DESCRIPTION
The Communards’ sophomore album ‘Red’ consolidated the genius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles. The Communards’ sophomore album ‘Red’ consolidated the genius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles. Fusing synths and hi-NRG production with lush string and horn arrangements, The Communards straddled pop and the political, the album’s themes set against the political unrest and moral panic of late 80s Britain. A global smash upon its release, this remastered and expanded 35Th Anniversary Edition features an extensive array of B-sides, live tracks, demo versions and remixes, including classic mixes by legendary 80s club doyens Shep Pettibone, Clivilles & Cole (better known as C&C Music Factory) and a euphoric new 2022 remix of ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ by UK outfit The 2 Bears (Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and DJ Raf Rundell). Available on Deluxe Double CD , Collector White & Red Double Vinyl , Black Vinyl. All editions remastered , with new sleeve notes.

Deluxe 2 x CD : 32 tracks. The remastered album B-sides & y previously unheard remixes,demos,alternate versions.
2 CD, 6 page digipack , 16 page booklet with new sleeve notes. Disc 1
Tomorrow
T.M.T. T.B.M.G.
Matter Of Opinion
Victims
For A Friend
Never Can Say Goodbye
Lovers and Friends
Hold On Tight
If I Could Tell You
C Minor
I Just Want To Let You Know
Scat
77 The Great Escape
I Do It All For You
Romanze For Violin, Piano and Hedgehog
Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart
When The Boy In Your Heart Is The Boy In Your Arms
Never Can Say Goodbye (Spanish Vocal)
Piece of Saxophone
Disc 2
Never Can Say Goodbye (The 2 Bears Remix)
Theres More to Love (Jalapeño Mix)
Tomorrow (Overnight Mix)
For A Friend (Remix)
Never Can Say Goodbye (Shep Pettibone Extended Mix)
C Minor (Live)
Victims (Storm Paris)
Hold On Tight (Storm Paris)
Theres More To Love (Percapella)
Tomorrow (demo)
Never Can Say Goodbye (rough mix)
For A Friend (Rough Mix)
Hold on Tight (demo)

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