Intense Records

Into the Gap (Deluxe Edition - 2024 Remaster) [Expanded 3CD]

£18.33 (£21.99 incl. VAT)

"‘Into The Gap’ by Thompson Twins is an era-defining album of the 80s. This 40th anniversary reissue is the most comprehensive reissue of this album ever, remastered at Abbey Road Studios and compiled with the full blessing of all three band members from the classic line-up.

‘Into the Gap’ stands as one of the band's most successful albums, emblematic of the synth-pop era's peak. The album features hit singles like ‘Hold Me Now,’ ‘Doctor! Doctor!,’ and ‘You Take Me Up,’ which highlighted the band's knack for creating catchy, synth-driven pop tunes. At the time, Thompson Twins were a leading force in the new wave movement, with ‘Into the Gap’ reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and selling over 1 million copies in the US. The album's success was bolstered by the rise of MTV, where the band's visually striking music videos played a crucial role in their global appeal. ‘Into the Gap’ encapsulated the spirit of 1980s pop culture, combining innovative sound with a strong visual identity, making it a defining record of the decade.

Both physical formats feature digitally restored artwork and new liner notes, written by John Earls and features contributions from all three band members. The LP format, on desirable red vinyl, lovingly recreates the original release, complete with fold-out insert; the triple CD format includes 30 bonus tracks, 12 of which are previously unreleased and a 24-page booklet.

CD TRACKLIST:

Disc 1

1. Doctor! Doctor! (2024 Remaster)

2. You Take Me Up (2024 Remaster)

3. Hold Me Now (2024 Remaster)

4. Day After Day (2024 Remaster)

5. No Peace For The Wicked (2024 Remaster)

6. The Gap (2024 Remaster)

7. Sister of Mercy (2024 Remaster)

8. Storm On The Sea (2024 Remaster)

9. Who Can Stop The Rain (2024 Remaster)

10. Let Loving Start**

11. Nurse Shark (Instrumental)

12. Out Of The Gap**

13. Passion Planet

14. You Take Me Up (Instrumental Remix)

15. Doctor! Doctor! (Phil Thornalley Mix)

Disc 2

1. Leopard Ray

2. Doctor! Doctor! (Cassette Mix Version)

3. Panic Station (Day After Day)

4. Down Tools

5. Hold Me Now (Cassette Mix Version)

6. Funeral Dance (No Peace For The Wicked)

7. Compass Points (The Gap)

8. Still Water (Storm On The Sea) (Edit)

9. Hold Me Now (Pete Hammond Mix)**

10. Sister Of Mercy (Pete Hammond Mix)**

11. Doctor! Doctor! (Single Edit)**

12. Doctor! Doctor! (Edit)**

13. Sister Of Mercy (Single Mix)**

14. You Take Me Up (Single Edit)**

15. The Gap (Single Mix AKA AOR Mix)**

Disc 3

1. Hold Me Now (Phil Thornalley Extended)**

2. Hold Me Now (Pete Hammond Extended Mix)**

3. Let Loving Start (12"" Version)

4. Out Of The Gap (Megamix Extended Version)

5. Sister Of Mercy (12"" Version)

6. Sister Of Mercy (Pete Hammond Extended Mix)**

7. The Gap (Club Remix Version)**

8. You Take Me Up (Machines Take Me Over) (12"" Version)

9. You Take Me Up (High Plains Mixer) (US 12"" Remix)"

** Denotes previously unreleased and new to CD