Howard Jones – Human's Lib

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Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Synth-pop
Year:	1984

Tracklist

		Conditioning	4:32
		What Is Love?	3:45
		Pearl In The Shell	4:03
		Hide And Seek	5:34
		Hunt The Self	3:42
		New Song	4:15
		Don't Always Look At The Rain	4:13
		Equality	4:26
		Natural	4:25
		Human's Lib	4:03

Credits (9)

Colin Thurston
Engineer
Stephen W. Tayler
Engineer
Steg
Illustration [Painting By]
Jones*
Lyrics By
Bryant*
Lyrics By
Jones*
Music By

Notes

On most releases, the album cover background should be a very slightly off-white/eggshell/cream color, not pure white.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Stereo, White Labels	WEA – 240335-1	UK	1984	UK — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, ARC Pressing	Elektra – 60346-1	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Stereo, Black Labels, RSA Pressing	WEA – 240335-1	Europe	1984	Europe — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	Elektra – 240 335-4	Europe	1984	Europe — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album	WEA – L 24 0335-1	Spain	1984	Spain — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	WEA – 240 335-4	Spain	1984	Spain — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album, AR, Dolby HX Pro	Elektra – 60346-4	US	1984	US — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Stereo	WEA – 24 0335-1	Italy	1984	Italy — 1984
	Human's Lib LP, Album	WEA – 24 03351	Canada	1984	Canada — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, White Label	Elektra – 9 60346-1	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Stereo	WEA – WX1	Europe	1984	Europe — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	Elektra – 9 60346-4	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib CD, Album, Stereo, Target	Elektra – 9 60346-2	UK, Europe & US	1984	UK, Europe & US — 1984
	Human's Lib LP, Album	WEA – 240335-1	Australia	1984	Australia — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Stereo	WEA – 240335-1	Greece	1984	Greece — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, White Labels	WEA – 240335-1	UK & Europe	1984	UK & Europe — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album, Dolby System	WEA – 24-03354	Canada	1984	Canada — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album	WEA – P-11469	Japan	1984	Japan — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Stereo, Black Labels, No Rights Society	WEA – 240335-1	UK	1984	UK — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Promo, Promo, SRC	Elektra – 60346-1	US	1984	US — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album	Not On Label – BAN 240335-1	Israel	1984	Israel — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Stereo	WEA – 229 24-0335-1	Portugal	1984	Portugal — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album	WEA – 3037	Venezuela	1984	Venezuela — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album, White Label	WEA – 240335-1	Greece	1984	Greece — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	WEA – 24 0335-4	Italy	1984	Italy — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Repress	Elektra – 60346-1	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo	WEA – 40 794 0		1984	— 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album	Wea International – WIC 5066	South Africa	1984	South Africa — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	WEA – 240 335-4	UK & Europe	1984	UK & Europe — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album, Promo	WEA – P-11469	Japan	1984	Japan — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	WEA – 240 335-4	Scandinavia	1984	Scandinavia — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album, SRC Pressing, Black Label	Elektra – 60346-1	US	1984	US — 1984
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	WEA – 240335-4		1984	1984	New Submission
	Liberación Humana (Human's Lib) LP, Album	WEA – 240335-1	Argentina	1984	Argentina — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album	WEA – 240335-4	Europe	1984	Europe — 1984	Recently Edited
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	MAX (2) – MAX1826	Poland	1984	Poland — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	IMD (2) – IMD 5506	Saudi Arabia	1984	Saudi Arabia — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album	Warner Bros. Records – 240335-1	Philippines	1984	Philippines — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib LP, Album	WEA – WX1	Ireland	1984	Ireland — 1984	New Submission
	Human's Lib Cassette, Album, Stereo, Dolby System	WEA – 240335-4	Greece	1984	Greece — 1984	New Submission

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Reviews

jb37 Jan 24, 2025
referencing Human's Lib (Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Multichannel, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo) PCDB2BRED903

The remixing / remastering on the new stereo mix and the DTS-HD mix are mind blowing! I can't believe how much I am loving listening to both of these because I am normally not fond of digital. This is a MUST have.
jeledaja Oct 29, 2024
referencing Human's Lib (LP, Album) P-11469

What is the colour picture (image 6)?
It's not described anywhere in the text.
throg Jun 12, 2024
referencing Human's Lib (Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Multichannel, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo) PCDB2BRED903

I've got to echo the other comments, this new mix is just fantastic.

Lots of depth and detail. And I love the way that Stephen W Tayler has decided to let the codas and fade outs run a little longer with the songs merging into one another. This works particularly well with the atmospheric pieces like Hide and Seek.
Spatzo- Jun 7, 2024
Edited 8 days ago

referencing Human's Lib (Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Multichannel, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo) PCDB2BRED903

Always Asking Questions/New Song are mixed together just like the 12 inch Album.
MarkSeanSinclair Jun 4, 2024
referencing Human's Lib (Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Multichannel, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo) PCDB2BRED903

The new stereo remix is fantastic, dynamic and powerful and I prefer this to my original U.K. vinyl.
Beistovin1964 Jun 3, 2024
referencing Human's Lib (Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Multichannel, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo) PCDB2BRED903

If you love surround sound music get this blu-ray! You won’t be disappointed!
Thx_ultra Jun 1, 2024
referencing Human's Lib (Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Multichannel, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, Stereo) PCDB2BRED903

What a cracking release this is! Stephen W Tayler has produced a super 5.1 DTS-HD MA surround sound mix and Bob Clearmountain adds his own exceptional twist in the way of 3 bonus tracks in Dolby Atmos.
burryscurry1 Oct 25, 2023
Edited one year ago

referencing Human's Lib (LP, Album, Stereo, Black Labels, RSA Pressing) WX1

Astoundingly good pressing and sound quality. For 80's electronic synth-pop there are some incredible dynamics,great spatial imaging and separation. Only bought it for New Song...and got a pleasant surprise overall. Mint copy and sleeve for £7 from Top Discogs seller-Left Legged Pineapple. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Linn LP12/Ekos/Ortofon Windfeld ti/Dynavector DV-75/Bel Canto eVo2i/Shahinian Arc.
Anthon40 Sep 1, 2023
Edited one year ago

referencing Human's Lib (LP, Album, ARC Pressing) 9 60346-1

Pretty amazing production-wise. Rupert Hine has produced a few good records and this is certainly one!
ggggreenisaac Jul 5, 2023
referencing Human's Lib (CD, Album, Reissue) 9 60346-2

These US CDs with the black-and-red Elektra logos are the only way to get the original mastering on CD with no pre-emphasis.

Plus China Dance here is very slightly different to the original version from the Hide and Seek single, and fades out entirely at the end, whereas the original leaves the single piano notes playing with no fadeout.