Little, Brown and Sphere are delighted to announce the acquisition of a major new project – the autobiography of Duran Duran co-founder and bassist John Taylor.

Little, Brown's Editor-in-Chief Antonia Hodgson acquired UK and Commonwealth rights (excluding Canada) at auction from Jonathan Conway of Mulcahy Conway Associates. John Taylor will write the book himself with support from co-writer, Tom Sykes. Sphere plans to publish in hardback in autumn 2012, alongside Penguin US.

Duran Duran were of course the pop group of the 1980s, but unlike most of their peers they have enjoyed hit albums and singles in each of the last three decades, and are as vital today as they were when they first broke onto the scene. They have sold over eighty million records, and had a staggering twenty-one Top 20 singles. They have a global presence that guarantees them huge live audiences across five continents. John Taylor formed Duran Duran with Nick Rhodes in 1978, when he was just 18 years old, and he continues to be a driving force in the band today.

John Taylor says: 'This book recounts the million tiny seductions that are required to make the journey from English suburbia to selling out Madison Square Garden – seductions that go by a hundred different names; family, friendship, romances, collaborations and strategic alliances. Here is my journey and where it took me; into fantastic success, more than a little decadence, darkness, and finally, I like to think, a little enlightenment'.

Antonia Hodgson says: 'We're so excited about this project. John Taylor is a warm, witty and engaging writer with an incredible story to tell. His book will be an honest and frank account of his life – good times and bad. It will also capture all the joy and glamour and craziness of being in Duran Duran – surely one of the greatest and best-loved bands of all time'.

Long awaited message from The Vinyl Factory:

Dear valued Vinyl Factory customer,
We are pleased to announce that we will commence shipping of your limited edition Duran Duran boxset tomorrow morning. These will be shipped in chronological order. You can expect your dispatch email confirming delivery address and tracking number within the next five working days. We hope you are as pleased with these editions as the band and designers are, and thank you all once again for your patience. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
Kind regards,
The Vinyl Factory Customer Service Team.

top | back -- posted August 31, 2011

La-La Land Records reports: Presenting the return of acclaimed composer James Horner's (STAR TREK II: WRATH OF KAHN, 48 HRS., TITANIC, AVATAR) legendary score to the 1985 Twentieth Century Fox actioner COMMANDO, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong and Alyssa Milano and directed by Mark L. Lester. Horner's propulsive orchestral, steel drum-laced score builds on his 48 HRS. motifs, resulting in the perfect, high-octane accelerator for Schwarzengger's unstoppable, death-dealing assault. Remastered and expanded with bonus alternate tracks, COMMANDO is back and sounding better than ever. Also featured is the unforgettable end credits rock anthem "Someday, Somehow, Someone's Going To Pay" (AKA 'We Fight For Love') performed by The Power Station. Produced by Nick Redman, restored by Mike Matessino and mastered by Daniel Hersch, this dynamic release is limited to 3000 Units. Film music writer Jeff Bond provides captivating in-depth liner notes, featuring comments from screenwriter Steven E. de Souza and co-writer/lead vocalist on "Someday, Somehow, Someone's Going To Pay", Michael Des Barres. Let’s Party!

LLLCD 1185 | RP: $19.98 plus S&H

top | back -- posted August 30, 2011

With only 500 copies available worldwide – each individually numbered and signed by the band – this special edition features exclusive artwork created by rising British art star Clunie Reid (Saatchi Gallery, the Tate, New Museum NY), with art direction by UK fashion magazine POP’s creative team, under the direction of fast-rising talent Rory McCartney.

This unique 5LP box set available to order exclusively from The Vinyl Factory, each collectors copy comprises:

Tracklisting:

All You Need Is Now (Vinyl 1)

A-Side
All You Need Is Now (4.33)
Blame The Machines (4.09)
Being Followed (3.49)

B-Side
Leave A Light On (4.38)
Safe (4.01)
Girl Panic (4.34)
A Diamond In The Mind (1.18)

All You Need Is Now (Vinyl 2)

C-Side
The Man Who Stole A Leopard (6.14)
Other People's Lives (3.45)
Mediterranea (5.40)

D-Side
Too Bad You're So Beautiful (4.55)
Runway Runaway (3.07)
Return To Now (1.36)
Before The Rain (4.25)

Bonus Tracks (Vinyl 3)

A-Side
Networker Nation (3:11)
This Lost Weekend (3:12)

B-Side
Too Close To The Sun (5:15)
Early Summer Nerves (3:03)

Remixes One (Vinyl 4)

A-Side
All You Need Is Now, Tom Middleton Cosmos Remix (7:54)

Remixes Two (Vinyl 5)

A-Side
All You Need Is Now, Youth Kills Mix (4:55)
All You Need Is Now, Youth Kills Alt Doom Mix (4:55)

B-Side
Girl Panic! - David Lynch Remix (4:11)
Girl Panic! - Johnson Somerset & John Monkman Remix (8:30)

top | back -- posted June 20, 2011

US tribute CD to feature some Duran Duran classic hits alomg with their new single, All You Need Is Now, produced by The Piano Tribute Players.

