Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982
“Hungry Like the Wolf” is a song by the British new wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Colin Thurston for the group’s second studio album Rio. The song was released in May 1982 as the band’s fifth single in the United Kingdom. It reached no. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, and received a gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry.
The music video for “Hungry Like the Wolf” was directed by Russell Mulcahy and filmed in the jungles of Sri Lanka. Although the band initially failed to break into the US market, MTV placed the “Hungry Like the Wolf” video into heavy rotation. Subsequently, the group gained much exposure; the song peaked at the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1983, and Duran Duran became an international sensation. The video won the first Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984.
This USA 7″ 2nd US single release of “Hungry Like The Wolf” with different mixes, to promote the “Rio” album re-release and the “Carnival” Mini-LP release, eatures the US Album Remix which appeared on the 2nd US editions of the “Rio” album on the A-side along with the Carnival/Night Version as it’s b-side.
SIDE A:
Hungry Like The Wolf (US Remix) 4:02
Remix – David Kershenbaum
SIDE B:
Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) 5:14
Remix – Colin Thurston
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hungry Like The Wolf | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #3 |
| 1983 | Hungry Like The Wolf | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #36 |
| 1983 | Hungry Like The Wolf | U.S. Billboard Top Rock Tracks | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Harvest – B-5195
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Winchester Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Mastered By – Wally*
Producer – Colin Thurston
Written-By – Duran Duran
NOTES:
Recorded in England.
Published by Tritec Music Ltd.
Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., U.S.A.
TRACK A
(from the LP “RIO” ST-12211)
TRACK B
(from the Mini-LP “CARNIVAL” DLP-15006)
Find the 7″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!
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I remember when “Hungry Like The Wolf” was making the rounds of various FM radio stations. The serious conniptions being experienced by the “Upright Citizens Brigades” of the time. Oh, my! We didn’t grow up watching MTV. We were so far out in the rural area that we didn’t even have that newfangled contraption everybody was talking about: Cable TV! How did we ever survive w/o 500 channels? Until I could finish high school and escape into the Army, there were 3 constants which helped me survive the rural, redneck Hee-Haw hell I was stuck in : I had a… Read more »
Thank you for sharing such a great memory with us Muff Diver 🙂
Thank you for making this (and others) available!
Heads up: The first track filename is misspelled in both packages. 🙂
Thanks for letting me know. I also forgot to completely tag the 24bit package. Guess my mind was still on vacation 🙂
Glad you’re back and I hope you had a great vacation! “Hungry Like the Wolf” is one of those iconic songs that truly defines its era. The video playing constantly on MTV was something I watched every time I saw it. I was in high school when this came out, and I’m feeling very, very, very old knowing that this was 40 years ago!
I know exactly how you feel David. I was 13 years old when this was released and remember all my girlfriends crushing on John Taylor and Nick Rhodes. I am feeling the sting of old age too my friend 🙂
Welcome back Paul! I swear you read my mind as I was thinking of this exact single recently. I do have the US 7″ in my collection, but yours will be pristine quality!! Thanks and I hope you had a nice, relaxing vacation.
Thank you, Retro Hound. This single is one of my favorites even though it is not the rarest of the bunch. I hope you enjoy it 🙂
RIO is my favourite Duran Duran album, and I have the UK vinyl version in a plastic protective sleeve, displayed on my shelf, plus the many CD releases.
Hungry Like The Wolf is still catchy as it was 40 years ago, I especially love that Jupiter 8 arpeggiator.
Great post Paul and it’s great that Duran Duran have been nominated for the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’ve read that Simon has spoken to Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo, who will also be there.
Many Thanks, John.
Thank you, John. I am very excited about their nomination 🙂
I am super excited about this! Thank you!
You’re welcome, Conner 🙂
Thanks for this! This song has so many tweaked versions it’s insane! As does a lot of Rio, I think there are 3 different US pressings of the album! Love DD!
You’re welcome, ING 🙂
Thank you so much for making it available
You’re welcome, Denilson Cardoso 🙂
hi paul, welcome back. hope you had a good time on your vacation. i love this song. its what introduced me to the band. good time to look back on their 40th anniversary, and soon their induction into the rock and roll hall of fame. i bought the 7 inch, but mind didn’t have a cool picture sleeve. now i have to go back, and buy a copy off discogs, good thing they are pretty cheap. there are so many versions, and variations, and releases for this song. the american audience just didn’t get it, until about the 3rd release,… Read more »
I always loved “Hold Back The Rain” would have been a great single. I hope you enjoy this one 🙂
OH yesss, Hold Back The Rain, especially the “night” versions, I think there are 2 slight variations, ROCK. SHOULD. HAVE. BEEN. A. SINGLE!
Welcome Back, Paul
While I have this one in my growing collection and love it, it was trash. Nice for me to find a good copy to add in. Thanks for the redo.
Mike
You’re welcome, DJ Veteran 🙂
Welcome back Paul!! Gosh, I’ve missed you too. Hope your vacation was fun and exciting.
Thanks for another cool 7-inch edition to your site. Love hearing such things because sometimes they are a lot different than album versions.
Again, I’m so glad you’re back. You were definitely missed!!
Jeff
It’s good to be back, Jeff. I missed you guys 🙂