FAC73

According to this 1982 Moog catalog, the Source sold for $1,395.

So, using the CPI Inflation Calculator, we find that the cost of the “Blue Monday” bass line in today’s dollars is approximately $3,125.05.

Use TuneWiki to see where “Blue Monday” is playing right now!

“Blue Monday” In Stereo

(via wkrantz on Flickr)

Oh, look, someone finally found an appropriate use for the “Blue Monday 1988” single.

Kids, don’t ever attempt this with the original FAC73 version.

(via iFractal on Flickr)

You just knew there had to be a string quartet version of “Blue Monday” out there somewhere, didn’t you?

Here’s a clip. It’s as pointless as you might imagine.

Click the image for the complete track list.

Label 1988

(part of the Recycle project)

I posted a photo of the Emulator, as used on “Blue Monday”, a while back. Here is the magazine advert, as it appeared in Keyboard Magazine, 1982. I do love these vintage adverts, because they give you an idea of how the technology was marketed to musicians at the time.

The quote reminds me of a time when bands like New Order were truly inspired by the possibilities of the new technology.

(via Retro Synth Ads)

theskyis:

best

Almost. The original mix is “best.”