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| Type = compilation | Type = compilation
| Longtype = | Longtype =
| Artist = ] | Artist = ] and ]
| Cover = Soft Cell - Memorabilia - The Singles Coverart.jpg | Cover = Soft Cell - Memorabilia - The Singles Coverart.jpg
| Released = 20 May 1991 <small>(UK)</small> | Released = 20 May 1991 <small>(UK)</small>
| Recorded = | Recorded = 1980-1991
| Genre = ] | Genre = ]
| Length = | Length =
| Label = ] | Label = ]
| Producer = | Producer = Various
| Last album = '']''<br/>(1986)
| Reviews = *] {{Rating|3.5|5}}
| Last album = '']''<br/>(1986)
| This album = '''''Memorabilia - The Singles'''''<br/>(1991) | This album = '''''Memorabilia - The Singles'''''<br/>(1991)
| Next album = '']''<br/>(1994) | Next album = '']''<br/>(1994)
| Misc = {{Extra chronology
| Artist = ]
| Type = compilation
| Last album = '']''<br />(1990)
| This album = '''''Memorabilia - The Singles'''''<br />(1991)
| Next album = '']''<br /> (1991)
}}
}} }}
'''''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=2011-09-24}}</ref>. ''Memorabilia - The Singles'' 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''.
'''''Memorabilia - The Singles''''' is a ] by ] with Marc Almond, featuring hits from both periods of Almond's career to that point. The album peaked at no.8 on the UK Album Chart.

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.

==Reception==
{{Album ratings
|rev1 = ]
|rev1score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref></ref>
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''Memorabilia - The Singles'' received good reviews from the majority of critics.


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
===LP===
#"Memorabilia '91" - 3:56
{{tracklisting
#"]" - 2:56
| headline = Side one
#"Bedsitter" - 3:36
| all_writing = ] and M. Almond; except where indicated
#"Torch" - 4:07
| writing_credits = yes
#"What" - 3:08
#"]" - 5:20
#"Soul Inside" - 7:36
#"Where the Heart Is '91" - 4:32
#"]" - 5:47
#"Tears Run Rings" - 5:40
#"A Love Spurned" - 5:38
#"]" - 4:41
#"Say Hello Wave Goodbye 12" (The Long Goodbye - Extended Mendelsohn Remix)"
#"Waifs and Strays (Grid Twilight Mix)" - 4:32


| title1 = Memorabilia '91
International releases of the album did not include the "Say Hello Wave Goodbye" 12" Mendelsohn remix, but included:
| note1 = Soft Cell
| length1 = 3:56


| title2 = ]
*"Memorabilia '91" (12" version) - 6:49
| note2 = Soft Cell
*"Tainted Love '91" (12" version) - 5:51
| writer2 = ]
| length2 = 2:56


| title3 = Bedsitter
==Video compilation==
| note3 = Soft Cell
A 14-track video compilation, ''Memorabilia - The Video Singles'', was also released with a slightly different tracklisting:
| length3 = 3:36

| title4 = ]
| note4 = Soft Cell
| length4 = 4:07

| title5 = What
| note5 = Soft Cell
| writer5 = H.B. Barnum
| length5 = 3:08

| title6 = ]
| note6 = Soft Cell
| length6 = 5:20
}}

{{tracklisting
| headline = Side two
| writing_credits = yes

| title7 = Where the Heart Is '91
| note7 = Soft Cell
| length7 = 4:32

| title8 = ]
| note8 = ] with ] featuring Marc Almond
| writer8 = ], ], ]
| length8 = 5:47

| title9 = Tears Run Rings
| note9 = Marc Almond
| writer9 = M. Almond
| length9 = 5:40

| title10 = A Love Spurned
| note10 = Marc Almond
| writer10 = M. Almond
| length10 = 5:38

| title11 = ]
| note11 = Marc Almond Featuring ]
| writer11 = ], ]
| length11 = 4:41
}}

