Disco de Duran Duran: “Night Versions: The Essential Duran Duran”

This is the CD I've been waiting for since CDs started to be created. Duran Duran's music and remixes epitomize the 1980s. From the title of the CD, yes it is essential for you to have.

In the 1980s I was (and still am) a huge Duran Duran fan. I bought everything from trading cards to posters to magazines to pins and even a satin jacket. The one thing I was obsessed with having were the extended mixes of their songs. Being a teenager and under the drinking age, I never was able to hear these in a club setting and rarely on the radio. However, they were available in my local record store in the import section on vinyl. I can remember taking my allowance and getting the next extended mix that I didn't have from week to week.

This CD contains extended mixes of their hit songs as well as a bonus disc for "New Moon on Monday" which can only be listened to after visiting their official web page. This disc worked when the CD was first released in 1998. I have recently contacted the official web page to find out if they have a way for people to listen to this disc now since it is for Windows 3.1 and 95 and the web page doesn't reference this compilation. The CD also has a booklet attached to the cardboard case containing the story of Duran Duran with some early photos as well as during their tour in 1983-84.

When buying and listening to this CD remember, these are not what you heard on the radio in the 1980s. These are extended re-mixes of the songs. If you are a fan of 1980s re-mixes and a Durannie, then this is the CD for you!

On This CD, my favorite re-mixes are "The Reflex" (6 minutes and 36 seconds), "Is There Something I Should Know?" (A predominantly instrumental mix and 6 minutes and 42 seconds), and "Girls on Film" (5 minutes and 29 seconds). This version of "Girls on Film" is featured in the 'rated X' video which was not shown on MTV or VH-1. It was only found on their video compliations or Sony's Video 45s of the 1980s.

This CD was an excellent addition to my Duran Duran collection. It is great to have these re-mixes on CD. No more scratchy noises from the LP or having to think about transferring the LPs to tape or CD.

well to tell the truth this cd blew my mind. it was a good cd,the music was organized in such a way that after each song you wanted to hear the next one and so on. i didn't expect this kind of music from the group,it was also great to dance to it was a hit at my sister's party,everyone wanted a copy,

When I bought the Rio CD, I was disappointed at the abbreviated radio version of "Hungry Like the Wolf" that was included. The original vinyl had a longer version that was far superior. Well, here it is, finally on compact disc in Night Versions, along with several other classic DD tunes. These are not wacky, over-sampled, shadowy cousins of the originals. These are the originals as they would have been heard on the radio if time constraints did not come into play. This is an essential part of any DD fan's collection.

I have to tell everyone that this is one of the most amazing albums I have ever heard!!! I personally own a 12-inch mix album called Nite Romantics that was released only in the far east. On it are two of the night versions that you can hear on this CD - only cleaner sounding!

I hope that while you listen to these tracks you not only remember the times when these, and many other great songs from the eighties, played an important part in your life, but also that you hear the artistry that truly was early Duran Duran.

After the loss of John, Andy and Roger Taylor (not related for those of you who care)from the band the sound of DD was changed forever. This is not to say that some of the newer music is not of high quality. I just feel that the earlier, less artsy Duran Duran gave the common listener more to associate with. Sure, some of the lyrics made no sense and maybe you couldn't identify with their outfits back then, but something about the heavy drum tracks and throbbing base along with the distinct voice of Simon made everyone connect with the band's sound.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do and that it brings back as many good memories to you as it has to me!

I have been listening and enjoying Duran Duran since they first came to our shores.They have an incredible sense of style and music.This cd is a must for all Duran Duran fans as well as everyone else who wants an upbeat, full of life cd. I start everyday waking up to this cd . Its full of mystery and romance .Simons voice will melt you like butter! They will hypnotize you and make you dance! Dont miss out on this one!