CD: CC Entertainment • 9482 (USA, release date 5 April 2011)

01. Hungry Like The Wolf
02. Come Undone
03. Ordinary World
04. All You Need Is Now
05. Rio
06. Wild Boys
07. The Reflex
08. Is There Something I Should Know?
09. Notorious
10. Save A Prayer

top | back -- posted April 8, 2011

Limited edition 7-inch single for Girl Panic! released for Record Store Day in the US on April 16:

A. Girl Panic (album version)
AA. Girl Panic! (David Lynch remix)

top | back -- posted March 30, 2011

As has been confirmed by duranduran.com, Duran Duran will be returning to Russia for two dates in June!

June 21, 2011 - Megasport, Moscow
June 23, 2011 - Ice Palace Arena, Saint Petersburg

top | back -- posted March 19, 2011

March 18, 2011:
Germany/Switzerland/Austria

March 21, 2011:
UK/Ireland
Australia/New Zealand
Italy
Poland/Czech Republic
Hong Kong/Singapore/Malaysia
Russia/CIS
Spain/Portugal
France
South Korea

March 22, 2011:
USA
Canada

April 4, 2011:
Brazil/Argentina/Chile
Denmark/Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg
Philippines and Scandinavia

top | back -- posted March 18, 2011

Duran Duran have today confirmed that they have signed an exclusive UK deal with independent sales and distribution company Essential Music, to release the full-length physical version of their 13th studio album ALL YOU NEED IS NOW, slated for release March 21st.

Featuring five brand new tracks, the extended LP comes three months after a critically-acclaimed nine song version of the record was released digitally, exclusively on iTunes, and hit the #1 spot on download charts in 15 countries (including the UK).

The new deal, inked by the band today, will see Essential Music handling sales and distribution of the 14 track extended album in both digital and physical formats, across all retail and online outlets, including Amazon, HMV direct and Play.com. The release is being co-ordinated by LLM and its founder Joe Cokell, previously business development director at Cooking Vinyl Group and most recently former CEO of Sanctuary Records Group.

The fresh incarnation of ALL YOU NEED IS NOW will be available in CD, vinyl and a special Deluxe Edition CD package, that will include a bonus song 'Networker Nation' and a remix of the album's title track by Youth Kills. A brand new special edition iTunes LP version will also hit the iTunes Store March 21st.

Following the physical release of the full-length album on March 21st, after a long absence from live performances in the UK, Duran Duran, will return to their home market for a series of highly anticipated arena concerts in May 2011.

* indicates a new album track

top | back -- posted February 18, 2011

Duran Duran's 13th full length studio album ALL YOU NEED IS NOW will be released physically in the U.S. and Canada on S-Curve Records on March 22, 2011. Featuring 5 brand new tracks, the extended physical LP comes three months after the critically acclaimed 9-track album was released digitally, exclusively on the iTunes Store. A brand new special edition iTunes LP version will also hit the iTunes Store March 22nd.

top | back -- posted February 15, 2011

Duran Duran Set To Release Lead Single "All You Need Is Now" One Week Early for Fans on December 8th Exclusively on the iTunes Store

NEW Video Helmed by Longtime Duran Duran Director Nick Egan

Newly Announced Collaboration with Kelis on Album Track "The Man Who Stole A Leopard"

Duran Duran have announced the worldwide rush release of lead single 'All You Need Is Now' for December 8th exclusively via the iTunes Store. The band will make the song available one week earlier than expected due to the increasing demand among their devoted fanbase. The 9-track digital album All You Need Is Now, produced by the Grammy Award-winning Mark Ronson, is due out December 21st exclusively via the iTunes Store. An expanded physical LP with additional original, new tracks will be released in February 2011 in various format deluxe packages.

On Friday December 10th, Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes will pay a visit to Mark Ronson's radio show Authentic Sh*t on East Village Radio to exclusively unveil part of a new album track.

The vibrant video for the title track “All You Need Is Now”, also set for release on iTunes on December 21st, was shot in and around London and was helmed by celebrated director Nick Egan, whose previous work includes Duran Duran's 'White Lines' and 'Ordinary World' videos, as well as clips for Alanis Morissette, Sonic Youth, INXS, Oasis and more. Additional footage was provided by Gavin Elder, longtime documentary filmmaker for the band, amongst others.

All You Need Is Now, Duran Duran's 13th studio album, features a newly announced collaboration with R&B/neo-soul superstar Kelis on 'The Man Who Stole A Leopard', just one of the album’s many stand-out tracks. Trading call and response vocals with Simon Le Bon, Kelis’ shimmering vocal contribution puts the golden touch on the track’s already irresistible electro-driven groove.

Having sold more than 80 million albums worldwide, the four original members of Duran Duran - John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Simon Le Bon - will release All You Need Is Now as a 9-track digital LP December 21st exclusively via iTunes with an expanded physical album with various format deluxe packages in February 2011. Produced by the Grammy Award-winning Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Adele, Kaiser Chiefs, Lily Allen) and mixed by Spike Stent (Madonna, Bjork, No Doubt), the record is a return-to-roots homage to Duran Duran's most celebrated musical panache. Ronson has boldly stated that it is the 'imaginary follow up to Rio that never was'.

