Pet Shop Boys – Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money) (Version Latina) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” was originally released in 1985. The song was written during the Pet Shop Boys’ formative years, in 1983. According to Neil Tennant, the main lyrical concept came while in a recording studio in Camden Town when Chris Lowe asked him to make up a lyric based around the line “Let’s make lots of money”.

The first version of the song, recorded with the duo’s first producer, Bobby Orlando, was not released; upon signing with record label Parlophone, they re-recorded the song with J. J. Jeczalik (of Art of Noise) and Nicholas Froome. Parlophone released the original “Dance Mix” along with a second 12″ which included “Version Latina” and “Dub For Money” featuring additional remixes by The Latin Rascals. Many of the 12″ single releases were mispressed with incorrect mixes on the records along with incorrect mix titles on the sleeves and labels.

The 1985 version peaked at #116 in the UK, and #63 in Australia not charting in the USA.

The sleeve on this 12″ incorrectly lists “Dance Mix” on the A-side which is actually “Version Latina”, “In The Night” is not included on this release the b-side actually plays “Dub For Mobey”. The original “Dance Mix” is included on the Canada 12″ which I previously posted.

SIDE A:
Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money) (Versión Latina) 5:28
Producer – J.J. JeczalikNicholas FroomeRon Dean Miller
Remix, Edited By –  The Latin Rascals

SIDE B:
Opportunities (Dub For Money) 4:49
Producer – J.J. JeczalikNicholas FroomeRon Dean Miller
Remix, Edited By –  The Latin Rascals

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Parlophone ‎– 12 R 6097
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Mispress, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Composed By – Tennant/Lowe*
Photography By –  Eric Watson (3)
Sleeve – XL Design

NOTES:
Remix titles not listed on the labels.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
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Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
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DAC:
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Record Cleaning
: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans
: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
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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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Muff Diver
Muff Diver
March 20, 2021 9:08 pm

Thank you, Paul.

negative1
negative1
February 27, 2021 12:07 pm

Hi Paul, I’m a huge fan of the early pet shop boys. So releases like this is what makes it interesting. I loved the song, and its still my favorite version. So I think I had to buy this version 2 or more times, to get the actual one, with ‘in the night’ on it. But I still liked all the different versions, and edits. Sure, some are not for everyone, and the editing is a sign of the time and equipment. I agree the later mixes are more polished. But like West End Girls, they had to release it… Read more »

negative1
negative1
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 27, 2021 7:35 pm

I am currently helping him with a project involving Abracadabra by ABC. Hopefully he will get clearances for other artists. It is very hard when the band doesn’t want to be involved, and the studios dont really act very helpful. He will also be doing several Wang Chung remaster projects that were delayed from last year, so keep an eye out for those also.

later
-1

negative1
negative1
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 27, 2021 8:06 pm

Hi Paul, I sent you my email through the ‘contact me’ link.
later
-1

Pep Shettibone
Pep Shettibone
February 27, 2021 4:36 am

On this substandard remix, Ron Dean Miller and Latin Rascals re-used many of the same samples in their Fairlight, eg Art Of Noise Beatbox bass and snare drum sounds, from the excellent Nuance Loveride release a year before. The Pet Shop Boys track lacks the level of energy, great dynamics and exquisite funky edits conpared to the Nuance production. The result was instead a lack lustre remix that on top of it all was incorrectly labeled and poorly promoted in the record pools back in the day. Regrettably a real shame since the Latin Rascals were on top of their… Read more »

A. H.
A. H.
February 26, 2021 5:50 pm

Love Shep Pettibone, but this is the best remix of this song. Period. Ron Dean Miller & the Latin Rascals created (or remixed) a masterpiece.

Mike
Mike
February 24, 2021 10:40 am

I’m new but just wanted to say thank you for the great work you do! I’m hoping you tackle West End Girls 12RA 6115 (UK) Shep Mastermix & West End Dub.

Charles
Charles
February 24, 2021 5:06 am

Have I mentioned my love for the PSB? Many, many thanks Sir!

Joey
Joey
February 23, 2021 11:52 pm

Interesting… Does your 12″ have an oversized center label on the record? I have the 12″ for this with the Dance mix on A and In the Night on B and this art. But there was also a remix 12″ from 1985 which I also have that came in a black sleeve with a black spot finish that read Opportunities, the center is cut out to reveal the oversized center labels which are the same pictures used for the 12″ here. If your Version Latina 12″ has a small label, it really is an anomaly. Thank you again for the… Read more »

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 24, 2021 5:44 pm

Hey Paul – just seen the song flying high, couldn’t understand why. What’s the commercial? Joey’s post gets cut off (is there a character limit?) but he seems to mention it judging by your reply? Thanks!

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
Reply to  Jermajesty
February 24, 2021 6:59 pm

Ah, just realised Allstate is the brand – have just found the commercial online. 🙂

Nubben
Nubben
February 23, 2021 2:30 pm

Hi Paul! Interesting! So you actually have another misprint then? The link to Discogs is for the Dance Mix on the A-side and the Dub mix on the B-side. Yours is the Latina version (https://www.discogs.com/release/562394) but that one has “In the Night” on the B-side. Just wanted to check! Nubben

Nubben
Nubben
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 23, 2021 4:46 pm

Thanks Paul, so this should probably have its own Discogs release ID then? I can add on Discogs if you wish.

Nubben
Nubben
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 24, 2021 3:12 pm

Right, added to Discogs Paul! https://www.discogs.com/release/17572093
You can now link the Discogs link in the blog post to that entry. I added your images. Hope that was ok.

Nubben
Nubben
Reply to  DjPaulT
February 27, 2021 7:56 am

Hi Paul, unfortunately the Discogs community rejected my adding the new pressing and it was merged. Unless you would like to add it yourself and add pictures we would have to live with the incorrect Discogs listing… No biggie of course but just wanted to let you know.

J. Lee
J. Lee
February 23, 2021 1:44 pm

You can hear the orig Bobby “O” version here. https://youtu.be/dq_klY8c0s4

Carlos
Carlos
February 23, 2021 12:52 pm

Wow excelente gracias Pault.

Fred
Fred
February 23, 2021 11:32 am

Wow! Thanks, Paul! I never heard or had this 12″ because I couldn’t find Import 12″s back in 1985. I love the song and really like these mixes (but like the 12″ you posted yesterday best). Being 1985, you can really hear how the mixes and edits were created by putting a pair of headphones on…you will hear the stereo imaging change quite a bit, especially on the Dub mix. These limitations make you appreciate far more how the remixers worked back in the day with the limited equipment (at least compared to remixing beginning in the mid 90s). Thanks… Read more »

Jeff
Jeff
February 23, 2021 10:44 am

Cue my ORGASM!!! Paul, thanks ever so much for this Latin Rascal’s remix. These boys are one of my favorite editing teams around. They introduced me to machine-gun editing and wild studio trickery in the first place and I am trying to collect their complete discography. I’ve never heard this mix so it’s a real gift.

Jeff

P.S. Happy Birthday Song And Dance