Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982
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Originally posted May 18, 2017
“Carnival” is a mini-lp by Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI in September 1982.
As part of Capitol’s shift in marketing strategy for Duran Duran from New Romantic act to dance band over the course of 1982 (in a bid to shift more units of the Rio album), it was decided to release an EP of remixed tracks in various territories globally to capitalise on increased night-club play and to try to replicate that success on radio.
Part of this strategy involved producer David Kershenbaum remixing various Rio’ tracks. Most of these remixes also appeared on the Carnival release as well as various twelve-inch singles.
The demand for Duran Duran material during the autumn of 1982 was quite high. DJs who heard the new mixes could not get enough, and started to put the dance mixes on the air. During the week of 2 October, the US version of the Carnival EP actually entered the album charts at #98. It was gone by the following week.
The success of the Carnival EP gave the band enough clout to bring Kershenbaum back in to remix the entire A-side of the Rio album, which was re-issued in the United States in November 1982.
Due to the fact that Carnival was meant to capitalise on Duran Duran’s burgeoning dance-oriented success, the tracklisting around the world differed from region to region.
For the North American release – released both in Canada and the US – the track listing changed slightly, incorporating among other things, a new Kershenbaum mix of minor single “My Own Way” which featured additional lyrics left off the original album version as well as the ‘rhythm section punched up, making it ideal for dancing’. This mix eventually resurfaced on the Kershenbaum version of the Rio album in November 1982. The EP also featured the full length David Kershenbaum remix of “Hold Back the Rain”, which is quite similar in structure to the version on the B-side of the “Save A Prayer” twelve-inch single. However the guitars are more prominent on the EP mix, and the keyboard and bass are quieter in some places. This mix also featured on the Japanese Carnival EP, with a slighty longer fade out that actual runs completely to the end of the in-studio performance. This full length version was edited down by about half a minute (with sections of the outro choruses cut down) to produce the 6:32 album remix version featured on the North American re-release of Rio.
The North American tracklisting is rounded out by Night Versions of singles “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Girls on Film”, lifted directly from their respective twelve-inches. Looks-wise, the EP was similar to the Dutch release but came in a purple sleeve, instead of white.
SIDE A:
Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) 5:14
Girls On Film (Night Version) 5:30
SIDE B:
Hold Back The Rain (Carnival Remix) 7:03
My Own Way (Carnival Remix) 4:29
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Carnival | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Albums Chart | #98 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Harvest – DLP-15006
Format: Vinyl, LP, Mini-Album, Compilation, Limited Edition
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Art Direction – Roy Kohara
Design – John O’Brien (4)
Engineer [Remix] – George Tutko
Mastered By – SM*
Photography By [Back Cover] – Babushkin*
Photography By [Front Cover Portraits] – Nancy Campbell
Producer, Engineer – Colin Thurston
Remix – David Kershenbaum
Written-By – Taylor* (tracks: A2), Duran Duran (tracks: A1, B1, B2), Taylor* (tracks: A2), Rhodes* (tracks: A2), Taylor* (tracks: A2), Le Bon* (tracks: A2)
NOTES:
Alternative versions of these four tracks appear on the Harvest albums “DURAN DURAN” (ST 12158) and “RIO” (ST 12211), distributed by Capitol Records on records and XDR Cassettes.
A1 appears as “Night Version” on other releases, including the 3rd US edition of the Rio album, mixed by Colin Thurston and errantly credited to David Kershenbaum.
B1 and B2 appear as David Kershenbaum remixes on the 2nd and 3rd US edition of the Rio album.
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hi paul, this is the one that did it for duran duran in america, carnival is the EP, that helped them break through. especially these mixes, and these versions. the third time was the charm for them. i don’t think they would have had another chance, and they would have just been another british band that tried to get big in america. it was also after this, that released ‘is there something i should know’, and add it to the first album, for a re-release of that. and that helped bring the first album and all those songs back to… Read more »
You’re welcome -1 🙂
Now I did not know / remember the “night version” here was not a Kershenbaum mix! Now I’m wondering whether I have the 2nd or 3rd edition of the lp! There are too many variants to remember all this stuff ! LOL thanks for this! Have the original 12” but one of your transfers is always amazing !
Thank you, ING 🙂
Turns out my vinyl is the 3rd edition with Hungry Like the Wolf at 5:17!
Thank you Paul. I never knew about the different variations. I appreciate you sharing them.
You’re welcome, Matt 🙂
When I bought this, having no clue to the mix history of Rio, I thought “I can’t tell the difference from the remixes here from the album versions” LOL. The Dutch Carnival was the first Duran Duran I ever bought… nice memories, and great music. Thanks Paul.
It was pretty confusing I hope these posts have helped clear some of that up 🙂
You’re on fire with DD!!! Thank you so much Paul! Specially for the **244bit FLAC! :p
You’re welcome, Gonzalo 🙂
Thank you Paul!! A very fitting way to celebrate the anniversary of Rio! Have a great weekend.
You’re very welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
You are such a blessing Paul!! I really love getting these different versions from you. Plus, it’s so great that others are getting to hear them too, just in case they missed them or just discovered your awesome site just recently. I always get emotional thinking of all you have given, me and the world. FOREVER GRATEFUL!! Have a great weekend Paul, Song And Dance and everyone too!!
Jeff
I appreciate you so much, Jeff. Thank you 🙂
Every time I come to BTG, I always feel like I’m finding long buried treasures, just waiting for a good home 🙂
Thank you again, Paul. Have a fine weekend!
Thanks so much, Muff Diver 🙂
Thank you!!! Very interesting to see all these different versions.
You’re welcome, David 🙂
You are on fire with these Carnival variations! Thank you so much for these.
Thank you, Dean 🙂