Please

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Small photo sleeve. Includes a printed inner sleeve with 49 small images on each side. No "DMM (Direct Metal Mastering)" printing on the back cover. Sides marked in German with "Seite 1" and "Seite 2" on the labels. At least some copies included a sticker on the front. Similar to [r=2132020], which has the sides marked in German but has the additional "DMM" printing on the back cover. Catalog numbers: 064 24 0520 1 (back cover) 24 0520 1 (spine and inner sleeve) 1C 064-24 0520 1 (labels) [Sticker, in ALL CAPS:] Pet Shop Boys Including smash hits West End Girls and Love Comes Quickly [Back cover:] [Parlophone logo] Regd. Trade Mark of EMI records Ltd. ℗ 1986 except *[A2, A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI records Ltd. © 1986 EMI records Ltd. All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Andy Mackay courtesý of Virgin Records Ltd. Additional vocals [...] by Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Sleeve designed [...] at ③ [...]. 'please' is a digital recording. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden En France: distribution exclusive Pathé Marconi S.A. [Labels:] Made in EEC.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Portugal

“First edition with Parlophone yellow label. Includes printed innersleeve. Engineered by David Jacob at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at (3) All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. ℗ 1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“"Small photo" sleeve Inner sleeve: 49 photos on each side Embossed/stamped colorless "EMI" logo [sleeve rear, bottom right] This release appears to be the same as [r=2132020], except vinyl sides are marked "Side" (not "Seite") and there's also a "DMM" logo added above the label code and Parlophone logo. Matrices are possibly slightly different. B1.1 "Opportunities (Reprise)" is not listed on the release. B1.1 and B1.2 appear as one track, titled "Tonight Is Forever" on the vinyl, with the combined duration of 5:04. Printed in Holland [sleeve rear] Made in EEC. [labels] Catalog numbers: 24 0520| - spine, sleeve top seam 064 24 0520 1 ‎– sleeve rear 24 0520 1 - inner sleeve 1C 064-24 0520 1 - labels”

Jugoton / Parlophone

calendar_today1986Yugoslavia

“Contains 'Opportunities (Reprise)' at the beginning of B1, but this track is not indexed.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“The second Dutch pressing (A1/B1 matrix) which came with slightly different cover art with printed red text: "Incl. hitsingles West End Girls, Love Comes Quickly, Opportunities". This pressing has a beige label on the record and DMM (Direct Metal Mastering) logo on the back cover. Engineered by David Jacob at Advision Studios, London. All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except "Two Divided By Zero" published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and "Love Comes Quickly" published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. 'Please' is a digital recording. ℗ 1986 except A2 and A3 ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1986 EMI Records Ltd. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden En France: distribution exclusive EMI Pathé Marconi S.A. DMM Direct Metal Mastering. DMM is a trademark of TELDEC. (Distributed in France, Benelux & Germany).”

EMI

calendar_today1986Mexico

“All track titles are in Spanish on the labels, the black title block on the sleeve is printed on the sleeve, it is not a sticker.”

EMI

calendar_today1986Greece

“Greek LP repress with all titles and credits in English.”

EMI

calendar_today1986Taiwan

“Taiwan release in unique picture sleeve.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986India

“Authorised Manufacturer: The Gramophone Co. of India Ltd., 5, Old Court House Street, Calcutta-700 001. Despite having credits for inner sleeve photography on cover back (unchanged layout from UK issue), this release comes without printed inner sleeve”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Australia

“Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Saxophone on "Love Comes Quickly" played by Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Additional vocals on "West End Girls" and "Violence" by Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Made in Australia by E.M.I. (Australia) Limited.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986France

“Engineered by David Jacob at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at (3) All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. ℗ 1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd Printed inner sleeve”

EMI America

calendar_today1986Canada

“Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. 'Please' is a digital recording. ©℗1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗1985 EMI Records Ltd. Released with a printed inner-sleeve”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986New Zealand

“Sleeve design by Mark Farrow at 3 Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Manufactured and distributed by EMI Music Group of Companies, Sydney, Australia and Lower Hutt, New Zealand.”