ALL YOU NEED IS NOW (Digital LP)

top | back -- posted December 12, 2010

To celebrate Mark Ronson & The Business Intl taking over several key indie record stores across the UK throughout Sept / Oct Columbia Records release this exclusive and very limited 12" which see's Mark Ronson & The Business Intl teaming up with Nick Rhodes (of Duran Duran fame) and coming up with 'The Sound Of Plastic'. Rose Elinor Dougall takes the lead vocal, sounding at times like Debbie Harry circa 'Heart Of Glass' - in fact the whole track has an early 80s electro-disco feel to it, albeit one with a rough and ready feel to it. Think Italians Do It Better in a lo-fi style. Ronson, Nick Rhodes and Spank Rock also feature on the vocals, while the flipside is instrumental - your future secret disco weapon I reckon.

THE SOUND OF PLASTIC

12": Columbia Records • 88697791471 (UK, release date 27 Sept 2010)

top | back -- posted September 28, 2010

Following the reissues earlier this year of Duran Duran's eponymous debut and 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger' albums, EMI is pleased to announce the release of 2CD/DVD Limited Special Editions of the band's hugely influential fourth and fifth albums, 'Notorious' and 'Big Thing'.

Below please find the latest release date information from EMI:

Austria September 24 (all formats)
Belgium September 27 (all formats)
Canada September 28 (all formats)
Denmark September 27 (all formats)
France September 27 (all formats)
Germany September 24 (all formats)
Holland September 27 (all formats)
Italy September 28 (all formats)
Japan September 27 (all formats)
Mexico September 21 (2CD/DVD only)
New Zealand October 11 (2CD/DVD only)
Norway September 27 (all formats)
Poland September 27 (all formats)
South Africa September 27 (2CD only)
Spain September 28 (2CD/DVD only)
UK September 27 (all formats)
USA October 12 (2CD/DVD only)

Two new remastered EP's available in Digital Download format only:

REMIX EP

THE DUB MIX EP

top | back -- posted September 27, 2010

Scissor Sister Ana Matronic came by the Studio last week to work with the band on a track from their 13th studio album. Says Nick: "It is almost impossible for me to explain just how much I adore Ana Matronic. This past Thursday, she came in all her fabulousness to our studio in London and performed a rather exquisite vocal cameo on a song called 'Safe' from the forthcoming Duran Duran album. Needless to say, it's already one of my favorite moments on the entire record. Can't wait to do the videoo..."

top | back -- posted July 26, 2010

EMI informed that the following releases have been moved from July 5/6, 2010 to September, 2010;

Duran Duran – Big Thing (Special Edition) 2CD/DVD
Duran Duran – Notorious (Special Edition) 2CD/DVD
Duran Duran – BBC In Concert: Manchester Apollo, 25 April 1989 (digital download album)
Duran Duran – The Dub Mix (4 track) (digital download only)
Duran Duran – Live At Hammersmith '82! (Standardized DVD)
 

top | back -- posted June 11, 2010

EMI will be releasing special editions of both Notorious and Big Thing. Watch dd.com for the official release date.

Duran Duran: Notorious – Special Editions

Special edition 2 CD/DVD set: original album, single versions, b-sides, and live tracks. Limited edition 3 Disc set including a DVD of live footage, album era videos and a BBC clip. Limited edition 180gram original LP plus bonus mixes E.P. Digital download only live set: Live at The Beacon Theater, New York City, August 31st, 1987. Digital download only 4 track mixes E.P.

cd one:

original album
1. Notorious (4.18)
2. American Science (4.43)
3. Skin Trade (5.58)
4. A Matter Of Feeling (5.56)
5. Hold Me (4.31)
6. Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (4.45)
7. So Misled (4.04)
8. Meet El Presidente (4.20)
9. Winter Marches On (3.25)
10. Proposition (4.56)

single versions and b side
11. Notorious (45 mix) (3.58)
12. Skin Trade (radio cut) (4.24)
13. We Need You (2.49)
14. Meet El Presidente (7" remix) (3.38)

cd two:

Duran Goes Dutch E.P. (recorded at the Ahoy, Rotterdam, May 7, 1987)
Notorious (live) (4.15)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (live) (5.28)
New Religion (live) (5.31)
Hungry Like The Wolf (live)(5.02)
American Science (live) (4.57)

mixes:
Notorious (extended mix) (5.14)
Skin Trade (Stretch mix) (7.36)
Meet El Presidente (Presidential Suite mix) (7.12)
American Science (Chemical reaction mix) (7.40)
Skin Trade (Parisian mix) (8.10)
Notorious (Latin Rascals mix) (6.16)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (Mantronix mix) (6.35)
Notoriousaurus Rex (8.15)

dvd:
Working For The Skin Trade:
Intro
A View To A Kill
Notorious
New Religion
Vertigo
The Chauffeur
Save A Prayer
Skin Trade
Hungry Like The Wolf
Wild Boys
Outro

the videos:
Notorious
Skin Trade
Meet El Presidente

top of the pops:
Notorious 6/11/86

special edition limited lp 180 gram:

record one:
The original album

side one:
1. Notorious (4.18)
2. American Science (4.43)
3. Skin Trade (5.58)
4. A Matter Of Feeling (5.56)
5. Hold Me (4.31)

side two:
1. Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (4.45)
2. So Misled (4.04)
3. Meet El Presidente (4.20)
4. Winter Marches On (3.25)
5. Proposition (4.56)

bonus 12"
the master mixes:

side one:
American Science (Chemical reaction mix) (7.40)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (Mantronix mix) (6.35)
Skin Trade (Parisian mix) (8.10)

side two:
American Science (Meltdown dub) (7.33)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (B-boy mix) (6.07)
Notoriousaurus Rex (8.15)

digital only e.p.:
Skin Trade (S.O.S dub) (7.16)
Meet El Presidente (Meet El Beat) (5.30)
American Science (Meltdown dub) (7.33)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (B-boy mix) (6.07)

digital download only live album:
Live at The Beacon Theater, New York City, August 31st, 1987
1. Introduction/A View To A Kill
2. Notorious
3. American Science
4. Union Of The Snake
5. Vertigo (Do The Demolition)
6. New Religion
7. Meet El Presidente
8. Election Day
9. Some Like It Hot
10.The Chauffeur
11.Skin Trade
12.Hold Me (incorporating Dance To The Music)
13.Is There Something I Should Know
14.Hungry Like The Wolf

