Nick Heyward came to prominence after the arrival of his band, Haircut One Hundred. Heyward formed the band in 1980 and by 1981/82. Haircut 100 had four Top Ten UK hit including the world-charmer, “Love Plus One”, a US hit as well. The songs were from the band’s debut album release, Pelican West, issued by Arista Records in 1982. After the release of the album, Nick Heyward was fired from the band due to growing tensions. He continued with a solo career that gave fans of his songcraft nine more albums (after Pelican West). One of those is his debut 1983 solo effort, North Of A Miracle. The album went Gold in the UK and produced 4 UK singles.
On January 17, Edsel Records (Demon Music Group) will reissue North Of A Miracle in a newly remastered from original tapes and expanded with additional tracks that include instrumental mixes, alternate mixes, 12″ mixes, non-album B-sides, single releases, and not released tracks for a total of 34 available tracks on a 3CD package. The set is packed with a 20-page booklet that will include a new Nick Heyward interview.
North Of A Miracle will be available in the 3CD set, DD, and a Half-Speed Master LP newly mastered by Barry Grint at AIR Mastering. The LP will be pressed on black 180g-weight vinyl and will be housed in original designed gatefold jacket. It will include a 2-page insert.
North Of A Miracle (2024 Remaster) – Nick Heyward
CD1
01 When It Started to Begin
02 Blue Hat for a Blue Day
03 Two Make It True
04 On a Sunday
05 Club Boy at Sea
06 Whistle Down the Wind
07 Take That Situation
08 The Kick of Love
09 The Day It Rained Forever
10 Atlantic Monday
CD2
01 Whistle Down the Wind (12″ Version)
02 Take That Situation (Rhythm Mix)
03 Love Sublime On a Sunday (Early Version of ‘On a Sunday’)
04 Atlantic Monday (Early Version)
05 When It Started to Begin (Re-recorded Version)
06 The Kick of Love (Instrumental)
07 Take That Situation (Instrumental)
08 Whistle Down the Wind (Instrumental Reprise)
09 Don’t Get Me Wrong
10 Stolen Tears
11 Love at the Door
12 Café Canada
CD3
01 Love All Day
02 Warning Sign
03 Give Love More Time (Alternate Instrumental Version of ‘Love All Day’)
04 Teach Till You Reach
05 Kiss Those Tears Goodbye (Backing Vocals)
06 Love All Day (And Night)
07 Love All Afternoon (Instrumental)
08 Night Summer Stream
09 Warning Sign (Instrumental)
10 Warning Sign (Extended 12″ Version)
11 Warning Sign (Bullet to Your Head) [US Remix]
12 Warning Sign (Dubbed to Your Head) [US Remix]