Added New Pics

Added details of: "Light At The End Of The World" japanese promo cd (thanks to AF), "Sunday Girl" uk promo cdr, "You Surround Me" belgian vinyl, "Ship Of Fools" uk vinyl, "International Compilation" german cd.

EIS Newsletter: "Erasure Total Pop! Artwork"

Hello

In this weeks newsletter:

- Total Pop! Artwork
- US iTunes "True Colors Live 2008" EP
- UK TV Shows Of Interest
- Andy Bell - Act Art 6 Pictures
- The Erasure Shop Additional Payment Options

Total Pop! Artwork

Available for viewing within the Erasure 'News' section is the front cover artwork for the forthcoming two editions of "Total Pop! The First Forty Hits" - the standard 2 CD edition (on the left) and the deluxe 4 disc (3 CD & 1 DVD) edition (on the right).

Just click on the link below:

www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/news/

US iTunes "True Colors Live 2008" EP

The True Colors Tour took place in the summer of 2008 and featured performances from Cyndi Lauper, Andy Bell, the B-52's, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and many others.

A five track digital EP is now exclusively available for $4.95 from the US iTunes store, featuring songs recorded during the tour.

All net proceeds from the EP benefit the True Colors Fund of Stonewall Community Foundation.

Track Listing:

1) She Bop (Cyndi Lauper)
2) Set Your Heart (Cyndi Lauper)
3) I Drove All Night (Cyndi Lauper)
4) Money Changes Everything (Cyndi Lauper ft. Lucas Silveira of The Cliks)
5) Early Bird (Cyndi Lauper ft. Andy Bell of Erasure)

US iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects...

UK TV Shows Of Interest

- "Top Of The Pops 2" (8.00am : 30 Nov 2008 : channel 'Dave')

More from the Top of the Pops archives, includes Mud, Chaka Khan, XTC, Boy George, and Alison Moyet.

- "Top Of The Pops 2" (7.00am : 14 Dec 2008 : channel 'Dave')

Features Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Yazoo and Vinnie Jones.

Andy Bell - Act Art 6 Pictures

Several of Andy's photo galleries have been updated with new photos, including ones from his recent live performance at 'Act Art 6'

www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/gallery/fan_andys_index.html

The Erasure Shop Additional Payment Options

The Erasure Shop (Lexer Music) has recently implemented WorldPay as an additional payment option, which will be particularly useful to fans in countries where PayPal doesn't currently offer a one-off card payment facility.

Just select this option from the 'drop down' menu whilst going through the checkout process.  An additional benefit is that WorldPay accept payments via JCB Cards.

For further information visit:

www: http://shop.lexermusic.com

Regards

Greg

Erasure Information Service
web: www.erasureinfo.com

Erasure Press Release

ERASURE - TOTAL POP! THE FIRST 40 HITS
Deluxe Box Set / 2 x CD / Download
Released 23rd February 2009

POP! REMIXED
Released 9th February 2009

Legendary pop heroes Erasure release "Total Pop!" - a collection of their first 40 hits - on 23rd February 2009.

Featuring all the hit singles from the band's five Number 1 albums and including 17 Top 10 singles, the album also contains a brand new remix by Jeremy Wheatley of the 1994 classic "Always" which will feature on "Pop! Remixed", out on 9th February 2009.

"Pop! Remixed" will also include remixes from Vince Clarke, Mark Picchiotti, Manhattan Clique, Komputer and Sweden's Sound Factory.

As well as a double CD package and download, "Total Pop!" will also be released as a special four-disc deluxe edition which includes "Pop!" (remastered since its original release), "Pop2!", a live disc and a DVD featuring classic BBC performances from 1986-2005, ranging from "Sometimes" on Top of the Pops in 1986 to "Ship Of Fools" on Wogan to an appearance on Later With Jools.

One of the most beloved and enduring success stories in modern British pop, Erasure have been writing world-conquering anthems of love, lust and longing since 1985 and this classic collection brings together all 40 hits in one glittering package.

