This is the version that is on the vinyl LP I bought in the early eighties. I don't know if it is the original or not, nor do I care, but it is the one I like best. Soul Mining was the best '83 release imho, in a year that had more than a couple of timeless records.
Is that Harry Potter at the beginning? Perfect! This was the only version I've ever heard. That synth riff is "Perfect"! The swirling doppler effect backing the vocals during the chorus is tight, too! Love this song! The high-point of production values and merits was during the late-'70s and early '80s. I miss those days!
Oh finally, the original!!! I remember replacing my vinyl with the CD and being absolutely crushed that this track had be re-done. I hated how slow it was. This brings back wonderful memories. I can remember where I was when I first heard it. That was indeed a Perfect Day.
got your message munchh1 and yes the first three minutes are harmonica and the only way I can think of you getting this would be to go to a used record store or buying a time machine or myself posting it if I could ever figure out how to do it. And The The is not the only one in my collection. I still have a number of my old records. But again they are all on vinyl and I am not computer savvy.
@m7lists It never was on any LP, it existed only as a single (7'' & 12''). When they made the CD release of Soul Mining, they decided to add Perfect to it, which was only fair, since it had been released at the same period & it's one of his classics (& one of my faves ever). Luckily for me, I never got rid of any vinyl & I have a new turntable.
@kp5271 There r many versions of Perfect, more than 3! Reminds me of the letter I want to write Matt, where I'd ask him why he deprives us from so much of his material,a 1/3? I remember in the 80s, looking everywhere for Pornography of Despair & never finding it. Then, it was rare, later discontinued, & now unreleased. And that's just 1 of MANY examples.
As for Perfect, I have the 12'' on vinyl & maybe 7''. But vinyls r making a comeback so u never know, u might get lucky. But those r rare now
Saw them in Vancouver roughly ten years ago and I was impressed with how well the songs were recreated on stage as well as the dark atmosphere. My only complaint was that they did not play this tune which is my personal favourite of theirs. Still, it was a great show!
Thank you! Thank you Thank you! This is one of the best of the early 80's.
2001Capri 4 days ago
This is the version that is on the vinyl LP I bought in the early eighties. I don't know if it is the original or not, nor do I care, but it is the one I like best. Soul Mining was the best '83 release imho, in a year that had more than a couple of timeless records.
zzeuss87 6 days ago
nastroj the the demony nastroju ulubionego.. zatrzymac sie nieumie kiwie sie, utrzymac jest tak trudno...
harnas2929 1 month ago
TOOK ME THROUGH SCHOOL ( CLASS ) thanx matt
TheCravo69 3 months ago
WOT SHIT..YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED!!!!!!!!!!!
copkiller74 3 months ago
great !!!
nothing to say , it's my young period snifff
rhumcoca34 4 months ago
Is that Harry Potter at the beginning? Perfect! This was the only version I've ever heard. That synth riff is "Perfect"! The swirling doppler effect backing the vocals during the chorus is tight, too! Love this song! The high-point of production values and merits was during the late-'70s and early '80s. I miss those days!
jazzliscious13 6 months ago
Great fun music!!!
BootyFister 6 months ago in playlist PPP
TYVM...for four mins I was 16 again..:)
pudsrus 6 months ago
thank you very much
markmckaytnt 7 months ago
NO DRUG????????
BootyFister 7 months ago
Never heard this version of this much loved song for me.
Thanks.
SSCFPA 7 months ago
wow. this is the first time hearing this. thank you. i appreciate it, but my ears and heart strings are now way too used to the album version.
and furthermore... ummm.... is that a killer whale penis at 1:32????
ffloodi 7 months ago
David Johansen on the harmonica
silvanski 7 months ago
@silvanski really??? didn't know that. thx
kp5271 7 months ago
@kp5271
yes, says so on the credits on the sleeve of the single I used to have
silvanski 7 months ago
Oh finally, the original!!! I remember replacing my vinyl with the CD and being absolutely crushed that this track had be re-done. I hated how slow it was. This brings back wonderful memories. I can remember where I was when I first heard it. That was indeed a Perfect Day.
pamelahugh4 8 months ago 2
This is such a perfect version of the song..
