Bent Out Of Shape

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics. Back cover shows a PRS Hannover non-ink stamp at the bottom. Digital Master Mix Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York. © ℗ 1983 Polygram Records Inc. All runouts are stamped. The only difference of this [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/914187]"Germany" Release[/url] is visible on the Label Images. This one does say only "Made in West Germany"”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“On labels: Digital-Master-Mix Made in West Germany by PDO for PolyGram Embossed stamp PRS Hannover on back cover (lower left corner). The original version of 'Snowman' was composed by Howard Blake and re-interpreted by Ritchie Blackmore. This version is an instrumental and has a synthesized flute playing the vocal melody. Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, stamped, variant): 815 305 – 1 S 1 320 V* Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, stamped, variant): 815 305 – 1 S 2 320 D”

Polydor

calendar_today1983France

“Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York. The original version of "Snowman" was composed by Howard Blake and re-interpreted by Ritchie Blackmore. This version is an instrumental and has a synthesized flute playing the vocal melody. Published by Thames Talent/Lyon Farm Music except A5 by Thames Talent B4 High Bridge Music Ⓟ & © 1983 Polygram Records, Inc. SACEM - Diffusé par POLYDOR Sleeve printed by Polygram Industries Messageries. Lyrics inner sleeve printed by Montreuil Offset. "Enregistrement numérique" = Digital recording.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Spain

Polydor

calendar_today1983Australia

“Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York. The original version of 'Snowman' was composed by Howard Blake and re-interpreted by Ritchie Blackmore. This version is an instrumental and has a synthesized flute playing the vocal melody.”

Disco

calendar_today1983Türkiye

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“This is a ''Special Price'' Edition. Round sticker on front cover. Also includes a ''[l476895]'' inner sleeve. On both labels is written ''Made in West Germany by PDO for Polydor'' Track B4 is instrumental. On Back Cover: © ℗ 1983 POLYGRAM RECORDS, INC. Printed in West Germany ''DIGITAL MASTER MIX'' logo down left.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Israel

“Manufactured under License of Polydor International. Product of Phonokol Ltd Tel-Aviv Made in Israel in Hebrew comes with separate lyric sheet”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Philippines

“- Manufactured & Printed in the Philippines. DYNA PRODUKTS .INT - Pari Member Aprove”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Mexico

“Hecho y distribuido en Mexico por [l265597] ℗ 1983 [l175509] © 1983”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“On labels: Made in Holland On labels: DIGITAL-MASTER-MIX Inner sleeve: Special-price. 2479 185 (in right corner)”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Ireland

“Rainbow: bent out of shape...polydor ::pold 5116 (815 305-1) ..made in ireland....983”

Mercury

calendar_today1983Canada

“Publishers: Thames Talent Publishing Ltd (ASCAP); Lyon Farms (sic) Music, Ltd. (BMI); High Bridge Music (PRS);”

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

“© ℗ 1983 Polygram Records, Inc. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York. All songs published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd. (ASCAP)/Lyon Farms Music, Ltd. (BMI) except A5 published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd. (ASCAP) and A4 published by High Bridge Music (PRS). "72" on labels denotes a PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN pressing. Printed inner sleeve with lyrics.”

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

“© ℗ 1983 Polygram Records, Inc. Album Credits Mastered at Sterling Studios by Greg "Colbi" Runout etched "H in Circle" or Baseball, indicates Lacquer Cut by [a244135] All songs published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd. (ASCAP)/Lyon Farms Music, Ltd. (BMI) except A5 published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd. (ASCAP) and A4 published by High Bridge Music (PRS). "56" on labels Indicates Pressed By [l447694] Printed inner sleeve with lyrics.”

Chade Records

calendar_today1983Taiwan

Polydor

calendar_today1983Australia

“Made in New Zealand. Sound Recording made by Polygram. Marketed in Australazia by Polygram. Text/Photo inner. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Finland

“Otherwise similar to the other Finnish release [r3669732] but this one has a bit different A side label when it comes to the word "STEREO" (missing) and placing of the code "815 301-1" and the text "Made in Finland" (see image). Also, there is a white letter/mark "O" at 6 o´clock position on the bottom of the A side label. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York. Digital-Master-Mix Made in Finland”

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

“Although the labels have the pressing plant code 56 which is [l447694] the runout etchings have a GI which means it was actually pressed at [l442751] which makes sense as in the fall of 1986 CBS consolidated its US vinyl manufacturing business to the Carrollton, GA facility.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Greece

“Made In Greece Manufactured by GPI S.A. The original version of "Snowman" was composed by Howard Blake and re-interpreted by Ritchie Blackmore. This version is an instrumental and has a synthesized flute playing the vocal melody.”

