BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Twilight World” is a song by the British pop act Swing Out Sister. The song is included on their debut album, It’s Better to Travel. It was written by the members of the group at that time, Andy Connell, Corinne Drewery and Martin Jackson.
The song was released as a single in the UK in April 1987, and it peaked at #32 on the UK Singles Chart in May of that year. “Twilight World” was the second release from It’s Better to Travel in the U.S., following “Breakout”, and it first appeared on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in December 1987. It became the group’s highest charting hit on that survey, reaching #9 in early 1988. The song also made the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1988, peaking at #31.
The mixes on this promo are exclusive to this release.
SIDE A:
Twilight World (Vocal Dub) 4:52
Twilight World (Classical Dub) 4:59
SIDE B:
Twilight World (Instrumental Dub) 6:33
Twilight World (Beat Your Sister Dub) 2:57
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Twilight World | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #31 |
| 1987 | Twilight World | U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | #7 |
| 1987 | Twilight World | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play | #9 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – PRO 560-1
Format: Vinyl, Promo, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Paul Staveley O’Duffy
Remix – Bruce Forest, Frank Heller
NOTES:
Original version from the Mercury album “IT”S BETTER TO TRAVEL”
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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
Fantastic! [*big ol’ smooch*] THANK YOU.
Thanks again!
Thanks Paul! Never knew this one was out there!
MANY THANKS PAUL.WAS ALWAYS CURIOUS ABOUT THIS PROMO.
Grazieeee! xxx
Again, Paul, I must thank you for ripping and posting this. You have saved me a lot of trouble, as the vinyl rips I did years ago have mysteriously vanished and it would have been a MAJOR pain to have to re-transfer these hard-to-find mixes.
If I could be bold enough to make one more request: If you happen to have SOS’s “Waiting Game” remixes and are willing to share them, I would be eternally grateful!
http://www.discogs.com/Swing-Out-Sister-Waiting-Game/release/3653911
You’re welcome MMDD I don’t think I I have “Waiting Game” right now but I will put it on my list of things to get 🙂
I appreciate that so much, Paul!!! 🙂
OMG Paul! I am a fan of SOS and i have been reading a lot of wonderful things about this release on the Breakout thread. Certainly not familiar with this promo so I am quiet excited after reading poster’s review.
Thank you so much for this rarity. Happy Thanksgiving in advance!
You’re welcome Gilbert. Happy Thanksgiving to you too 🙂
Thanks very much for this – a very rare set of mixes from a great band. Some of a number of US mixes that were left off the expanded reissue of It’s Better to Travel last year, which is a shame as most of them were pretty good. Look forward to the posting of the 12″ version as well – I had this mix on a battered copy of the Canadian 12″ of Twilight World years ago and from memory it was the best mix of the track out there!
You’re very welcome Vermillion 🙂
Many thanks Paul for what you’re doing to me you take me to the sky with all that you did you know I likes DUB versions … it’s the first time to hear these DUB version for this track …. I am praying that you still have more DUB versions for more tracks … Thanks and Thanks again
Oh Em Gee!! I’m in my twilight zone with this post. Thank you, thank you very much Dj PaulT!
You’re welcome MusicdivaSF 🙂
Awesome…
Thank you 80spornstar 🙂
Paul, you are as classy as the production for this spectacularly smooth & silky single!!!
BerEEEElianT!!! Have these only as mp3 for the longest time and so glad to upgrade to Lossless now, much thanks to you!*BIG HUG!*
Do you know how boring my life would be without you and BTG?
Can’t wait for your US 12″ Remix!!!
For those into trivia, the original title for this song was “Tomorrow’s Dream”. And if you can believe him, Martin Jackson said the song was “taught” to him by aliens after a UFO landed on his roof!!!
Thank you Ric for the kindness my friend I appreciate your BTG loyalty. Big Hug back to you!
Oh and thanks for the trivia I may use it on on the 12″ Version post 🙂
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Paul!!! 🙂
You’re welcome MMDD 🙂
Don’t know this one but downloading for the SOS lolz. 🙂
thanks Paul. 🙂
You’re welcome buddy hope you like it 🙂
Outrageous Paul!!! Reading over the comments yesterday for “Breakout” others really loved this very special 12-inch. I can’t believe you had it!!! So rare that promos are ever seeing the light of day, that is, until you Paul!! This is so classy and we are all so privledged by your gifts to us. Thank you Paul. You make our musical dreams come true. You’re a sonic Santa Claus in everyway with Christmas everyday of the year.
Raise a glass of Champagne to you my friend!!!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff you are very nice 🙂
Okay, I am slowly coming back to life. Superb post Paul. I’ve been waiting for this one more than a year now. I am not able to download it tonight (it’s 23:30 hours in Holland at the moment), but the first thing tomorrow I will be clicking on that FLAC button! Can’t wait. This track is one of their best songs. Great production, rich orchestration, really a joy to re-listen over and over again. So curious to find out what Bruce Forrest and Frank Heller did with the song. There’s another 12 inch which got a release in the US… Read more »
Hi Stefano yes I do have that uS 12″ the mix is also titled 12″ Remix 7:55. I plan to rip it if all goes as planned. I have not listened to the record in ages so I will have to play test it to make sure it is worthy of posting.
Very nice, long live the 12″ vinyl disc..
As always, thanks Paul..
You’re welcome Ex15 🙂
Wow, excellent!!! Muchas Gracias Paul!!!
De nada Guss 🙂
WOW… I’m speechless. I’ve never knew these mixes exist. THANK YOU, PAUL!!!
By any chance you will also rip the 12″ Remix on US 12″ single? I’ve been looking for that version in the good quality for ages. My vinyl is way too old to have a clear sound.
Same as Stefnao…having a heart attack over here. Jaw is on the ground. Cannot believe how awesome this is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
You are so welcome MusicMan3. Enjoy!
FANTASTIC!
FINALLY!
OOHHH!
AWESOME!
HAPPY!
HEART ATTACK!
……
I gather you are happy with this one lol 🙂
Thanks Paul a million. This is my favorite SOS single.
You are very welcome Omar 🙂
Wow! Fantastic 12″ Promo.
Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome Diego 🙂