[2008-07-08] Yazoo (aka Yaz) "In Your Room" 3-CD/1-DVD box set of remasters, 5.1 mixes, B-

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

From Pollstar.com:

Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet have announced that they will reunite for the first time in over 25 years as Yaz for Reconnected, a brief US tour in July.
The duo will also tour the U.K. and Europe, but as Yazoo, the name the band goes by overseas.
The run includes stops in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, half a dozen cities in the U.K. and the Sonar festival in Spain.
The U.S. trek kicks off July 7 at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, Calif., and includes stops at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles (July 10-11), the Chicago Theatre in Chicago (July 14) and New York City's Terminal 5 (July 16-17).
Tickets go on sale in Chicago on March 7, in New York City and Los Angeles beginning March 8 and in Oakland on March 9 at Ticketmaster.com.
The tour is preceded by In Your Room, a 4 disc box set which includes remasters and 5.1 mixes of both Yaz classic albums Upstairs At Eric's and You And Me Both, b-sides, remixes and a DVD featuring a new short film containing exclusive new interviews with Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet and the promo videos for "Don't Go," "The Other Side Of Love," "Nobody's Diary," "Situation (1990)" and "Only You (1999)."
A limited edition vinyl 12" with new dance mixes will also be released to promote the set.
The Reconnected tour will see Yaz perform material from You And Me Both for the very first time, as Clarke and Moyet decided to part ways just after the release of the album in 1983.

2008 four disc (three CDs + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) anthology of the '80s Synthpop duo's recorded works on three CDs plus a bonus DVD that features classic Yazoo television performances from the BBC, promotional videos and a new short film containing exclusive new interviews with Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet. The box set features remastered and 5.1 mixes of both of Yazoo's classic albums Upstairs At Eric's (Disc One) and You And Me Both (Disc Two) plus a third disc of B-sides and remixes. In short, this is an excellent set for Synthpop, Vince Clarke/Erasure/Depeche Mode and New Wave enthusiasts! NOTE: For legal reasons, Yazoo had to change their name to Yaz for all U.S. releases. This box contains the original albums under the duo's original name.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AI1Q8G/?tag=imwan-20

David Baker · 31 Oct 2006

From the Side-Line Web site:

The track list for the highly anticipated Yazoo 4 disc box set "In your Room" to be released on the 26th May 2008 has been announced. The box set features remastered and 5.1 mixes of both Yazoo's classic albums "Upstairs At Eric's" and "You And Me Both" next to b-sides and remixes. In addition the attached DVD features classic Yazoo television performances from the BBC, promotional videos and a new short film containing exclusive new interviews with Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet.

The release will be proceeded by a 12" vinyl release of "Nobodys Diary" on the 12 May 2008. Record Store will be doing a 12" and digital bundle offer including an exclusive mix ("Nobody’s Diary – Soil In The Synth Remix"). Here's the complete track listing of this superb box set.

Disc 1 (CD): Upstairs at Eric's (Remastered)
1. Don't Go
2. Too Pieces
3. Bad Connection
4. I Before E Except After C
5. Midnight
6. In My Room
7. Only You
8. Goodbye '70s
9. Tuesday
10. Winter Kills
11. Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I)

Disc 2 (CD): You And Me Both (Remastered)
1. Nobody's Diary
2. Softly Over
3. Sweet Thing
4. Mr Blue
5. Good Times
6. Walk Away From Love
7. Ode To Boy
8. Unmarked
9. Anyone
10. Happy People
11. And On

Disc 3 (CD): B-Sides and Remixes
1. Situation
2. Situation (Extended Version)
3. Don't Go (Re-mix)
4. Don't Go (Re-re-mix)
5. Situation (US 12" Mix)
6. Situation (US 12" Dub)
7. The Other Side Of Love
8. The Other Side Of Love (12" Remix)
9. State Farm
10. Nobody's Diary (Extended)
11. State Farm (Extended)
12. Situation (Re-recorded)