Polydor / Sung Eum

calendar_today1983South Korea

“Manufactured by Sung Eum Limited Licensed by Polydor International GmbH, Germany”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Canada

“Printed inner sleeve”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Netherlands

“Made in Holland On recordlabel: "Digital Recording"”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Italy

“Printed lyric inner sleeve. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York. The original version of 'Snowman' was composed by Howard Blake and re-interpreted by Ritchie Blackmore. This version is an instrumental and has a synthesized flute playing the vocal melody.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

Polydor

calendar_today1983France

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“℗ 1983 Polygram Records New York © 1983 Polygram Records New York”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“Originally released in 1983. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System. Mastered at Universal Music Group Studios. ℗1983 Polydor Records. Made in the EU. Issued in a cardboard sleeve.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“Disc has completely silver center hub. Made in USA”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“Originally released in 1983. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System. Mastered at Universal Music Group Studios. ℗1983 Polydor Records. Made in the EU. Issued in standard jewel case, transparent tray, with a 4-page booklet.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“Originally released in 1983. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System. Mastered at Universal Music Group Studios. ℗1983 Polydor Records. Made in the EU. Issued in standard jewel case, transparent tray, with a 4-page booklet.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“Produced by Roger Glover for Thames Talent ℗ 1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) © 1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) Digital Mastering Printed lyric inner sleeve CD with "MADE IN GERMANY" on mirror central hub without mastering and mould sid codes.”

Polydor / ТОВ "Росток-СД"

calendar_today1983Ukraine

“Originally released in 1983. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System. Mastered at Universal Music Group Studios. Booklet: 4 pages, page 2,3 empty.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“All songs published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd (ASCAP) and/or Lyon Farm Music, Ltd (BMI) except 'Snowman' published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd and High Bridge Music (PRS) (P)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) (C)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) Disc: Made in W.-Germany”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“Issued in standard jewel case, transparent tray, with a 4-page booklet. Originally released in 1983. Reissue / Repress by EDC, Germany released between May 2005 and 2017. Lyrics by permission. All rights reserved. All tracks published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd. (ASCAP) except: Snowman published by EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP). Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System. Remastered at Universal Music Group Studios. ℗ 1983 Polydor Records. © 1983 Polydor Records. A Universal Music Company. All rights reserved. Made in the EU.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“(p) 1983 On artwork: Printed in USA. On Cd: Made in USA Mfd. For BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. Under License.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“(p) 1983 On artwork: Printed in USA. On Cd: Made in USA Mfd. For BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. Under License.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“Originally released in 1983. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark; mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York; mastered at Universal Music Group Studios. Printed in the U.S.A. Track 2 Intro Credit is Dave Rosenthal.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“All songs published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd (ASCAP) and/or Lyon Farm Music, Ltd (BMI) except 'Snowman' published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd and High Bridge Music (PRS) ℗ 1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) © 1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) CD is manufactured by PolyGram in Hanover, West Germany Printed in West Germany by / Imprinmé en Allemagne par Neef, Wittingen - Made in W.-Germany This has a clear centre hub.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“Printed on Disc face: Made in W. Germany No SID codes Disc with stack ring Aluminium layer stops about 2mm before center hole edge. Otherwise similar to [r=14701911] which has full silver layer, but same matrix, hub etching and artwork.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“Originally released in 1983. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark; mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York; mastered at Universal Music Group Studios.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“Printed in USA Made in USA Similar Matrix as [r5801702] but not a Club Edition - and [r368570] but has "MADE IN THE USA BY PMDC" in the inner ring.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“All songs published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd (ASCAP) and/or Lyon Farm Music, Ltd (BMI) except 'Snowman' published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd and High Bridge Music (PRS) (P)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) (C)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) Disc: Made in France by PRS”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“Originally released in 1983. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System. Mastered at Universal Music Group Studios. Sleeve Design & Concept: STd. ℗1983 Polydor Records. ©1983 Polydor Records. A Universal Music Company. Made in the E.U.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“This US edition has a full silver CD hub [r=368570] has a clear CD hub [r=5801702] has a clear CD hub and is a BMG club edition All songs published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd (ASCAP) and/or Lyon Farm Music, Ltd (BMI) except 'Snowman' published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd and High Bridge Music (PRS) (P)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) (C)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York)”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Europe

