This version WAS used on some versions of the LP. In fact, when I first bought the CD of Golden Age of Wireless and heard the Daniel Miller version I was kind of pissed. Supposedly there's going to be a reissue with bonus tracks soon, let's hope this is on it!
This is great... I am sad that I have been listening to Thomas Dolby for more years than I care to think about and this song still sounds so fresh, its great!
I have 2 versions of this tune (of course, LPs. Early version : Harvest (USA), Later version : Toshiba EMI (Japan)). I think this early version is better.
This version was on the "Original " US release of "Golden Age of Wireless" that didn't have "She Blinded me with Science" or "One of our Submarines" . I remember being sort of pissed off when I got this version instead of the used the video which was on MTV at the time. But I warmed quickly to this one too. This version was replaced with that Electronic version on the second release of GAOW about a year later.
'Try to think of nothing' I didn't know this was rare. It's the only version I know. It was on the original release in Canada in '82. Of course, now this is the only version I can find here...
The first place this appeared was a rare 7", backed with the synth version. This was labeled simply "Radio Silence (Version)." The U.S. chose it for their first LP configuration of the album, along with both sides of the "Leipzig"/"Urges" single. This version also made it onto many pressings of the *second* U.S. version (with "She Blinded Me With Science" and "One of Our Submarines"), but apparently not all. Thankfully, it can now be found on the brilliant CD remaster...with a longer fade, too.
I was lucky that I had early access to this version. I found out about his work on foreigner and def leppard stuff, *then* I heard the later version. I still like this version the best.
Good version, but I'd have to go with the electronic album version as my most preferred. It just fits in perfectly with the electronic sound of the other tracks on the album. Having the guitar version in its place like the first US issue seems out of place. Oh well, the new remaster has both versions so listeners can be satisfied with either.
Another in the long line of musicians who were underated very talented a big part of the eighties dance seen if u like TD check out WALL OF VODO for those of u who know WOV u know what Im talking about for those of u who do not check them out
Agree with nykayaker! I once owned the original CD w/this version, and it was stolen. The later CD of course didn't have this one. I've always preferred the original, and can't find it anywhere.
i remember hearing this version of this track before i heard the more well known version. i like this one much better. it's an awful shame that the audio quality sucks so bad, but i'll take that over nothing.
@SpaceIntruderDetecto I had a cassette copy of the album that had this version on it AND had "Science" and "Submarines" on it, I think the album with the electronic version is actually the third release
Cool version! Venice in Peril white label! 1st pressing of Golden Age of Wireless, commercial version here: www.discogs.com/Thomas-Dolby-The-Golden-Age-Of-Wireless/release/29298
you know, I bet if you asked him (dolby, that is) he'd tell you. he's a fairly active blogger and has always seemed the kind of bloke willing to answer questions.
Why oh why would Thomas "remaster" this song with a non-guitar version and ruin the song. I guess all artists have the luxury to p iss on their own creations.
