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sparkle in the rain: reissue lp

tracks
A1. Up On The Catwalk(4:45)
A2. Book Of Brilliant Things(4:20)
A3. Speed Your Love To Me(4:25)
A4. Waterfront(4:49)
A5. East At Easter(3:30)
B1. Street Hassle(5:15)
B2. White Hot Day(4:33)
B3. "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby(4:21)
B4. The Kick Inside Of Me(4:45)
B5. Shake Off The Ghosts(3:58)


catalogue
Universal 3797354
3797354 BE73102-01 A2 // 3797354 BE73102-01 3



format
LP with colour labels with colour inner sleeve in a full colour picture sleeve.


release date
March 2015


credits
Produced by Steve Lillywhite
Engineered by Howard Gray
Assistant Enginners - Paul Cook and Gavin McKillop
Studio Equipment - Paul Kerr and Matt Dunn
Co-ordination - Gemma Corfield
Schoolhouse Management - Bruce Findlay and Robert White

Sleeve produced by Assorted iMaGes


Made in the United Kingdom, Autumn 1983

Charles Burchill - acoustic and electric guitars
Derek Forbes - bass guitar and vocals
Mel Gaynor - drums and vocals
Jim Kerr - voice
Michael MacNeil - keyboards
Girl's voice on Speed Your Love To Me and Street Hassle - Kirsty MacColl (appears courtesy of Stiff Records)


Project Consultant - Simon Cornwell
Project Co-ordination - Steve Hammonds and Kris Maher
Mastering - Andrew Walter at Abbey Road Studios
UK Marketing - Mark Wood
International Marketing - Paul Bromby

Thanks to : Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, David Rowe, Johnny Chandler, Pete Thompson, Sam Router, Jason Day, Lucy Launder, Emine Rifat and Liam Donoghue

Management: Ian Grenfell and Elaine Gwyther at Quietus Management


additional information
The LP was a replica of the original 1984 release with the same outer sleeve, inner sleeve and labels. Extra credits were carried on the inner sleeve.

It was pressed on 180g vinyl.

Issued as part of the Back To Black range, the LP included a small coupon which allowed the entire album to be downloaded as MP3s.

The album featured the new Andrew Walter's remaster, created from the original stereo ½" master tapes.

An error crept in at the manufacturing plant and the labels were stuck onto the wrong sides.








sparkle in the rain: reissue cd

tracks
1. Up On The Catwalk(4:45)
2. Book Of Brilliant Things(4:20)
3. Speed Your Love To Me(4:25)
4. Waterfront(4:49)
5. East At Easter(3:30)
6. Street Hassle(5:15)
7. White Hot Day(4:33)
8. "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby(4:21)
9. The Kick Inside Of Me(4:45)
10. Shake Off The Ghosts(3:58)


catalogue
Universal 3797353
06025 379 735-3 01 53648765



format
Picture CD in jewel case with 12 page booklet.


release date
March 2015


credits
thank you for the shadows
it takes two or three to make company
i thank you for the lightning...
that shoots up and sparkles in the rain
some say! this could be the great divide
someday, some of them say that our
hearts beat like the wheels of a fast train
all around the world
all around the world
all around the world
our hearts beat

Produced by Steve Lillywhite
Engineered by Howard Gray
Assistant Enginners - Paul Cook and Gavin McKillop
Studio Equipment - Paul Kerr and Matt Dunn
Co-ordination - Gemma Corfield
Schoolhouse Management - Bruce Findlay and Robert White

Sleeve produced by Assorted iMaGes


Made in the United Kingdom, Autumn 1983

Charles Burchill - acoustic and electric guitars
Derek Forbes - bass guitar and vocals
Mel Gaynor - drums and vocals
Jim Kerr - voice
Michael MacNeil - keyboards
Girl's voice on Speed Your Love To Me and Street Hassle - Kirsty MacColl (appears courtesy of Stiff Records)


Project Consultant - Simon Cornwell
Project Co-ordination - Steve Hammonds and Kris Maher
Mastering - Andrew Walter at Abbey Road Studios
Artwork - Curt Evans
UK Marketing - Mark Wood
International Marketing - Paul Bromby

Thanks to : Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, David Rowe, Johnny Chandler, Pete Thompson, Sam Router, Jason Day, Lucy Launder, Emine Rifat and Liam Donoghue

Management: Ian Grenfell and Elaine Gwyther at Quietus Management


additional information
The CD featured the new Andrew Walter's remaster, created from the original stereo ½" master tapes.

