The Sign Happy Nation USA version
Ace of Base
Original Year
1993
Tracks
12
Duration
45:43
Releases
88
Wikipedia
The Sign is a 1993 album by Swedish pop group Ace of Base, released as the band's debut album in North America, Japan and some Latin American countries by Arista Records. The Sign contains songs from Ace of Base's debut album, Happy Nation (1992) and the new songs "Don't Turn Around", "The Sign", and "Living in Danger" as well as revised versions of "Voulez-Vous Danser" and "Waiting for Magic".
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Available Releases
88 releasesVinyl(6)
The Sign
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Zimbabwe“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”
Cat#: DGR 1256
The Sign
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Ecuador“All references in Spanish - Additional number on labels: (07822-18740-2) just below matrix id. 12314-ARISTA-12/12315-ARISTA-12”
Cat#: 914-0118
The Sign
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VenezuelaCat#: ARISTA-7905
The Sign
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Ecuador“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: ...”
Cat#: 914-0118
The Sign
chevron_rightArista / Sony Music Commercial Music Group
United 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 cov...”
Cat#: 88875100641
The Sign
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Ecuador“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 (0...”
Cat#: 914-0118
CD(51)
Happy Nation (U.S. version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Mega Records / Metronome
NetherlandsCat#: 521 472-2
Happy Nation (U.S. version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Metronome
FranceCat#: 521 472-2
The Sign
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Canada“[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....”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
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Venezuela“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 Edi...”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2
Happy Nation (U.S. version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Metronome
United KingdomCat#: 521 472-2
The Sign
chevron_rightArista
United 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....”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
chevron_rightArista / BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.
United States“BMG club edition”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2 · D 102354
The Sign
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Canada“Club Edition”
Cat#: ARCD 8740
Happy Nation (U.S. version)
chevron_rightMega Records / Possum Records
AustraliaCat#: PDCD 114
The Sign
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CanadaCat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
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United 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 C...”
Cat#: ARCD 8740 · ARCD-8740
The Sign
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United 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. / ...”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
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United 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...”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
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United 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# cod...”
Cat#: ARCD 8740 · ARCD-8740
The Sign
chevron_rightArista / Columbia House
United States“Columbia House Release”
Cat#: ARCD 8740 · CRC 0208314681208
The Sign
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United 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 a...”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
chevron_rightMega Music
South AfricaCat#: CDDGR 1256
Happy Nation (U.S. version)
chevron_rightMetronome
GermanyCat#: 521 472-2
Happy Nation (U.S. version)
chevron_rightMega Records
EuropeCat#: MRCD 3239
The Sign
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United 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....”
Cat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
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United StatesCat#: 07822-18740-2
The Sign
chevron_rightUnited StatesHappy Nation (U.S. version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Mega Records
EuropeCat#: 521 472-2
The Sign
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Japan“℗1993 Mega Records, Denmark Manufactured by BMG Victor Inc., Japan”
Cat#: BVCA-629
Tape(31)
The Sign
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United StatesCat#: 07822-18740-4
The Sign
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United 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”
Cat#: 07622-18740-4 · AC 8740
The Sign
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CanadaCat#: 07822-18740-4
The Sign
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United 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 Bertel...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822- · 07822-18740-4 · 18740-4
The Sign
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United States“Transparent cassette tape shell window has 7 dots vs other with lines”
Cat#: 07822-18740-4
The Sign
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Peru“Made in Peru”
Cat#: MC-ART 00018741
The Sign
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United 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 Bertel...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822- · 07822-18740-4 · 18740-4
The Sign
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United 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 reserv...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822-18740-4
The Sign
chevron_rightDavid Gresham Records
South AfricaCat#: ZDGR1256
The Sign
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United 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 Bertel...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822- · 07822-18740-4 · 18740-4
The Sign
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Argentina“All titles are in Spanish on sleever and cassette. (c) 1993 Mega Rec. / (p) 1993 Arista Rec. (p) E.M.S.S.A. Argentina”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4
The Sign
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United 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 publi...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822- · 07822-18740-4 · 18740-4
The Sign
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Canada“- Made in Canada”
Cat#: AC 8740
The Sign
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United 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...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822-18740-4
The Sign
chevron_rightArista
United 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...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822-18740-4
The Sign
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Paraguay“"Industria Paraguaya" "Not For Sale Outside Paraguay" "Prohibida Su Venta Fuera Del Paraguay" (P) 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark (C) 1993 Arista Records Inc.”
Cat#: B18740-4
The Sign
chevron_rightMega Music / Sizzle Entertainment
EgyptCat#: 133/94
The Sign
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Canada“This release is very similar to The Sign, 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 Ari...”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822-18740-4
The Sign
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ZimbabweCat#: MCGR 1256
The Sign
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Canada“Dolby ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc.”
Cat#: 07822 18740-4 · 07822-18740-4
The Sign
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EcuadorCat#: 514 0118
The Sign
chevron_rightArista / BMG Chile S.A.
Chile“74321-18740-4 ℗ 1992, 1993 Mega Records, Denmark © 1993 Arista Records, Inc., a Bertelsmann Music Group. ℗ 1994 BMG - CHILE”
Cat#: 74321 18740-4
The Sign
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China“Translation: 1, 华星娱乐有限公司提供 西藏音像出版社出版 中外合作艾心制作有限公司发行 证书编号: Huaxing Entertainment Co., Ltd. Copyright. Xizang Culture & Audio And Video Co. Published Ai Xin (Chinese-foreign cooperative) Productions Ltd. issued Certificat...”
The Sign
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Poland“Total time: 48 min. Tracks B2 & B6 are listed on cover without names in brackets of their versions.”
Cat#: MDM 100.756.