Name: The Circus
Brand: Erasure

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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Limited edition

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Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2016-02-05

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

501602531035

UPC / Barcode

5016025310357

1987-03-30

501602561035

5016025610358

Artist

Erasure

Label EU

Mute

Genre EU

Please note, some Mute issues also carry an EMI logo. This is not a label and EMI should not be added as a label, it instead indicates that Mute was part of the EMI Group.

Founded in 1978 by [a=Daniel Miller], Mute (also known as [l36339]) releases various forms of music, with an emphasis on electronic and experimental pop. In May 2002 the label was acquired by the [l=EMI Group]. In 2010 Miller did an agreement with EMI to handle Mute as an independent label again, licensing the trademark from EMI via his company [l=Mute Artists Ltd.], but EMI kept the rights over Mute's back catalogue. After the EMI Group was dissolved, in 2012 [l206061] acquired [l636]'s back catalogue.

Branch offices exist in Germany ([l168349]) and in North America ([l36296]). 

Mute has spawned many regional and special-interest sublabels, some of which are still active. One offshoot, [l=Parallel Series], even became independent of [l636] Mute also operates Mute Bank Mail Order, which sells the label's merchandise directly to consumers. Mute Bank published two issues of [i]Mute Statement[/i], a softcover book that details the entire discography of the label and includes band profiles and photos of release artwork.

Another label strongly associated with Mute is [l=Toast Hawaii], run by [a=Depeche Mode]'s [a=Andrew Fletcher].

Label code: [b]LC 05834[/b] / [b]LC 5834[/b]

‘[b]P[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for promo copies.
‘[b]L[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for limited editions.

Erasure is an English Synth-Pop Duo formed in London in 1985. The duo consists of Singer and Songwriter Andy Bell, and Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Vince Clarke. They made their mark on the music scene with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That?"
Throughout their career, Erasure has continued to captivate audiences with their unique blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their infectious sound has earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide.
With numerous hit singles and albums under their belt, Erasure remains one of the most influential acts in the synth-pop genre. Their innovative approach to music production sets them apart from other artists, making each release a highly anticipated event for fans.

Newest Listed Items

To celebrate their 30th anniversary year, Erasure release their first three albums on warm sounding 180 Gram vinyl with original artwork and packaging, cut using the original vinyl masters. 1987's 'The Circus' secured Erasure their UK breakthrough. Having cut their teeth on 'Wonderland' in 1986 the band rounded out their sound, wrote some astonishing pop songs and delivered their second album six months after its first single 'Sometimes' went zooming to the number 2 spot in the UK Singles Chart. 'The Circus' (also produced by Flood) peaked at Number Six in the UK album chart and spawned three further hit singles; 'It Doesn't Have To Be', 'Victim Of Love' and 'The Circus'. The album remains Erasure's longest-running in the UK charts and achieved Top 20 placings in Germany, Switzerland and Sweden

The Circus

Music EU