Tracklist
The Promise (The Ollie North Mix) | |||
The Promise (Dub) | |||
The Promise (7") | |||
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Credits (6)
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David Oldfield (2)Sleeve
- Robert ErdmannSleeve
- Mann*Written-By
- Farrington*Written-By
- Floreale*Written-By
Notes
"The Promise" was the When In Rome's first single. When released in 1987, the 7" was a flop, but the 12" was a minor dance club hit. An album followed in mid-1988. Later that year, a reissue of the single became an international hit—"The Promise" entered the US Hot 100 for a 25-week run beginning on Sep. 3, 1988, peaking at #11 in December. It still fared poorly in the UK, though, only entering the chart at #86 on Jan. 14, 1989 for a 6-week run and peaking at #58 in February.
The original 7" mix became the album version. The original long version is called The Ollie North Mix or O.N. Mix, and the short instrumental is the Dub, or O.N. Dub. The Coliseum Mix (a.k.a. Coliseum Club Mix) and Vatican Dub were new mixes by Freddy Bastone for the 1988 re-release.
The original 7" mix became the album version. The original long version is called The Ollie North Mix or O.N. Mix, and the short instrumental is the Dub, or O.N. Dub. The Coliseum Mix (a.k.a. Coliseum Club Mix) and Vatican Dub were new mixes by Freddy Bastone for the 1988 re-release.
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM
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10 Records – 609 424-213 | 1987 | — 1987 |
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM, Stereo
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10 Records – TEN T 186 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 | ||||
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single
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10 Records – TEN 186 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 |
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The Promise
12", White Label
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10 Records – TENT 186 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single
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10 Records – VIN 45252 | Italy | 1987 | Italy — 1987 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM
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10 Records – 90364 | 1987 | — 1987 |
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The Promise
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10 Records – none | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 |
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The Promise
12", Promo, 45 RPM, AR
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Virgin – DMD 1170 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM
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Virgin – 0-96662 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
Cassette, Single, SR, Dolby HX Pro
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Virgin – 4-99323 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM
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10 Records – TEN X 244 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 |
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Stereo, SP - Specialty Pressing
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Virgin – 7-99323 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
CD, Mini
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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10 Records – TEN 244 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 |
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The Promise
12"
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10 Records – VSX1454 | Canada | 1988 | Canada — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM
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Virgin Records Canada – VS 1454 | Canada | 1988 | Canada — 1988 |
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The Promise
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing
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Virgin – 0-96662 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
CD, Mini, Promo
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10 Records – VJD-12032 | Japan | 1988 | Japan — 1988 | ||||
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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Virgin – 7-99323 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single, Poster Sleeve
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10 Records – TEN 244 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 |
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The Promise
CD, Single, Promo
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Virgin – PRCD2428 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single
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Virgin – VAS-89-4011 | Philippines | 1988 | Philippines — 1988 |
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM
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Alpha Records (3) – VAE-88-2001 | Philippines | 1988 | Philippines — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Allied
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Virgin – 7-99323 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Single
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10 Records – TEN 244 | Australia | 1988 | Australia — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, black paper labels
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10 Records – TEN 244 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 |
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM, Orange Label
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Virgin – 0-96662 | US | 1988 | US — 1988 |
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The Promise
12", Black and White Label Edition
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The Promise (Extended Cassette Single)
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Alpha Records (3) – VEC-88-1001 | Philippines | 1988 | Philippines — 1988 |
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12", Promo, 45 RPM, SRC
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM
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The Promise
12", 45 RPM
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10 Records – 609 823-213 | 1988 | — 1988 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM
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RCA – 123-1205 | Ecuador | 1989 | Ecuador — 1989 |
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The Promise
7", 45 RPM, Promo
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RCA – 123-1205 | Ecuador | 1989 | Ecuador — 1989 |
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The Promise / Heaven Knows
7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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Virgin – SEC-706 | Mexico | 1989 | Mexico — 1989 |
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The Promise
CD, Limited Edition
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MusicWerks Records – none | US | 2006 | US — 2006 |
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The Promise (Studio 1987 Version)
3×File, FLAC
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Cleopatra Records – none | Worldwide | 2009 | Worldwide — 2009 |
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The Promise (Studio 1987 Version)
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Cleopatra Records – none | 2009 | 2009 |
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Reviews
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referencing The Promise (CD, Mini, Promo) VJD-12032
Pretty sure this is the only official CD release of the O.N. Dub Mix. -
referencing The Promise (CD, Mini, Promo) VJD-12032
If you have a copy of this CD to sell, please send me a message. Thanks!
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referencing The Promise (12", Promo, 45 RPM, AR) DMD 1170
One of the best 12s in my collection, without any doubt ... All the mixes are incredible. If I had to pick just one, it would be the Vatican Mix. -
I picked up a NM copy of this a couple days ago at Goodwill. The B-Side is free of vocals but also is mixed differently. It's pretty amazing!
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This is a completely different mix than the single everyone has grown to love. It is from the demo, so it is a little rough around the edges. I wish I knew before hand that it was a completely different mix before buying, but it's kinda cool if you are curious on how unpolished it was before it became a hit.
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referencing The Promise (CD, Mini) TENCD 244
Just a uniquely gorgeous synthpop classic and the 2 remixes here are every bit as good as the original. Excellent sound quality as well. -
referencing The Promise (12", 45 RPM) 0-96662
It is a classic 80's style set of songs. If you liked the electronic tempo and beats of that era, this would be a good album to own.
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referencing The Promise (12", Promo, 45 RPM, AR) DMD 1170
huge classic in the american gay tea party dances from san francisco to new york's fire island. these remixes are a steal at any cost rare and beautiful general part of sleaze set. -
referencing The Promise (12", 45 RPM, Stereo) TEN T 186
"Rare & Brilliant Volume 2 (Retro 80's)" - When in Rome - the promise (Ollie North Mix) -
Anyone has a link for this. I need to listen first before buying. Cleopatra sometimes churns out shit.
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