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########## MORE ABOUT KRAFTWERK NEW SINGLE & ALBUM ##########
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:::::: About single "Tour de France 2003" ::::::
Official track list was modified:
CD single (EMI code 5526902):
1. Tour De France 03 (Version 1)
2. Tour De France 03 (Version 2)
3. Tour De France 03 (Version 3)
4. Tour De France 03 (Long Distance Version 2)
12" Vinyl single (EMI code 5526896):
Side A:
1. Tour De France 03 (Long Distance Version 2)
Side B:
1. Tour De France 03 (Version 1)
2. Tour De France 03 (Version 3)
:::::: About new album ::::::
The "Tour de France " album will be released at USA
by Astralwerks, subsidiary label of EMI Records.
The album will be on stores at July 22, and disposed
to orders at June 27.
The press-release of Astralwerks foresee a complete
marketing campaign at USA involving:
Press - Reviews and spotlight features in major
publications like "Rolling Stone","Spin" and lifestyle
magazines, as well as major stories in URB/dance
press outlets.
Radio/Clubs - Full servicing of single, double-vinyl
album and CD to colleges, alternative and dance
specialty shows. Club promotions to Billboard DJs,
VIP list and record pools.
Advertisings - Consumer advertisements to appear
in SPIN, URB, CMJ, Big Shot, BPM Culture, etc...
Video - Brand new video to be delivered in June 20
and will be serviced to all video outlets, including
MTV, M2, VH1 & The Box.
New Media - Netcard to be circulated via Astralwerks
mailing-list. On-line features to be pitched including
AOL, Real, Music Match, Groove Radio and more.
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At United Kingdom, the press-release of EMI Records
foresee the following:
Press - Single reviews will run across the board
and the recent announcement of the new single and
album generated an unprecedented level of response.
We are currently discussing interview and feature
requests with the band. Colour press advertising
in New Musical Express, Q, Uncut, Time Out, Muzik
and the Independent Information.
Radio/Clubs - Mark & Lard gave the single its first
play on June 16 and highlighted the fact that Kraftwerk
still sound like no-one else on earth. We expect
further support on Radio 1 from Jo Whiley, John Peel
and Steve Lamacq and are looking for a playlist at
XFM. 12" white label to be mailed for Club Promotions
via PRO.
Advertisings - Nationwide street poster campaign from
June 30. Point of sale will be available for
in-store use.
Video - The video for the single is due in on June
20 and will be serviced immediately to MTV, M2,
VH-1 and all key channels, promotional outlets
and web sites.
New Media - Single and video to be serviced for
on-line reviews etc.
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Information by courtesy of Music Non Stop, UK.