Name: Whenever You Need Somebody
Brand: Rick Astley

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4050538793819

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double CD Set Housed in Digipack. 31 Tracks.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

4050538806670

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Black

140 Gram Vinyl.

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2022-09-16

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

4050538793802

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Digipack. 10 Tracks.

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Rick Astley

Genre GB

Label GB

BMG Rights Management, formerly known as Bertelsmann Music Group, is a global music conglomerate with a rich history in the industry. Originally formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and RCA, BMG has since evolved into a powerhouse of music production and distribution.

In 1986, Bertelsmann acquired full ownership of RCA and Arista Records through the purchase of their joint venture's stock from General Electric. The following year, these labels were merged under the umbrella of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), solidifying its position as a major player in the music world.

In 2004, BMG joined forces with Sony Music to create Sony BMG Music Entertainment. However, in 2008, Bertelsmann sold its stake in the company, leading to the formation of BMG Rights Management. Today, BMG continues to thrive as a leading record label and distributor worldwide.

Rick Astley is a British artist who rose to fame in the late '80s with his dance/pop-driven music. He started his career as a studio-tea-boy and released his first single, "Never Gonna Give You Up," in 1987.
In 2007, Rick Astley became an internet sensation when his video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" was used as part of a viral prank known as rickrolling. Millions of internet users were tricked into watching the video by posting it under different popular video titles.
Discover Rick Astley's iconic music and relive the nostalgia of the '80s with his catchy tunes that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Whenever You Need Somebody is the worldwide smash hit debut album from Rick Astley. 2022 marks the 35th Anniversary of the multi-platinum selling album that topped the album charts in the UK, Australia, Germany and Spain and Top 10 in many more. It is an album that has defined a generation of 80s pop music, helmed by the legendary songwriting trio, Stock Aitken and Waterman.

Remastered at Abbey Road, it is this album that gifted the World one of the most instantly recognizable and best-loved singles of all time ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’, plus the hit singles ‘Together Forever’, title track ‘Whenever You Need Somebody’ and Rick’s cover of the Nat King Cole classic ‘When I Fall In Love’.

2CD - Curated with the and sequenced with input from Rick himself, the new double CD reissue features 31 tracks including the remastered original album plus b-sides, remixes and Rick’s own reimagined versions of the original singles from the album. The double CD also comes with an expanded booklet that includes previously unseen photographs of Rick from 1987/1988 and liner notes written by Craig McLean, featuring contributions from Rick, Mike Stock and Pete Waterman.