Elephant Stone
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"Elephant Stone" is the third single by The Stone Roses
and their first release on Silvertone Records
. Originally released in October 1988, it showcased the group's growing confidence and incorporation of dance rhythms. It was produced by New Order
bassist Peter Hook
in his own studio initially for release on Rough Trade Records
and remixed by John Leckie following a deal with Silvertone Records
.
"Elephant Stone" was released in two alternate versions; the original ran for nearly five minutes and featured an extended drum intro, while the later, shorter cut ran for three minutes and included layers of wah-wah guitar. On its original release it failed to make the chart, but reached #8 on re-release in March 1990.
The b-side "Full Fathom Five" (named after a Jackson Pollock
painting) is essentially an alternate single mix of "Elephant Stone" played in reverse.
12" [Silvertone ORE T 1]:
CD [Silvertone ORE CD 1] and CS [Silvertone ORE C 1]:
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses are an English alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s...
and their first release on Silvertone Records
Silvertone Records
Silvertone Records has been the name for at least three record companies:* Silvertone Records , a United States based company.* Silvertone Records , a United Kingdom based company that existed in the 1930s...
. Originally released in October 1988, it showcased the group's growing confidence and incorporation of dance rhythms. It was produced by New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
bassist Peter Hook
Peter Hook
Peter Hook is an English bass player, musician and author.He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until...
in his own studio initially for release on Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
and remixed by John Leckie following a deal with Silvertone Records
Silvertone Records
Silvertone Records has been the name for at least three record companies:* Silvertone Records , a United States based company.* Silvertone Records , a United Kingdom based company that existed in the 1930s...
.
"Elephant Stone" was released in two alternate versions; the original ran for nearly five minutes and featured an extended drum intro, while the later, shorter cut ran for three minutes and included layers of wah-wah guitar. On its original release it failed to make the chart, but reached #8 on re-release in March 1990.
The b-side "Full Fathom Five" (named after a Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock
Paul Jackson Pollock , known as Jackson Pollock, was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety. He was regarded as a mostly reclusive artist. He had a volatile personality, and...
painting) is essentially an alternate single mix of "Elephant Stone" played in reverse.
Track listing
7" [Silvertone ORE 1]:- "Elephant Stone" (3:00)
- "The Hardest Thing in the World" (2:39)
12" [Silvertone ORE T 1]:
- "Elephant Stone" (4:51)
- "Elephant Stone (7" Version) (3:00)
- "Full Fathom Five" (2:56)
- "The Hardest Thing in the World" (2:39)
CD [Silvertone ORE CD 1] and CS [Silvertone ORE C 1]:
- "Elephant Stone" (4:51)
- "Full Fathom Five" (2:56)
- "The Hardest Thing in the World" (2:39)
- "Elephant Stone (7" Version) (3:00)