Since The Second Disc has started, we've seen some pretty neat catalogue projects tied to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, namely reissues of the band's original two LPs from ZTT/Salvo and a 12" remix compilation featuring rare tracks from the band. Cherry Pop has another FTGH-oriented catalogue project coming out in U.K. next week.
Oh World was the first LP by Paul Rutherford, known as a backing vocalist and dancer with Frankie (and one of the two openly gay members of the band). In 1989, not long after the solo debut by FTGH lead singer Holly Johnson (whose work has been similarly expanded by Cherry Pop), Rutherford cut an LP for Island/4th & Broadway with massive input from ABC members and associates Martin Fry, Dave Clayton and Mark White. Despite their commitment to great pop-house-worthy songwriting (and a not-bad cover of CHIC's "I Want Your Love"), the album was not a commercial success.
But Cherry Pop resurrects it for fans across the globe in a new double-disc set that adds single edits, B-sides and a whole bonus disc of remixes to the package. It's coming out March 14 and can be ordered on Amazon U.K. here. A very special thanks to Jason of the pretty awesome The Mixes and The Dubs for the tip!
Check the track list after the jump.
Paul Rutherford, Oh World: Expanded Edition (Cherry Pop, 2011)
Disc 1: Original LP and single sides
- Oh World
- Deep at the Centre
- Who Said It Was Easy
- The Gospel Truth
- Light
- Get Real
- Cracked Wide Open
- I Want Your Love
- Catch a Falling Star
- Half the Picture
- Get Real (Radio)
- I Want Your Love (7" Edit)
- Oh World (7" Remix)
- Happy Face (Full Length)
- Pushed Away
- Seduction (Edit)
Disc 2: Remixes
- Get Real (Happy House Mix)
- Get Real (Hardcore)
- Get Real (Sinister)
- Get Real (Don't Let 'Em Dub You Down)
- I Want Your Love (Extended Mix)
- I Want Your L.U.R.V.E.
- I Want Your Love (Arthur Baker Remix)
- Oh World (Extended Mix)
- Oh World (Instrumental)
- Oh World (Universal Mix)
- Oh World (Delirium Dub)
Disc 1, Tracks 1-10 from original LP - Island/4th & Broadway 260 350-1 (U.K.)/4th & Broadway CCD4016 (U.S.), 1989
Disc 1, Track 11 from 4th & Broadway 7" single A-side BRW-113, 1989
Disc 1, Tracks 12 and 15 from 4th & Broadway 7" single BRW-124, 1989
Disc 1, Tracks 13 and 16 from 4th & Broadway 7" single BRW-136, 1989
Disc 1, Track 14 from 4th & Broadway CD single BRCDP-113, 1989
Disc 2, Track 1 from 4th & Broadway 12" single A-side 12 BRW-113, 1989
Disc 2, Track 2 from 4th & Broadway 12" single A-side 12 BRX-113, 1989
Disc 2, Tracks 3-4 from 4th & Broadway 12" single 12 BRX-113 (second pressing), 1989
Disc 2, Tracks 5-6 from 4th & Broadway 12" single 12 BRW-124, 1989
Disc 2, Track 7 from 4th & Broadway 12" single A-side 12 BRX-124, 1989
Disc 2, Tracks 8-9 from 4th & Broadway 12" single 12 BRW-136, 1989
Disc 2, Tracks 10-11 from 4th & Broadway 12" single 12 BRX-136, 1989
Jason says
Thanks!
Just seen on amazon that release has been pushed back to March 28 though. 🙁
jasonfist says
New release date now 25th April. Pffff.
Jason says
New release date is 30th May!