1998 (instrumental)

For the Chet Faker song, see 1998 (Chet Faker song).

"1998"
Single by Binary Finary
Released1998 (1998)
Recorded1997
GenreUplifting trance[1]
Length8:01
LabelPositiva
Composer(s)Matt Laws
Stuart Matheson

"1998" is an instrumental music track by British trance act Binary Finary, originally released in 1997 on the Aquarius label with "Zapya" as the B-side. When released the following year in 1998 on the Positiva label, the single peaked at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart.[2] The track was subsequently remixed numerous times under the title of the year the remix was produced (i.e. "1999", "2000", etc.). "1999" peaked at No. 11 and "2000" reached No. 84 in the UK.[2]

In 2010, Armada Music released 1998 (The 2010 Mixes), featuring remixes by Vegas Baby!, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Dabruck & Klein, TyDi & Dennis Sheperd, Vadim Soloviev, Kaimo K, and a 2010 mix.[3]

In 2012, the song was covered by Peace under the title "1998 (Delicious)" on their debut EP, EP Delicious. This version adds lyrics to the song.[4]

On 9 September 2013, a 15th anniversary package was released through Armada Music containing remixes by Jordan Suckley, Kissy Sell Out, Daniel Wanrooy, and James Dymond[5]

A 20th anniversary remix package (including Mark Sixma, Dosem and Binary Finary remixes) was released under Armada Music on 21 December 2018.[6]

A remix by Jose De Mara was released through Armind in 2021.[7]

Remixers

Other versions

  • 2009: Francesco Diaz & Young Rebels - "1998" (original mix / Christian Weber remix)[8]
  • 2009: Pacific Wave - "1998" (DJ Kharma & Mighty Atom mix / DJ Phunk & 3am mix)[9]
  • 2012: Peace - "1998 (Delicious)"

References

  1. ^ "1998 by Binary Finary (Single, Uplifting Trance): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b Roberts, David (20 May 2005). Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and Albums (18th ed.). Guinness World Records Limited. p. 63. ISBN 1-904994-00-8.
  3. ^ "1998 (The 2010 Mixes) by Binary Finary". Discogs. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Peace to release 'Delicious' EP in September". NME. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  5. ^ "1998 (15th Anniversary Remixes) by Binary Finary". Discogs. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Binary Finary – 1998 (20th Anniversary Remixes)". Discogs. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  7. ^ "1998 (JOSE DE MARA EXTENDED REMIX)". Beatport. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Francesco Diaz & Young Rebels – 1998". Discogs. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  9. ^ "Pacific Wave – 1998". Discogs. Retrieved 13 February 2020.


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