The Sign

ZMC

calendar_today1993Zimbabwe

“This Is the Sign LP for Zimbabwe but with the Happy Nation US Version Tracklisting 12 tracks only, although the full 15 are listed on the sleeve”

Arista

calendar_today1994Ecuador

“There are 3 Editions of "The Sign" LP's Release for Ecuador all with the same Catalog number, One if a Promo version, the other a Black Vinyl Reg Version and This one Pink Translucent Edition. - Additional Catalog numbers from Label: 12315-ARISTA-12 (07822-18740-2)”

Arista

calendar_today1994Venezuela

Arista

calendar_today1994Ecuador

“All references in Spanish - Additional number on labels: (07822-18740-2) just below matrix id. 12314-ARISTA-12/12315-ARISTA-12”

Arista

calendar_today1994Ecuador

“There are 3 Editions of "The Sign" LP's Release for Ecuador all with the same Catalog numbers, One Black Vinyl Reg Version, a Pink Translucent Edition and this one The Promo LP Edition. -Additional catalog numbers: 12315-ARISTA-12 (07822-18740-2)”

Sony Music Commercial Music Group / Arista

calendar_today2015United States

“© 1993 / 2015 Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1993 Mega Records, Denmark Reproduce pursuant to express license from Mega Records, Denmark - Track B4 is incorrectly spelled as "Voulex-Vous Danser" instead of "Voulez-Vous Danser" on back cover. - Arista Label appears on Vinyl labels. - Reproduction of cover is low not great clarity, looks poorly scanned same as reproduction CD of The Sign by Sony Music.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Same matrix as [r4823453], but with a mould SID.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Disc has ifpi codes but they're illegible.”

Mega Records

calendar_today1993South Africa

Arista

calendar_today1993Japan

“℗1993 Mega Records, Denmark Manufactured by BMG Victor Inc., Japan”

Arista

calendar_today1993Venezuela

“The Venezuelan Edition does not give credits at to be from Venezuela But it is Identified by these carateristics: - The Printing is Pink square and not red as original design. - The Fonts for the disc are very different from the US Editions - The Arista Logos are much Bigger on back cover and on Spine - The biggest identifier is that Matrix. it end with "7960" wich is the style of catalog numbers used Ace of Base Venesuelan releases.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“- Originally released in 1993 - According to [l299089] profile, this particular release Glass Mastered in 2003. - Come in a Cardbox Cover Sleeve over the CD”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“The Sign is released outside the U.S.A. and Canada as Happy Nation - U.S. Version All songs Published By Megasong Publishing APS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by Wb Music Corp. / Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)”

