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Pop Singer
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Wikipedia article
"'Pop Singer'" is the debut single from London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA. The single was released as a 2 track CD Single and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies. A promo video was also made for the single's release.
CD Single and 7" Vinyl
Released February 26, 1996
(WEA036CD/WEA036)
Track listing
# Pop Singer# Sluts & Sharks
Facts
* The bands debut single through WEA Records* Released on CD and Limited Edition Pink 7" Vinyl of 1000 copies
* The CDs label has a special print, which makes it look glittery under the light
* The 7 features an extended intro to Pop Singer
* The 7" also has "Lick It Up Baby, Lick It Up" etched on to the center ring of Side A and "Christ On A Bike" on Side B!
"Pop Singer" Promo CD Single
Released February 1996(WEA036CDDJ)
Track listing
# Pop Singer (radio edit)Facts
* The promo single features a radio edit of "Pop Singer" featuring a slightly different mix of the song as well as all of the swearing removed* Received one airplay on Virgin Radio when Chris Evans mistook the single for a Spice Girls CD on his morning radio show
Promotional video
* The promotional video for "Pop Singer" was directed by Max and Dania and filmed in early 1996.
* The video was rarely played on TV and remains in the WEA vaults
* 'David Ryder-Prangley': "Pop Singer" was directed by MAX and DANIA who also made FIVE's 'everybody get up'. As far as i know this never got shown anywhere and features myself, will, cliff harris and mike rowe. i don't have a copy. i generally hate our videos..." (taken from a Rachel Stamp fansite interview, 2004)[http://www.angelfire.com/magic/rachelstampdisco/images/newvideo.html Rachel Stamp Videography]
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