New graphics were created for the CD tray.

The CD graphics were based on the original patterning used for the LP Labels, tinted white.

The booklet was also changed for this release, featuring colour pictures of the band during the Sparkle In The Rain era. The unique page featuring the Simple Minds logo and part of the lyrics for Book Of Brilliant Things was retained from the original booklet.








sparkle in the rain: deluxe edition

tracks
1-1. Up On The Catwalk(4:46)
1-2. Book Of Brilliant Things(4:22)
1-3. Speed Your Love To Me(4:25)
1-4. Waterfront(4:49)
1-5. East At Easter(3:33)
1-6. Street Hassle(5:15)
1-7. White Hot Day(4:34)
1-8. "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby(4:21)
1-9. The Kick Inside Of Me(4:49)
1-10. Shake Off The Ghosts(3:59)

2-1. Waterfront[Edit](4:47)
2-2. Hunter And The Hunted[Live](5:55)
2-3. Waterfront[Extended](5:50)
2-4. Speed Your Love To Me[Edit](4:03)
2-5. Bass Line(4:35)
2-6. Speed Your Love To Me[Extended](7:26)
2-7. Up On The Catwalk[Edit](4:07)
2-8. A Brass Band In Africa(5:01)
2-9. Up On The Catwalk[Extended](7:34)
2-10. A Brass Band In African Chimes(9:20)
2-11. Waterfront[Single Version](3:59)


catalogue
Universal 3797350
06025 379 735-3 01 # 53648767 // 06025 379 735-1 01 # 53648769



format
Two CDs in multiple-fold digipak with 20 page booklet and "Deluxe" obi-strip sticker.


release date
March 2015


credits
thank you for the shadows
it takes two or three to make company
i thank you for the lightning...
that shoots up and sparkles in the rain
some say! this could be the great divide
someday, some of them say that our
hearts beat like the wheels of a fast train
all around the world
all around the world
all around the world
our hearts beat

i'm going to move on up to the waterfront
step in, step out of the rain
i'm going to walkin on up to the waterfront
i said: one million years from today
step on up to the waterfront
said: come in, come out of the rain
said: come in, come out of the rain
said: come in, come out of the rain

Produced by Steve Lillywhite
Engineered by Howard Gray
Assistant Enginners - Paul Cook and Gavin McKillop
Studio Equipment - Paul Kerr and Matt Dunn
Co-ordination - Gemma Corfield
Schoolhouse Management - Bruce Findlay and Robert White

Sleeve produced by Assorted iMaGes


Made in the United Kingdom, Autumn 1983

Charles Burchill - acoustic and electric guitars
Derek Forbes - bass guitar and vocals
Mel Gaynor - drums and vocals
Jim Kerr - voice
Michael MacNeil - keyboards
Girl's voice on Speed Your Love To Me and Street Hassle - Kirsty MacColl (appears courtesy of Stiff Records)


Project Consultant - Simon Cornwell
Project Co-ordination - Steve Hammonds and Kris Maher
Mastering - Andrew Walter at Abbey Road Studios
Artwork - Curt Evans
UK Marketing - Mark Wood
International Marketing - Paul Bromby

Thanks to : Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, David Rowe, Johnny Chandler, Pete Thompson, Sam Router, Jason Day, Lucy Launder, Emine Rifat and Liam Donoghue

Management: Ian Grenfell and Elaine Gwyther at Quietus Management


additional information
The CD featured the new Andrew Walter's remaster, created from the original stereo ½" master tapes. The original master tapes were used for the ablum and the singles.

A logo and section of lyrics for Book Of Brilliant Things was used for one of the digipak flaps - this was taken directly from the original CD release. A corresponding section of lyrics from Waterfront was used for the other flap.

The CD graphics were based on the original patterning used for the LP Labels, tinted white for the album and yellow for the extas.

