New Order 12” RUN 2 / MTO Original UK Factory 1989 vinyl single JOY DIVISION
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Up for sale is an original UK pressing 12” vinyl of the mega-RARE New Order single “Run 2” b/w “MTO” originally released by Factory Records in August 1989 (Fac273) – only 20,000 ever pressed!
From Wikipedia: "Run 2" was remixed by Scott Litt from the version on Technique, hence the appendage of "2" to the title. The main difference is that the song has been made more radio-friendly by editing down most of the long instrumental run-out and appending it with a final repeat of the chorus. Litt's mix strips back much of the echo and layers of synthesizers, and in place centres the mix on Sumner's vocal and the bass guitar of Peter Hook. Despite the effort taken to produce a radio single, only 20,000 of the Factory 12" release were ever pressed. 500 7-inch records were also pressed, for promotional use. The single was only released in the UK.
John Denver's publishing company filed a lawsuit, alleging that the guitar break in "Run" too closely resembled Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane". The case was settled out of court. The song has since been credited to New Order and John Denver.
"Run 2" is backed with the B-side titled "MTO". This song recycles the line "You've got love technique" from the group's previous hit single "Fine Time" (this is the only lyric in the track). An extended mix of "Run 2" with additional beats by Afrika Islam and an alternate 'minus' mix of "MTO" by Mike "Hitman" Wilson appear as B-sides on the 12" version of the single.
Media Condition: Vinyl: Mint (M) – never played
B-Side label shows wear and some imperfections either from age or manufacture
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Some very light ringwear and scuffs are visible on outer jacket and the beginning of a small seam split hardly noticeable on middle of top spine.
Photos show front & back cover, inner sleeve and both sides of vinyl.
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