EMI

calendar_today1986Spain

“Includes Inner Sleeve/Bag for the vinyl with pics. ℗ 1986 Grabación original realiza por EMI Records, Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Small photo sleeve. Includes a printed inner sleeve with 49 small images on each side. "DMM (Direct Metal Mastering)" printing on the back cover. Sides marked in German with "Seite 1" and "Seite 2" on the labels. At least some copies included a sticker on the front. Similar to [r=3547623], which also has the sides marked in German but no "DMM" printing on the back cover. Catalog numbers: 064 24 0520 1 (back cover) 24 0520 1 (spine and inner sleeve) 1C 064-24 0520 1 (labels) Runouts are stamped except for the lone '1' (variant 2), which is etched. [Sticker, in ALL CAPS:] Pet Shop Boys Including smash hits West End Girls and Love Comes Quickly [Back cover:] [Parlophone logo] Regd. Trade Mark of EMI records Ltd. ℗ 1986 except *[A2, A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI records Ltd. © 1986 EMI records Ltd. All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. [a267770] courtesý of Virgin Records Ltd. Additional vocals [...] by [a75904] courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Sleeve designed [...] at ③ [...]. 'please' is a digital recording. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden En France: distribution exclusive Pathé Marconi S.A. [DMM logo] DMM™ is a trademark of TELDEC [Labels:] Made in EEC.”

EMI

calendar_today1986Venezuela

“Engineered by David Jacob at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at (3) All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. ℗ 1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Israel

“Mark Farrow at 3 Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Manufactured and distributed by CBS Records Ltd. P.O.B. 681. Tel Aviv, Israel. ACUM/BIEM Note on front sleeve: "Kollel halehitim [Hebrew for 'including their hits'] / West End Girls / Love Comes Quickly".”

EMI

calendar_today1986Greece

“Greek titles (phonetically translated from English) on back sleeve and labels. Another issue with the same catalog number has English labels. English on the front cover and spine of sleeve. Back sleeve and labels list album name as "Πληζ" and artist as "Πετ Σοπ Μποϋς". A3 appears with different spelling on the tracklisting: "Οπορτσιουνιτις (Λετ'ς Μεηκ Λοτς Οφ Μανεϋ)". B5 on tracklisting appears with a Greek question mark (;). Mark Farrow at 3 Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Made and printed in Greece by EMI Greece. Original English track titles were: A1. Two Divided by Zero A2. West End Girls A3. Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money) A4. Love Comes Quickly A5. Suburbia B1. Tonight Is Forever B2. Violence B3. I Want a Lover B4. Later Tonight B5. Why Don't We Live Together?”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986France

“Front sleeve with big close-up of the band and with red and blue printed advertisement about singles. Issued with custom inner sleeve. DMM logo present on both sleeve and labels. Catalog number variations: First on labels Second on spine and inner sleeve Third on back of sleeve On back of sleeve: Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden En France: distribution exclusive EMI Pathé Marconi S.A. On labels: Made in France by EMI Pathé Marconi S.A.”

Parlophone / EMI

calendar_today1986Argentina

“Green labels. Track B1 is not listed on sleeve or label. Mark Farrow at 3 Engineered at Advision Studios, London. Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. Fabricado y Distribuido por EMI-ODEON S.A.I.C.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“This release appears to be the same as [r=2132020] and [r=4738069], but label sides are not marked with "Side" or "Seite". Engineered at Advision Studios, London. All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except "Two Divided By Zero" published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and "Love Comes Quickly" published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. 'Please' is a digital recording. ℗ 1986 except A2 and A3 ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1986 EMI Records Ltd. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden En France: distribution exclusive EMI Pathé Marconi S.A. DMM Direct Metal Mastering. DMM is a trademark of TELDEC. Some copies came with a Hype sticker on the front cover "Pet Shop Boys Including Smash Hits West End Girls And Love Comes Quickly"”

EMI America

calendar_today1986Canada

“Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. 'Please' is a digital recording. ©℗1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗1985 EMI Records Ltd. Released with a printed inner-sleeve Some copies came with a large round white hype sticker Printed on spine: ER [encircled Ever Reddy logo] Printed In Canada.”