The booklet featured a unique introduction and song-by-song breakdown of all the tracks.








sparkle in the rain: super deluxe edition

catalogue
Universal 3797349


format
Picture clam-shell box which includes four CDs and one DVD housed in colour picture card sleeves, colour booklet including extensive sleeve notes and track-by-track guide, and a reproduction tour programme.


release date
March 2015


credits
Produced by Steve Lillywhite
Engineered by Howard Gray
Assistant Enginners - Paul Cook and Gavin McKillop
Studio Equipment - Paul Kerr and Matt Dunn
Co-ordination - Gemma Corfield
Schoolhouse Management - Bruce Findlay and Robert White

Sleeve produced by Assorted iMaGes


Made in the United Kingdom, Autumn 1983

Charles Burchill - acoustic and electric guitars
Derek Forbes - bass guitar and vocals
Mel Gaynor - drums and vocals
Jim Kerr - voice
Michael MacNeil - keyboards
Girl's voice on Speed Your Love To Me and Street Hassle - Kirsty MacColl (appears courtesy of Stiff Records)


Project Consultant - Simon Cornwell
Project Co-ordination - Steve Hammonds and Kris Maher
Track Listing - Steve Hammonds and Simon Cornwell
Sleeve Notes - Simon Cornwell
Interviews And Initial Research - Paul Sinclair - www.superdeluxeedition.com
2014 Stereo And 5:1 Surround Sound Remixes - Steven Wilson
Mastering - Andrew Walter at Abbey Road Studios
Video Transfers - Patrick Cleasby for Opus Productions Ltd
Video Restoration, DVD Design, Layout And Authoring - Neil Wilkes for Opus Productions Ltd
Artwork - Curt Evans
UK Marketing - Mark Wood
International Marketing - Paul Bromby

Thanks to : Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, David Rowe, Johnny Chandler, Pete Thompson, Sam Router, Jason Day, Lucy Launder, Emine Rifat and Liam Donoghue

Management: Ian Grenfell and Elaine Gwyther at Quietus Management


additional information
The box was shrink-wrapped with a orange sticker featuring the logo and a rough summary of the contents. The interior packaging inserts inside the box were also printed with the "Scottish Tartan" pattern.








cd #1: original album

tracks
1. Up On The Catwalk(4:46)
2. Book Of Brilliant Things(4:22)
3. Speed Your Love To Me(4:25)
4. Waterfront(4:49)
5. East At Easter(3:33)
6. Street Hassle(5:15)
7. White Hot Day(4:34)
8. "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby(4:21)
9. The Kick Inside Of Me(4:49)
10. Shake Off The Ghosts(3:59)


catalogue
Universal 4701435
Universal 06025 470 143-5 01 # 53641612 Made In Germany By EDC


format
Picture CD in heavy duty gatefold picture card sleeve.                                                                                    

release date
March 2015





cd #2: b-sides and rarities

tracks
1. Waterfront[Edit](4:47)
2. Hunter And The Hunted[Live](5:55)
3. Waterfront[Extended](5:50)
4. Speed Your Love To Me[Edit](4:03)
5. Bass Line(4:35)
6. Speed Your Love To Me[Extended](7:26)
7. Up On The Catwalk[Edit](4:07)
8. A Brass Band In Africa(5:01)
9. Up On The Catwalk[Extended](7:34)
10. A Brass Band In African Chimes(9:20)
11. Waterfront[Single Version]       (3:59)


catalogue
Universal 4701436
Universal 06025 470 143-6 01 # 53641614 Made In Germany By EDC


format
Picture CD in heavy duty gatefold picture card sleeve.                                                                                    

release date
March 2015





cd #3: live - barrowland glasgow - 28.02.84

tracks
1. Shake Off The Ghosts(1:21)
2. Waterfront[Live]       (8:09)
3. Up On The Catwalk[Live](5:47)
4. Book Of Brilliant Things[Live](8:07)
5. Glittering Prize[Live](6:06)
6. The American[Live](7:14)
7. King Is White And In The Crowd[Live](7:19)
8. Speed Your Love To Me[Live](5:36)
9. Someone Somewhere In Summertime[Live](6:05)


catalogue
Universal 4701438
Universal 06025 470 143-8 01 # 53641616 Made In Germany By EDC


format
Picture CD in heavy duty gatefold picture card sleeve.                                                                                    