===CD and Cassette===
{{tracklisting
| headline =
| all_writing = ] and M. Almond; except where indicated
| writing_credits = yes

| title1 = Memorabilia '91
| note1 = Soft Cell
| length1 = 3:56

| title2 = ]
| note2 = Soft Cell
| writer2 = ]
| length2 = 2:56

| title3 = Bedsitter
| note3 = Soft Cell
| length3 = 3:36

| title4 = ]
| note4 = Soft Cell
| length4 = 4:07

| title5 = What
| note5 = Soft Cell
| writer5 = H.B. Barnum
| length5 = 3:08

| title6 = ]
| note6 = Soft Cell
| length6 = 5:20

| title7 = Soul Inside
| note7 = Soft Cell
| length7 = 4:36

| title8 = Where the Heart Is '91
| note8 = Soft Cell
| length8 = 4:32

| title9 = ]
| note9 = ] with ] featuring Marc Almond
| writer9 = ], ], ]
| length9 = 5:47

| title10 = Tears Run Rings
| note10 = Marc Almond
| writer10 = M. Almond
| length10 = 5:40

| title11 = A Love Spurned
| note11 = Marc Almond
| writer11 = M. Almond
| length11 = 5:38

| title12 = ]
| note12 = Marc Almond Featuring ]
| writer12 = ], ]
| length12 = 4:41
}}

{{tracklisting
| headline = European edition bonus tracks
| writing_credits = yes

| title13 = Say Hello Wave Goodbye 12" (The Long Goodbye - Extended Mendelsohn Remix)
| note13 = Soft Cell
| length13 = 8:18

| title14 = Waifs and Strays (] Twilight Mix)
| note14 = Marc Almond
| writer14 = M. Almond
| length14 = 6:36
}}

{{tracklisting
| headline = US edition bonus tracks
| writing_credits = yes

| title13 = Waifs and Strays
| note13 = Marc Almond
| writer13 = M. Almond
| length13 = 4:32

| title14 = Memorabilia '91 (12" Version)
| note14 = Soft Cell) (not included on Cassette editions
| length14 = 6:49

| title15 = Tainted Love '91 (12" version)
| note15 = Soft Cell) (not included on Cassette editions
| writer15 = ]
| length15 = 5:51
}}

==''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.
#"Memorabilia" #"Memorabilia"
#"Tainted Love '91" #"Tainted Love '91"
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#"A Love Spurned" #"A Love Spurned"
#"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" #"Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart"
#"The Stars We Are" #"The Stars We Are" (], Marc Almond)
#"Waifs and Strays" #"Waifs and Strays"

<small>Note: "What!" was accidentally left off the printed tracklisting on the outer cover of some releases of ''Memorabilia - The Video Singles'', but is actually included on the videocassette itself.</small>

==Notes==
All songs written by Marc Almond and David Ball unless otherwise noted.

*"Tainted Love '91" composed by ]
*"What" composed by H.B. Barnum
*"I Feel Love" composed by ], ] and ], performed by ] with ] featuring ]
*"Tears Run Rings" composed by ]
*"]" composed by ] and ], performed by ] and ]
*"The Stars We Are" composed by Annie Hogan and Marc Almond
*"Waifs and Strays" composed by ], remixed by ]


==References== ==References==
{{reflist}}
*{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r18369}}


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Revision as of 14:53, 2 January 2012

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

The compilation was assembled by Almond's former label Mercury Records. The label had released his work with Soft Cell, his two albums as Marc and the Mambas 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 Jimmy Somerville and the Bronski Beat. Almond's ten singles released during that period had previously been compiled by Virgin records as The Singles 1984-87.

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.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic

Memorabilia - The Singles received good reviews from the majority of critics.

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 Love 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 Love 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 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.

  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. "Chart Stats - Soft Cell And Marc Almond". chartstats.com. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
  2. Allmusic review
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