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'''''Memorabilia – The Singles''''' is a compilation album featuring songs by the British singer/songwriter ] as a solo artist and with his partner ] as the ] duo ]. The album is the second compilation for both Almond and Soft Cell, it was released in 1991 and reached number eight on the ].<ref name="chartstats-softcellmarc">{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=11915| title=Chart Stats – Soft Cell And Marc Almond| publisher=chartstats.com| accessdate=24 September 2011|archiveurl=http://archive.is/BKD03|archivedate=2 January 2013}}</ref> ''Memorabilia – The Singles'' was promoted by the singles "]" and "].


'''''Memorabilia – The Singles''''' is a compilation album of songs by the British singer/songwriter ], both as a solo artist and with his partner ] as the ] duo ]. It was released in 1991 and reached number eight in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/ |title=The Official Charts Company – Soft Cell And Marc Almond |publisher=] |accessdate=24 September 2011}}</ref> The album was promoted by the singles "]" and "]".
The compilation was assembled by Almond's former label ]. The label had released his work with Soft Cell, his two albums as ] and his first solo album. While almost every Soft Cell single was included in the package, the compilers opted to overlook all of Almond's work up to 1988 excepting his 1985 collaboration with ] and the ]. Almond's ten singles released during that period had previously been compiled by Virgin records as ''The Singles 1984–87''.


The majority of the Soft Cell singles on this compilation are not the original versions and have new re-recorded vocals and some new musical recordings and remixing, with the exception of "Torch" and "Soul Inside".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/master/view/3494|title = Soft Cell / Marc Almond - Memorabilia - the Singles|website = ]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.softcell.co.uk/announcing-keychains-and-snowstorms-boxset/|title=Announcing 'Keychains & Snowstorms - the Soft Cell Story' Boxset}}</ref>
Receiving positive reviews the compilation was originally released as an LP, CD, Cassette and VHS video in May 1991. The compilation has since not been reissued. The artwork was designed by Big-Active Limited with a cover photograph by Richard Haughton.


The version of "Soul Inside" is unique to this recording, as is "Tears Run Rings", which is an edited version of the Justin Strauss remix.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/master/view/3494|title = Soft Cell / Marc Almond - Memorabilia - the Singles|website = ]}}</ref>
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''Memorabilia – The Singles'' received good reviews from the majority of critics.


The compilation was partly assembled (by Stevo from Some Bizarre. While almost every Soft Cell single (to that date) was included in the package, the compilers opted to overlook all of Almond's solo and Mambas work up to 1988 except for his 1985 collaboration with ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marcalmond.co.uk/history/discography.html#softcellalbums|title = Marc Almond Discography}}</ref>
==Track listing==


The compilation was released as an LP, CD, cassette and VHS video in May 1991.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1084193-Soft-Cell-Marc-Almond-Memorabilia-The-Singles|title = Soft Cell / Marc Almond - Memorabilia - the Singles|website = ]}}</ref> The artwork was designed by Big-Active Limited with a cover photograph by Richard Haughton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marcalmond.co.uk/history/discography.html#softcellalbums|title = Marc Almond Discography}}</ref>

==Track listing==
===LP=== ===LP===
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| headline = Side one | headline = Side one
| all_writing = ] and M. Almond; except where indicated | all_writing = ] and M. Almond; except where indicated
| writing_credits = yes

| title1 = Memorabilia '91 | title1 = Memorabilia '91
| note1 = Soft Cell | note1 = Soft Cell
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| writing_credits = yes

| title7 = Where the Heart Is '91 | title7 = Where the Heart Is '91
| note7 = Soft Cell | note7 = Soft Cell
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| length9 = 5:40 | length9 = 5:40


| title10 = A Love Spurned | title10 = A Lover Spurned
| note10 = Marc Almond | note10 = Marc Almond
| writer10 = M. Almond | writer10 = M. Almond
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===CD and Cassette=== ===CD and cassette===
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| headline = | headline =
| all_writing = ] and M. Almond; except where indicated | all_writing = ] and M. Almond; except where indicated
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| title1 = Memorabilia '91 | title1 = Memorabilia '91
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| title11 = A Love Spurned | title11 = A Lover Spurned
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| title13 = Say Hello Wave Goodbye 12" (The Long Goodbye – Extended Mendelsohn Remix) | title13 = Say Hello Wave Goodbye 12" (The Long Goodbye – Extended Mendelsohn Remix)
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| title13 = Waifs and Strays | title13 = Waifs and Strays
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==''Memorabilia – The Video Singles''== ==''Memorabilia – The Video Singles''==
A 14-track video compilation, ''Memorabilia – The Video Singles'', was also released with a slightly different track listing. "What" was accidentally left off the printed track listing on the outer cover of some releases of ''Memorabilia – The Video Singles'', but is actually included on the videocassette itself. A 14-track video compilation, ''Memorabilia – The Video Singles'', was released with a slightly different track listing. "What" was accidentally left off the printed track listing on the outer cover of some releases of ''Memorabilia – The Video Singles'', but is actually included on the videocassette itself.
#"Memorabilia" #"Memorabilia"
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1991 compilation album by Soft Cell and Marc Almond
Memorabilia – The Singles
Compilation album by Soft Cell and Marc Almond
Released20 May 1991 (UK)
Recorded1980–1991
GenreSynth-pop
LabelMercury
ProducerVarious
Soft Cell and Marc Almond chronology
The Singles
(1986)
Memorabilia – The Singles
(1991)
Down in the Subway
(1994)
Marc Almond chronology
Enchanted
(1990)
Memorabilia – The Singles
(1991)
Tenement Symphony
(1991)

