Yazoo's influence on electronic music cannot be overstated. Their innovative use of synthesizers, coupled with their emotive vocal performances, paved the way for a generation of electronic artists. The 12-inch mixes, in particular, have been cited as inspirations by numerous producers and DJs, who admire Yazoo's ability to create tracks that are both engaging and expansive.
Unlike the standard 3-minute radio edits designed for pop airplay, the 12-inch mixes were engineered specifically for club DJs. These versions allowed tracks space to breathe, featuring extended synthetic intros, isolated vocal tracks, heavy dub breakdowns, and hypnotic minimalist codas. Yazoo - The 12 Inch Mixes -1993- -FLAC- - UP BY...
| Track | Title | Original 12″ Source | |--------|--------|----------------------| | 1 | Situation (US 12″ Remix) | US 12″ (1982) | | 2 | Don’t Go (Re-Mix) | UK 12″ (1982) | | 3 | The Other Side of Love (12″ Mix) | UK 12″ (1983) | | 4 | Nobody’s Diary (Extended Version) | UK 12″ (1983) | | 5 | Only You (Re-Mix) | Original 12″ (rare) | | 6 | Winter Kills (Minimal Mix) | Previously unreleased mix | | 7 | Situation (The Aggressive Attitude Mix) | 1990 remix by The Grid | | 8 | Where You At? (Lost Vocal Mix) | Demo/outtake | Yazoo's influence on electronic music cannot be overstated
While several compilations have been released since, the 1993 12 Inch Mixes remains a fan favorite because it avoids the "loudness war" mastering of modern reissues. It retains the original breath and punch of the 80s club scene. For those searching for "UP BY..." uploads on community trackers and forums, this specific version represents a holy grail of synth-pop history. Unlike the standard 3-minute radio edits designed for
For purists and collectors, the definitive crystallization of their club-floor dominance arrived a decade after their split with the release of The 12 Inch Mixes in 1993. In digital archiving circles, finding this specific compilation ripped in Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC)—often trailing the familiar internet forum tag "UP BY..."—is considered a holy grail acquisition.