Celebrate 40 years of “Take On Me” with eight versions of the iconic track by a-ha, spanning from its 1984 single release to later interpretations. Side A includes the early1984 version,1985 hit single version and instrumental, as well as a new 40th anniversary extended version produced especially for this celebratory EP.
Side B contains symphonic, acoustic, unplugged, and live recordings from 1991 to 2018. The collection highlights the song's evolution over more than three decades. A global hit - Take On Me hit #1 in nearly every country, reaching #2 in Canada, the UK, and Ireland. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and has remained a cultural touchstone, globally cementing a-ha’s place in pop music history.
This EP is pressed on Ruby Red vinyl for RSD Black Friday.
TRACKLIST:
| A1 |
|
Take On Me (40th Anniversary Extended Version) |
7:31 |
| A2 |
|
Take On Me (1984 Single Version) |
3:16 |
| A3 |
|
Take On Me (1985 Single Version) |
3:47 |
| A4 |
|
Take On Me (1985 Instrumental Version) |
3:44 |
| B1 |
|
Take On Me (2018 Symphonic Version) |
3:51 |
| B2 |
|
Take On Me (2017 Acoustic) |
3:04 |
| B3 |
|
Take On Me (2017 MTV Unplugged) |
3:38 |
| B4 |
|
Take On Me (1991 Live In South America) |
5:30 |