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Disco 2000
Disco 2000 was a British pop band, a side project of The KLF. Vocals were handled by Cressida Cauty (wife of KLF co-founder Jimmy Cauty) and June Montana, also known as Mo (former vocalist of Jimmy Cauty's previous band Brilliant). Between 1987 and 1989, Disco 2000 released three singles on the KLF Communications label, none of which entered the top 75 of the UK Singles Chart.
In 1981, Cressida Bowyer and Jimmy Cauty performed in the band Angels 1-5. They later married. Between 1983 and 1986, Jimmy Cauty and June Montana were members of the band Brilliant, in which Jimmy Cauty played guitar. Brilliant were signed to WEA Records by their A&R man of the time, Bill Drummond, but despite considerable investment, the act was commercially unsuccessful. Tired of his job and disillusioned with the industry, Drummond left WEA in July 1986, and some months later co-founded The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu (The JAMs) with Jimmy Cauty. The duo established an independent record label, KLF Communications, as a means to release The JAMs' material, and, as a side project, they dabbled in pop music with 'Disco 2000', a group fronted and vocalised by Cressida Cauty and Mo Brathwaite, who arrived from Leicester. Disco 2000's debut single, the first of three, was "I Gotta CD", released on 30 October 1987. Neither this nor its follow-ups "One Love Nation" (1988) and "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" (1989) entered the UK Singles Chart, despite the pop production sound and some publicity, including music videos for "One Love Nation" and "Uptight". A track entitled "Feel This" was contributed by the group to the 1989 Eternity Project One LP (assembled by former Brilliant member Martin Glover), under the name 'Discotec 2000'.
Cressida and Jimmy Cauty later set up home in a squat that also housed the KLF Communications recording studio, Trancentral. As Drummond and Jimmy Cauty dedicated themselves to The KLF, Cressida took on an organisational role for KLF Communications. in addition to design and choreography work for The KLF, and her own work as an artist Reporting on a 1988 gig by Disco 2000, NME writer Barbara Ellen described Mo and Cressida Cauty as "two raucous, wicked, hideously beautiful she-cats with diamonds for brains.... For men, Disco 2000 must be like sex without the draggy chat-up scenario, Mae West without the lard, Madonna staked out in a jacuzzi looking anything but helpless."
In 1987, NME reviewer James Brown described Disco 2000's single "I Gotta CD" as "A captivating KLF offshoot from the Jamms' backing singers crammed with slogans, metal solos, Farley Jackmaster style pianos, and gorgeously rank clap-a-long choruses. Addictive." NME also considered "I Gotta CD" alongside The JAMs' "Whitney Joins The JAMs" and "Down Town" in remarking upon the "accessibility" and increasing "dance-awareness" of KLF Communications releases.
In 2005, International DJ magazine ranked Disco 2000's "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"—a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Uptight"—amongst the twenty "worst cover versions in the history of dance music": "The KLF had some brilliant ideas, but forming their own girl group and covering this classic Stevie Wonder Motown stomper wasn't one of them. The resulting lurid day-glo fusion of Stock, Aitken and Waterman pop, edit-heavy '80s house and dodgy female rap was possibly one of the worst records in the history of the world." In contrast, a retrospective piece on the work of The KLF and related acts by Trouser Press magazine called "Uptight" "entertaining" and "like Bananarama on a rap tip I Gotta CD
I Gotta CD

Disco 2000: I Gotta CD
[30 Oct 1987] Single
7": 1987 UK (KLF Communications; D 2001) [Nov 87] [W/L, x500?]
3:47 I Gotta CD (7" edit)
[B-side has a silent groove]
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout (Side A): D 2001 A-1U-1-1-1
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Matrix / Runout (Side B): FB 7 1 0 M 3



Disco 2000: I Gotta CD
[30 Oct 1987] Single
12": 1987 UK (KLF Communications; D 2000)
6:50 I Gotta CD
5:25 I Love Disco 2000
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Label doesn't have D2000T on it
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Pressed By – MPO
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): MPO D-2000 A1
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): MPO D-2000 B1



Disco 2000: I Gotta CD
[26 Jan 1988] Single
12": 1987 UK (KLF Communications; D 2000) [W/L]
6:50 I Gotta CD
5:25 I Love Disco 2000
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Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Plain white labels.
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Some have pale blue rather than white labels.
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Plain outer jacket.
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Pressed By – MPO
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): MPO D-2000 A1
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): MPO D-2000 B1
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Disco 2000: I Gotta CD
[30 Oct 1987] Single
12": 1987 UK (KLF Communications; D 2000T)*
6:50 I Gotta CD
5:25 I Love Disco 2000
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Label has D2000T 1 printed on it
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* D2000T has 'Made in Scotland' written on the B-Side label
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Pressed By – MPO
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): MPO D-2000 A1
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): MPO D-2000 B1