Disc 4 (DVD)
* "2 albums, 4 singles and that was it..." -
A short film featuring new interviews with Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet, and exclusive archive footage.
* Promotional Videos
01) Don't Go
02) The Other Side Of Love
03) Nobody's Diary
04) Situation (1990)
05) Situation - Alternative Version (1990)
06) Only You (1999)
* Yazoo At The BBC -
01) Only You (Top Of The Pops) - 29 Apr 1982
02) Only You (Cheggers Plays Pop) - 24 May 1982
03) Don't Go (Top Of The Pops) - 15 Jul 1982
04) Don't Go (Saturday Live) - 24 Jul 1982
05) Don't Go (Top Of The Pops) - 12 Aug 1982
06) The Other Side Of Love (Top Of The Pops) - 25 Nov 1982
07) The Other Side Of Love (Top Of The Pops) - 09 Dec 1982
08) Nobody's Diary (Top Of The Pops) - 19 May 1983
09) Nobody's Diary (Top Of The Pops) - 02 Jun 1983
* 5:1 And Stereo Mixes -
- Upstairs At Erics
- You and Me Both

And as we previous announced there will also be a 12" and digital EP released for "Nobodys Diary". Here's the tracklist for both:

Nobodys Diary : Limited Edition 12" Vinyl
* A Nobody's Diary (Andy Bell / JC Remix)
* A Nobody's Diary (Original Remaster)
* AA Nobody's Diary (Koishii and Hush Remix)

Nobodys Diary : Digital Download
1. Nobody's Diary (Original Remaster)
2. Nobody's Diary (Andy Bell / JC Remix)
3. Nobody's Diary (Koishii and Hush Remix)
4. Nobody's Diary (GRN's 12" Remix)

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3310

This I will get. Upstairs is one of my favorite 80s albums.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

When I would DJ friends parties in the 80's, these two albums were never far away from the turntable.

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Everclear takes on Yaz's "Bad Connection" on their new covers CD The Vegas Years. It's the best thing on the album.

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3310

is this a domestic release?

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Sounds like it won't be.

David Baker · 31 Oct 2006

There is a ton of free Yazoo material available for download at http://yazooband.com, including:

* The Peel Sessions - Don't Go, In My Room, Midnight and Winter Kills completely re-recorded, both vocals and music, at the BBC studios in 1982 for the John Peel radio show. 22 mbs

* Nobody's Diary Live Video - Yazoo performs Nobody's Diary in 1983 which was shown on Top Of The Pops. 36 mbs

* Don't Go Live Video - Yazoo perforning Don't Go live on The Tube in 1983. 25 mbs

* Nobody's Diary Video - Nobody's Diary on VH1. 70 mbs

* Live In London - Recorded for the BBC "In Concert" program series. Live at the Dominion Theatre. 60 minutes in length. Includes the unreleased Chinese Detectives track and all the songs from Upstairs At Eric's. 59 mbs

* The 12" Mixes - A great collection of remixes such as Don't Go, Situaton and the Zoo Mix Megamix. 103 mbs

* Yazoo Remixes - A collection of 20 remixes including a very rare remix of Bad Connection Disconet Remix and a Yazoo/Erasure mash up mix. 152 mbs

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Yaz will be touring the USA this Summer. It promises to be a very special night in NYC when they play the Beacon.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:04 pm

NoURider wrote:

is this a domestic release?

Yes.

I've just added release details to the first post.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:02 am

http://www.nme.com/news/yazoo/38030

Yazoo play first US shows in 25 years

Jul 11, 2008

Yazoo - known as Yaz in the US - kicked off their first Stateside tour in 25 years in California this week.

The influential electronica duo featuring Vince Clarke of Erasure and singer Alison Moyet played the second of three sold-out shows at Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre last night (July 10) to an adoring crowd that went wild from the moment they walked on stage.

Two giant digital screens lit up the stage with elaborate colourful displays during the band's hit-filled, 100-minute set.

"I haven't been here since '94 or something stupid like that, so to be here is just a dream," said Moyet.

The packed house remained standing throughout almost the entire set - a rare occurrence at the seated theatre venue.

Moyet's soulful, deep voice provided a distinct contrast to the electronic music Clarke masterminded from behind his laptop and keyboard.

