Category: Information Society

Information Society – Informedleymation (US 12″ Promo) (1990)

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Today I’m spotlighting a very special 12″ release built for the dancefloor faithful and the Information Society deep divers. This one pulls together two Hot Tracks–exclusive remixes from the American electronic band Information Society, hailing from Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota, at a moment when Hack was still pulsing through clubs and radio alike.

Side A features Informedleymation, a Hot Tracks medley crafted by Glenn Cattanach that dives deep into the band’s second studio album, Hack. Rather than leaning solely on the obvious choice, Cattanach smartly anchors the mix around the era’s hit “Think”, while seamlessly weaving in four additional cuts from the album. Working directly from the Hack CD and assembling the mix via DAT, he achieved a crystal-clear, full-frequency medley that still sounds pristine today. It’s a masterclass in early-’90s remix craftsmanship—clean, punchy, and designed to keep momentum locked from start to finish.

Flip the record and Side B delivers the Digital Remix of “How Long,” originally released as the second single from Hack in 1991. Here, the track gets an entirely new lease on life thanks to a remix by legendary DJ, remixer, and producer Chris Cox. Cox brings his unmistakable touch to the mix, sharpening the track’s rhythmic edge while preserving its emotional core. It’s sleek, club-ready, and unmistakably built for serious sound systems—proof of how a great remix can reframe a song without losing its soul.

Together, these two Hot Tracks mixes form a perfectly balanced 12″: one side celebrating the album as a whole through a thoughtfully constructed medley, the other zeroing in on a single track and pushing it straight onto the dancefloor. For fans of Information Society, remix culture, or the golden era of DJ record pools, this release is a reminder of just how inventive and influential that moment truly was.

A killer slice of early ’90s electronic history—pressed loud, mixed smart, and made to move bodies.

SIDE A:
Informedleymation 8:07
DJ Mix [Megamix] – Glenn Cattanach
Written-By – Maher, Valaquen, Robb*

1 – Come With Me
2 – Think
3 – Move Out
4 – How Long
5 – Now That I Have You

SIDE B:
How Long (Digital Remix) 6:17
Remix Chris Cox
Written-By – P. Robb*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Custom

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Hot Tracks – SA 9-9, Hot Tracks – SA 10-1
Series: Hot Tracks Series – 9-9, Hot Tracks Series – 10-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Compilation, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Pop
Style: House, Hip-House, Hi NRG, Euro House, Garage House

CREDITS:

NOTES:
DJ Use Only

Buy Hot Tracks SA 9-9 at DISCOGGS

Buy Hot Tracks SA 10-1 at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

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Information Society – What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Special Radio Promo) (US 12″ Promo) (1988)

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“Pure energy…”

Bursting onto the late-’80s synthpop and freestyle scene with a sound that was futuristic, funky, and fueled by digital obsession, Information Society made their mark with the infectious 1988 hit “What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy).” Blending electronic dance rhythms with sci-fi aesthetics and a now-iconic sample from Star Trek, the track became an enduring staple of club culture and pop radio alike.

🚀 A New Wave of Synth

Formed in Minneapolis and later based in New York, Information Society fused the sharp, sequenced sensibility of synthpop with the bass-heavy grooves of freestyle and electro. Produced by Fred Maher and Paul Robb, “What’s On Your Mind” showcases the band’s flair for melodic hooks layered over state-of-the-art digital programming—cutting-edge for its time.

The track prominently features vocal samples of Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, licensed from Star Trek, delivering the phrase “pure energy,” which gave the song its subtitle. It was an early example of a pop hit using prominent sampling not just as texture, but as a hook.

📈 Chart Success

“What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy)” hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to #1 on the Dance Club Songs chart in 1988. It marked the band’s commercial breakthrough and remains their signature song. The track also helped establish Tommy Boy Records as a label at the forefront of electronic dance music in the U.S.

🎧 Timeless Techno-Romanticism

At its core, “What’s On Your Mind” is about communication breakdown in relationships—wrapped in shiny digital armor. It’s cold, clinical, and emotional all at once. With its clever use of sci-fi sampling and dancefloor drive, it captured the moment when synthpop crossed into the mainstream without losing its cool.

💿 About This Promo

While I’ve previously featured the commercial US 12″ single, this Special Radio Promo offers something a bit more exclusive—two rare radio edits that were originally scattered across various formats, including cassette singles and promotional CDs.

