EMI have admitted that there is a technical fault on the CD release of the new Pet Shop Boys album. A sizable chunk of the CDs sold in the UK have an unintended gap in the middle of the first track. The label know the fault does not affect CDs outside the UK, and they reckon it doesn’t affect all CDs sold here either. But anyone with a faulty CD is advised to call 0845 844 8484 or email [email protected]. EMI will send customers a prepaid envelope so they can return the faulty CD – fans will then receive a replacement copy. In a statement on the PSB's website EMI say: "We apologise to everyone who has incurred this problem, and to Neil & Chris, for this mistake, and for any inconvenience caused".
The CD, 'Disco 3', consists of remixes of tracks from the duo's recent 'Release' album. The name comes from the fact Tennant and Lowe released similar remix versions of their 1986 album ‘Please’ (called 'Disco') and their 1994 album 'Very' (called 'Disco 2'). This time round the remix album also includes original dance tracks recorded during the 'Release' sessions.