Celebrate 40 years of “Take On Me” with eight versions of a-ha’s iconic track, spanning from its 1984 single release to later interpretations. Side A includes the early 1984 version, the 1985 hit single version and instrumental, as well as a brand-new 40th Anniversary Extended Version produced especially for this commemorative EP. Side B features symphonic, acoustic, unplugged, and live recordings from 1991 to 2018, highlighting the song’s evolution over more than three decades.
A global hit, “Take On Me” reached number one in nearly every country, peaking at 2 in Canada, the UK, and Ireland, while topping the Billboard Hot 100. It remains a cultural touchstone that firmly cemented a-ha’s place in pop music history.
This EP is pressed on Ruby Red vinyl for RSD Black Friday.
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