The Twelve Inch Singles

Soft Cell · 1982

222 min · 29 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · post-punk

A vibrant collection of synth-driven dance tracks that blend dark themes with infectious pop melodies.

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The Twelve Inch Singles is an album by Soft Cell, released in 1982. A vibrant collection of synth-driven dance tracks that blend dark themes with infectious pop melodies. 'The Twelve Inch Singles' is significant for its commercial success, featuring the chart-topping 'Tainted Love', which topped charts worldwide and became a defining track of the 1980s. The album's influence extends to its role in popularizing extended dance mixes, shaping club culture and inspiring numerous artists in the electronic and pop music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Twelve Inch Singles sound like?

A vibrant collection of synth-driven dance tracks that blend dark themes with infectious pop melodies. Rooted in new wave and synth-pop.

What makes The Twelve Inch Singles by Soft Cell notable?

'The Twelve Inch Singles' is significant for its commercial success, featuring the chart-topping 'Tainted Love', which topped charts worldwide and became a defining track of the 1980s. The album's influence extends to its role in popularizing extended dance mixes, shaping club culture and inspiring numerous artists in the electronic and pop music scenes. Released in 1982, 'The Twelve Inch Singles' captures Soft Cell at the peak of their popularity following their breakthrough hit 'Tainted Love'. This compilation showcases their innovative approach to electronic music, solidifying their status within the synth-pop genre as they transitioned from singles success to a broader artistic exploration.

How many songs are on The Twelve Inch Singles?

The Twelve Inch Singles has 29 tracks, running approximately 222 minutes.

Tracklist

29 tracks·222:51

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Tainted Love 1999 (Club 69 Future Mix) 14:33
2 Memorablia 7:39
3 Persuasion 7:35
4 Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go? Standout 8:57
5 Tainted Dub 9:14
6 Bedsitter Standout 7:52
7 Facility Girls 7:18
8 Say Hello Wave Goodbye Standout 8:55
9 Fun City 7:31

Disc 2

1 Torch 8:29
2 Insecure Me 8:17
3 What! 6:10
4 ... So 8:51
5 Where the Heart Is 9:45
6 It's a Mugs Game 8:11
7 Numbers 10:26
8 Barriers 7:06

Disc 3

1 Soul Inside 11:59
2 Loving You - Hating Me 6:37
3 You Only Live Twice 6:58
4 007 Theme 3:35
5 Her Imagination 5:21
6 Down in the Subway 7:51
7 Disease and Desire 4:04
8 Born to Lose 2:55
9 Memorabilia '91 (extended grid remix) 6:51
10 Tainted Love '91 5:52
11 Say Hello Wave Goodbye '91 (the long goodbye - extended mendelsohn remix) 5:03
12 Where the Heart Is '91 8:43