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Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

ohnoitisnathan — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:16:06 -0000

Hi there, I uploaded the 7" version of the video to youtube. I too am looking for an mp3 of the 7" version, but haven't found it yet. I could rip one from the video, but it wouldn't be quite the same. ~ohnoitisnathan

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

Matt Wenham — Sun, 30 May 2010 08:01:15 -0000

Yeah, the 12" version you want is the UK one on Stiff Records (BUY IT 245 catalogue number). Loads of copies available here: http://www.discogs.com/sell...

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

marc — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:27:43 -0000

Sounds like what you got was the US 12" version. I don't remember how different it is, but there is another 12" with an extended Paul Harcastle remix. My US 12" lists 2 b-sides but only has an instrumental as a b-sde. The 2 UK b-sdes are great, too-Just a Minute & Rock Me to the Top. Keep searchin'!

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

Ruud — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:48:50 -0000

Here in Holland you see the 12" in the bins. Yes, not a great mix. Though Shep Pettibone did some good mixes. Remember those for Madonna. Greetings from a big 80's fan!!!

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

Rami B. — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:21:32 -0000

great story, I'll keep my eyes open for the 45 since it's so close to your heart

I was worried that you might have given up writing these Lost in the 80's write-ups

Keep up the great work, you''re always a good read

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

ozarkmatt — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:45:24 -0000

Wow that is awful!!! And the comparisons to Bananarama are apt. Sounds just like them.

Cant you just download the video from YouTube and strip the audio off to an MP3?

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

steed — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:22:27 -0000

Being that the MCA 12" version you posted here was the one that charted on the dance charts, that's all I own as well - though I should definitely purchase the original. However, if you head on over to Gemm and search for World Domination - you'll find plenty of cheap copies of the original stiff records 7"

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

Pete — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:01:55 -0000

There's not much worse music-wise than discovering a 12" of a song you really like years later and the mix sucks. There's just no recovering from that anticipation and then....splat.

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

JohnHughes — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:27:24 -0000

You are correct!

As far as that comp. goes, it features the awful 5:41 version, too.

And please, call me Mr. JOHN Hughes! ;)

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

Francis — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:35:55 -0000

I think I can pretty much guarantee that Mr. Hughes wants copies of those mp3s. I know I do! It does, by the way, seem that "World Domination" was released on CD at least once, on this '80s compilation CD (though it may very well be the extended mix; it doesn't specify):

http://www.amazon.com/Hit-T...

Re: Lost in the ’80s: The Belle Stars, “World Domination”

Malc — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:25:08 -0000

Your story moved me!
You can find loads of 7" and 12" (UK extended remixes) on ebay.
Let me know if you'd like mp3 of the UK versions, including the two b-sides which were not released on the US 12".
For the die hard Belle Stars fans (like me!) check out my fansite.
Malc