This promo was never commercially released, pressed in limited quantities strictly for radio station use. Designed to boost airplay, it features tailored edits that are harder to find and a must-have for collectors and completists alike.

This promo was issued in a TB 911 commercial retail picture sleeve with a cut in the corner; the back cover lists the tracks incorrectly.

SIDE A:
What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Pure Energy Mix) 4:35
Mixed By – Fred Maher, Roey Shamir

What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Pure Energy Radio Edit) 3:35
Edited By – Chep Nunez*
Mixed By – Fred Maher, Roey Shamir

SIDE B:
What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Club Radio Edit) 3:19
Edited By – Chep Nunez, The Latin Rascals
Mixed By – “Little” Louie Vega, Roman Ricardo

What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Club Mix) 7:58
Edited By – The Latin Rascals
Mixed By – “Little” Louie Vega*, Roman Ricardo

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988-89 What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
1988-89 What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #10
1988-89 What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1988-89 What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Maxi-Singles Sales #2

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Tommy Boy – TB 911 PRO
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Retail Sleeve
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Special radio Promo

Tracks are listed incorrectly on the sleeve.

From the album “INFORMATION SOCIETY”

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

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Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
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Information Society – Repetition (US 12″)

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“Repetition” is a 1989 ballad by American synthpop band Information Society released as the third single from their debut self-titled album. The song peaked at #76 on April 22, 1989, on the US Billboard Hot 100 after spending six weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Repetition (LP Version) 4:28

SIDE B:
Something In The Air (Extended Club Edit) 6:23
Something In The Air (Dub) 6:23

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1989 Repetition U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #76

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Tommy Boy – TB 928
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – The Grey Organization
Design – Maura P. McLaughlin
Edited By – Omar Santana (tracks: B1, B2)
Executive-Producer – Kevin Laffey
Management – Scott Mehno
Mastered By – Herb Powers Jr.
Photography By – Isabel Snyder
Programmed By, Arranged By – Paul Robb
Programmed By, Arranged By, Producer – Fred Maher
Written-By – P. Robb*

NOTES:
Note on sleeve and labels: “It ain’t where you’re from, it’s where you’re at.”

B1 & B2: 100 BPM

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
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Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
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DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
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Click Removal: Manual
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M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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Information Society – Walking Away (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Walking Away” is a 1988 song by American synth-pop group Information Society. Released as a single in late 1988, the song peaked at No. 9 in the United States in February 1989 and No. 5 in the Hot Dance Club Play chart. “Walking Away” is the second single from the band’s eponymous album. “Walking Away” reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 15 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The music video was directed by Mark Pellington.

The song contains samples of William Shatner as James T. Kirk saying “It is useless to resist us” from the Star Trek episode, “Mirror, Mirror”, and James Doohan as Scotty saying “Let’s Go See!” from the Star Trek episode, “Wolf in the Fold”.

** The clicks and pops on “Make It Funkier (Boot It Up Vocal)” are intentinal and are supposed to be there.

SIDE A:
Walking Away (Space Age Mix) 6:38
Edited By – Gail “Sky” King
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Bob Rosa
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone

Walking Away (Dub) 8:00
Edited By – Gail “Sky” King
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Bob Rosa
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone

Make It Funkier (Boot It Up Vocal) 2:56
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Bob Huott
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – INSOC*

SIDE B:
Walking Away (S.M.D. Mix) 7:10
Edited By – Gail “Sky” King
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Bob Rosa
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone

Walking Away (House Dub) 6:09
Edited By – Gail “Sky” King
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Bob Rosa
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone

Walking Away (Radio Version) 4:00
Edited By – Gail “Sky” King
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Bob Rosa
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988-89 Walking Away U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #9
1988-89 Walking Away U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #5
1988-89 Walking Away U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Maxi-Singles Sales #1
1988-89 Walking Away U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #64
1988-89 Walking Away U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks #15

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Tommy Boy – TB 919
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Electro, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By, Producer, Programmed By – Fred Maher
Arranged By, Programmed By – Paul Robb
Art Direction – The Grey Organsation*
Design – Maura P. McLaughlin
Executive-Producer – Kevin Laffey
Layout – Steven Miglio
Photography By [Silhouette Photography] – Isabel Snyder
Written-By – P. Robb*

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
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 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi