BITCH (version française) promo CD

Type: CD / Promo

Released: 2009

Country: France

Label: Because Music

Cat. number: Because0349

Tracklist:

1. BITCH (version française) — 02:51

2. BITCH (album version) — 03:07

3. BITCH (Lindbergh Palace remix) — 05:20

A very rare version of “Bitch” is included at this promo release. I’m talking about the first track — a French version of the most popular Les Plastiscines’ recording. “BITCH (version française)” is a shortened and sung in French variation of the original song. The interesting thing about this version is that it never got released officially! That is, you just can’t buy it on CD in common musical stores or download from websites like iTunes or Amazon. The song was on Facebook (I suppose), but now no longer available. A shortened version also was on bands’ official website (also not available now).

The sleeve is made of cardboard (it is quite common for promotional CDs). See pictures for more information.

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Shake (Twist Around The Fire) / Rake 7-inch 45 RPM vinyl promo

Type: 7" 45 RPM vinyl record / Promo

Released: 2006

Country: France

Label: Because Music

Cat. number: Because0050

Matrix number: VP106-4

Tracklist:

Side A: Shake (Twist Around The Fire) — 1:59

Side B: Rake — 1:59

This single is the first Les Plastiscines’ release. The record was out in spring of 2006 for promotional uses. The songs on this single actually can’t be found on LP1 — in fact these are versions that also included in ‘Paris Calling’ compilation (Because Music/Bonus track records, 2006). ‘Rake’ on the single, comparing with the same-titled track from LP1, is completely different recording (with variations in lyrics, I might add), and ‘Shake (Twist Around The Fire)’ has an alternative mix.

The sleeve contains photo on the front side and credits on the back one. The sentence ‘Disque Promotionnel’ clearly states that this is not regular but promo release. The design is pretty classical — discreet but catchy. Vinyl itself plays just great.

A tiny preview of this single can be found in Les InRocks magazine. Here’s a scan.

Personal notes

I’m kind of proud to have this one (actually I’ve got two copies). You see, according to some sources only 300 copies of this record were printed! A lot of fans even don’t know that this vinyl exists! Well, now you know.

It looks great and this is the very first The Plastiscines’ single, representing early years of the group — really rare stuff!

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