EMI

calendar_today1986South Africa

“Engineered by David Jacob at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at (3) All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. ℗ 1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“A similar release exists without price code F:PM 516 printed on the back cover: [r8445775]. Also, there is a later press with same matrix but with mould SID code and grey tray: [r9187407]. Release date estimated as 1990 based on "Made in Holland", because the EMI plant in Uden didn't start pressing CDs until 1990 or 1991. Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Mark Farrow at 3 All songs except 1 and 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd 1 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Management at Massive. Please is a digital recording. ℗ 1986 except 2 and 3 ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd Made in Holland Blue tray”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Digital remaster ℗ 2001 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2009 EMI Records Ltd. Made in the EU This is a later repressing by Optimal Media GmbH of the 2009 release by ims Manufacturing "[r=1653371]". The matrix suggests it was manufactured in 2012. Booklet last page has the Parlophone logo on black background, the otherwise similar release [r=8269000] has the logo with white background.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Italy

“Comes in a jewel case with blue tray and "Cool Price" sticker on the seal. Engineered at Advision Studio, London. All songs except 1 and 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd 1 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Management at Massive. Please is a digital recording. ℗ 1986 except 2 and 3 ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd Sleeve: Printed in Italy In the lower corner of the inlay it also says Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden. It is however clearly an Italian release with an SIAE stamp on the back. Artwork is probably based on artwork previously used for Dutch pressings.”

Parlophone / Gala Records

calendar_today1986Russia

“Digitally remastered with bonus b-sides, rarities and remixes CD: "Further Listening 1984-1986". Tracks 2-2, 2-5 - previously unreleased Tracks 2-4, 2-6, 2-7 - previously unreleased on CD This 2xCD set comes in a regular size jewel case with double tray, a booklet with interviews and lyrics, and a slipcase holding the jewel case and booklet together. Released under exclusive licence from EMI Music. For distribution in Russia and CIS countries excluding Moldova and Ukraine.”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“(c) 1986 EMI Records Ltd.”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“Reissue of [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/2284218]Please[/url]. Cat# on disc, inlay & booklet: CDP 7 46271 2 Cat# on spine: CDP7462712 Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at ➂ All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except “Two Divided by Zero” published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and “Love Comes Quickly” published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. ©℗1986 except tracks 2 & 3 ℗1985 EMI Records, Ltd. Made in U.S.A.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Standard release with sleeve and disc differences This version has Printed in Holland and the French price code on the rear of the tray insert Also the disc states 'Made in England' and this also appears on the rear of the tray insert Track 5 is listed as lasting 5,5 and Track 9 as 4,5 on the rear of the tray insert - this equates to 5:50 and 4:50 respectively”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Mark Farrow at 3 All songs except 1 and 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd 1 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Management at Massive. Please is a digital recording. ℗ 1986 except 2 and 3 ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd Made in Holland”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“©℗1986 except tracks 2 & 3 ℗1985 EMI Records, Ltd. Manufactured for Capitol Records, Inc. Made in U.S.A. Very similar to [r=228423], the main identifying difference being that this edition here displays ADD/DDD† on back inlay. This EMI America release CDP 7 46271 2 is a known Pre-Emphasis title, confirmed with the presence of the "PRE" flag in the disc's CUE file.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Spot varnished slipcase Clear double-tray jewel case (with a 2-page single-sheet front inlay and standard back inlay) Jewel case sized booklet No durations appear on the release. Discs: Made in E.U. Slipcase: Printed in EU. Remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London. Clear sticker on slipcase front: "The original album re-mastered and accompanied by a bonus disc containing additional tracks, remixes and unreleased songs plus a 36-page booklet with interviews, lyrics and exclusive photographs. PSB1" ℗ 2001 digitally remastered. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2001 EMI Records Ltd. This compilation and sleeve notes © 2001 PSBP Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Italy