Uptight

Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
7": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003)[W/L, Promo]
7": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003)[W/L, Promo Stickered, Printed Sleeve]
7": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003)
7": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003T) *
3:40 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Banana 2000 Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – Crosby, Wonder, Moy
4:28 Mr. Hotty Loves You (Edit)
Producer – Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Engineer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
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Executive Producer – D. Balfe
Label Notes:
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Publishers: Jobete (UK Ltd) Black Bull Music (A Side) Copyright Control/E.G. Music (B Side)
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Studio: The Village, Dagenham (A Side) Trancentral (B Side)
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Legal: ⓟ & © 1989 KLF Communications
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Made In England
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Other Data: 130 BPM (A Side) 125 BPM (B Side)
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Distributed by The Cartel
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Barcode: 5 017139 120030
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): DAMONT ADRENALIN- D2003A1 RAG
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): DAMONT ADRENALIN- D2003-B1 PAG
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*This is just D2003 W/L with a photocopied D2003T label glued on
Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
7": 1989 EC (INDISC Benelux; DIS 7 961)
3:40 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Banana 2000 Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – Crosby, Wonder, Moy
4:28 Mr. Hotty Loves You (Edit)
Producer – Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Runouts are etched
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℗ & © 1989 KLF Communications
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Made in E.C.
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Engineer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
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Executive Producer – D. Balfe
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Publishers: Jobete (UK Ltd) Black Bull Music (A Side) Copyright Control/E.G. Music (B Side)
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Studio: The Village, Dagenham (A Side) Trancentral (B Side)
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Other Data: 130 BPM (A Side) 125 BPM (B Side)
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Distributed By: Indisc Benelux
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Rights Society: SABAM
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): DIS 7961 - A -
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): DIS 7961 - B -
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Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
7": 1989 OZ (Possum Records; 105041)
3:40 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Banana 2000 Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – H.Cosby, S.Wonder, S.Moy
4:28 Mr. Hotty Loves You (Edit)
Producer – Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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℗ & © 1989 KLF Communications/Rough Trade International
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Manufactured for & distributed by BMG Arista/Ariola Limited in Australasia. Made under license.
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Engineer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
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Producer – Ian Richardson (tracks: A), Nick Coler (tracks: A), Rockman (tracks: B)
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Executive Producer – D. Balfe
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Publishers: Castle Music, David Platz, Copyright Control
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Distributed By: BMG Arista / Ariola Limited
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Rights Society: SABAM
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): DIS 7961 - A -
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): DIS 7961 - B -

Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
12": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003T) [W/L, T/P] *
12": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003T) [W/L, With Pic Sleeve)**
12": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003T) [No DAMONT]***
12": 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2003T)****
4:50 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Discorama Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – Crosby, Wonder, Moy
6:16 Mr. Hotty Loves You
Producer – Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Engineer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
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Executive Producer – D. Balfe
Label Notes:
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Publishers: Jobete (UK Ltd) Black Bull Music (A Side) Copyright Control/E.G. Music (B Side)
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Studio: The Village, Dagenham (A Side) Trancentral (B Side)
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Legal: ⓟ & © 1989 KLF Communications
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Made In England
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Other Data: 130 BPM (A Side) 125 BPM (B Side)
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Pressed By – Adrenalin
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Pressed By – Damont
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Plated By – PAG
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Distributed by The Cartel
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Barcode: 5 017139 220037
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): ADRENALIN- D-2003-T-A1 PAG*
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): ADRENALIN- D-2003-T-B1 PAG*
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White and pink labels exist. Also distributed in Germany (German Promosheet) and The Netherlands (Dutch Promosheet).*
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Matrix / Runout: DAMONT ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - A₁ PAG B**
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Matrix / Runout: DAMONT ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - B₁ PAG A**
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Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched runout): ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - A₁ PAG***
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Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched runout): ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - B₁ PAG***
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Matrix / Runout (A etched variant 1): DAMONT ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - A₁ PAG B****
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Matrix / Runout (B etched variant 1): DAMONT ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - B₁ PAG A****
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Matrix / Runout (A etched variant 2): DAMONT ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - A₁ PAG D****
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Matrix / Runout (B etched variant 2): DAMONT ADRENALIN- D-2003 - T - B₁ PAG A****
Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
12": 1989 EC (INDISC Benelux; DID 12 961) [W/L]*
12": 1989 EC (INDISC Benelux; DID 12 961)**
4:50 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Discorama Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – Crosby, Wonder, Moy
6:16 Mr. Hotty Loves You
Producer – Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Engineer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
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Executive Producer – D. Balfe
Notes:
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Pressed By – Adrenalin
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Plated By – PAG
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): ADRENALIN- D-2003-T-A1 PAG*
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): ADRENALIN- D-2003-T-B1 PAG*
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): ???**
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): ???**
Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
12": 1989 OZ (Possum Records; TDS-540)
4:50 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Discorama Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – H.Cosby, S.Wonder, S.Moy
6:16 Mr. Hotty Loves You
Producer – Rockman
Written-By – Cress, Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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© & ℗ 1989 KLF Communications/Rough Trade International
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Manufactured for & distributed by BMG Arista/Ariola Limited in Australasia. Made under license.
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Engineer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
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Producer – Ian Richardson (tracks: A), Nick Coler (tracks: A), Rockman (tracks: B)
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Publishers: Castle Music, David Platz, Copyright Control
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Distributed By: BMG Arista / Ariola Limited
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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???
Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
12": 1989 GE (Rough Trade – RTD 4512009)
4:50 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Discorama Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – H.Cosby, S.Wonder, S.Moy
6:16 Mr. Hotty Loves You
Producer – Rockman
Written-By – Cress, Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
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Executive Producer – D. Balfe
Label Notes:
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Publishers: Jobete (UK Ltd) Black Bull Music (A Side) Copyright Control/E.G. Music (B Side)
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Producers – Ian Richardson (tracks: A), Nick Coler (tracks: A), Rockman (tracks: B)
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Engineers – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
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Studio: The Village, Dagenham (A Side) Trancentral (B Side)
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Record Company - Rough Trade
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Legal: © & ℗ 1989 KLF Communications/Rough Trade International
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Made In Germany
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Other Data: 130 BPM (A Side) 125 BPM (B Side)
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout (A side runout): 4512009 A
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Matrix / Runout (B side runout): Matrix / Runout: 4512009 B
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Label Code: LC 7551
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Rights Society: GEMA

Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
CD5: 1989 EC (INDISC Benelux; CICD7 961)
3:40 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Banana 2000 Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – Crosby, Wonder, Moy
4:28 Mr. Hotty Loves You (Edit)
Producer – Rockman
4:50 Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Discorama Mix)
Producer – Ian Richardson, Nick Coler
Written-By – Crosby, Wonder, Moy
6:16 Mr. Hotty Loves You
Producer – Rockman
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
Notes:
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Track 1+3 Published by Jobete (UK LTD) / Black Bull Music
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Produced at Studio The Village, Dagenham
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Track 2+4 Published by Copyright Control/ E.G. Music
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Produced at studio Trancentral
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Legal: ⓟ & © 1989 KLF Communications
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Made In E.C.
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Marketing & Distribution by Indisc Benelux
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Pressed By – P+O Pallas – 2944
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Producer – Ian Richardson (tracks: 1,3), Nick Coler (tracks: 1,3), Rockman (tracks: 2,4)
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout DIDC 7961 P+O-2944-A 03-89
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Rights Society: SABAM

Disco 2000: Uptight (Everything's Alright)
[16 Jan 1989] single
VHS: 1989 UK (KLF Communications; D2000 VT) [Promo; ps]
Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Banana 2000)
One Love Nation

Disco 2000: One Love Nation
[4 Apr 1988] single
12": 1988 UK (KLF Communications; D2002) [Promo; pink label; some w/8x10]
12": 1988 UK (KLF Communications; D2002) [A/B-side labels reversed]
12": 1988 UK (KLF Communications; D2002)
3:40 One Love Nation (Radio Edit)
6:09 One Love Nation (Full Length)
5:18 One Love Nation (Club Mix)
Notes, Credits, Companies Etc...
Notes:
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Track 1+3 Published by Jobete (UK LTD) / Black Bull Music
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Produced at Studio The Village, Dagenham
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Track 2+4 Published by Copyright Control/ E.G. Music
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Produced at studio Trancentral
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Legal: ⓟ & © 1989 KLF Communications
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Made In E.C.
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Marketing & Distribution by Indisc Benelux
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Pressed By – P+O Pallas – 2944
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Producer – Ian Richardson (tracks: 1,3), Nick Coler (tracks: 1,3), Rockman (tracks: 2,4)
Barcodes & Other Identifying Marks...
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Matrix / Runout DIDC 7961 P+O-2944-A 03-89
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Rights Society: SABAM
Disco 2000: One Love Nation
[4 Apr 1988] single
VHS: 1988 UK (KLF Communications; D 2002 VT) [Promo]
3:40 One Love Nation (radio edit)
Note: Strongly based on The JAMS' "The Candystore".
