George Michael – Careless Whisper: Half-Speed Master (Ltd Red Vinyl EP)

George Michael’s Careless Whisper: Half-Speed Master on 45rpm 180g Red 12″ EP. This Release Features Instrumental and Extended Mixes and a Previously Unreleased Live Version Recorded at Madison Square Garden.

George Michael’s Careless Whisper is one of the most iconic songs of all time and this year it celebrates its 40^th anniversary. Hailed as a pop masterpiece, it topped the charts in 25 countries when it was released in 1984. The track has since been certified multiple times Platinum around the world. To mark this incredible milestone, the Careless Whisper EP brings together all the versions in one special release. It features instrumental and extended mixes and a previously unreleased live version recorded at Madison Square Garden, New York. There are few songs that are 40 years old that still retain this level of global recognition and speak to young generations.

Careless Whisper is George Michael’s most streamed track, and recently entered Spotify’s 1 Billion stream club. It has been covered countless times, recently by Miguel at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame awards in NYC 2023. It is one of the most continually utilised catalogue tracks on TikTok and has had many significant trends over the last few years.

Side A:

1. Careless Whisper (Remastered)
2. Careless Whisper (Extended Mix)

Side B:

1. Careless Whisper (Live from Madison Square Garden)
2. Careless Whisper (Instrumental)