Duran Duran: Big Thing – Special Editions

Special edition 2 CD/DD set: original album, single versions, b-sides and mixes. Limited edition 3 Disc set including a DVD of album era videos plus more (TBA). Limited edition 180gram original LP plus bonus mixes E.P. Digital download only live set: Live At The Manchester Apollo April 25th, 1989. Digital download only 4 track mixes E.P.

cd one:

original album
1. Big Thing (3.40)
2. I Don’t Want Your Love (4.06)
3. All She Wants Is (4.36)
4. Too Late Marlene (5.07)
5. Drug (It’s Just A State Of Mind) (4.36)
6. Do You Believe In Shame? (4.22)
7. Palomino (5.19)
8. Interlude One (0.32)
9. Land (6.12)
10. Flute Interlude (0.32)
11. The Edge Of America (2.37)
12. Lake Shore Driving (3.04)

cd two::
singles and b sides
1. I Don't Want Your Love (7" mix) (3.47)
2. All She Wants Is (45 mix) (4.36)
3. I Believe All/I Need To Know (Full version) (6.21)*
4. The Krush Brothers LSD Edit (3.30)
5. God (London) (1.40)
6. This Is How A Road Gets Made (0.47)
7. Palomino (edit) (3.30)
8. Drug (It's Just A State Of Mind) (Original version) (4.18)
9. Big Thing (7" mix) (3.53) *

mixes
10. I Don't Want Your Love (Big mix) (7.24)
11. All She Wants Is (US master mix) (7.19)
12. Big Thing (12” mix) (6.40) *
13. All She Wants Is (Eurohouse mix) (7.34)

* previously unreleased

special edition limited LP 180gram:
Record 1

side one
1. Big Thing
2. I Don't Want Your Love
3. All She Wants Is
4. Too Late Marlene
5. Drug (It's Just A State Of Mind)

side two:
1. Do You Believe In Shame?
2. Palomino
3. Interlude One
4. Land
5. Flute Interlude
6. The Edge Of America
7. Lake Shore Driving

bonus 12" (33 1/3 r.p.m)

side one
1. I Don't Want Your Love (Big mix) (7.24)
2. All She Wants Is (Eurohouse mix) (7.34)

side two
1. All She Wants Is (US master mix) (7.19)
2. Big Thing (12" mix) (6.40) *

download only dub e.p.:
1. I Don't Want Your Love (Dub mix) (7.36)
2. All She Wants Is (Euro Dub mix) (7.34)
3. All She Wants Is (Eurohouse dub) (7.07)
4. All She Wants Is (US master dub) (6.43)

dvd:
Big Thing Live – Palatrussardi, Milan, Italy, December 12, 1988
1. Introduction/God (1.57)
2. Big Thing (4.10)
3. I Don't Want Your Love (4.43)
4. Hungry Like The Wolf (4.28)
5. Do You Believe In Shame? (4.39)
6. All She Wants Is/Planet Earth (5.47)
7. This Is How A Road Gets Made/Winter Marches On (4.20)
8. Palomino (5.47)
9. Too Late Marlene (5.52)
10. Girls On Film (3.43)
11. Notorious (4.54)
12. Skin Trade (5.58)
13. Is There Something I Should Know? (4.56)
14. The Wild Boys/Drug (8.02)
15. Band Introduction/Save A Prayer (7.48)
16. The Reflex (4.03)
17. Rio (3.41)
18. The Edge Of America (9.42)

Duration: 94 minutes approx.

the videos:
I Don't Want You Love
All She Wants Is
Do You Believe In Shame?

digital download audio only:
BBC In Concert
Live At The Manchester Apollo recorded 25/4/89, broadcast 25/5/89
1. Big Thing
2. I Don't Want Your Love
3. Hungry Like The Wolf
4. Palomino
5. A View To A Kill
6. Skin Trade
7. Girls On Film
8. Notorious
9. Save A Prayer
10.Get It On
11.The Reflex
12.Rio

top | back -- posted March 4, 2010

Manimal finally announces the final and confirmed line-up for their anxiously awaited tribute to David Bowie (due in stores May 2010). 100% of the net profits will go to War Child UK.

This album will be available as a limited CD, limited double LP and download with extra tracks unavailable anywhere else.

This is 3rd and possibly final tribute for Manimal in addition to previous tributes to Madonna and The Cure.

Expect tracks to start leaking out around February 15th, 2010.

top | back -- posted February 15, 2010

Arcadia were formed by three members of Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor. They released one album 'So Red The Rose', which went Platinum, and reached #30 in the UK and #23 in the US. The album featured four singles, 'Goodbye Is Forever', 'The Promise', 'The Flame', and UK/US Top 10 hit, 'Election Day'.