Arista

calendar_today1993Canada

Arista

calendar_today1993Argentina

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“The Sign is released outside the U.S.A. and Canada as Happy Nation - U.S. Version ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company, 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in the USA. Tracks 1, 12: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks 3, 11: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track 4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track 7: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 Contains 12-page booklet. On back cover there is no 'Pre production by Joker Buddha' credit”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“This is a CRC (Columbia Record Company) version manufactured by SRC (Specialty Records Corporation) ARC in the matrix is a reference to Arista Record Company. A CRC club version glass mastered by SRC and pressed by ARC (Allied Record Company) also exists. Discs for that version will have ARC in the matrix twice and the M# S# code will have a preceding asterisk and a space in the code. That version can be found here: [r106270] Tracks recorded at: 1 & 12 - Swemix Studios 2, 5, 6, 8 to 10 - Tuff Studios 3 & 11 - Cybersound Studios 4 - Cheiron Studios 7 - Studios Decibell Tracks 1, 3 and 6 to 12 originally released by Mega Records, Denmark. All songs published by Megasong Publishing except track 2 by Albert Hammond Music, Realsongs / Edition Sunset Publishing. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in U.S.A.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“This version is for those discs having ARC in the matrix twice along with SRC once. ARC preceding the cat# is a reference to Arista Record Company, ARC proceeding the matrix runout is a reference to Allied Record Company. The M# S# code will most likely contain a space and a preceding asterisk. For a version with ARC in the matrix once (Arista Record Company) with SRC try here: [r30162284] Tracks recorded at: 1 & 12 - Swemix Studios 2, 5, 6, 8 to 10 - Tuff Studios 3 & 11 - Cybersound Studios 4 - Cheiron Studios 7 - Studios Decibell Tracks 1, 3 and 6 to 12 originally released by Mega Records, Denmark. All songs published by Megasong Publishing except track 2 by Albert Hammond Music, Realsongs / Edition Sunset Publishing. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in U.S.A.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“- Manufactured in USA. - This Edition is identified by its unique Matrix/Runout code of: 2945-2-6 ALLIED DT *07822-18740* - This is 1 of 4 reissue edition on Discogs for Ace Of Base the Sign CD Albums.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Tracks recorded at: 1 & 12 - Swemix Studios 2, 5, 6, 8 to 10 - Tuff Studios 3 & 11 - Cybersound Studios 4 - Cheiron Studios 7 - Studios Decibell Tracks 1, 3 and 6 to 12 originally released by Mega Records, Denmark. All songs published by Megasong Publishing except track 2 by Albert Hammond Music, Realsongs / Edition Sunset Publishing. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in U.S.A.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Back cover: (P) 1992, 1993 Mega Rocords, Denmark (C) 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Dompany, 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY. 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is violation of applicable laws Disc: (p) 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark (c) 1993 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in U.S.A. - This edition is identified by its unique matrix/runout: 07822187402 DISC MFG., INC (H5) W.O. 31685-1V - This edition has an eight page booklet, without lyrics, as opposed to e.g. this release: [r946348]”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“The Sign is released outside the U.S.A. and Canada as Happy Nation - U.S. Version Tracks 1, 12: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks 3, 11: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track 4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track 7: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company, 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. Manufactured in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in the USA. Contains 12-page booklet. - This edition is identified by a white mold on back side of disc. and by its unique matrix/runout: 07822187402 12/93 1DB10”

Arista

calendar_today1993Canada

“[On CD] Distributed in Canada by BMG Music Canada Inc. / Distribué par Musique BMG du Canada Inc. Made in Canada [Back cover] Distributed in Canada by BMG Music Canada Inc. / Distribué par Musique BMG du Canada Inc. 3640A McNicoll, Ave., Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1G1. All rights reserved [...] Made in Canada [Spine] Digital Stereo”

Arista

calendar_today1993Canada

“The Sign is released outside the U.S.A and Canada as Happy Nation - U.S, Version Tracks recorded at: 1 & 12 - Swemix Studios 2, 5, 6, 8 to 10 - Tuff Studios 3 & 11 - Cybersound Studios 4 - Cheiron Studios 7 - Studios Decibell Tracks 1, 3, and 6 to 12 originally released by Mega Records, Denmark All songs published by Megasong Publishing except track 2 by Albert Hammond Music, Realsongs/Edition Sunset Publishing. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. CRC Glass master date: June 09, 1994”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Same as [r4516579] except this release does not come in a Cardbox Cover Sleeve over the CD”

Arista

calendar_todayNov 1993United States

“This Edition is the first edition released in the USA, came with a green hype sticker and specific matrix SONOPRESS USA 07822187402 01# ++ 31613. No SID codes. "The Sign is released outside the U.S.A. and Canada as "Happy Nation" - U.S. Version" Contains 12-page booklet. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company, 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in the USA. Tracks 1, 12: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks 3, 11: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track 4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track 7: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100”

Arista

calendar_todayDec 26, 1993Japan

“℗1993 Mega Records, Denmark Manufactured by BMG Victor Inc., Japan - Printed in Japan - Pressed by Sonopress, Hong Kong”

Arista

calendar_todayDec 26, 1993Japan

“℗1993 Mega Records, Denmark Manufactured by BMG Victor Inc., Japan”

Music For The People

calendar_today1993Russia

“No label logo, barcode and manufacturer info on back cover, only printed: ©&® 1992 Лицензионное соглашение с РАО. { means "Under license agreement with RAO" (Russian Authors Society) } Back cover also contains a copyright warning in Russian. Packaged in a jewel case with transparent tray.”

Arista

calendar_today1993Canada

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“The Sign is released outside the U.S.A. and Canada as Happy Nation - U.S. Version Side (1), tracks 1,3,6 and side (2) originally released by Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All rights reserved. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark MFG. USA Tracks A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks A2, A5, A6, B2, B3, B4: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks A3, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B1: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Contains 11-Panel U-Card. 7 dots on the transparent cassette tape shell window.”