In over two decades together, Andy Bell and Vince Clarke (also known for his work with Depeche Mode and Yazoo) have sold more than 15 million albums around the globe, proving themselves masters of every kind of song from disco symphonies to unplugged ballads.

"...Andy & Vince play The Ritz. They go down a storm. Millions of young people jump up & down to the songs, and two lone punks attempt to jump over each other." - NYC Gig Review - NME (1986)

"Truth be told, Erasure are the band St Etienne, Pulp, and the rest of our indie kitsch-merchants would like to be if only they had the money." - NME (1992)

"By the time Andy comes slamming in with that "We'll be together again" at the start of "Stop", if you aren't screaming along, you have no soul and I despair of you. …this is classic pop." - Gig Review - Melody Maker (1996)

"Let's face it — there is nothing Kraftwerk did that Erasure didn't do better, for longer, and while wearing a blue sequinned cowboy hat and chaps." - Caitlin Moran - The Times (June 2005)

www.erasureinfo.com

Erasure Chart Entry

This week Erasure's hit from 1991 "Love To Hate You" unexpectedly entered Official UK Dance Singles Chart at no. 40.

Always - MHC Radio Edit

You can now listen brand new remix of "Always" named "MHC Radio Edit" made by long time Erasure remixers and Andy Bell collaborators Manhattan Clique. "Always (MHC Radio Edit)" is available for listening on Manhattan Clique MySpace site. Click here.

Cyndi Lauper Releases 5 Track EP For "True Colors"

5 tracks recorded live during the 2008 "True Colors" Tour headlined by Cyndi Lauper are available for sale via US iTunes. The tracks include 3 classic Lauper tracks, one song from her last studio release, "Bring Ya To The Brink", and a duet with Andy Bell - Erasure song "Early Bird". The "True Colors" Tour, organized by Lauper in 2007 and 2008, featured a host of gay-friendly acts including Erasure, Debbie Harry, the B-52’s and the Dresden Dolls.

The tour’s aim was to raise awareness and funds to support GLBT equality initiatives and improve the political capital of organizations like the Human Rights Campaign. All proceeds from the sale of the EP will be donated to the "True Colors" Fund.

This live EP is currently available only in USA via US iTunes store. Click here to buy it.

"True Colors Live 2008" EP tracklist:
1. She Bop - Live
2. Set Your Heart - Live
3. I Drove All Night - Live
4. Money Changes Everything - Live (With Lucas Silveira)
5. Early Bird - Live (With Andy Bell)

Here are some photos of Andy performing live with Cyndi Lauper this year:

Andy Bell with Cyndi Lauper		Andy Bell with Cyndi Lauper		Andy Bell with Cyndi Lauper
Andy Bell with Cyndi Lauper		Andy Bell with Cyndi Lauper		Andy Bell with Cyndi Lauper

Andy Bell Performance At "Act Art"

On 7th November Andy Bell performed live at "Act Art" event in London. He sung 7 songs:

1. Blue Savannah (Der Deutsche Mix I)
2. Caught In A Spin
3. I Could Fall In Love With You (Monteverde Radio Edit)
4. Chains Of Love (New Remix)
5. Electric Blue
6. A Little Respect
7. Oh L'Amour (Kenny Hayes Remix)

Click on song titles above to watch the videos (on Youtube). Here are some photos from that evening (photos by: John McGivern) (click on image to enlarge):

Andy Bell		Andy Bell		Andy Bell
Andy Bell and John

More photos can be found here.

Top 8 Same-Sex Duos Of The 80's

Gay.com has published their version of the Top 8 same-sex duos of the 80's:

"With Prop 8 (which amends the California Constitution to eliminate the right of gay couples to marry statewide) passing this morning, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on a decade when, at the very least, same-sex musical marriages were sanctioned - no, actually applauded.