Along with three Duran Duran members, there was also a wide range of famous guests on 'So Red The Rose' including: David Gilmour, Sting (backing vocals on 'The Promise'), Herbie Hancock and Grace Jones (spoken word on 'The Flame' and 'Election Day').

The additional DVD was originally released on VHS in 1987. It follows the filming of five clips from the album 'So Red The Rose' and the fascinating combination of directors, locations, behind the scene footage and photographic montages which come together to give an insight into the world of video production. The collection of videos including Arcadia's first single 'Election Day' are shown in full, including Dean Chamberlain's rarely seen interpretation of the song 'Missing'.

All Music guide describe 'So Red The Rose' as the best album Duran never made.

Tracklisting:

CD1 – Original album
1. Election Day
2. Keep Me In The Dark
3. Goodbye Is Forever
4. The Flame
5. Missing
6. Rose Arcana
7. The Promise
8. El Diablo
9. Lady Ice
10. Say The Word (Theme from 'Playing For Keeps') (7" Edit)
11. Election Day (Single Version)
12. Goodbye Is Forever (Single Mix)
13. The Promise (7" Mix)
14. The Flame (7" Remix)
15. Say The Word (Theme from 'Playing For Keeps') (Soundtrack Version)
16. She’s Moody And Grey, She's Mean And Restless

CD2 – Bonus disc with rare tracks
1. Election Day (Consensus Mix)
2. Goodbye Is Forever (12" Extended Mix)
3. The Promise (Instrumental) *
4. Rose Arcana (Extended)
5. The Flame (Extended Remix)
6. Say The Word (Theme from 'Playing For Keeps') (Extended Vocal Remix)
7. Election Day (Cryptic Cut)
8. The Promise (12" Mix)
9. Goodbye Is Forever (Dub Mix)
10. Say The Word (Theme from 'Playing For Keeps') (Extended Instrumental Remix)
11. Election Day (Early Rough Mix)
12. Flame Game (Yo Homeboy Mix)

DVD – Original VHS, released 1987
1. Introduction
2. Filming 'Election Day'
3. Election Day
4. Filming 'The Promise'
5. The Promise
6. Filming 'Goodbye Is Forever'
7. Goodbye Is Forever
8. Filming 'The Flame'
9. The Flame
10. Filming 'Missing'
11. Missing
12. Credits

All tracks 2010 Digital Remaster except *. Press release courtesy EMI
EMI Catalogue Cat No: 606 6812

top | back -- posted February 1, 2010

'Careless Memories - Duran Duran in The Eighties': this unique book documents Duran Duran in the Eighties, using pictures from Denis O'Regan Archive. It will be available for pre-sale from April 2010.

Duran Duran contribute interviews and their memories from the period. The Sing Blue Silver tour is covered in detail, featuring numerous unseen images, many of them black & white.

The book is a strictly limited edition premium publication, delivered in a custom slipcase, signed by band members. Book buyers will receive an invitation to an exclusive Duran Duran performance, at which they can meet the band. Buyers will also receive a custom USB stick featuring a recording of the show.

top | back -- posted January 31, 2010

Special edition 2CD/DVD set - original album, B sides, BBC session, and demos. Digital download only - BBC In Concert. Coming March, 2010. Tracklisting:

CD1: The original album: 1. Girls On Film [3.39] 2. Planet Earth [3.57] 3. Anyone Out There [4.02] 4. To The Shore [3.47] 5. Careless Memories [4.08] 6. Night Boat [5.25] 7. Sound Of Thunder [4.06] 8. Friends Of Mine [5.40] 9. Tel Aviv [5.16) The B-sides: Late Bar [2.56] Khanada [3.28] Fame [3.18] Faster Than Light [4.29]

CD2: The AIR Studios versions (recorded on 29th July, 1980): Girls On Film [3.57] * Tel Aviv [6.02] * Recorded at AIR Studios on 29th July, 1980. Produced by Jon Walls. Engineered by Jon Walls and Rick Isbell | The Manchester Square Demos (recorded on 8th December, 1980): Anyone Out There [4.09] * Planet Earth [5.00] * Friends Of Mine [5.52] * Late Bar [3.02] * + Radio 1 Peter Powell session (recorded 19th June, 1981 transmitted 11th August, 1981): Night Boat [5.12] * Girls On Film [3.38] * Anyone Out There [3.54] * Like An Angel [4.52] * + mono | The Versions: Planet Earth (Night Version) [6.20] Girls On Film (Extended Night version) [5.43] Planet Earth (Night mix) [6.15] Girls On Film (Night mix) [5.41]
* Previously unreleased

DVD: The videos: Planet Earth (Club version) / Planet Earth / Careless Memories / Girls On Film (Long uncensored version) / Girls On Film (Short censored version) / Night Boat / A Day In The Life featurette / BBC footage: Planet Earth - Top Of The Pops 5/3/81 * / Careless Memories - Top Of Pops 21/5/81 * / Girls On Film - Top Of The Pops 30/7/81 * / Old Grey Whistle Test (7/7/81): Night Boat * / Anyone Out There * / Get Set For Summer (8/8/81): Girls On Film * / Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (27/2/81): Friends Of Mine * / Girls On Film *
* Previously unreleased

