AOR TREASURES - Extended Versions 3 (Plattenpapst Edition)

Each track of this new Extended volume was selected, compiled and submitted to me by a reader of this blog : Ralf from Germany, aka "Plattenpapst".
I've only cleaned and 'mastered' these vinyl rips and designed the art work.
Go ahead, submit your own rips / favorite songs to the next Extended, Japan Bonus, The Soundtracks, etc. compilations.

On his own words: NO DICE's Come Dancing' has been an all-time-favourite and should be the "motto" for this selection. This is 'the-non-extended-version-that-feels-like-one' of all times to me and earns a lot more interest.
Well, in fact it is an extended version.
Only released as a single, there's also an edit/radio cut. The terminology 'extended version' or 'remix' are very eighties, and only came into use around '83 - '84. Before that (as in the case of 'Come Dancing', recorded '79), they were called 'Long Version'.
Same with GOLDEN EARRING: Twilight Zone.

GARY MOORE's track is pretty rare, I think it's his only remix never released on CD yet.
'Start Talking Love' by MAGNUM is one of the most commercial tunes released by the band ever.
I like GUN's extended remix a lot. Originally released as vinyl only single b-side ('89), it was included later in their 'Don't Say It's Over CDs 1994', from where it has been taken.
'Heaven Knows' is a PLANT classic, being this one my fav remix.
'Eloise' is a pretty rare song/single by ROBIN McAULEY (MSG, FAR CORPORATION), as far I know, only released in Germany. There's 2 vinyl editions, the regular single, and one featuring 2 different remixes.

Another rarity is FRANK RYAN's 'You You', a really cool mix.
FASTWAY: The World Waits For You is a killer extended remixed rocker, better than the original in my opinion.
Not enough MAGNUM? Another gem; 'Lonely Night', to me, their best extended version, with bombastic drums and heavily remixed.
Closing track is one of my favourite remixes of all time. CHARLIE's classic, at all its splendor ready to the dance floor.

Remember, all these tracks are official remixes, original material performed during the recording sessions, no third hand adds or DJ work.
Check the tags of each song, I've added full release info, catalog number, and original artwork (you can extract all with your favourite tag editor).
All 320 Kbps rips, except track 1.


01. No Dice: Come Dancing (Long Version) 6:08

02. Golden Earring: Twilight Zone (Long Version) 7:53

03. Gary Moore: Ready For Love (12'' Remix) 6:16

04. Magnum: Start Talking Love (Extended Remix) 5:39

05. Gun: Better Days (Extended Remix) 6:58

06. Robert Plant: Heaven Knows (Tim Palmer Remix) 6:27

07. Robin McAuley: Eloise (Bombastic Version) 6:48

08. It Bites: Midnight (Extended Version) 6.36

09. Frank Ryan: You You (Fun Mix) 6:09

10. Fastway: The World Waits For You (Ext. Version) 6:20

11. Magnum: Lonely Night (Extended Version) 5:05

12. Charlie: It's Inevitable (Special Maxi Version) 6:21



EXTENDED Vol.3