Arista

calendar_today1993Canada

“This release is very similar to [r3571625], however it has minor differences in the shell design. In particular, the spoke holes do not have any surrounding frames or raised areas around them. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

Arista

calendar_today1993Canada

“Dolby ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc.”

Arista

calendar_today1993Paraguay

“"Industria Paraguaya" "Not For Sale Outside Paraguay" "Prohibida Su Venta Fuera Del Paraguay" (P) 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark (C) 1993 Arista Records Inc.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

David Gresham Records

calendar_today1993South Africa

Arista

calendar_today1993Peru

“Made in Peru”

ZMC

calendar_today1993Zimbabwe

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“The Sign is released outside the U.S.A. and Canada as Happy Nation - U.S. Version Side (1), tracks 1,3,6 and side (2) originally released by Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All rights reserved. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark MFG. USA Tracks A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks A2, A5, A6, B2, B3, B4: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks A3, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B1: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Contains 11-Panel U-Card. Clear shell cassette with 6 lines and 1 dot under the tape shell window on each side.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“CRC (for Columbia Record Club) on tape and J-card spine indicates a Columbia House club version. Catalog numbers: 07622-18740-4 on cassette only AC 8740 on artwork”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Side (1), tracks 1,3,6 and side (2) originally released by Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All rights reserved. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark MFG. U.S.A. Tracks A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks A2, A5, A6, B2, B3, B4: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks A3, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B1: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Contains 11-Panel U-Card. 11 lines on transparent cassette tape shell window. This version has a Sonopress "S" logo on both sides of the transparent cassette tape shell.”

Arista

calendar_today1993Argentina

“All titles are in Spanish on sleever and cassette. (c) 1993 Mega Rec. / (p) 1993 Arista Rec. (p) E.M.S.S.A. Argentina”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Transparent cassette tape shell window has 7 dots vs other with lines”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“9 "unit" measurement cassette window. Side (1), tracks 1,3,6 and side (2) originally released by Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All rights reserved. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark MFG. U.S.A. Tracks A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks A2, A5, A6, B2, B3, B4: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks A3, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B1: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Contains 11-Panel U-Card.”

Arista

calendar_today1993Canada

“- Made in Canada”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“The Sign is released outside the U.S.A. and Canada as Happy Nation - U.S. Version Side (1), tracks 1,3,6 and side (2) originally released by Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All rights reserved. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark MFG. USA Tracks A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks A2, A5, A6, B2, B3, B4: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks A3, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B1: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Contains 11-Panel U-Card. No dots or lines on the transparent cassette tape shell window.”

Mega Records / Sizzle Entertainment

calendar_today1993Egypt

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“This version has a compleatly clear cassette window. NO lines or dots! Side (1), tracks 1,3,6 and side (2) originally released by Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All rights reserved. ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark MFG. U.S.A. Tracks A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks A2, A5, A6, B2, B3, B4: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks A3, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B1: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Contains 11-Panel U-Card.”

Arista

calendar_today1993United States

“Tracks A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Tracks A2, A5, A6, B2, B3, B4: Recorded at Tuff Studios Tracks A3, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B1: Recorded at Studios Decibell All songs published by Megasong Publishing ApS, adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (BMI) except 2) Albert Hammond Music, adm. by WB Music Corp./Realsongs, Edition Sunset Publishing, adm. by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Personal Management: lasse karlsson, fax +46 8 735 5100 Tour Agency: siljemark production ab, gardvägen 2 s-171 52 solna, sweden, phone +468730 0090, fax +46 8 735 5100 On this version cat# printed as: 1) artwork: on spine: '18740-4' and '07822' 2) artwork: on barcode panel & on the panel with 'tour agency' credits: 07822-18740-4 3) on cassette: '07822-' (in 1st line, smaller size), '18740-4' (in 2nd line, bigger size) Different cassette then in [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/207093]another US version[/url] (see images) On artwork: Side (1), tracks 1,3,6 and side (2) originally released by Mega Records, Denmark ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group Company. 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. On cassette: MFG, USA ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark Contains 6-Panel U-Card.”

Takt Music

calendar_today1993Poland

“Tracks order is different than on official issue. Songs are listed sequentially over the sides.”

Startic Records

calendar_today1993Poland

Arista

calendar_today1993Brazil