Original UK album on heavyweight Vinyl: Original LP album: Side one: 1. Girls On Film [3.39] 2. Planet Earth [3.57] 3. Anyone Out There [4.02] 4. To The Shore [3.47] 5. Careless Memories [4.08] Side two: 1. Night Boat [5.25] 2. Sound Of Thunder [4.06] 3. Friends Of Mine [5.40] 4. Tel Aviv [5.16] Bonus 12" (33 1/3) Side 1: Planet Earth (Night Version) [6.20] Girls On Film (Extended Night version) [5.43] Side 2: Planet Earth (Night mix) [6.58] Girls On Film (Night mix) [5.41] *
* Previously unreleased

Digital download only: BBC In Concert recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon 17th December, 1981, transmitted 13th April 1982: 1. Anyone Out There 2. Planet Earth 3. To The Shore 4. Late Bar 5. Last Chance On The Stairway 6. Khanada 7. Night Boat 8. Sound Of Thunder 9. Faster Than Light 10. My Own Way 11. Careless Memories 12. Girls On Film 13. Planet Earth

top | back -- posted December 11, 2009

Special edition 2CD/DVD set - original album, B sides, and mixes. Limited edition 3 disc set including a DVD of live and Top Of The Pops footage and album era videos. Digital download only features live set (audio from 'As The Lights Go Down' DVD). Tracklisting:

CD1: The original album: 1. The Reflex [5.28] 2. New Moon On Monday [4.18] 3. (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement [3.39] 4. I Take The Dice [3.15] 5. Of Crime And Passion [3.50] 6. Union Of The Snake [4.20] 7. Shadows On Your Side [4.03] 8. Tiger Tiger [3.20] 9. The Seventh Stranger [5.23]

CD2: Non album singles and B-sides 1. Is There Something I Should Know? [4.11] 2. Faith In This Colour [4.07] 3. Faith In This Colour (alternate slow mix) [4.06] 4. Secret Oktober [2.45] 5. Tiger Tiger (Ian Little remix) [3.25] 6. The Reflex (single version) [4.25] 7. Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) (live) [4.54] 8. New Religion (live at the LA Forum 9/2/84) [4.52] Tape no: 48375 9. The Reflex (live at the LA Forum 9/2/84) [5.52] / Mixes: 10. Is There Something I Should Know? (Monster Mix) [6.40] 11. Union Of The Snake (Monkey Mix) [6.21] 12. New Moon On Monday (Dance Mix) [5.59] 13. The Reflex (Dance Mix) [6.35]

DVD: As The Lights Go Down: Intro: Tiger Tiger [1.26] Is There Something I Should Know? [4.41] Hungry Like the Wolf [4.03] Union of the Snake [4.12] New Religion [5.34] Save a Prayer / Rio / The Seventh Stranger [5.00] The Chauffeur [5.19] Planet Earth [4.35] Careless Memories [4.23] Girls On Film [6.16] / The videos: Is There Something I Should Know? / Union Of The Snake / New Moon On Monday (E.P Version) / The Reflex / Bonus video - New Moon On Monday (movie version) [17.27] / Top Of The Pops performances: Is There Something I Should Know? (23/3/83) / The Reflex (26/4/84)

Original UK album on heavyweight Vinyl: Original LP album: Side one: 1. The Reflex [5.28] 2. New Moon On Monday [4.18] 3. (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement [3.39] 4. I Take The Dice [3.15] 5. Of Crime And Passion [3.50] Side two: 1. Union Of The Snake [4.20] 2. Shadows On Your Side [4.03] 3. Tiger Tiger [3.20] 4. The Seventh Stranger [5.23] Bonus 12" (33 1/3 rpm): Side A: 1. Is There Something I Should Know? (Monster Mix) [6.40] 2. Union Of The Snake (Monkey Mix) [6.21] Side B: 1. New Moon On Monday (Dance Mix) [5.59] 2. The Reflex (Dance Mix) [6.35]

Digital download only: 'As The Lights Go Down' - 1. Intro/Tiger Tiger 2. Is There Something I Should Know? 3. Hungry Like The Wolf 4. New Religion 5. Save A Prayer 6. Rio 7. The Seventh Stranger 8. The Chauffeur 9. Planet Earth 10. Careless Memories 11. Girls On Film

top | back -- posted December 11, 2009

'So Red The Rose' 2010 UK Collectors Edition 2CD/DVD set, the only Arcadia album to be released in April, 2010 on EMI. Just after Duran Duran's popularity peaked in late 1984 and early 1985, Arcadia formed, comprising of three Duran Duran members - Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor. Originally released in December 1985, All Music guide describe 'So Red The Rose' as 'the best album Duran never made', and features contributions by a plethora of acclaimed artists such as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Sting (backing vocalist on 'The Promise'), Herbie Hancock and Grace Jones (whose spoken word can be heard on 'The Flame' and 'Election Day').

