Modern Rock 1984-1985

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 1999

Labels: Time Life Music, Universal Music Special Markets

Issued with a 16-page booklet & no barcode

Printed on back cover inlay:
Manufactured for Time-Life Music by Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
This compilation ℗ 1999 Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.

Printed in booklet:
Time Life Music:
Modern Rock 1984-1985:
Produced in cooperation with Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.

The Author:
Arion Berger is a freelance arts writer. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, including "Rolling Stone", the "Village Voice" and "The New Republic". Shec is an adjunct professor of English at Georgetown University.

Time-Life Music is a division of Time Life Inc. © 1999 Time Life Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
Time-Life is trademark of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies.

Manufactured for Time-Life Music by Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
This compilation ℗ 1999 Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.

314564684-2
R828-03

Printed on both CDs:
Manufactured for Time-Life Music by Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
℗ 1999 Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
Made in U.S.A.

Track durations obtained from software.

Mastering information:
Track 1-1 is a digital clone (0.1 dB quieter) of the corresponding track on Various - Sounds Of The Eighties 1985 (Time-Life R988-02, 1994), which in turn uses the same analog transfer (basically, it tracks extremely closely without being a digital clone) as the corresponding track on Various - Totally '80s (Razor & Tie/Warner Special Products OPCD-4544, 1994).
Track 1-2 is a digital clone (1.9 dB louder) of the corresponding track on Mr. Mister - Welcome To The Real World (RCA 8045, 1985).
Track 1-3 has an unknown mastering history.
Track 1-4 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on Various - Billboard Top Hits - 1984 (Rhino R2 70679, 1992).
Track 1-5 is a digital clone (0.1 dB quieter) of the corresponding track on Thompson Twins - The Best Of Thompson Twins / Greatest Mixes (Arista 8542, 1988).
Track 1-6 is a digital clone (digitally identical) of the corresponding track on The Cars - The Cars Greatest Hits (Elektra 60464, 1985).
Track 1-7 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on Simple Minds - Once Upon A Time (A&M 5092, 1985).
Track 1-8 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on Various - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 14 (Rhino R2 71977, 1995).
Track 1-9 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on Howard Jones - Dream Into Action (Elektra 60390, 1985).
Track 1-10 has an unknown mastering history.
Track 1-11 has an unknown mastering history.
Track 1-12 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on The Style Council - The Singular Adventures Of The Style Council (Greatest Hits Vol. 1) (Polydor 837 896-2, 1989).
Track 2-1 is a digital clone (0.9 dB louder) of the corresponding track on Various - Sounds Of The Eighties - The Mid-'80s: Take Two (Time-Life R988-17, 1996), which in turn is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on Various - 80's Explosion (Rhino Special Products 7074, 1994).
Track 2-2 is a digital clone (2.3 dB quieter) of the corresponding track on Eurythmics - Greatest Hits (US version, Arista 8680, 1991).
Track 2-3 has an unknown mastering history.
Track 2-4 is a digital clone (0.4 dB louder) of the corresponding track on Various - Sedated In The Eighties (The Right Stuff, 1993).
Track 2-5 is a digital clone (1.4 dB louder) of the corresponding track on ABC - Absolutely (Mercury 842 967-2, 1990).
Track 2-6 is a digital clone (0.6 dB quieter) of the corresponding track on Various - Living In Oblivion (The 80's Greatest Hits - Volume 4) (EMI 28339, 1994).
Track 2-7 is a digital clone (0.4 dB louder) of the corresponding track on Corey Hart - The Singles (Part One 1983-1990) (EMI 94974, 1992). The opening drumbeat is partially cut off on this disc and on The Singles.
Track 2-8 is a digital clone (0.4 dB louder) of the corresponding track on Various - Sounds Of The Eighties 1985 (Time-Life R988-02, 1994), which in turn uses the same analog transfer as the corresponding track on 'Til Tuesday - Voices Carry (Epic 39458, 1985).
Track 2-9 is a digital clone (0.4 dB louder) of the corresponding track on Various - Sounds Of The Eighties 1985 (Time-Life R988-02, 1994), which in turn uses the same analog transfer as the corresponding track on Various - Totally '80s (Razor & Tie/Warner Special Products OPCD-4544, 1994).
Track 2-10 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on The Fixx - Greatest Hits – One Thing Leads To Another (MCA 42316, 1989).
Track 2-11 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on Various - Sedated In The Eighties No. 2 (The Right Stuff, 1994).
Track 2-12 is a digital clone (with EQ adjustment) of the corresponding track on Various - Living In Oblivion (The 80's Greatest Hits - Volume 5) (EMI 32694, 1995).
(Confirmed in null tests performed by user crapfromthepast, July 2021.)

More Pictures