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Jimmy Somerville – Read My Lips

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Label:	London Records – LMS5521937, London Records – 5060555219376
Format:	2 x CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country:	Europe
Released:	Sep 1, 2023
Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Hi NRG, Synth-pop, Disco

Tracklist

1-1	Comment Te Dire Adieu Arranged By, Trumpet – Luke Tunney Engineer – Stephen Taylor* Producer – Pascal Gabriel Scratches [Scratching] – DJ Dezire* Strings – David Emanuel, Gavyn Wright, Wilf Gibson Vocals – Jimmy Somerville, June Miles Kingston* Written-By – Arnold Goland, Jack Gold, Serge Gainsbourg	3:35
1-2	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) Backing Vocals – Clive Griffin, Don Snow, Sheila Smith Bass – Andy Pask Brass – Kick Horns* Engineer – Mike "Spike" Drake Engineer [Assistant] – Kevin White Guitar – Peter Kaye Keyboards [Additional] – Don Snow Percussion – Steve Sidelnyk Piano – Peter Murray* Producer – Stephen Hague Programmed By, Keyboards – Steve Parr Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Written-By – James 'Dip' Warrick, Sylvester James Backing Vocals – Clive Griffin, Don Snow, Sheila Smith Bass – Andy Pask Brass – Kick Horns* Engineer – Mike "Spike" Drake Engineer [Assistant] – Kevin White Guitar – Peter Kaye Keyboards [Additional] – Don Snow Percussion – Steve Sidelnyk Piano – Peter Murray* Producer – Stephen Hague Programmed By, Keyboards – Steve Parr Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Written-By – James 'Dip' Warrick, Sylvester James	5:12
1-3	Perfect Day Arranged By [Strings] – Audrey Riley Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Engineer [Assistant] – Louis Sherman, Sarah Bedingham Engineer [Mix] – David Bianco French Horn – Daniel Emond Keyboards, Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Mixed By – Stephen Hague Programmed By – Steve Parr Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:07
1-4	Heaven Here On Earth (With Your Love) Engineer – Richard Moakes Engineer [Mix] – Taavi Mote Guitar – Johnny Willett* Keyboards, Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Producer, Mixed By – Stephen Hague Programmed By – Steve Parr Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	5:02
1-5	Don't Know What To Do (Without You) Arranged By, Programmed By – Luke Tunney, Pascal Gabriel Backing Vocals – Lauraine McIntosh* Engineer – Stephen Taylor* Engineer [Assistant] – Noel Rafferty Flugelhorn – Luke Tunney Keyboards, Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Mixed By – Pascal Gabriel, Stephen Taylor* Producer – Pascal Gabriel Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	6:10
1-6	Adieu! (June Et Jim Présentent Madame Tata Mix) Engineer – Stephen Taylor* Presenter [Présentent] – Jim, June Producer – Pascal Gabriel Written-By – Arnold Goland, Jack Gold, Serge Gainsbourg	7:24
1-7	Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) Arranged By – Luke Tunney Arranged By [Strings] – Jimmy Somerville, Luke Tunney Backing Vocals – Claudia Fontaine, Don Snow Brass, Trumpet – John Thirkle, Luke Tunney Drums [Overdubs] – Richie Stephens Engineer – Stephen Taylor Producer – Pascal Gabriel Strings – David Emanuel, Gavyn Wright, Wilf Gibson Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Martin Dobson Trombone – Pete Thoms* Written-By – Jimmy Somerville Arranged By – Luke Tunney Arranged By [Strings] – Jimmy Somerville, Luke Tunney Backing Vocals – Claudia Fontaine, Don Snow Brass, Trumpet – John Thirkle, Luke Tunney Drums [Overdubs] – Richie Stephens Engineer – Stephen Taylor Producer – Pascal Gabriel Strings – David Emanuel, Gavyn Wright, Wilf Gibson Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Martin Dobson Trombone – Pete Thoms* Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:58
1-8	My Heart Is In Your Hands Backing Vocals – Don Snow, Steve Lange* Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Engineer [Assistant] – Louis Sherman Guitar – J.J. Belle Keyboards, Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Mixed By – Dave Meegan Percussion – Steve Sidelnyk Piano – Don Snow Producer – Avril Mackintosh, Jess-E Programmed By – Steve Parr Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:23
1-9	Control Engineer – Avril Mackintosh, Mike 'Spike' Drake* Engineer [Assistant] – Louis Sherman Engineer [Mix] – Alan Myerson* Keyboards, Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Mixed By – Stephen Hague Producer – Avril Mackintosh, Jess-E, Stephen Hague Programmed By, Keyboards – Steve Parr Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:37
1-10	And You Never Thought This Could Happen To You Backing Vocals – Lauraine McIntosh* Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Engineer [Assistant] – Louis Sherman Guitar – J.J. Belle Keyboards, Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Mixed By – Dave Meegan Producer – Avril Mackintosh, Jess-E Programmed By, Keyboards – Steve Parr Tambourine – Steve Sidelnyk Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:58
1-11	Rain Engineer, Programmed By – Steve Parr Keyboards, Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Mixed By [Assistant] – Louis Sherman Piano [Rhodes] – Pete Murray Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By – Avril Mackintosh, Jess-E Trumpet – Simon Elms Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	5:50
1-12	Not So God Almighty Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Producer – Jess-E Programmed By – Chuck*, Gary Thompson (2) Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	6:21
1-13	From This Moment On Engineer – Keith Fernley Engineer [Assistant] – Lee Curle Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar – Mark Nevin* Producer – Keith Fernley, Steve Lillywhite, Tom Bailey Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Written-By – Cole Porter	3:21
1-14	I Believe In Love Backing Vocals – Jimmy Somerville, Sheila Smith Guitar – Angelo (4) Keyboards – Angelo Petraglia, David O'Bear, Mark Plati Mixed By – John Potoker Producer – Arthur Baker Tambourine – Sally Berg* Vocals – Jimmy Somerville Written-By – Angelo Petraglia, Arthur Baker, Jimmy Somerville	5:07
1-15	Tell The World Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Producer – Avril Mackintosh, Jess-E Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:12
1-16	Stranger Producer – Philippe Sarde Written-By – Jimmy Somerville, Philippe Sarde	2:59
1-17	Hidden Track	0:21
2-1	Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) (AMYL Remix) Producer – Pascal Gabriel Producer [Additional Production], Remix – AMYL Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	7:24
2-2	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Gerd Janson Remix) Producer – Stephen Hague Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Gerd Janson Written-By – James 'Dip' Wirrick*, Sylvester James	6:53
2-3	Comment Te Dire Adieu (Commercial Mix) Engineer – Stephen Taylor* Producer – Pascal Gabriel Written-By – Arnold Goland, Jack Gold, Serge Gainsbourg	5:58
2-4	Rain (Pascal Gabriel Mix) Producer – Avril Mackintosh, Jess-E Remix – Pascal Gabriel Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	6:38
2-5	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Arpeggius Club Vocal) Producer – Stephen Hague Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Arpeggius Written-By – James 'Dip' Wirrick*, Sylvester James	7:42
2-6	Run From Love (12" Remix) Engineer – Noel Rafferty Featuring – Claudia Brücken Producer – Pascal Gabriel Written-By – Jimmy Somerville, Larry Steinbachek, Steve Bronski	7:31
2-7	Until I Get Over You (Demo Version) Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:43
2-8	I Won't Ever Let You See Me Cry (Demo Version) Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Producer – Jess-E Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:29
2-9	And You Never Thought This Could Happen To You (Demo Version) Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Producer – Jess-E Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	5:27
2-10	Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) (Demo Version) Engineer – Avril Mackintosh Producer – Jess-E Written-By – Jimmy Somerville	4:52
2-11	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (William Orbit Remix) Producer – Stephen Hague Producer [Additional Production], Remix – William Orbit Written-By – James 'Dip' Wirrick*, Sylvester James	7:27