“First pressing - comes in a jewel case with silver tray. Sleeve noticed: Printed in Italy with an SIAE stamp on the back. Disc noticed Made in Italy.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“A similar release exists with price code F:PM 516 printed on the back cover: [r131111]. Release date estimated as 1990 based on "Made in Holland", because the EMI plant in Uden didn't start pressing CDs until 1990 or 1991. The disc is mastered with pre-emphasis. Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Mark Farrow at 3 All songs except 1 and 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd 1 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd 4 published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd Andy Mackay appears courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs appears courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Management at Massive. Please is a digital recording. ℗ 1986 except 2 and 3 ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd Made in Holland”

EMI America / Parlophone

calendar_today1986United States

“Selected info from disc face: Digital Mastering Made in USA ℗ 1986 except [tracks 2 & 3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings © 1986 EMI Records Ltd Selected info from booklet 1st page: Engineered at Advision Studios, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at ③ Tom Watkins and Nikke Slight at Massive All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. - The text on the front cover is skewed left rather than centered. - ADD and DDD SPARS codes are listed on the booklet, rear inlay and the disc label, with DDD tracks being distinguished on inlay/booklet by a dagger. On Please, the ADD code is the only one listed on the back. - A Compact Disc Digital Audio logo is added right above the EMI America logo. Cat# on disc, inlay & booklet: CDP 7 46271 2 Cat# on spine: CDP7462712”

EMI USA

calendar_today1986Canada

“ADD/DDD Made in Canada. Distributed by Capitol Records-EMI of Canada, 3109 American Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1B2.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“This disc states Made in Holland. Similar to [r14680760], but back cover includes "Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V. Uden" + "Made in England". (c) 1986 EMI Records Ltd. Inlay: Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V. Uden Made in England Disc: Made in Holland Cat nos: CDP 7 46271 2 on back cover (tray insert) & disc; CDP7462712 on spine PRE-EMPHASIS FLAG”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Netherlands

“(c) 1986 EMI Records Ltd. This issue is very similar to [r14680760] but rear has price code [in unique graphics - other EU version with this code has it boxed] & diff matrix [diff combination of numbers followed by unique NL].”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Digital remaster ℗ 2001 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2009 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company. Made in EU This is a later repressing by Optimal Media GmbH of the 2009 release by ims Manufacturing "[r=1653371]".”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“Manufactured for EMI AMERICA RECORDS, a division of Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorised duplication is a violation of applicable laws. ℗ 1986 except * ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings © 1986 EMI RECORDS LTD. MADE IN USA”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“(c) 1986 EMI Records Ltd.”

EMI America / Parlophone

calendar_today1986United States

“Import copy of [r=1860984] repackaged as a domestic product in the US until sometime after [l381695] began widespread commercial manufacturing in 1987. Unlike the UK release, this edition came in a longbox which had EMI America branding. Without the longbox, the UK & US copies cannot be distinguished. The disc is mastered with pre-emphasis. Selected info from disc face: Digital Mastering Made in England ℗ 1986 except [tracks 2 & 3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd Selected info from booklet 1st page: Engineered at Advision Studios, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at ③ Tom Watkins and Nikke Slight at Massive All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. 'please' is a digital recording. Selected info from long box back cover: ©℗1986 except [tracks 2 & 3] ℗1985 EMI Records Ltd. Manufactured in the U.S.A. by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Printed in U.S.A.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Netherlands

