Seal coverZTT · 9031-74557-2
seal-1jjt803 Europe · 1991-05-00
1 — 9
  1. 1 The Beginning 5:40
  2. 2 Deep Water 5:56
  3. 3 Crazy 4:47
  4. 4 Killer 6:22
  5. 5 Whirlpool 3:56
  6. 6 Future Love Paradise 4:20
  7. 7 Wild 5:19
  8. 8 Show Me 5:59
  9. 9 Violet 8:06
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Liner notes

This is the early/pre-mix version of Seal's debut album, on CD format: The early/pre-mix version was replaced by the later/final version with slightly alternate mixes of most of the tracks, while the catalog number remained the same. The early/pre-mix version can be identified by the matrix code "9031-74557-2", while the later/final version has "9031-74557-2.2". Also, the running time of the early/pre-mix version is shorter (50:28 vs. 52:15), explained by the inclusion of shorter versions of "Crazy", "Wild" and "Violet". "Wild" is in fact a different recording altogether. The mix of "Killer" is also different. Various minor differences appear throughout the album and the only tracks that remained the same are 1, 6 and 8. The 'early' version is also mastered at a slightly lower volume. "Deep Water" and "Killer" are noticeably quieter. Additionally, the intro of "Crazy" and the 4:30-5:05 part in "Violet" are relatively much quieter than on the 'final' version. At least three variations of the Germany made CD are known to exist, with minor visual differences - which have no relation to audio content. Visually, this early/pre-mix version is identical to Variation 2 of the later/final version. Later/final versions on German/Europe CD: [Variation 1](http://www.discogs.com/release/20820), [Variation 2](http://www.discogs.com/release/4417404). Studios: Mainly at Sarm West Studios but also A & M (LA), Beethoven Street (UK), CanAm (LA), Cherokee (LA), The Complex (LA), CTS (UK), Lionshare (LA), The Manor (UK), Ridge Farm (UK). And special thanks to: Wendy and Lisa and Susannah, Kenji Suzuki appears courtesy of Epic/Sony Records, Wendy and Lisa appears courtesy of Virgin Records. ℗ 1991 ZTT Records Ltd. except 3: ℗ 1990 ZTT Records Ltd. © 1991 ZTT Records Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording and artwork is owned by Warner Music UK Ltd. A Time Warner Company. Made in Germany. May carry either of two stickers: "Includes: / Future Love Paradise / Crazy / Killer / 9031-74557-2/4 / ZTT 9 C" or "Includes: / Future Love Paradise / Crazy / Killer / 9031-74557-2/4". Booklet with photos and info.

Personnel
Arranged By [String Arrangements]Anne Dudley
DesignMichael Nash Associates
EngineerGregg Jackman
EngineerRen Swan
EngineerRobin Hancock
EngineerSteve MacMillan
EngineerTim Weidner
EngineerTony Phillips
Engineer [Assistant]Richard Lowe
Engineer [Assistant]Steve Fitzmaurice
Mixed ByBrian Malouf
Mixed ByRobin Hancock
Mixed BySteve MacMillan
Mixed ByTim Weidner
Mixed ByTony Phillips
MusicianAndy Duncan
MusicianBruce Woolley
MusicianChester Kamen
MusicianChrissie Schefts
MusicianCurt Bisquera
MusicianDenny Fongheiser
MusicianDoug Wimbish
MusicianGary Maughan
MusicianGota Yashiki
MusicianGus Isidore
MusicianGuy Sigsworth
MusicianIan Morrow
MusicianJamie Muhoberac
MusicianJohn Robinson [ii]
MusicianKeith LeBlanc
MusicianKenji Suzuki
MusicianLuis Jardim
MusicianMaria Vidale
MusicianMark Mancina
MusicianMars Lasar
MusicianPaulinho Da Costa
MusicianRandy Jacobs
MusicianRichard Cottle
MusicianRobin Hancock
MusicianSteve Pearce
MusicianTrevor Horn
MusicianTrevor Rabin
Photography By [Additional Photography]Philippe McClelland
Photography By [Cover Photography]Richard Croft [ii]
ProducerTrevor Horn
Written-ByAdam Tinley
Written-ByGuy Sigsworth
Written-BySeal
Matrix / Runout
Variants 1 to 8903174557-2 WME
Variant 1, mould inscription, mirrorednone
Variant 2, mould inscription, mirrored31
Variant 3, mould inscription, mirrored38
Variant 4, mould inscription, mirrored12
Variant 5, mould inscription, mirroredV
Variant 6, mould inscription, mirrored37
Variant 7, mould inscription, mirrored12.
Variant 8, mould inscription, mirroredVI
Rights societyGema/Biem.
Manufacture
Record CompanyTime Warner
Record CompanyWarner Music UK Ltd.
Recorded AtSarm West Studios
Recorded AtBeethoven St. Studios
Recorded AtCan-Am Recorders
Recorded AtCherokee Studios
Recorded AtThe Complex
Recorded AtCTS Studios
Recorded AtLion Share Recording Studios
Recorded AtThe Manor
Recorded AtRidge Farm Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p)ZTT Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)ZTT Records Ltd.
Pressed ByWMME Alsdorf
Release Europe · 1991-05-00 · CD, Album
Seal

Seal

Label
ZTT
Cat #
9031-74557-2
Country
Europe
Released
1991-05-00
Genre
Pop
Style
Pop Rock, Soul
Format
CD, Album
Barcode
090317455723
Rights society
Gema/Biem.
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