On Saturday, June 14, 2003, at 03:54 AM, MuzikJunky wrote:
2. Which EMI subsidiary has the title for the US? For "Expo Remix," it was Astralwerks/Caroline/Virgin. It's probably more than likely that Caroline will distribute the title rather than EMM (EMI Music Marketing, formerly EMD) proper because it won't sell millions and millions.
Astralwerks have it. From their newsletter 6/13/03 (though there doesn't seem to be anythhing on their website yet): We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of the new single and album by seminal pioneers of electronic music Kraftwerk. To celebrate the centennial of the Tour De France cycling tournament, Kraftwerk have recorded "Tour De France 03," which will be released as a single with various mixes on July 8th to coincide with this year's Tour De France (kicking off July 5th). Two weeks later on July 22nd, we'll be releasing the album "Tour De France," which will feature brand new compositions, variations on the single, and a brand new remix of the original hit single "Tour De France" from 1983, a track that is still a benchmark of the band's American success and prestige. Kraftwerk are currently putting the finishing touches on the album in their Kling Klang studios. More details will follow in the coming weeks. Incidently, does anyone remember EMI Germany's announcement back in 1995 or 6 (can't remember which), that KW were releasing an album length version of "Tour De France" back then? Perhaps there's more to some of these rumours than we give credit for... Staggboy