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| − | ! colspan="2" | <big>'' | + | ! colspan="2" | <big>''Six Pack''</big> |
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| <b>Released:</b> | | <b>Released:</b> | ||
| − | | [[1980- | + | | [[1980-05-30]] (UK) |
| + | [[1980-08-21]] (Japan) | ||
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| <b>Recorded:</b> | | <b>Recorded:</b> | ||
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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
| − | In [[1980]] [[A&M]] released a plastic wallet with 6 blue vinyl singles. Each of the five previously released singles ([[Fall Out]] is not included!) came inside a slightly changed cover and included a photo card with lyrics on the back. | + | In [[1980]] [[A&M]] released a plastic wallet with 6 blue vinyl singles. Each of the five previously released [[A&M]] singles ([[Fall Out]] is not included!) came inside a slightly changed cover and included a photo card with lyrics on the back. |
| − | The 6th single was unique a previously unreleased mono version of [[The Bed's Too Big Without You]] and | + | The 6th single was unique - it featured a previously unreleased mono version of [[The Bed's Too Big Without You]] and a live verson of [[Truth Hits Everybody]] (live in Boston, [[1979-11-27]]). |
=Personnel= | =Personnel= | ||
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The Japanese version of this [[Six Pack]] was the same as the UK's, only a sticker had been added. | The Japanese version of this [[Six Pack]] was the same as the UK's, only a sticker had been added. | ||
| − | A lot of the UK's | + | A lot of the UK's singles were mis-pressed. |
Several singles were printed on black vinyl instead of blue. | Several singles were printed on black vinyl instead of blue. | ||
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| Certification | | Certification | ||
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| + | =Ads= | ||
| + | * Japanese ad: | ||
| + | [[Image:1980_09_Ongaku_Senka_six_pack_ad.jpg|120px]] | ||
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| + | =Reviews= | ||
| + | * Sounds - June 7, [[1980]] review by Robbi Millar: | ||
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| + | [[Image:1980_07_06_Sounds_Robbi_Millar_Beds_review.png|140px]] | ||
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| + | * Record Mirror - June 7, [[1980]] review by John Shearlaw: | ||
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| + | [[Image:1980_07_06_Record_Mirror_John_Shearlaw_Six_Pack_review.jpg|140px]] | ||
=Quotations and trivia= | =Quotations and trivia= | ||
Revision as of 03:46, 29 January 2024
| Six Pack | |
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| Singles box by The Police | |
| Released: | 1980-05-30 (UK)
1980-08-21 (Japan) |
| Recorded: | 1978 - 1979 |
| Label(s): | A&M |
| Producer(s): | The Police, |
| Studio(s): | Surrey Sound Studios |
Contents
Introduction
In 1980 A&M released a plastic wallet with 6 blue vinyl singles. Each of the five previously released A&M singles (Fall Out is not included!) came inside a slightly changed cover and included a photo card with lyrics on the back.
The 6th single was unique - it featured a previously unreleased mono version of The Bed's Too Big Without You and a live verson of Truth Hits Everybody (live in Boston, 1979-11-27).
Personnel
- Sting - bass, keyboards, lead vocals
- Stewart Copeland - drums, backing vocals
- Andy Summers - guitar, guitar synth, backing vocals
Track listing
- Roxanne / Peanuts
- Can't Stand Losing You / Dead End Job
- So Lonely / No Time This Time
- Message In A Bottle / Landlord
- Walking On The Moon / Visions Of The Night
- The Bed's Too Big Without You / Truth Hits Everybody (live)
Variants, special editions and re-releases
The Japanese version of this Six Pack was the same as the UK's, only a sticker had been added.
A lot of the UK's singles were mis-pressed.
Several singles were printed on black vinyl instead of blue. Some singles had the wrong label or even the wrong song on them!
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Country | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | Chart | Country | Position |
Awards, nominations, and certifications
Awards
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| Year | Winner | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | WINNER (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Nominations
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| Year | Nominee | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | NOMINEE (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Certifications
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| Country | Certifier | Classification | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Certifier | Classification | Certification |
Ads
- Japanese ad:
Reviews
- Sounds - June 7, 1980 review by Robbi Millar:
- Record Mirror - June 7, 1980 review by John Shearlaw:
Quotations and trivia
This section needs more information.
See also
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External links and reviews
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References
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