This deluxe edition comprises the 9-track original album expanded with 7 bonus recordings, plus a bonus CD featuring 12 rare recordings, and a bonus DVD which follows the filming of five music videos from the album 'So Red The Rose' and the interesting combination of directors, locations, behind the scene footage and photographic montages come together to give a fascinating insight into the world of video production. The collection of videos including Arcadia's first single 'Election Day' are shown in full, including Dean Chamberlain's rarely seen interpretation of the song 'Missing'. Tracklisting:

CD1: 1. Election Day 2. Keep Me In The Dark 3. Goodbye Is Forever 4. The Flame 5. Missing 6. Rose Arcana 7. The Promise 8. El Diablo 9. Lady Ice Bonus Recordings: 10. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - 7" Edit [4.29] 11. She Moody And Grey, She's Mean And Restless [4.28] 12. Election Day - Single Version [4.30] 13. Goodbye Is Forever - Single Remix [4.16] 14. The Promise - 7" Mix [4.45] 15. The Flame - 7" Remix [4.05] 16. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - Soundtrack Version [5.06]

CD2: 1. Election Day - Consensus Mix [8.39] 2. Goodbye Is Forever - 12" Extended Vocal Mix [6.37] 3. The Promise - Extended Version [5.35] 4. Rose Arcana - Extended [5.37] 5. The Flame - Extended Remix [7.20] 6. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - Extended Vocal Remix [6.30] 7. Election Day - Cryptic Cut [9.06] 8. The Promise - 12" Mix [7.02] 9. Goodbye Is Forever - Dub Mix [5.13] 10. Say The Word [Theme from 'Playing For Keeps'] - Extended Instrumental Remix [5.46] 11. Election Day - Early Rough Mix [8.41] 12. Flame Game - Yo Homeboy Mix [2.05]

DVD: 1. Filming 'Election Day' - Paris, France. September 1985 2. Election Day - Directed by Roger Christian, Produced by Chrissie Smith [7.47] 3. Filming 'The Promise' - Cote D’Azur, France. December 1985 4. The Promise - Directed by Marcelo Anciano, Produced by Ruth Orme and Martin Wyn Griffith [4.46] 5. Filming 'Goodbye Is Forever' - London, England. January 1986 6. Goodbye Is Forever - Directed by Marcelo Anciano, Produced by Ruth Orme [4.11] 7. Filming 'The Flame' - London Docklands. April 1986 8. The Flame - Directed by Russell Mulcahy, Produced by Chrissie Smith [4.00] 9. Filming 'Missing' - London, England. December 1986 10. Missing - Directed by Dean Chamberlain [3.40]

top | back -- posted November 18, 2009

EMI will be releasing concerts recorded in the early 80's by Duran Duran, Ultravox, Culture Club, The Stranglers and more. The shows were originally recorded by the BBC for their 'In Concert' series and will be available for download only in December, 2009.

Duran Duran – BBC In Concert - recorded at Hammersmith Odeon rec 4/11/82 tx 11/12/82 (ICPN: 50999-456010-5-7). Available at iTunes, Amazon, etc. on 7th December 2009. Tracklisting:

1. Rio (5.52) 2. Hungry Like The Wolf (4.12) 3. Last Chance On The Stairway (5.05) 4. Lonely In Your Nightmare (5.13) 5. Sound Of Thunder (3.50) 6. Night Boat (4.03) 7. New Religion (5.29) 8. Friends Of Mine (6.16) 9. Save A Prayer (6.31) 10. Planet Earth (4.40) 11. Careless Memories (4.22)

top | back -- posted October 5, 2009

2009 EMI three CD set from the New Wave quintet containing all of their singles [A and B-sides] released between 1981 and 1985. From their debut single 'Planet Earth' to their James Bond theme, 'A View To A Kill', Duran Duran could do no wrong and were one of the most sucessful Pop acts of the '80s. This triple box features all 13 singles released during their first four years including seven inch single mixes, extended mixes and b-sides. Features the hits 'Rio', 'Hungry Like The Wolf', 'The Wild Boys', 'Girls On Film', 'Save A Prayer', 'Is There Something I Should Know', 'The Reflex' and many more.

CD1: 1. Planet Earth - Single Version 2. Late Bar 3. Planet Earth - Night Version 4. Careless Memories - Single Version 5. Khanada 6. Fame 7. Girls On Film 8. Faster Than Light 9. Girls On Film - Night Version 10. My Own Way - Single Version 11. Like An Angel 12. My Own Way - Night Version 13. Hungry Like The Wolf 14. Careless Memories - Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 15. Hungry Like The Wolf - Night Version

CD2: 1. Save A Prayer 2. Hold Back The Rain - Remix 3. Hold Back The Rain - 12" Remix 4. Rio 5. The Chauffeur (Blue Silver) 6. Rio (Part II) 7. My Own Way 8. Is There Something I Should Know? 9. Faith In This Colour 10. Is There Something I Should Know? - Monster Mix 11. Faith In This Colour - Alternate Slow Mix 12. Union Of The Snake 13. Secret Oktober 14. Union Of The Snake - The Monkey Mix

CD3: 1. New Moon On Monday 2. Tiger Tiger 3. New Moon On Monday - Dance Mix 4. The Reflex 5. Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Live 6. The Reflex - Dance Mix 7. The Wild Boys 8. (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement 9. The Wild Boys - Wilder Than Wild Boys Extended Mix 10. A View To A Kill 11. A View To A Kill (That Fatal Kiss)

top | back -- posted October 1, 2009

"... I have to say, the RCM Vinyl is one of my favorite items we’ve released for a long time.

