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To Cut A Long Story Short 12 Inch Vinyl

To Cut A Long Story Short 12 Inch Vinyl

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To Cut A Long Story Short 12 Inch Vinyl by Spandau Ballet is listed in our Vinyl Records collection. Read more to check availability and release details of To Cut A Long Story Short 12 Inch Vinyl below.

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Spandau Ballet signed their first recording contract on bassist Martin Kemprsquos 18th birthday. As soon as they had finished, they headed straight to Utopia Studios in Primrose Hill to cut their debut single lsquoTo Cut A Long Story Shortrsquo. Within a month the single had been released and two weeks later the band were on Top Of The Pops. The song is now acknowledged as the very first New Romantic single, a sound and movement that changed the world.27th November sees a reissue of the 12rdquo single in its original die cut sleeve on 180g vinyl featuring the ground breaking extended and dub mixes of the track by the visionary producer Richard James Burgess, the practice of which was unheard of at the time. The impact of the 12rdquo was felt on the dance floors of the world, the track was an instant club hit ushering in a new sound for a new decade.

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Originally a DJ’s favourite, 12-inch vinyl offers extra room for louder, more detailed grooves. Perfect for dance, disco, and extended club mixes — but equally suited to full-length albums pressed with audiophile care.

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— 12 Inch vinyl is the classic full-size format, most commonly used for albums and extended releases. Spinning at either 33⅓ or 45 RPM, it offers wider grooves and greater dynamic range, allowing for richer sound quality and deeper bass response compared to smaller formats. Choose a 12 Inch record if you want the complete album experience, from full artwork sleeves to expansive analogue sound. It’s the definitive format for serious listening, collecting, and enjoying music as it was originally intended to be heard..

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