1. MEMORABILIA 2. TAINTED LOVE (ORIGINAL VERSION) 3. WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO? 4. BEDSITTER 5. SAY HELLO, WAVE GOODBYE (ORIGINAL VERSION) 6. SAX DWARF (ORIGINAL VERSION) 7. TORCH (ORIGINAL VERSION) 8. INSECURE ME (2002 EDIT) 9. WHAT? 10. WHERE THE HEART IS (PREV.UNRELEASED) 11. IT'S A MUGS GAME (PREV.UNRELEASED) 12. NUMBERS (2002 EDIT) 13. LOVING YOU HATING ME 14. SOUL INSIDE (SINGLE VERSION) 15. DOWN IN THE SUBWAY (ORIGINAL VERSION) 16. SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE, SOMETIME (NEW TRACK) 17. DIVIDED SOUL (NEW TRACK) 18. TAINTED LOVE (NEW VERSION) 19. SAY HELLO, WAVE GOODBYE (NEW VERSION)
Description:
The Very Best Of Soft Cell by Soft Cell, released 18 April 2002, includes the following tracks: "Where Did Our Love Go?", "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (original Version)", "Torch (original Version)", "What?" and more.
This version of The Very Best Of Soft Cell comes as a 1xCD. -
"Best Of" on CD brings together the essential recordings of Soft Cell, the influential synth-pop duo whose unique blend of electronic minimalism, dark romance and club-ready hooks left a lasting mark on 1980s pop culture. This carefully curated compilation offers a panoramic overview of the band's most important singles and key album tracks, capturing the full spectrum of their sound - from driving, dancefloor-oriented hits to atmospheric, introspective songs. Central to the collection is their worldwide breakthrough "Tainted Love," a defining synth-pop anthem that topped charts and became one of the decade's most iconic covers. Alongside it, the CD highlights other notable successes such as the haunting "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" and the provocative "Sex Dwarf," illustrating Soft Cell's talent for combining catchy melodies with edgy, subversive themes. The track selection and running order are designed to offer both long-time fans and new listeners a coherent, immersive journey through the duo's creative peak.
Soft Cell, formed in the UK at the end of the 1970s, consist of vocalist and lyricist Marc Almond and instrumentalist/producer David Ball. Emerging from the art-school and club scenes, they helped shape the sound and attitude of early electronic pop, pairing analogue synth textures and drum machines with theatrical vocals and emotionally charged storytelling. Their breakthrough in the early 1980s made them pioneers of a darker, more experimental strain of mainstream pop, influencing countless later artists across synth-pop, electronic and alternative genres. The tracks included on "Best Of" chart Soft Cell's evolution from raw, underground club act to internationally recognized hitmakers, underlining their reputation as innovators who pushed the boundaries of what pop music could address both sonically and lyrically.
The CD format emphasizes listening comfort and sound consistency, making this "Best Of" ideal for rediscovering Soft Cell's catalog in a compact, collector-friendly edition. Many listeners will appreciate having the band's essential recordings assembled in one place rather than scattered across original albums and singles, and the compilation works equally well as an introduction and as a nostalgic retrospective. Mercury, the label behind this release, is a long-established record company with a history of working with major international artists across rock, pop and beyond. Known for its extensive catalog and for sustaining important careers over decades, Mercury has issued numerous classic albums and compilations that have helped preserve and reintroduce key works to new generations. With "Best Of," Mercury contributes to keeping Soft Cell's legacy visible and accessible, presenting their defining tracks in a high-quality edition that will appeal to collectors, synth-pop enthusiasts and anyone interested in the evolution of modern pop music.
Pop International
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- Asia Pop 9.593- Austro Pop 227- Brit Pop 280- Dutch Pop 9- Euro Pop 50- French Pop 681- Indie Pop/Lo Fi 23- Italo Pop 334- Latin Pop 7.125- MiddleoftheRoad 3.074- Oldies 60- Other Pop 331.433- Party 44- Synthi Pop 292- The 60s 312
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