Memorabilia – The Singles is a compilation album of songs by the British singer/songwriter Marc Almond, both as a solo artist and with his partner Dave Ball as the synth-pop duo Soft Cell. It was released in 1991 and reached number eight in the UK Albums Chart. The album was promoted by the singles "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" and "Tainted Love '91".

The majority of the Soft Cell singles on this compilation are not the original versions and have new re-recorded vocals and some new musical recordings and remixing, with the exception of "Torch" and "Soul Inside".

The version of "Soul Inside" is unique to this recording, as is "Tears Run Rings", which is an edited version of the Justin Strauss remix.

The compilation was partly assembled (by Stevo from Some Bizarre. While almost every Soft Cell single (to that date) was included in the package, the compilers opted to overlook all of Almond's solo and Mambas work up to 1988 except for his 1985 collaboration with Bronski Beat.

The compilation was released as an LP, CD, cassette and VHS video in May 1991. The artwork was designed by Big-Active Limited with a cover photograph by Richard Haughton.

Track listing

LP

All tracks are written by D. Ball and M. Almond; except where indicated

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Memorabilia '91" (Soft Cell) 3:56
2."Tainted Love '91" (Soft Cell)Ed Cobb2:56
3."Bedsitter" (Soft Cell) 3:36
4."Torch" (Soft Cell) 4:07
5."What" (Soft Cell)H.B. Barnum3:08
6."Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" (Soft Cell) 5:20
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
7."Where the Heart Is '91" (Soft Cell) 4:32
8."I Feel Love (Medley)" (Jimmy Somerville with Bronski Beat featuring Marc Almond)Moroder, Bellotte, Summer5:47
9."Tears Run Rings" (Marc Almond)M. Almond5:40
10."A Lover Spurned" (Marc Almond)M. Almond5:38
11."Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" (Marc Almond Featuring Gene Pitney)Greenway, Cook4:41

CD and cassette

All tracks are written by D. Ball and M. Almond; except where indicated

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Memorabilia '91" (Soft Cell) 3:56
2."Tainted Love '91" (Soft Cell)Ed Cobb2:56
3."Bedsitter" (Soft Cell) 3:36
4."Torch" (Soft Cell) 4:07
5."What" (Soft Cell)H.B. Barnum3:08
6."Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" (Soft Cell) 5:20
7."Soul Inside" (Soft Cell) 4:36
8."Where the Heart Is '91" (Soft Cell) 4:32
9."I Feel Love (Medley)" (Jimmy Somerville with Bronski Beat featuring Marc Almond)Moroder, Bellotte, Summer5:47
10."Tears Run Rings" (Marc Almond)M. Almond5:40
11."A Lover Spurned" (Marc Almond)M. Almond5:38
12."Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" (Marc Almond Featuring Gene Pitney)Greenway, Cook4:41
European edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Say Hello Wave Goodbye 12" (The Long Goodbye – Extended Mendelsohn Remix)" (Soft Cell) 8:18
14."Waifs and Strays (Grid Twilight Mix)" (Marc Almond)M. Almond6:36
US edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Waifs and Strays" (Marc Almond)M. Almond4:32
14."Memorabilia '91 (12" Version)" (Soft Cell) (not included on Cassette editions) 6:49
15."Tainted Love '91 (12" version)" (Soft Cell) (not included on Cassette editions)Ed Cobb5:51

Memorabilia – The Video Singles

A 14-track video compilation, Memorabilia – The Video Singles, was released with a slightly different track listing. "What" was accidentally left off the printed track listing on the outer cover of some releases of Memorabilia – The Video Singles, but is actually included on the videocassette itself.

  1. "Memorabilia"
  2. "Tainted Love '91"
  3. "Bedsitter"
  4. "Torch"
  5. "What"
  6. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91"
  7. "Soul Inside"
  8. "Where the Heart Is"
  9. "I Feel Love (Medley)"
  10. "Tears Run Rings"
  11. "A Love Spurned"
  12. "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart"
  13. "The Stars We Are" (Annie Hogan, Marc Almond)
  14. "Waifs and Strays"

References

  1. "The Official Charts Company – Soft Cell And Marc Almond". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
  2. "Soft Cell / Marc Almond - Memorabilia - the Singles". Discogs.
  3. "Announcing 'Keychains & Snowstorms - the Soft Cell Story' Boxset".
  4. "Soft Cell / Marc Almond - Memorabilia - the Singles". Discogs.
  5. "Marc Almond Discography".
  6. "Soft Cell / Marc Almond - Memorabilia - the Singles". Discogs.
  7. "Marc Almond Discography".
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