“© 1986 EMI Records Ltd. This issue is very similar to [r9097278] but rear cover doesn't stated "Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V. Uden - Made in England"”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“Tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 are marked on the back cover as DDD; tracks 2, 3, 6, 9, and 11 are ADD. Despite the matrix information dating this pressing to no earlier than 1990, this disc retains EMI America's iconography rather than replacing it with EMI Manhattan or EMI USA branding. Differs from [r=228423] in the following ways: - The disc is glass mastered by [l878874] rather than [l268781] and is not pressed by [l381695]. - The text on the front cover is skewed left rather than centered. - ADD and DDD SPARS codes are listed on the rear inlay as well as on the disc label, with DDD tracks being distinguished on the rear inlay by a dagger. On [r=228423], the ADD code is the only one listed on the back. - A Compact Disc Digital Audio logo is added right above the EMI America logo on the back cover. - The copyright information is moved to the right of the EMI America logo rather than being directly underneath it. - The tracklist on the rear inlay is moved closer to the center. Cat# on disc, inlay & booklet: CDP 7 46271 2 Cat# on spine: CDP7462712 The disc is mastered with pre-emphasis. Engineered at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at ➂ All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except "Two Divided by Zero" published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and “Love Comes Quickly” published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. ©℗1986 except tracks 2 & 3 ℗1985 EMI Records, Ltd. Manufactured for Capitol Records, Inc. Made in U.S.A.”

EMI

calendar_today1986United States

“No barcode.”

Parlophone / EMI

calendar_today1986Brazil

Parlophone

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Similar to [r=6716083] but has a different shell, and back of the inlay doesn't have "Printed In England" and "Manufactured In England" Clear cassette shell with black text printed on the shell, 10 panel fold out insert. Andy Mackay courtesy of [l26760] Helena Springs courtesy of [l243109] Mark Farrow at ③. Management at Massive, 47b Welbeck Street, London W1. All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except "Two Divided By Zero" published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and "Love Comes Quickly" published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. 'Please' is a digital recording. ℗ 1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1986 EMI Records Ltd.”

EMI

calendar_today1986Mexico

EMI

calendar_today1986Spain

“3 Spanish editions with identical catalogue number and identical artwork on sleeve are exist. Differences only in artwork on tape: 1. Yellow tape printed - This one 2. [r=7906406]: White tape with yellow paper printed 3. [r=14231215]: Yellow-cream plastic cartridge with yellow paper printed Editado por [l79996] Made in Spain Title & Tracks with translation to spanish: Please «Por favor» A1 - «Dos dividido entre cero» A2 - «Las chicas del West End» A3 - «Oportunidades» A4 - «El amor llega rápidamente» B1 - «Esta noche es para siempre» B2 - «Violencia» B3 - «Quiero Un Amante» B4 - «Esta noche un poco más tarde» B5 - «Por qué no vivimos juntos» Cat# variants: 274 2405204 printed on spine 274 24 0520 4 printed on rear sleeve 274-240.5204 printed on cassette labels”

EMI

calendar_today1986Singapore

“Malaysian cassette housed in creamy EMI logo case, creamy coloured cassette variant.”

EMI America

calendar_today1986Canada

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Singapore

“Engineered by David Jacob at Advision Studio, London. Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. Mark Farrow at (3) All songs published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd except 'Two Divided By Zero' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Orbob Music Ltd and 'Love Comes Quickly' published by 10 Music Ltd/Cage Music Ltd/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd. Special thanks to Bobby Orlando and Ray Roberts. ℗ 1986 except [tracks A2 & A3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd © 1986 EMI Records Ltd”

EMI America

calendar_today1986Canada

“Canadian Record Club Version (Columbia House)”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“℗ 1986 except West End Girls, Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1986 EMI Records Ltd. Dolby System XDR Quality System Printed in England. Manufactured in England.”

Sout El Hob - EMI

calendar_today1986Egypt

Parlophone

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“[url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1661177]Another version[/url] exists with the same catalog numbers but with a different cassette appearance. XDR™ Quality System Dolby System ℗ 1986 except West End Girls, Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1986 EMI Records Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Israel

EMI

calendar_today1986Peru

“Peruvian cassette that uses the chilean cassette cover art. So this release is also named as "West End Girls" instead of "Please".”

EMI America

calendar_today1986Canada

“℗ © 1986 EMI Records Ltd except A2, A3 ℗ 1985 EMI Records Ltd. 'XDR' branding.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986France

“Full french variant of Holland printed [r=9161333]. Both were duplicated in France par Pathé Marconi.”