“All songs published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd (ASCAP) and/or Lyon Farm Music, Ltd (BMI) except 'Snowman' published by Thames Talent Publishing, Ltd and High Bridge Music (PRS) (P)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) (C)1983 Polygram Records Inc. (New York) Disc: Made in W.-Germany by PolyGram”

Mercury

calendar_today1983Canada

“Columbia House edition.”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Singapore

Polydor / PolyGram

calendar_today1983Mexico

Polydor / Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

Polydor

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“Publishers: Thames Talent (A1-B3,B5), Lyon Farm Music (A1-A4,B1-B3,B5), High Bridge Music (B4). ℗ 1983 Polygram Records Inc., New York Made in England. Contains extended versions of the tracks Desperate Heart and Make Your Move. Light grey cassette shell with red paper labels printed in black. Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York Using the SSL Computer and Sony Digital System”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Australia

“Produced for Thames Talent Publishers: Thames Talent (A1-B3,B5), Lyon Farm Music (A1-A4,B1-B3,B5), High Bridge Music (B4). ℗ 1983 Polygram Records Inc., New York Made in Australia (noted on cassette label - both sides)”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Finland

“Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York. ℗ 1983 PolyGram Records Inc. New York © ℗ 1983 Polygram Records Inc. The original version of 'Snowman' was composed by Howard Blake and re-interpreted by Ritchie Blackmore. This version is an instrumental and has a synthesized flute playing the vocal melody.”

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

“Has Different Texture and Timing Window than release [r5731257]”

Polydor

calendar_today1983France

“Includes two extended versions not available on LP [r2174165] Enregistrement numérique”

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

Polydor

calendar_today1983Greece

Polydor

calendar_today1983Argentina

“Industria Argentina”

Mercury

calendar_today1983United States

Polydor

calendar_today1983Canada

Polydor

calendar_today1983Germany

“Produced for Thames Talent Publishers: Thames Talent (A1-B3,B5), Lyon Farm Music (A1-A4,B1-B3,B5), High Bridge Music (B4). ℗ 1983 Polygram Records Inc., New York Made in West-Germany Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore - guitar Roger Glover - bass, percussion, producer Joe Lynn Turner - vocals David Rosenthal - keyboard Chuck Burgi - drums Production Flemming Rasmussen - engineer Thomas Breckling - assistant engineer Nick Blagona - mixing at BearTracks Studios, New York Greg Calbi - mastering at Sterling Sound, New York”

Polydor

calendar_today1983Singapore

Polydor

calendar_today1983United States

“SIDE ONE/20:04 SIDE TWO/22:46”

Polydor

calendar_todaySep 1983Brazil

“℗ 1983 Polygram Records New York © 1983 Polygram Records New York Printed lyric inner sleeve”

Polydor

calendar_todaySep 1983Spain

“SPANISH EDITION”

Polydor

calendar_todayOct 1983Japan

“Japanese cassette issue with lyric insert. ℗1983 PolyGram Records, Inc. (New York) Mastering/Plating done in the USA (Sterling/Specialty). Manufactured by Polydor K.K., Japan Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark. Mixed at Beartracks Studios, New York. Mastered at Sterling Studios, New York.”

Crystal Records

calendar_today1983Bulgaria

“Unofficial Bulgarian cassette version. Tracks are listed sequentially, regardless of sides. Released on regular tape with simple full colour cover and tracklisting on back / flap. The actual track positioning can vary depending on the length of tape used for the dubbing process.”

Unison

calendar_today1983Bulgaria

“Unofficial Bulgarian cassette version. Tracks are listed sequentially, regardless of sides. Released on regular tape with simple full colour cover and tracklisting on back / flap. The actual track positioning can vary depending on the length of tape used for the dubbing process.”