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Casino Classics is a multi-CD remix compilation album by Saint Etienne. The first CD collects many of the remixes featured as B-sides on the band's singles from 1990 to 1995. The second contains rarer remixes (such as Underworld's remix of "Cool Kids of Death") and newly commissioned remixes. Disc one was originally a bonus CD released with limited copies of Too Young to Die - The Singles. Disc two features four previously unavailable songs. Early copies came in a card slipcase with a round sticker. An expanded, four-disc version of the compilation was released in 2012 with a revised running order. The band also released a fifth disc as a download-only extra.[1]

The release is notable for collecting remixes in a variety of styles by many major artists, some of whom were then at early stages in their careers, including The Chemical Brothers, Aphex Twin, Andrew Weatherall, David Holmes (with Jagz Kooner) and Death in Vegas.

Some of the tracks on Casino Classics are remixes of songs that had not actually been released in their original form. "The Sea" (here called "Down by the Sea") and "Sometimes in Winter" would later be released in their original forms on the Japan-only album Continental the following year. "Angel" and "Burnt Out Car" did not appear in their original versions until the fan club compilation Nice Price, released in 2006.

Promotional CDs preceded the album's release. "Angel" (Way Out West mix) and "Burnt Out Car" (Balearico mix), were released as a double A-side. "Burnt Out Car" was later included on greatest hits releases, including Smash the System: Singles 1990–99.

Track listings

CD: Heavenly / HVN LP 16 CD

CD One
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Like a Motorway" (Chekhov Warp Dub)Stanley, WiggsThe Chemical Brothers9:11
2."Join Our Club" (Chemically Friendly Zoom Mix)Stanley, WiggsBilly Nasty6:42
3."Pale Movie" (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin Mix)Cracknell, Stanley, WiggsSecret Knowledge10:12
4."Speedwell" (Flying Mix)Stanley, WiggsThe Aloof6:08
5."Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (A Mix of Two Halves) (Featuring Moira Lambert)YoungAndrew Weatherall8:48
6."Who Do You Think You Are" (Quex-Rd)Dyer, ScottAphex Twin8:04
7."Avenue" (Variety Club Mix)Catt, Cracknell, Stanley, WiggsGordon King6:20
8."Hug My Soul" (Sure Is Pure Kodacolor House Mix)Batson, Cracknell, MaleSure Is Pure8:41
9."Like a Motorway" (David Holmes Mix)Stanley, WiggsDavid Holmes12:59
CD Two
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Angel" (Way Out West Mix)Stanley, WiggsWay Out West6:35
2."Filthy" (Monkey Mafia Mix) (Featuring Q-Tee)Mais, Stanley, WiggsMonkey Mafia5:54
3."People Get Real" (Death in Vegas Mix)Stanley, WiggsDeath in Vegas7:20
4."Nothing Can Stop Us" (Lionrock Mix)Stanley, WiggsLionrock5:45
5."Sometimes in Winter" (Psychonauts Mix)Stanley, WiggsPsychonauts4:17
6."The Sea" (PFM Mix)Stanley, WiggsPFM9:35
7."Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix)Stanley, WiggsBalearico4:18
8."He's on the Phone" (Naked Bungee Dub) (Featuring Etienne Daho)Cracknell, Daho, Stanley, WiggsPrimax6:01
9."Cool Kids of Death" (Underworld Mix)Stanley, WiggsUnderworld14:30
10."Angel" (Broadcast Mix)Stanley, WiggsBroadcast4:17
  • The CD sleeve does not list the titles of the mixes as given on their original release but instead simply credits each to the remixer. The original titles are listed here.

LP: Heavenly / HVN LP 16

Disk One
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Angel" (Way Out West Mix)Stanley, WiggsWay Out West6:35
2."Nothing Can Stop Us" (Lionrock Mix)Stanley, WiggsLionrock5:45
3."The Sea" (PFM Mix)Stanley, WiggsPFM9:35
4."Filthy" (Monkey Mafia Mix) (Featuring Q-Tee)Mais, Stanley, WiggsMonkey Mafia5:54
5."Like a Motorway" (Chekhov Warp Dub)Stanley, WiggsThe Chemical Brothers9:11
6."Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (A Mix of Two Halves) (Featuring Moira Lambert)YoungAndrew Weatherall8:48
Disk Two
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Hug My Soul" (Sure Is Pure Kodacolor House Mix)Batson, Cracknell, MaleSure Is Pure8:41
2."Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix)Stanley, WiggsBalearico4:18
3."He's on the Phone" (Bungee Vocal Mix) (Featuring Etienne Daho)Cracknell, Daho, Stanley, WiggsPrimax6:01
4."Sometimes in Winter" (Psychonauts Mix)Stanley, WiggsPsychonauts4:17
5."Pale Movie" (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin Mix)Cracknell, Stanley, WiggsSecret Knowledge10:12
6."Like a Motorway" (David Holmes Mix)Stanley, WiggsDavid Holmes12:59
Disk Three
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Speedwell" (Flying Mix)Stanley, WiggsThe Aloof6:08
2."Cool Kids of Death" (Underworld Mix)Stanley, WiggsUnderworld14:30
3."People Get Real" (Death in Vegas Mix)Stanley, WiggsDeath in Vegas7:20
4."Angel" (Broadcast Mix)Stanley, WiggsBroadcast4:17
5."Who Do You Think You Are" (Quex-Rd)Dyer, ScottAphex Twin8:04

CD: Heavenly / HVNLP 16CDRP1

No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Angel" (Way Out West Radio Edit)Stanley, WiggsWay Out West4:11
2."Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix)Stanley, WiggsBalearico4:18
  • UK promo to promote Casino Classics. The disc was only available from the band's fan club.

References

  1. ^ "SAINT ETIENNE'S CASINO CLASSICS REISSUED WITH REMIXES BY APHEX TWIN, AUTECHRE AND MORE". FACT. The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved 13 January 2013.