Was Blue Monday a single?

“Blue Monday” is a single released in 1983 by British rock band New Order, later remixed in 1988 and 1995. The song has been widely remixed and covered since its original release, and became a popular anthem in the dance club scene. It is the biggest-selling 12″ single of all time.

What is the biggest-selling 12-inch single of all time?

Blue Monday
On March 7th, 1983, New Order pioneered dance music with the release of the best selling 12 inch single of all time—”Blue Monday”, whose initial run sold over 700,000 copies. The song (now used to name the depressing 3rd Monday of January) is perhaps the most acclaimed and even influential synth-pop track of all time.

What was the first ever 12-inch single?

In 1975 Salsoul Records offered “Ten Percent” by Double Exposure as the first commercially released 12‐inch single. The boom in disco and discoprogrammed radio soon made the large format single indispensable for listeners who wanted full‐length disco versions of songs unavailable on other record formats.

Is Blue Monday the best selling single?

But Blue Monday, which opened with a now-famous programmed kick drum salvo (shamelessly borrowed from Donna Summer’s 1979 song Our Love), became the biggest-selling 12” single of all time.

What was the first 12-inch single in the UK?

The Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight may have been the UK’s first proper 12-inch hit single in 1979. Straight out of the New York clubs, it was just the type of music the format was meant for.

What is a 12 mix?

The term “twelve-inch” usually refers to a vinyl single with one or more extended mixes or remixes of a song.

Why do 12 singles sound better?

Because of the wider spacing of the grooves, not only was a louder sound possible but also a wider overall dynamic range (distinction between loud and soft) as well.

What’s the biggest vinyl record size?

12-inch
The largest record size is a 12-inch album. Each side can generally store up to 22 minutes of music. Vinyl records have reached a limitation in competition with modern media.

Did New Order make any money?

It was rumoured – most memorably in the film 24 Hour Party People, which told the story of Factory Records – that the sleeve was so expensive, the label LOST money on each copy sold. And when it transpired that Blue Monday was the biggest selling 12” single of all time, Factory were looking at a lost fortune.

How much are old single records worth?

The average eBay selling price for vinyl records is around $15, though vinyl record values vary significantly: from 50 cents to $50 or more. You need to do some research to determine exactly how much your vinyl records are worth.