release date
March 2015





cd #4: live - barrowland glasgow - 28.02.84: radio one sessions 1983

tracks
1. Promised You A Miracle[Live]      (7:10)
2. Big Sleep[Live](7:38)
3. New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) ...[Live](6:40)
3. Take Me To The River ...[Live](1:00)
3. Light My Fire ...[Live](1:15)
3. New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)[Live](2:56)
4. Love Song ...[Live](7:45)
4. Glory[Live](1:01)
5. Waterfront[Session]       (4:40)
6. The Kick Inside Of Me[Session](5:39)
7. New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)[Session](5:06)


catalogue
Universal 4701439
Universal 06025 470 143-9 01 # 53641618 Made In Germany By EDC


format
Picture CD in heavy duty gatefold picture card sleeve.                                                                                    

release date
March 2015





dvd #1: 5:1 mix - promo videos - television

tracks
1. Up On The Catwalk[DTS 5:1 Surround](4:46)
2. Book Of Brilliant Things[DTS 5:1 Surround](4:22)
3. Speed Your Love To Me[DTS 5:1 Surround](4:25)
4. Waterfront[DTS 5:1 Surround](4:49)
5. East At Easter[DTS 5:1 Surround](3:33)
6. Street Hassle[DTS 5:1 Surround](5:15)
7. White Hot Day[DTS 5:1 Surround](4:34)
8. "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby[DTS 5:1 Surround](4:21)
9. The Kick Inside Of Me[DTS 5:1 Surround](4:49)
10. Shake Off The Ghosts[DTS 5:1 Surround](3:59)
1. Up On The Catwalk[High Resolution Stereo](4:46)
2. Book Of Brilliant Things[High Resolution Stereo](4:22)
3. Speed Your Love To Me[High Resolution Stereo](4:25)
4. Waterfront[High Resolution Stereo](4:49)
5. East At Easter[High Resolution Stereo](3:33)
6. Street Hassle[High Resolution Stereo](5:15)
7. White Hot Day[High Resolution Stereo](4:34)
8. "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby[High Resolution Stereo](4:21)
9. The Kick Inside Of Me[High Resolution Stereo](4:49)
10. Shake Off The Ghosts[High Resolution Stereo](3:59)
1. Up On The Catwalk[Dolby Digital 5:1](4:46)
2. Book Of Brilliant Things[Dolby Digital 5:1](4:22)
3. Speed Your Love To Me[Dolby Digital 5:1](4:25)
4. Waterfront[Dolby Digital 5:1](4:49)
5. East At Easter[Dolby Digital 5:1](3:33)
6. Street Hassle[Dolby Digital 5:1](5:15)
7. White Hot Day[Dolby Digital 5:1](4:34)
8. "C" Moon Cry Like A Baby[Dolby Digital 5:1](4:21)
9. The Kick Inside Of Me[Dolby Digital 5:1](4:49)
10. Shake Off The Ghosts[Dolby Digital 5:1](3:59)
11. Waterfront[Promo Video](4:49)
12. Speed Your Love To Me[Promo Video](4:24)
13. Up On The Catwalk[Promo Video](4:47)
14. Waterfront[Top Of The Pops](4:04)
15. Speed Your Love To Me[Live Oxford Roadshow]  (5:02)
16. Up On The Catwalk[Live Oxford Roadshow](3:32)


catalogue
Universal 4701432
Universal 06025 470 143-2 51 01 # 53663637/39 A A: Original DVD
Universal 06025 470 143-2 51 01 # 53747523/25 A A: Replacement DVD


format
Picture CD in heavy duty gatefold picture card sleeve.                                                                                    

release date
March 2015

additional information
The first pressing of this DVD had two problems: it featured a "flat" mono mix of the album (instead of the stereo mix) and an incorrect Steve Wilson 5:1 surround mix. Replacement DVDs were offered which fixed both problems. Those who'd already purchased the box-set with the incorrect DVD could receive a replacement disc after contacting Universal; retailers were sent replacement discs who then replaced them in their box-sets.

The original DVDs have matrix numbers of 53663637/39 whilst the replacement DVDs have matrix numbers of 53747523/25. Alternatively, if viewed in a file explorer, the original DVDs have folders dated 11/12/2014 whilst the replacement DVDs have folders dated 15/04/2015.