Pet Shop Boys – In The Night (7″ Edit Version) (Limited Edition Germany 7″ Promo)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

NEW 2023 Transfer
NEW Meticulous Audio restoration

Originally posted November 18, 2016

“In the Night” is a song by UK duo Pet Shop Boys, about the subculture known as the Zazous, which appeared in France during the German occupation of France in World War II; concerned with fashion and music, and allied with neither the Nazis and Vichy France nor the French Resistance, they were distrusted by both sides. Neil Tennant, having read about the movement in a book by David Pryce-Jones, asks, in the song, the question of whether this apathy essentially amounted to collaborationism.

The song was scheduled to be released as a single in Germany on March 4, 1987, but was withdrawn with only a 7″ promo being issued. The Artur Baker 7″ edit is exclusive to this release and has never appeared on CD to the best of my knowledge. The full Arthur Baker mix appeared on the album “DISCO”.

The same mix appears on both sides.

SIDE A:
In The Night (7″ Edit Version) 3:39

SIDE B:
In The Night (7″ Edit Version) 3:39

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label:  Parlophone ‎– 7P 518 702
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo
Country: Germany
Released: Feb 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
“limited edition promotion-single”
1-trk German-only release with the A-side pressed on both sides of the record.

Buy the 7″ Promo at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFEr & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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

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Matt
Matt
August 9, 2023 1:31 am

I never knew this edit existed. Thanks Paul.

Matt
Matt
June 23, 2023 9:53 pm

Thank you so much for this one! A perfect addition to the PSB singles discography – a unique edit with slightly different mix to the longer remix (especially the intro). Was just hoping to find a good rip of this!

Martika
Martika
June 3, 2023 4:00 pm

Simply amazing! Thank you for another super rare 7″ remix! And on top of that, from one of my all-time favorite bands … and one of their best songs! After Pride month, I hope you can squeeze in a few more rare 7″ remixes! Excellent share as always!

Martika
Martika
Reply to  Martika
June 5, 2023 4:29 pm

Your 7″ will be the perfect way to complete this great set: Pet Shop Boys / Smash: The Singles 1985-2020 https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/pet-shop-boys-smash-the-singles-1985-2020/

Song And Dance
Song And Dance
June 3, 2023 5:20 am

Hey Paul, it is astonishing how many excellent b-sides the Boys produced. “In The Night” is one of many, many, although I am not a fan of this edit. Quite roughly cut but never mind. It´s a great song anyway. For those interested: take a look at the 2012 double cd “Format” offering 38 b-sides. I love that compilation album.”Betrayed” and “Always” certainly are in my PSB top 20 of all their songs.

Song And Dance
Song And Dance
Reply to  Song And Dance
June 3, 2023 5:21 am

Btw, have a great weekend. You too, dear Jeff, and every music lover around here. 🙂

Steven
Steven
June 3, 2023 2:01 am

Thanks!

Muff Diver
Muff Diver
June 2, 2023 7:10 pm

Thanks Paul!

negative1
June 2, 2023 7:05 pm

hi djpaul,

wow, one of my all time favorites songs from the pet shop boys.
i first heard the ‘disco’ version, which i think is the best one.

but the single version, and original ones are pretty cool too.

i wish it had more recognition, and mixes. but it was a b-side
for opportunities.

thanks for the great rip, and all your hard work.

later
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Goatmeal
Goatmeal
June 2, 2023 5:37 pm

Hi, Paul!

There is a rare Parlophone CDr promo of “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money) (Pre-Release)” that contains this 7″ mix of “In The Night.” Cheers!

TechyPete
TechyPete
Reply to  Goatmeal
June 3, 2023 11:28 am

Its just a fan made CDr using a rip from vinyl – they cam from Ukraine – it wasn’t issued by PSB or Parlophone

Conner
Conner
June 2, 2023 3:58 pm

So many glorious 7″ers! Thank you Paul. It’s like Christmas for me. I’m in the middle of moving so hopefully I will be able to grab them all you post them.

Gilbert
Gilbert
June 2, 2023 1:04 pm

\Wow, this is mega rare Paul. Thank u so much.

FluffyPaws
FluffyPaws
June 2, 2023 11:53 am

Such a classic.
I’m pleased this has been re-visited.

chercheur
chercheur
June 2, 2023 10:51 am

I’m curious to compare this new transfer with the previous one you posted in 2016 !
Thanks for taking care of the Boys 🙂

Christophe
Christophe
June 2, 2023 9:26 am

Simply Fantastic ! This is typically the kind of jewel every PSB fan is looking for… So big thanks for this rarity !

Jeff
Jeff
June 2, 2023 9:15 am

Paul, you’re the man of “seven inches” this week and I’m loving this!! And you can’t go wrong with an Arthur Baker mix!!! I love this song’s production. To me, I really get a charge out of the Pet Shop Boys whenever they take on genres that have those frenetic nervous beats, like in Latin Hip Hop or Electro. Sure, I love the four-on-the-floor beats, but it’s this beat mongering crazed energy that stimulates my mind and body!! Thanks for a “well-hung” week of tremendous singles!! I hope you have a fabulous weekend, Paul!! Same goes for you, Song And… Read more »

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
Reply to  Jeff
June 2, 2023 12:37 pm

Thank you Jeff and thank you Paul for another fantastic week full of surprises! Looking forward to giving this one a spin! Have a great weekend all!!

marc
marc
June 2, 2023 9:07 am

thanks a lot 🙂