Hue And Cry – Labour Of Love (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

pseudo-satisfaction baby!

“Labour of Love” was a hit single by Scottish duo/brothers Greg and Pat Kane, better known as Hue and Cry. Included on the album Seduced and Abandoned, it was released as their second single in 1987 after their first hit “I Refuse” had failed to make the UK Top 75.

Showcasing a somewhat funky sound that was very different from their later ballad releases, this song remains their biggest hit to date, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart and meriting inclusion on many hits compilations of the 1980s.

The song is written from the perspective of a disillusioned working-class Conservative voter of the mid-1980s who has worked hard to believe in Margaret Thatcher’s story of a new proud, individualist Britain and who is now realising that there is less “gain” than “pain” in doing so.

The band had a lucky break with this single when they were asked to perform it on the BBC music show Top of the Pops at short notice. American band Los Lobos were booked to be on the show that week with their hit “La Bamba” but due to a mix-up with their visa applications, they were unable to perform. Hue and Cry were asked to fill the gap in the show and the exposure that this generated helped propel the single up the UK charts.

The b-sdie “Widescreen” is a non album track.

SIDE A:
Labour Of Love (12″ Remix) 5:34

SIDE B:
Labour Of Love (Dub Version) 3:49

Widescreen 3:44
Producer – Gregory Kan

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin – DMD 1203
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Composed By – G. Kane*, P. Kane*
Mixed By – Harvey Jay Goldberg* (tracks: A, B1)
Producer – Harvey Jay Goldberg* (tracks: A, B1), James Biondolillo (tracks: A, B1)

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP “Seduced And Abandoned”

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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:
Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@
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

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archiefax
archiefax
July 24, 2017 10:45 am

Belated thanks for this excellent track… the original 7 inch never fails to get the blood pumping! (Pat Kane was – and is – the better looking brother… just check out the video!)

John Wilson
July 21, 2017 2:09 pm

Thanks Paul, I have a very worn copy of this 12 inch and it never sounded as good! More Hue And Cry if possible. They were a very underrated band and Pat Kane’s voice is pure blue-eyed soul. It was strange that Pat had to re-record the vocals so the American audience could understand what he sang. The original is still one of my favourite singles.

Keep up the good work!

memoryboy
memoryboy
July 21, 2017 12:50 am

Not sure I’ve heard this before… but the guy on the back cover is a hottie for sure. I am downloading it now….

VanceMan
July 20, 2017 8:06 pm

I didn’t know there was ever an American release for Hue & Cry, so this is a special surprise treat. Thanks, as always.

Dana
Dana
July 20, 2017 7:55 pm

WOW!!! Just listened. Didn’t realize this was the US 12″ Remix, VERY different to the UK 12″. Had never heard before, so, again – THANK YOU, Paul!

Dana
Dana
July 20, 2017 7:49 pm

Not sure what I did right to deserve today (and yesterday), but THANK YOU, Paul!

Christian
Christian
July 20, 2017 4:55 pm

Fantastic, Paul, thanks a lot!!!

Disco-D
Disco-D
July 20, 2017 3:19 pm

Thanks, Paul.

I believe this, if memory serves correct, is the shorter (USA) edit of the UK issued “Labour Of Love (Super-Bad)” version (which was about a minute longer). It features a different lead vocal take to that of the well-known 7″/12″/album mix. The Dub/Instrumental is a good listen!

Jeff
Jeff
July 20, 2017 2:09 pm

Also looking forward to the 12-inch version. As always, thank you very much Paul.

Jeff

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Jeff
July 20, 2017 3:50 pm

This one certainly sssssssizzles Paul!! Love the punchy horns and bass and percussion. How I wish there were some edits in this one, but everything else is perfect. And man, the rip sounds unbelievable. Gosh, this erupts out the speakers. Love the dub too!! Great addition to the week and your mighty collection of mighty mixes. Massive!!

Jeff

Junior
Junior
July 20, 2017 1:43 pm

One of my favourite Hue and Cry singles, looking forward to hearing your vinyl transfer.

Thanks very much Paul 🙂

Song_and_Dance
Song_and_Dance
July 20, 2017 1:08 pm

Oh, I almost forgot: Thank you Paul 🙂

Song_and_Dance
Song_and_Dance
July 20, 2017 1:08 pm

I don´t think I´ve ever heard the 12inch remix of Labor. Great song by an underrated band. I have the 12inch of Looking For Linda. Bought it on a flee market years ago. Mint condition for 50cent (Euro cent). That was alright 🙂

Omar
Omar
July 20, 2017 12:49 pm

Thanks Paul.