Parlophone / EMI

calendar_today1986Argentina

EMI America

calendar_today1986Canada

“Black Cassette with silver text”

EMI America

calendar_today1986Canada

“℗ © 1986 except * ℗ 1985 EMI Records Ltd. (* A2, A3)”

EMI

calendar_today1986Greece

“Greek cassette with "oversized picture" sleeve and titles of the album and all songs in English.”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“Engineered at Advision Studio, London. A4 - Andy Mackay courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. A2, B3 - Helena Springs courtesy of Arista Records Ltd. A1: Cage Music/Ten Music-ASCAP Orbob Music Inc. - ASCAP A2, A3, A5 to B6: Cage Music/Ten Music-ASCAP A4: Cage Music/Ten Music-ASCAP Unichappell Music/Charisma Music - BMI Cage Music/Ten Music-ASCAP Adm. by Virgin Music Inc. - ASCAP Orbob Music Inc. Adm by Ellipsis Music Corp. - ASCAP (All publishing info taken from the center labels) © ℗ 1986 except A2 & A3 ℗ 1985 EMI Records Ltd. Contents Made In Canada Printed in U.S.A. 'Please' is a digital recording. Track B1 is not listed on the release but is a separate track at the start of side B. This track is titled "Opportunities (Reprise)" on CD pressings of the album.”

EMI America

calendar_today1986United States

“Single panel J-card, clear shell tape. Variation: Shell window is clear, no markings.”

EMI

calendar_today1986South Korea

“Korean censored 8 track cassette in unique slipcase.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Similar to [r6716083], but with white label text, and with 'Printed in England' and 'Manufactured in England' on the sleeves. Another version of [r=23787761] similar this release with 'Printed in England' and 'Manufactured in England' on the sleeves also exist. XDR™ Quality System Dolby System ℗ 1986 except West End Girls, Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1986 EMI Records Ltd.”

Parlophone / EMI

calendar_today1986Argentina

“Track B1 is not listed on sleeve or label. Fabricado y Distribuido por EMI-ODEON S.A.I.C.”

EMI

calendar_today1986Spain

“3 Spanish editions with identical catalogue number and identical artwork on sleeve are exist. Differences only in artwork on tape: 1. [r=1473767]: Yellow-cream plastic cartridge with printing 2. [r=7906406]: White plastic cartridge with yellow paper printed 3. Yellow-cream plastic cartridge with yellow paper printed - this one Editado por [l79996] Made in Spain Title & Tracks with translation to spanish: Please «Por favor» A1 - «Dos dividido entre cero» A2 - «Las chicas del West End» A3 - «Oportunidades» A4 - «El amor llega rápidamente» B1 - «Esta noche es para siempre» B2 - «Violencia» B3 - «Quiero Un Amante» B4 - «Esta noche un poco más tarde» B5 - «Por qué no vivimos juntos» Cat# variants: 274 2405204 printed on spine 274 24 0520 4 printed on rear sleeve 274-240.5204 printed on cassette labels”

Parlophone / Gala Records

calendar_today1986Russia

“Digitally remastered with bonus b-sides, rarities and remixes CD: "Further Listening 1984-1986". Tracks 2-2, 2-5 - previously unreleased Tracks 2-4, 2-6, 2-7 - previously unreleased on CD This 2xCD set comes in a regular size jewel case with double tray, a booklet with interviews and lyrics, and a slipcase holding the jewel case and booklet together. Released under exclusive licence from EMI Music. For distribution in Russia and CIS countries excluding Moldova and Ukraine.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1986Europe

“Spot varnished slipcase Clear double-tray jewel case (with a 2-page single-sheet front inlay and standard back inlay) Jewel case sized booklet No durations appear on the release. Discs: Made in E.U. Slipcase: Printed in EU. Remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London. Clear sticker on slipcase front: "The original album re-mastered and accompanied by a bonus disc containing additional tracks, remixes and unreleased songs plus a 36-page booklet with interviews, lyrics and exclusive photographs. PSB1" ℗ 2001 digitally remastered. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2001 EMI Records Ltd. This compilation and sleeve notes © 2001 PSBP Ltd.”

