Rare, Vol. 2 is the second of two B-side compilation albums by Ultravox

Ultravox

Ultravox is a British New Wave rock band. They were one of the primary exponents of the British electronic pop music movement of the late 1970s/early 1980s. The band was particularly associated with the New Romantic and New Wave movements....

. This release chronicles the B-sides of the era 1983-1986, encompassing releases from the albums Lament (Ultravox album)

Lament (Ultravox album)

Lament is an album by Ultravox, released in 1984. This was the seventh full album and the fourth of the band's most-recognisable incarnation, fronted by Midge Ure. It was also the last album featuring original drummer Warren Cann. The album peaked at no.8 on the UK album chart and was certified...

and U-Vox

U-Vox

U-Vox is an album by Ultravox, released in 1986. This was the eighth full album and the fifth of the band's most-recognisable incarnation, fronted by Midge Ure...

as well as the non-album single "Love's Great Adventure

Love's Great Adventure

"Love's Great Adventure" is a single released by Ultravox on the 12th October 1984, peaking at #12 in the UK Singles Chart. The style of this single is different from any of their preceding Lament singles, aiming for a more lightweight, pop-oriented approach.The music video features the band...

". The album includes all B-side releases throughout this period.

The album reflects the change in direction for Ultravox circa 1984 as they began to experiment more with remixes and alternate versions of their songs. There are much less original b-side songs on Rare, Vol. 2 than Vol. 1 as most are instrumentals or remixes of a-side tracks.

Like Vol. 1, the tracks are in chronological order of their release except for the final two tracks, which are remixed A-sides weren't necessarily available in all areas. "Heart Of The Country (Special 12" Remix)" was only released in Germany, while the "Final Mix" of "One Small Day" was on a special 12" remix compilation available with certain editions of The Collection.

Track listing

1. "Easterly" - 3.51
2. "Building" - 3.14
3. "Heart of the Country" (Instrumental) - 4.27
4. "White China (Live)" - 3.45
5. "Man of Two Worlds" (Instrumental) - 4.34
6. "3" - 4.02
7. "All in One Day" (Instrumental) - 6.15
8. "Dreams?" - 2.32
9. "All Fall Down" (Instrumental) - 5.37
10. "All Fall Down" (Live) - 5.38
11. "Dream On" (Live) - 3.49
12. "The Prize" (Live) - 4.58
13. "Stateless" - 2.54
14. "Heart of the Country" (Special 12" Remix) - 11.06
15. "One Small Day" (Final Mix) - 7.36