that single when I was 11 but this surely did not pass the test of time. Lovely pulp though, thanks as always for the music!
You’re welcome martijn 🙂
One of my favourites from the early eighties. I can’t wait until later to hear your pristine rip.
Cheers Paul 🙂
Cheers Mark 🙂
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Catchy as hell!! What great memories of this song I have. Adam Ant always had those melodies and aggressive singing along with those powerhouse drum beats!! I am so pumped looking at this title and knowing how AWESOME it’s going to sound because of the care you take when ripping music. Oh Paul, you’re the greatest!! Too bad there isn’t an extended mix or something. I still love everything about it though!!
Jeff
Jeff if you want extended you have to go ‘unoffical’. Try lightbluecar.com
Thanks Ian, I’ll have to check it out sometime. It’s just that I’ve been so spoiled by DjPaulT that I can’t imagine anyone or anything comparing to the greatness of Paul. Thanks though for the tip.
Have a great weekend!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff 🙂
“Stand and Deliver” was the first Adam And The Ants song that I remember singing along to with my mates at school, the song was so catchy and the video were enjoyable to watch.
Fantastic post Paul.
Great memories thanks for sharing John 🙂