EMI / Parlophone

calendar_today1991Taiwan

“Taiwanese promotional only box set, contains the 10-track cassette album, two colour 5½ x 4" glossy photographs and a fold-out lyric sheet. All housed in a 5½" tall and 4" in diameter tube style box with Pet Shop Boys text and images along with record company logos. ℗ 1986 except [tracks 2 & 3] ℗ 1985 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. © 1991 EMI-Taiwan Ltd.”

Parlophone / EMI Music Canada

calendar_today2001Canada

“Comes with a hype sticker: "The original album re-mastered and accompanied by a bonus disc containing additional tracks, remixes and unreleased songs plus a 36-page booklet with interviews, lyrics and exclusive photographs." Remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London. Issued with rectangular booklet and jewel case, gathered in spot varnished slipcase. ℗ 2001 digitally remastered. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2001 EMI Records Ltd. This compilation and sleeve notes © 2001 PSBP Ltd under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. Made in Canada. Slipcase: Printed in Canada. Packaging: O-card, color print and spot varnish exterior. Slim double jewel case. 36-page stapled booklet, color print. Front insert: 1 page, color print exterior, black print interior. Back insert: CMYK print exterior, no print interior. Disc tray: clear. CD: 3 spot-color print (black, white, gray). Sticker: black ink on clear material.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayJun 4, 2001United Kingdom

“Remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London. Tracks 2-2, 2-5: marked as Previously unreleased. Tracks 2-4, 2-6, 2-7: marked as Previously unreleased on CD. Issued in a spot varnished slipcase that holds the clear tray jewel case (with just a 2 page front inlay and standard back inlay) and the jewel case sized booklet. Some copies with 'Made in UK' sticker on the back. Discs: Made in E.U. Slipcase: Printed in EU A sticker on the slipcase (not on some copies) reads: "The original album re-mastered and accompanied by a bonus disc containing additional tracks, remixes and unreleased songs plus a 36-page booklet with interviews, lyrics and exclusive photographs." ℗ 2001 digitally remastered. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2001 EMI Records Ltd. This compilation and sleeve notes © 2001 PSBP Ltd under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. This edition pressed by EMI UK, see [r=86730] for the EMI Uden pressing.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayJun 4, 2001Europe

“Some copies with "MID-PRICE" sticker on front. Remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London. Issued in a spot varnished slipcase that holds the clear double-tray jewel case (with a 2-page single-sheet front inlay and standard back inlay) and a jewel case sized booklet. On the jewel case rear insert on this particular version of this release, the text "Further listening 1984 - 1986" in the lower right-hand corner is in italics. No durations appear on the release. Discs: Made in E.U. Slipcase: Printed in EU A sticker on the slipcase reads: "The original album re-mastered and accompanied by a bonus disc containing additional tracks, remixes and unreleased songs plus a 36-page booklet with interviews, lyrics and exclusive photographs." ℗ 2001 digitally remastered. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2001 EMI Records Ltd. This compilation and sleeve notes © 2001 PSBP Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayMar 2, 2018Europe

“Please was recorded with Stephen Hague at Advision studios in London between November 1985 and January 1986. 2018 remastering by Tim Young at Metropolis. ℗ 2018 Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2018 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company. All rights reserved. Discs, slipcase: Made in the E.U. Sticker on the cover reads: "Featuring a brand new 2018 remaster of the original album, plus a bonus disc of rare tracks and previously unreleased content. 0190295831745" Issued in a spot varnished slipcase that holds the clear tray jewel case (with just a 2 page front inlay and standard back inlay) and the jewel case sized 36-page booklet. Track 1-8 contains an extra spoken "violence" at 1:20, not present on the 2001 remastered 2-CD edition.”