{"id":36853,"date":"2021-05-11T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=36853"},"modified":"2021-05-08T07:15:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T11:15:52","slug":"soft-cell-announce-tainted-love-special-collectors-single","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=36853","title":{"rendered":"Soft Cell announce \u2018Tainted Love\u2019 special collector\u2019s single"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The year was 1981 and British synth pop duo Soft Cell had just watched their debut single Memorabilia<\/em> fail to chart. Feeling the pressure from their label, the band went for broke with a risky maneuver, releasing their downtempo cover version of a\u00a01964 Northern Soul\u00a0tune by Gloria Jones called Tainted Love<\/em>. The gamble paid off as the single rocketed to the top of the charts, becoming the best-selling single in the UK for that year as well as helping make their debut album \u2018Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret\u2019 one of the most iconic synthpop albums of all-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, in celebration of the single\u2019s 40th anniversary, a special collector\u2019s limited edition vinyl EP is being released. Featuring a recently recorded version of the song produced by versatile German producer\/artist J\u00fcrgen Engler of Die Krupps, this deluxe single release also includes a stunning, never-before-released acapella mix that showcases Marc Almond\u2019s brilliant voice and several remixes including a brand new one from producer DJ Hell. And as a special bonus treat, the release also features a fantastic bonus track, a rare duet between Almond and Andi Sex Gang from 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tainted Love <\/em>will be available for a limited time only on 12\u201d coloured vinyl in a gatefold jacket, 7\u201d coloured vinyl, digipak CD, and on digital platforms everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order the 12\u201d vinyl:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/soft-cell-tainted-love-limited-edition-colored-vinyl\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order the 7\u201d vinyl:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/soft-cell-tainted-love-limited-edition-pink-7-vinyl\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order the CD:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/soft-cell-tainted-love-cd\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stream\/download the digital version:<\/strong> https:\/\/orcd.co\/soft_cell_tainted_love<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More buying options:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/889466228513<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\u201d track list<\/strong>
SIDE A
1. Tainted Love (2021 Mix by J\u00fcrgen Engler)
2. Tainted Love (Instrumental Mix)
3. Tainted Love (Acapella Mix)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIDE B
1. Tainted Love (DJ Hell Remix)
2. Tainted Love (2019 Remix)
3. Tainted Love (Club Crasher Remix)
4. The Hungry Years – Marc Almond & Andi Sex Gang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\u201d track list<\/strong>
SIDE A
Tainted Love (2021 Mix by J\u00fcrgen Engler)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIDE B
The Hungry Years – Marc Almond & Andi Sex Gang<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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