Let's be honest, most of the following creative couplings (whether gay, straight, or both) would be snubbed as "too gay" by today's MTV generation.

But getting back to the Metrosexual 80's, when eye liner made the man, here is my list of the Top 8 same-sex duos of the 80's:"

1. Erasure
2. The Communards
3. Soft Cell
4. Pet Shop Boys
5. Sparks
6. OMD
7. Wham!
8. Tears For Fears

Read the full article here.

EIS Newsletter: "The Erasure Release We've Been Waiting For..."

Hello

In this weeks newsletter:

- New Release - Total Pop! The First 40 Hits
- New Release - Pop! Remixed
- New Shop Merchandise
- Reminder: Andy Bell Live Performance (Tonight)

New Release - Total Pop! The First 40 Hits

Now *this* is the truly awesome Erasure release that we've all been waiting for...

To be released on the 23rd February 2009 is "Total Pop! The First 40 Hits" - a collection of Erasure's first 40 hits which features all the hit singles from Erasure's five no. 1 albums, eight top 10 singles plus a brand new remix of 'Always' by Jeremy Wheatley.

As well as a double CD package and digital download, Total Pop! will also be released as a special four-disc deluxe box set which includes Pop! (remastered since its original release), Pop2!, a live CD and a DVD featuring classic BBC performances from 1986√2005, which includes television performances ranging from 'Sometimes' on 'Top of the Pops', 'Ship Of Fools' on 'Wogan' to an appearance on 'Later With Jools'.

New Release - Pop! Remixed

And if that wasn't enough, released on the 9th February 2009 is "Pop! Remixed", which features the brand new Jeremy Wheatley remix of 'Always' plus remixes from Vince Clarke, Mark Picchiotti, Manhattan Clique, Komputer and Sweden's Sound Factory.

Keep your eyes and ears open for further information on these exciting releases in the coming weeks.

www: http://www.erasureinfo.com

New Shop Merchandise - Total Pop! Related Items

To coincide with the Total Pop! announcement, the Erasure Shop (Lexer Music) has the following exclusive items available now:

Erasure Logo Keyring
www: http://shop.lexermusic.com...

Five Commemorative Postcards Set
www: http://shop.lexermusic.com...

Mobile Phone / MP3 Player Sock
www: http://shop.lexermusic.com...

All the above items feature the classic Pop! era Erasure logo.

Reminder: Andy Bell Live Performance (Tonight)

Don't forget that Andy Bell is performing tonight (7th November) at the 6th annual Act Art event at 'The Arches' (51-53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU).

He will be performing several of his world wide Erasure hits as well as songs from his debut album 'Electric Blue'.

Act Art is an international platform for artists working in all disciplines including performance, live art, film, video, installation, site specific, painting, drawing, and photography. The theme of the event is Dying For It! addressing what's wrong with the world today. 

Advance q-jump tickets available from wegottickets.com.

For further information visit:

www: http://www.actart.co.uk
www: http://www.the-arches.com

Regards

Greg

Erasure Information Service
web: www.erasureinfo.com

Extra! Extra! New Release - "Total Pop! The First 40 Hits"

To be released on the 23rd February 2009 is "Total Pop! The First 40 Hits" - a collection of Erasure's first 40 hits which features all the hit singles from Erasure's five no. 1 albums, eighteen top 10 singles plus a brand new remix of "Always" by Jeremy Wheatley.

As well as a double CD package and digital download, "Total Pop!" will also be released as a special four-disc deluxe box set which includes "Pop!" (remastered since its original release), "Pop2!", a live CD and a DVD featuring classic BBC performances from 1986–2005, which includes television performances ranging from "Sometimes" on "Top of the Pops", "Ship Of Fools" on "Wogan" to an appearance on "Later With Jools".

Source: EIS

Extra! Extra! New Release - "Pop! Remixed"

And if that wasn't enough, released on the 9th February 2009 is "Pop! Remixed", which features the brand new Jeremy Wheatley remix of "Always" plus remixes from Vince Clarke, Mark Picchiotti, Manhattan Clique, Komputer and Sweden's Sound Factory.

