Talk Talk – Such A Shame

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Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Synth-pop
Year:	1984

Tracklist

		Such A Shame (12" Mix)	6:54
		Such A Shame	5:43
		Again, A Game...Again	4:06

Credits (3)

Keith Breeden
Design
James Marsh
Illustration [Sleeve Illustration]
Tim Friese-Greene
Producer

Notes

Second single taken from the It's My Life album.
Set for release in late 1983, it was finally issued in the UK (and worldwide) on 26 March 1984, although on some releases both © & ℗ dates still indicate 1983.
Entered UK singles chart 7 April 1984. Highest position: 49

Natural History (The Very Best Of Talk Talk) compilation album.
Entered UK singles chart 1 December 1990. Highest position: 78

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Such A Shame 2×7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label	EMI – EMI 5433	UK	1983	UK — 1983	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – EMI 5433	UK	1984	UK — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame (Extended Mix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Winchester Pressing	EMI America – V-7828-1/2	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo	EMI – 1C K 062 2000956	Europe	1984	Europe — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	EMI – 1C 006 2001197	Europe	1984	Europe — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	EMI – 1A 006-2001197	Benelux	1984	Benelux — 1984
	Such A Shame 12", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – 12 EMI 5433	UK	1984	UK — 1984
	Such A Shame 2×7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Poster Sleeve	EMI – EMI D 5433	UK	1984	UK — 1984
	Such A Shame = Que Verguenza 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo	EMI – 052 20 0095 6	Spain	1984	Spain — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	EMI – 2001197		1984	— 1984
	Such A Shame 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	EMI America – SPRO-9156	US	1984	US — 1984
	Such A Shame 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo	EMI – EMI 5433	UK	1984	UK — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – 06 2001197	Italy	1984	Italy — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – 2001197		1984	— 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo	EMI – 006 2001197	Spain	1984	Spain — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", Promo	EMI America – P-B-8215	US	1984	US — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", Single, 45 RPM	EMI America – B-8215	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 12", White Label, Promo, 45 RPM, Stamped	EMI – PSLP 388	UK	1984	UK — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	EMI America – SPRO-9156	US	1984	US — 1984
	Such A Shame 7", Single, 45 RPM	EMI America – B-8215	US	1984	US — 1984
	Such A Shame 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label	EMI – 12 EMI 5433	UK	1984	UK — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – EMIJ 4456	South Africa	1984	South Africa — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	EMI – 2001197		1984	— 1984
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – 006 20 0119 7	Spain	1984	Spain — 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", Single, 45 RPM	EMI – EMIJ 4456	Zimbabwe	1984	Zimbabwe — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", Single, 45 RPM	EMI – EMI-1334	Australia	1984	Australia — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single	EMI America – B-8215	Canada	1984	Canada — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", Single, 45 RPM	EMI – EMI 5433	New Zealand	1984	New Zealand — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 12", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – GOOD34	New Zealand	1984	New Zealand — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	EMI – 052 2000956	Spain	1984	Spain — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, ES	EMI – 06 2001197	Italy	1984	Italy — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single	EMI – 2001197		1984	— 1984	Recently Edited
	Such A Shame 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	EMI – EMI -1334	Australia	1984	Australia — 1984	New Submission
	Such A Shame 12", 45 RPM, Promo	EMI – 12 EMI 5433	UK	1984	UK — 1984	New Submission

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Reviews

steeley_chris Jun 9, 2023
referencing Such A Shame (12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) SPRO-9155 / 9156

As with the US 7", the single mix is about 3:53, and fades out during the chorus, before the piano outro.
The-fish Sep 12, 2022
referencing Such A Shame (7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo) EMIDJ 5433

This version of Such a Shame actually runs at 4:12. It fades a little earlier than the stock 7" (shortly after "such a shame" over the piano stab section) but plays slower.
MusicToMyEyes Apr 5, 2020
referencing Such A Shame (12", 45 RPM, Single) 12EMI 5433

The running time for B1 is incorrect, it is NOT the album version. The running time is actually around 4:26. There is no fade-in intro here which is over a minute long on the album version. This version has an 8 second intro from a cold start. Also the ending on this version is slightly truncated and fades out quicker. I think this is unique to the 12" so you could probably call it the 2nd 12" version.
postpunkmonk Mar 8, 2019
referencing Such A Shame (2×7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Poster Sleeve) EMI D 5433

The Jimmy Miller [!?] demos on disc 2 are fascinating to hear. They use acoustic drums [obviously with Miller] instead of the SDS kit which might not have been commercially released at the time these were recorded. The overall vibe is closer to what Talk Talk later achieved with their third album, "The Colour Of Spring," though not as mature and accomplished. Recommended if you've not had the pleasure. They kindly included all three of these on CD so you don't have to hear a groove-crammed 7" version on Talk Talk - Asides Besides.
garyvictor Feb 27, 2019
referencing Such A Shame (12", 45 RPM, Single) 12EMI 5433

I just ordered this classic 12" by Talk Talk three days ago i have the other versions. And now i saw heard the bad news that lead singer Mark Hollis has ed away :( Very sad news. R.I.P. Mark ...you are loved :)
Waxart May 20, 2016
referencing Such A Shame (2×7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Poster Sleeve) EMI D 5433

The above is my best guess, if anyone else knows any more please share.