In these days of digital downloads, we felt it was important to release the music on ultimate premium quality vinyl. It is an entirely elevated listening experience and for those patient enough, or lucky enough to listen on vinyl, we wanted to make it as special as we could. However, this is a very limited market in itself, so I imagine the RCM coloured vinyl package will remain a small and exclusive edition.

As I am sure you are aware, design and packaging has always been very important to the band, and so I have many favourites collectibles; some of the Japanese item immediately come to mind, the folding opera glasses were a revelation at the time, also from Japan – phone cards and battery packs. The Christmas bauble sets are another popular choice but regarding vinyl DURAN GO DUTCH, an official promotional bootleg is certainly among the rarest, and in our archive, the rarest pieces of all would be the original acetates for singles and albums, which are really initial test pressings of the product. Nick

from ask katy post as of June 8th, 2009.

top | back -- posted September 16, 2009

EMI is proud to announce the release of a 2-CD and Vinyl Special Edition of Duran Duran's classic 1982 album, 'Rio', and a previously-unreleased live DVD/CD concert, 'Live At Hammersmith '82!'

'Rio' was Duran Duran's second album and is as representative of the 1980s as it gets, at its best. A fusion of style and substance ensures that even two decades after its release it remains as listenable and danceable as ever. Through the sheer quality of its singles – Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf, Save A Prayer – and their accompanying, ground-breaking videos - which were heavily rotated on MTV - Rio' saw the band break the U.S., with the album spending a staggering 129 weeks on the Billboard 200 Chart.

The 'Rio' 2 CD Special Edition is made up of the UK release of the album, the original U.S. album remixes (enabling U.S. listeners to programme their CD to be able to listen to the original version), EMI Manchester Square demos, B-Sides, remixes and other surprises (see below for tracklisting). The digital download version has 2 extra tracks.

The LP & 12" vinyl special edition is the original UK album on LP and the U.S. album remixes on the 12".

LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH 82! is a much anticipated release among followers of the band. Previously unreleased, it will come as a double DVD and CD pack, allowing fans to both enjoy the visual spectacle of the concert and CD audio, too. Filmed and recorded in the latter part of 1982 as Duranmania was sweeping the UK, the performance at London's Hammersmith Odeon includes 'Rio', 'Hungry Like The Wolf', 'Girls On Film', fan favourite 'Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)' and more. The release also includes 'Rio' era videos and two previously unreleased 'Top Of The Pops' performances. The concert is also available as an audio digital download.

Click here for more details and tracklistings.

top | back -- posted June 3, 2009

In a thrilling one-off for the Songbook series on Sky Arts, Duran Duran have recorded in London for a small live audience. Combining some of their greatest hits with new material, and revealing the inspiration behind their music.

You can catch the entire interview and performance (in the UK) on Sky Arts, channel 256, Thursday 26th March.

Catch a taster here: DD Songbook.

In programme one Simon, Nick, Roger and John talk about the formation of Duran Duran, including how Simon Le Bon turned up for his audition carrying a book full of lyrics and wearing pink leopard skin trousers, how the purchase of their first keyboard led to the writing of Planet Earth, their early years rehearsing above the Rum Runner nightclub in Birmingham, how Nick Rhodes came up with the experimental sounds on their massive hit Rio, after Simon wrote the lyrics on the back of napkin in an American cocktail bar.

Songs performed are: Planet Earth, Late Bar, The Chauffeur, Rio, Skin Trade

Programme two: how depressed they were when their 1983 single Union of The Snake failed to enter the charts at Number One, how a chance meeting between John Taylor and Cubby Broccoli led to Duran Duran collaborating with John Barry to write the Bond theme song View To a Kill, how the tragic death of a friend of Simon Le Bon's was the inspiration behind Ordinary World, the reunion of the full band line-up in 2001, and the creation of 'The Valley' from their latest album, Red Carpet Massacre.

Songs performed are: A View To A Kill, Do You Believe In Shame?, Ordinary World, (Reach Up For The) Sunrise, The Valley

top | back -- posted March 24, 2009

Ronson went into the studio with the band on Wednesday (March 18) and says it's already going so well that he hopes to do the full album.

"Today we started a song, and it has to be my favourite Duran Duran song in at least 15 years," he said. "We made this beat, this backing track, and I was like 'why don't you guys start jamming over it?', and all of a sudden its like instant Duran Duran. Just add water, you know?"

A fan of the band's since childhood, the producer says he was apprehensive at the prospect of working with the Brit legends.

"I was so nervous the night before, I'm always like that the night before every project, like 'this is the one they're going to figure out I'm a fraud'. But I'm such a fan that I know what a Duran Duran fan would want to hear. It's going so well at this point, I'd like to do half a record, maybe a whole record with them."

He says that despite their longevity, Duran Duran are still very much in touch with what’s happening currently in the music scene.

"They're at a point in their career where they could just accept lifetime achievement awards and play a few festivals but they actually care so much about new music. They have an impeccable knowledge about old really cool avant-garde stuff but they're really up on their shit. They'll talk to you about TV On The Radio and Klaxons, and they're not just saying it to be trendy, they're actually really into it. I feel like there's a lot of bands especially now that are really indebted to them, I'm sure Brandon Flowers and all these people would be the first to say it."

Meanwhile, Ronson has yet to begin work on the follow up to his solo record 'Version', but he assures nme.com it will not be 'Version 2.0' and that he will be writing original material for the album.

top | back -- posted March 21, 2009

top | back -- posted March 11, 2009