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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 a 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=https://archive.is/20130102055616/http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=11915 |archivedate=2 January 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> ''Memorabilia – The Singles'' was promoted by the singles "]" and "]. '''''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 a 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=https://archive.is/20130102055616/http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=11915 |archivedate=2 January 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> ''Memorabilia – The Singles'' was promoted by the singles "]" and "].

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>https://www.discogs.com/master/view/3494</ref><ref>http://www.softcell.co.uk/announcing-keychains-and-snowstorms-boxset/</ref>

The version of Soul Inside is unique to this recording, as is Tears Run Rings, which is an edited version of the the Justin Strauss remix.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/master/view/3494</ref>


The compilation was assembled by Stevo Some Bizarre with Marc Almond's 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 ]. Some Bizarre contribution licensed some tracks this release was with Universal{{clarify|date=October 2016}} The compilation was assembled by Stevo Some Bizarre with Marc Almond's 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 ]. Some Bizarre contribution licensed some tracks this release was with Universal{{clarify|date=October 2016}}

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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 a 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 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 the Justin Strauss remix.

The compilation was assembled by Stevo Some Bizarre with Marc Almond's 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. Some Bizarre contribution licensed some tracks this release was with Universal

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

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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 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 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. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. https://www.discogs.com/master/view/3494
  3. http://www.softcell.co.uk/announcing-keychains-and-snowstorms-boxset/
  4. https://www.discogs.com/master/view/3494
  5. Allmusic review
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