On this day June 30, 1986, Spandau Ballet released The Twelve Inch Mixes, a compilation album that collected extended versions of some of the band’s most popular tracks. Known for their smooth blend of new wave, pop, and soul, the band used this release to spotlight their dance floor appeal with longer, remix-style versions of hits that had defined their sound in the early 1980s.
The compilation featured extended takes on tracks like Gold, Only When You Leave, and True, giving fans a new way to experience the songs that had already become staples of the decade. It reached number 98 in Australia and found a niche audience among collectors and club DJs who favored the twelve inch format for its fuller sound and remix potential.
Though it was not a major commercial release, the album served as a reminder of the band’s influence on 80s pop and the importance of the remix culture that thrived during the decade.
80s insight: The Twelve Inch Mixes highlighted how the 1980s embraced the extended remix as more than just filler. It was part of the club scene and helped shape how fans connected with pop music beyond the radio edit.
The compilation featured extended takes on tracks like Gold, Only When You Leave, and True, giving fans a new way to experience the songs that had already become staples of the decade. It reached number 98 in Australia and found a niche audience among collectors and club DJs who favored the twelve inch format for its fuller sound and remix potential.
Though it was not a major commercial release, the album served as a reminder of the band’s influence on 80s pop and the importance of the remix culture that thrived during the decade.
80s insight: The Twelve Inch Mixes highlighted how the 1980s embraced the extended remix as more than just filler. It was part of the club scene and helped shape how fans connected with pop music beyond the radio edit.
