Quadrastate
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Quadrastate is a 12" extended play
by 808 State
, released in 1989 on the Creed Records label. It contains the original version of "Pacific State
", one of the most popular tracks by 808 State, which later made the band famous after extended airplay on BBC Radio 1
led to the band being signed to major label ZTT. On 19 May 2008, the UK Rephlex label re-released the record in double vinyl and CD format.
The re-issued version featured seven additional bonus tracks not included in the original. In addition, there were some alterations to the originally released version, including editing to the track "106".
CD tracklisting:
Additional tracks on re-release:
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by 808 State
808 State
808 State are a British electronic music outfit, formed in 1987 in Manchester, taking their name from the Roland TR-808 drum machine and their common state of mind...
, released in 1989 on the Creed Records label. It contains the original version of "Pacific State
Pacific State (song)
"Pacific State" is a single by 808 State released in 1989. The song peaked at #10 on the UK Singles Chart. The track first appeared on their Extended Play release Quadrastate in 1988. It was then remixed to become the group's first release on ZTT Records...
", one of the most popular tracks by 808 State, which later made the band famous after extended airplay on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
led to the band being signed to major label ZTT. On 19 May 2008, the UK Rephlex label re-released the record in double vinyl and CD format.
The re-issued version featured seven additional bonus tracks not included in the original. In addition, there were some alterations to the originally released version, including editing to the track "106".
Side B
- "Disco State" - 5:01
- "Fire Cracker" - 4:41
- "State to State" - 5:52
CD tracklisting:
- "Pacific State"
- "106"
- "State Ritual"
- "Disco State"
- "Fire Cracker"
- "State to State"
Additional tracks on re-release:
- "Let Yourself Go (303 Mix)" - Originally released on 12" as a single in 1989.
- "Deepville"
- "Got it Huh" - (808 State Vs Zenarchy, 89).
- "Techclock"
- "In Yolk"
- "State Ritual Scam"
- "Let Yourself Go (D50 Mix)"
Personnel
- Graham MasseyGraham MasseyGraham Massey was a founding member of the British band, 808 State, formed in 1988 in Manchester, England. Originally a hip-hop group called Hit Squad Manchester, the band shifted to an acid house sound, recording their debut album, Newbuild in 1988 under the new name 808 State.-Music:The band was...
- Martin Price
- Andy Barker
- Darren Partington
- Gerald SimpsonA Guy Called GeraldA Guy Called Gerald is the stage name for the musician, record producer and DJ Gerald Simpson ....
- Adam Clark