Pop Singer

"Pop Singer" is the debut single from London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA. The single was released as a 2 track CD single and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies. A promo video was also made for the single's release.

CD single and 7" Vinyl
Released February 26, 1996 (WEA036CD/WEA036)

Track listing

 * 1) Pop Singer
 * 2) Sluts & Sharks

Facts

 * The band’s debut single through WEA Records
 * Released on CD and Limited Edition Pink 7" Vinyl of 1000 copies
 * The CD’s label has a special print, which makes it look glittery under the light
 * The 7” features an extended intro to “Pop Singer”
 * The 7" also has "Lick It Up Baby, Lick It Up" etched on to the center ring of Side A and "Christ On A Bike" on Side B!

"Pop Singer" Promo CD single
Released February 1996 (WEA036CDDJ)

Track listing

 * 1) Pop Singer (radio edit)

Facts

 * The promo single features a radio edit of "Pop Singer" featuring a slightly different mix of the song as well as all of the swearing removed
 * Received one airplay on Virgin Radio when Chris Evans mistook the single for a Spice Girls CD on his morning radio show

Promotional video

 * The promotional video for "Pop Singer" was directed by Max and Dania and filmed in early 1996.
 * The video was rarely played on TV and remains in the WEA vaults
 * David Ryder-Prangley: "Pop Singer" was directed by MAX and DANIA who also made FIVE's 'everybody get up'. As far as i know this never got shown anywhere and features myself, will, cliff harris and mike rowe. i don't have a copy. i generally hate our videos..." (taken from a Rachel Stamp fansite interview, 2004)