Sign up to the Erasure Newsletter for all the latest information on these exciting releases in the coming weeks.

Source: EIS

New Shop Merchandise - "Total Pop!" Related Items

To coincide with the "Total Pop!" announcement, the Erasure Shop (Lexer Music) has the following exclusive items available now:

- Erasure Logo Keyring
- Five Commemorative Postcards Set
- Mobile Phone / MP3 Player Sock

All the these items feature the classic "Pop!" era Erasure logo.

Source: EIS

Andy Bell Newsletter: "New Erasure Releases For 2009"

Hello, and a warm welcome to the return of the Andy Bell newsletter!

There should be lots of Andy Bell related news over the next 12 months, so let's kick off with:

Erasure "Total Pop! The First 40 Hits"

To be released on the 23rd February 2009 is "Total Pop! The First 40 Hits" - a collection of Erasure's first 40 hits which features all the hit singles from Erasure's five no. 1 albums, eighteen top 10 singles plus a brand new remix of "Always" by Jeremy Wheatley.

As well as a double CD package and digital download, "Total Pop!" will also be released as a special four-disc deluxe box set which includes "Pop!" (remastered since its original release), "Pop2!", a live CD and a DVD featuring classic BBC performances from 1986-2005, which includes television performances ranging from "Sometimes" on "Top of the Pops", "Ship Of Fools" on "Wogan" to an appearance on "Later With Jools".

Erasure "Pop! Remixed"

Released on the 9th February 2009 is "Pop! Remixed", which features the brand new Jeremy Wheatley remix of "Always" plus remixes from Vince Clarke, Mark Picchiotti, Manhattan Clique, Komputer and Sweden's Sound Factory.

Keep your eyes and ears open for further information on these exciting releases in the coming weeks.

Reminder: Andy Bell Live Performance (Tonight)

Don't forget that Andy Bell is performing tonight (7th November) at the 6th annual Act Art event at "The Arches" (51-53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU).

He will be performing several of his world wide Erasure hits as well as songs from his debut album "Electric Blue".

Act Art is an international platform for artists working in all disciplines including performance, live art, film, video, installation, site specific, painting, drawing, and photography. The theme of the event is Dying For It! addressing what's wrong with the world today. 

Advance q-jump tickets available from wegottickets.com.

For further information visit:

www: http://www.actart.co.uk
www: http://www.the-arches.com

Regards

Greg

web: www.andybell.com

Yazoo Newsletter: "New Vince Clarke Mix Featured On "Pop! Remixed"

Hello

Of interest to Vince Clarke fans are the 2009 Erasure (Andy Bell & Vince Clarke) releases "Total Pop! The First 40 Hits" and "Pop! Remixed".

"Total Pop! The First 40 Hits"

To be released on the 23rd February 2009 is "Total Pop! The First 40 Hits" - a collection of Erasure's first 40 hits which features all the hit singles from Erasure's five no. 1 albums, eighteen top 10 singles plus a brand new remix of "Always" by Jeremy Wheatley.

As well as a double CD package and digital download, "Total Pop!" will also be released as a special four-disc deluxe box set which includes "Pop!" (remastered since its original release), "Pop2!", a live CD and a DVD featuring classic BBC performances from 1986-2005, which includes television performances ranging from "Sometimes" on "Top of the Pops", "Ship Of Fools" on "Wogan" to an appearance on "Later With Jools".

"Pop! Remixed"

Released on the 9th February 2009 is "Pop! Remixed", which features the brand new Jeremy Wheatley remix of "Always" plus remixes from Vince Clarke, Mark Picchiotti, Manhattan Clique, Komputer and Sweden's Sound Factory.

Keep your eyes and ears open for further information on these exciting releases in the coming weeks.

Regards

Greg
Yazoo Information Service
web: www.yazooinfo.com