New Order – Round & Round (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“Round & Round” is a song by the English band New Order from their fifth studio album Technique (1989). The song was written by band members Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner, and the album version was produced entirely by New Order. “Round & Round” was re-recorded for a single release, with Stephen Hague as co-producer.

Musically, it is one of the band’s most dance-centred songs, with few guitar or bass lines. Like the majority of New Order songs, the song’s title is not mentioned in its lyrics. “Round & Round” was selected as the second single from the album by Factory Records’ Tony Wilson over the wishes of the band, who wanted to issue “Vanishing Point” instead.

The song is about New Order’s then-souring relationship with Tony Wilson, the owner of Factory Records, which was the band’s label at the time. On the documentary “New Order Story”, Bernard Sumner discusses that he did not originally intend the song to be about Tony Wilson and the tension between Wilson and the group, but Sumner admits that growing tension between the two men ultimately was channelled into the song when it was being written.

The single’s main B-side was an instrumental, “Best & Marsh”, which was written as the theme for a Granada TV series of the same name, featuring footballers George Best and Rodney Marsh.

The single reached #21 on the UK singles chart. In the United States “Round & Round” became a #1 hit on the Billboard Dance Chart while peaking at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

SIDE A:
Round & Round (12” Version) 6:46
Producer – Stephen Hague

Round & Round (Club Mix) 7:06
Mixed By – Kevin Saunderson
Mixed By [Assistant] – Mark Childress, Matt King (2)

SIDE B:
Round & Round (12” Remix) 6:48
Mixed By – Ben Grosse
Mixed By [Assistant] – Mark Childress, Matt King (2)

Best & Marsh 4:30
Mixed By – Stuart James

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1989 Round & Round U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #64
1989 Round & Round U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs #6
1989 Round & Round U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1989 Round & Round U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales #5

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Qwest Records ‎– 0-21062, Qwest Records ‎– 9 21062-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, SRC Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Cover – Peter Saville Associates, Trevor Key
Mixed By – Alan Meyerson
Producer, Written-By – New Order
Recorded By – Michael Johnson

NOTES:
Tracks A2 & B1 mixed at Pearl Sound Studios, Canton, MI.
Original version of “Round & round” from the Qwest album TECHNIQUE

Made in U.S.A.

Find the 12″ at 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:
Schiit Mani
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring:
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

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George Kittredge
George Kittredge
June 12, 2020 4:24 am

If possible, then would you please post/update the 24/96 version of this record? Thanks.

Sergio P
Sergio P
September 7, 2019 1:03 pm

Excelente disco …creo el mejor tema de New Order

RetroMikey
RetroMikey
September 5, 2019 2:20 pm

Thank you for this great single, just wondering I had the CD maxi single and it contained the instrumental version of Vanishing Point which was a great club hit as well? If you have this, can you upload this Paul?

Thank you

Eddy Rodas
Eddy Rodas
September 3, 2019 1:42 pm

I love this song, thanks for sharing DJ, you are the best …

Jeff
Jeff
September 3, 2019 9:08 am

Paul, once again, thanks for reminding me of wonderful music. It’s been a while since I’ve heard the 12-inch vinyl of this song. Loved all the mixes. My favorite is probably the Club mix because of the relentless energy, although I wish there were more vocals. I think the other version that’s my favorite too is the 12-inch remix with all the vocals and great production. Thank you Paul for letting me remember how great New Order’s singles can be!!

Jeff

marcelo
marcelo
August 30, 2019 7:24 pm

Hola…como hago para LOGEARME hace tiempo que no pasaba por aca o hay que pagar ahora?..saludos

Matt
Matt
August 27, 2019 6:31 am

Thanks for this one. I have the CD single but it doesn’t have the Club Mix, don’t think I’ve actually heard it before.

Jeff
Jeff
August 27, 2019 5:52 am

Hi Paul,

I received your reply late in the day. I’m so sorry about your accident. Thankfully you and Jeremy are okay. I am most concerned for the two of you. Please relax and take good care of yourselves. I can’t believe you even posted after the fact. You’re amazing. You and Jeremy are in my thoughts.

Healing Hugs,

Jeff

Song And Dance
Song And Dance
Reply to  DjPaulT
August 29, 2019 4:05 am

Hey Paul. You got me scared there. I am so happy you and Jeremy are doing fine. I’m on vacation right now and travelled to the Dutch coast (our neighbor to the west as you certainly know). That’s just 170 miles for me and I am enjoying my stay here. I’m following yout posts, of course, and am looking forward to listening to those when I’m back home. New Order was a great treat for me as I do have both German 12inches of “Round and Round“ as well as “Round and Remix“. The Clun Mix should be new to… Read more »

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Song And Dance
August 29, 2019 12:52 pm

Hey Song And Dance,

I hope you’re having fun on your vacation. All the best to you!

Jeff

negative1ne
August 26, 2019 7:31 pm

hi paul,

glad to see you continuing with some more newer tracks.
while not really a new order classic to me, it’s still a great
track from their latter house, techno era.

i know at that point they were under a lot of stress and strain
after reuniting. they were also putting out multiple formats.
dual cd singles, dual and triple vinyl, and cassette singles.
sometimes with exclusive mixes on them.

thanks for this track, and looking forward to future ones.

(hopefully, your car will be fixed soon, and glad to hear
you are ok).

later
-1

Camilo
Camilo
August 26, 2019 5:36 pm

thanks for sharing,regards from Chile,South America

Olaf
Olaf
August 26, 2019 3:36 pm

Thank you very much Paul. Great post, I never before heard the 12″ remix.

Fred
Fred
August 26, 2019 2:45 pm

Great post, Paul! This song is never in forefront of my head for 80s but it’s such a classic and impossible for me to turn off when it comes on. 🙂 I’m glad you and Jeremy are ok from the accident.

Jeff
Jeff
August 26, 2019 2:20 pm

Great way to start the week Paul! This song was one of my favorite New Order songs and the 12-inch, from what I can remember, has great versions. I can’t wait to check out your rip and re-live all those memories. You’re fantastic Paul and you do us all proud!

Jeff

Goodguy
Goodguy
August 26, 2019 1:21 pm

Thanks Paul! I hope it’s one of a few NO 12’S to come. 🙂