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don't you (forget about me) german 12"

tracks
A1. Don't You (Forget About Me)[Extended Version](6:32)
B1. A Brass Band In African Chimes(9:22)




catalogue
Virgin VS 601 766
S 601 766 A//S 601 766 B



format
12" with colour paper labels with full colour sleeve.


release date
April 1985


additional information
The German edition was much the same as the UK version. Apart from catalogue numbers, the only other difference was the use of the generic Virgin green and blue labels. The incorrect track time printed on the UK edition was corrected.






don't you (forget about me) canadian 12"

tracks
A1. Don't You (Forget About Me)[Extended Version](6:32)
B1. Don't You (Forget About Me)(4:20)
B2. A Brass Band In Africa(5:10)




catalogue
Virgin VSX 1250
VSX 1250 A SMB 230//VSX 1250 B SMB 230



format
12" with colour paper labels with full colour sleeve.


release date
April 1985


additional information
This Canadian import was particularly common in the UK, and could often be found in the racks. In addition to boasting both extended and single versions of the title track, the sleeve was slightly different and featured a picture of Simple Minds on the back instead of The Breakfast Club cast.

This picture was unique to the Canadian release according to stickers on the artwork.








don't you (forget about me) japanese mc

tracks
1-1. Don't You (Forget About Me)(4:20)
1-2. A Brass Band In African Chimes(9:22)
2-1. Waterfront[Extended](5:50)
2-2. Don't You (Forget About Me)[Extended Version](6:32)




catalogue
Virgin 18VC-1036


format
Cassette with paper labels in plastic case with colour insert.


release date
April 1985


additional information
Virgin Japan issued two mini-albums instead of singles. This cassette format included both mixes of the title track, along with the extended version of its B-side (A Brass Band In African Chimes) and, for added bonus, the extended version of Waterfront.

The included lyric sheet featured English translations of Don't You (Forget About Me) and Waterfront.

Many thanks to Erwin for the scan.








don't you (forget about me) brazilian 12"

tracks
A1. Don't You (Forget About Me)[Extended Version](6:32)
B1. Up On The Catwalk[Extended Version](7:34)




catalogue
Virgin 100.8068
RCA 100.8068-A//RCA 100.8086-B



format
12" with colour paper labels with full colour sleeve.


release date
1986


additional information
This Brazilian 12" wasn't issued until a year later, well after Simple Minds had released Once Upon A Time. And whilst the artwork of this 12" reflected the new album's, it was of further interest to collectors by pairing together the extended versions of Don't You (Forget About Me) and Up On The Catwalk.

Rare and now difficult to find.

                                                                                                                                                                                               








don't you (forget about me) peruvian 7"

tracks
A1. Don't You (Forget About Me)(4:20)
B1. Brass Band In Africa(5:10)




catalogue
Virgin PERU 18236
-



format
7" with jukebox colour labels in colour picture sleeve.


release date
1985


additional information
If coming from Peru wasn't rare enough, this version features a unique picture sleeve. The cover appears to be an advert for the Peruvian fashion clothing Twim. It isn't known if this was a custom pressing produced by Twim or is the standard Peruvian release.

Copies are extremely rare to track down.

Thanks to Clif for the scan.