The singer sipped on a snifter of cognac and pulled some of her best '80s dance moves throughout the evening.

The duo saved some of their biggest hits from 1982's 'Upstairs At Eric's' for last, with Moyet forgetting the words to 'Don't Go', which they re-started in the middle.

Returning for the encore, Moyet apologised for her momentary memory lapse, explaining she was thinking too hard and decided to begin again to do the song justice.

"It's so brilliant to be here, you've been just fantastic," Moyet earnestly told the crowd, filled mostly with older fans who sang along to nearly every lyric.

Yazoo concluded the night with crowd-pleasers 'Only You' and 'Situation' before taking an emotional bow hugging one another.

Yazoo played:

'Nobody's Diary'
'Bad Connection'
'Mr. Blue'
'Good Times'
'Tuesday'
'Ode To Boy'
'Goodbye '70s'
'Too Pieces'
'In My Room'
'Anyone'
'Walk Away From Love'
'Instrumental'
'State Farm'
'Sweet Thing'
'Winter Kills'
'Midnight'
'Unmarked'
'Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I)'
'Don't Go'
'Only You'
'Situation'

Yazoo will return to the Orpheum Theatre tonight (July 11) before playing dates in Chicago and New York next week.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:04 am

Here are Yazoo on a British television appearance in May, warming up for their tour:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeAjgunDbyU[/youtube]

Will Bueche · **Joined:** 05 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 238

NoURider wrote:

is this a domestic release?

What the hell is up with all these UK-only releases? Seems like for the past two or three years, the US side of these companies haven't bothered to release perfectly good albums.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

I'm seeing them next Saturday night. I can't wait to see how the crowd reacts to seeing Yaz on stage.

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

The box set is very pricey for the number of discs included. I'll wait until 'Rama get one for me.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

I ordered the box set via Amazon and used a $25 off coupon I had from my Amazon.com VISA card.

The 5.1 mixes are what interest me.

pghmusiclover · **Joined:** 15 Jul 2007 **Posts:** 3360

I really hate that the domestic version is credited to Yaz all over the packaging! After all these years, does anyone even know who the other band named Yazoo is/was? Considering that the original British versions of the albums were reissued here, you'd think they'd use the true British name of the band! After special ordering this from my local indie store, I couldn't NOT buy it, but I will be looking to buy an import copy in the future!

Will Bueche · **Joined:** 05 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 238

So there IS a domestic version? Yay.

Mr Fuse · 01 Dec 2006

Just a few notes.I received this today from Amazon.The remasters of "Upstairs At Erics" and "You And Me Both" on the first two discs are of the British released versions."Upstairs At Eric's" does not contain the track "Situation" on the CD or 5.1 mixes on the DVD.I mention this because I have had the domestic pressing for years that contained the 12" US mix of "Situation" in place of the track "Tuesday". The box does contain a third disc with that 12" US mix as well as a "Original US Dub" mix. NO 5.1 mix of the version that most American fans are familiar with.I was disappointed.Also of note, beside the 5.1 mixes of both original British releases, there are 2 promo videos for "Situation" as well as 4 other songs all mixed in 5.1 and 9 BBC clips.I have not watched them yet, so I don't know if they are 5.1 as well.From what I have listened to so far, the remastering was well done, much punchier and clear when compared to my old domestic version. The NTSC DVD gives you a choice between DTS or Dolby Digital.The box and all CD's are under the Yaz moniker but the very nice booklet is labelled with the Yazoo name.It is definitely a domestic release because the box says "Manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Company USA". NUFF SAID!

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Tonight I'm seeing Yaz at the Beacon in NYC!!!!!

Its been a very long time.

pghmusiclover · **Joined:** 15 Jul 2007 **Posts:** 3360

they are yazoo, not yaz!

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

JohnG wrote:

Tonight I'm seeing Yaz at the Beacon in NYC!!!!!

Its been a very long time.

Have fun!! ...and ask them why they cancelled the Vegas show (where I had 2nd row tix) :evil:

[2008-07-08] Yazoo (aka Yaz) "In Your Room" 3-CD/1-DVD box set of remasters, 5.1 mixes, B-

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