Killbride 8 months ago
got your message munchh1 and yes the first three minutes are harmonica and the only way I can think of you getting this would be to go to a used record store or buying a time machine or myself posting it if I could ever figure out how to do it. And The The is not the only one in my collection. I still have a number of my old records. But again they are all on vinyl and I am not computer savvy.
sugarrds01 11 months ago
I have been looking for this for years. I still have the 12" extended version on vinyl but no turntable to play it on. Thanks again!
sugarrds01 1 year ago
@sugarrds01
Hi, that extended version you talk about... is the first 3 or so minutes hamonica? If so please tell me where I can find the recording! Thanks
munchh1 11 months ago
this version of perfect is nowhere as good as the original
joeyjojoshabadoo100 1 year ago
i'm 45. please know that the greatest songwriter of the 20th century , both musically and lyrically , is this man , Matt Johnson. Genius !.
praxylite 1 year ago 3
a prize dick...lol...
thetheraine 1 year ago
Was hooked from the very first listen.
But why did this original version get removed from the LP/CD? I think Da Da Da.
m7lists 1 year ago
@m7lists It never was on any LP, it existed only as a single (7'' & 12''). When they made the CD release of Soul Mining, they decided to add Perfect to it, which was only fair, since it had been released at the same period & it's one of his classics (& one of my faves ever). Luckily for me, I never got rid of any vinyl & I have a new turntable.
daypeshmodd 7 months ago
@daypeshmodd would love to hear this on vinyl. searching for a copy.
kp5271 7 months ago
@kp5271 There r many versions of Perfect, more than 3! Reminds me of the letter I want to write Matt, where I'd ask him why he deprives us from so much of his material,a 1/3? I remember in the 80s, looking everywhere for Pornography of Despair & never finding it. Then, it was rare, later discontinued, & now unreleased. And that's just 1 of MANY examples.
As for Perfect, I have the 12'' on vinyl & maybe 7''. But vinyls r making a comeback so u never know, u might get lucky. But those r rare now
daypeshmodd 7 months ago
@m7lists Forgot to add that you can find both the 7'' & 12'' versions on The The: The Singles.
daypeshmodd 7 months ago
Wow I am so glad I found this Great song; I've been looking for it for years.
Thank you!!!
daddoffille 1 year ago
Bona música i bona gent !
txenfu 1 year ago
wow you took me back in time ... Thank you for the posting!
gerson112970 1 year ago
this version of perfect is best ;)
lukamba 1 year ago
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lukamba 1 year ago
This was so hard to find.. but so glad I found it! Such a good song
Auscann 1 year ago
Some of the greatest lyrics I've heard. "Soul Mining" is just so classic!
abagail4me 1 year ago
I don't get it. The video seems completely random. A whale phallus and picture of Castro holding up a blank sheet of paper?
fohalla 1 year ago
@fohalla Get with the program, MoFo!!
TheMJtheGOD 1 year ago
Matt Johnson. The most underrated songwriter of all time !
praxylite 1 year ago 2
Saw them in Vancouver roughly ten years ago and I was impressed with how well the songs were recreated on stage as well as the dark atmosphere. My only complaint was that they did not play this tune which is my personal favourite of theirs. Still, it was a great show!
fureal21 2 years ago
absolutely fantastic
VonMilash 2 years ago 3
why is it this song does not go out of date - I thought - "wow this song is perfect!" over 20 years ago?
karnk42 2 years ago 3
@karnk42 Good music never goes out of date, honey...
AnaKosta 1 year ago
So frigging perfect! men, i live again!
ftp2leta 2 years ago 10
Thank you for posting!
izaprod 3 years ago 17
so deep so perfect i hav 12" n 7"n uncertain smile 12"all original,tryin upload it oneday
thank 4 this !!!
vickysut2 3 years ago
pls find me the extended version... it is greateful
corte63 3 years ago 4
Finally! Perfect!
SpongeBobJW 3 years ago 5