Light Sleepers / Last Chance (RSD)

Recording
“Light Sleepers” was recorded for Soft Cell's 2022 studio album *Happiness Not Included and was released as AA track of duo's final single of the year and album, Last Chance (Christmas Mix) / Light Sleepers. For Record Store Day 2023 release the song was remixed by The Grid, Dave Ball's electronic dance project.

“Last Chance” was first recorded for 2001 studio album Cruelty Without Beauty and got fully reworked for aforementioned 2022 single as ‘Christmas Mix’ with full live brass section; on Record Store Day release it became B-side with alternative title – ‘Brass Mix’.

Release
The single was revealed with numerous other Record Store Day releases in 16 February 2023, and on next day announced on Soft Cell's official pages. Record Store Day 2023 is set to 22 April.

Personnel

 * Written-By (lyrics), vocals – Marc Almond
 * Written-By (music) – David Ball, Jon Savage (A1, A2)
 * Production – Soft Cell, Philip Larsen


 * Bass – Jack Birchwood (B1, B2)

Artwork
Front cover artwork by James McWilliam presents Los Angeles imagery with skyscrapers, palms and birds by early morning sky.

Trivia

 * Single's artwork was initially planned for 2022 CD single, which in the end became Last Chance (Christmas Mix) / Light Sleepers with reversed track order and Christmas themed artworks, and was revealed on Soft Cell's official pages and official web store.