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Wikipedia article"'Sub-culture'" is a song by English rock band New Order. It was released as the second and final single from their third studio album, 'Low-Life' (1985) on 28 October 1985 by Factory Records. ReleaseThe single release, remixed by John Robie, is a drastic departure from the album version of the track. Robie's 12" and 7" single mixes feature more club-oriented, electronic instrumentation and prominent soulful female backing vocals. The B-side is an instrumental remix titled "Dub-vulture". A seven-inch edit of the Robie remix taken from the Benelux version of the "Sub-culture" single appears on the group's 1987 compilation, 'Substance'. A collection of Razormaid remixes of the track were released in 1986, which include additional vocals by Deborah Iyall of Romeo Void. Making use of the word 'shaft' with its possible sexual connotations, the song seems to be about sexual rejection, loneliness and alienation in an urban environment. Artwork"Sub-culture" has only a regular black sleeve, as graphic designer Peter Saville reportedly deemed the mix of the song unworthy of his talents. Saville's input was present only in a P/S/A (Peter Saville Associates) credit for typography. However this rumour was debunked in 2017 when Saville stated, "I never had the authority to say that there shouldn't be a sleeve. No, all I can presume is that one was not asked for." Track listingUK 7" free with 'Record Mirror' - RM2# New Order: "Sub-culture" (exclusive remix) 4:14# Raymonde: "Jennifer Wants" (exclusive track) 2:02 # Hipsway: "Bad Thing Longing" (preview from their forthcoming album) 4:09 # Adventures: "Walk Away Renee" (specially recorded for 'RM') 3:11 Chart positions{|class="wikitable sortable" ! Chart (1985) ! Peak position |- | New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart" |align="center"|29 |- | UK Singles Chart |align="center"|63 |- | UK Independent Singles Chart |align="center"|1 |- | US 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Play |align="center"|35 |- | US 'Billboard' Hot Dance Singles Sales |align="center"|18 |} ReferencesCategory:New Order (band) songs Category:1985 singles Category:1985 songs Category:Songs written by Bernard Sumner Category:Songs written by Peter Hook Category:Songs written by Stephen Morris (musician) Category:Songs written by Gillian Gilbert Category:Factory Records singles Category:UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles | |
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