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – London Music Stream Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – London Music Stream Ltd.
Recorded At – Orinoco Studios
Recorded At – Advision Studios
Recorded At – Mayfair Studios
Mixed At – Mayfair Studios
Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Mixed At – Ground Control Studios
Mixed At – Advision Studios
Mastered At – Alchemy Mastering

Credits

Design [Original Graphic Design] – Me Company
Design [Re-issue Design] – Green-Ink*
Liner Notes – Paul Burston
Management – Gunther Walker
Mastered By – Phil Kinrade
Photography By – Anton Corbijn, Tim Roney
Project Manager – Aaron Larney, Beth Price, Laura Kelly (2), Will Larnach-Jones

Notes

Released in a digipak
Made in France.
1-13: Originally appears on 'Red Hot + Blue: A tribute to Cole Porter' to benefit AIDS research and relief.
1-14: Originally appears on 'Merge' by Arthur Baker And The Backbeat Disciples.
2-7 to 2-10: Previously unreleased demo.
1-6 : Bonus track CD Version, original release Barclay JSDJX1 (France, Promo)
1-12 : Original release LONX 249 (B side of first 12" Singe of "You make me feel (Mighty real)")
1-15 : Original release LON 241 (B side of single "Comment te dire adieu")
1-16 : Original release LONX 254 (B side of 12" Single "Read my lips (Enough is enough)
2-3 : Original release LONX 241 (Original 12" Single "Comment te dire adieu")
2-4 : Original release LON 281 (B Side of Single "To love somebody")
2-6 : Mix previously unreleased (Short Version on the first pressing of "The singles collection 1984/1990" (828 226-2))
2-11 : Original release LONX 249 (First 12" Single of "You make me feel (Mighty real)")
2-1, 2-2 and 2-5 are new remixes.
Original CD release : 828 166-2 (1989)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 5060555219376
Label Code: LC77554
Matrix / Runout (CD1): MDI LMS5521937CD1
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 2755
Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI LL21
Matrix / Runout (CD2): MDI LMS5521937CD2
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 2755

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Read My Lips (LP, Album)	London Records	828 166-1	Spain	1989
Recently Edited	Read My Lips (LP, Album, Pink sleeve)	London Records	828166-1	UK	1989
Recently Edited	Read My Lips (CD, Album)	London Records	828166.2	Europe	1989
Recently Edited	Read My Lips (LP, Album)	London Records, FFRR	828 166-1	Europe	1989
New Submission	Read My Lips (Cassette, Album)	London Records	828166-4	Turkey	1989

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