The Postal ServiceGive Up

Label:

Sub Pop – SP 595

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album
Vinyl , LP, Compilation
All Media , Reissue, Remastered, Repress

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Indie Pop

Tracklist

Give Up
A1 The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
Backing VocalsJenny Lewis
GuitarBenjamin Gibbard*
Recorded By [Guitars]Chris Walla
A2 Such Great Heights
Backing VocalsJen Wood
Keyboards [Additional], GuitarBenjamin Gibbard*
Recorded By [Guitars]Chris Walla
A3 Sleeping In
Backing VocalsJenny Lewis
GuitarBenjamin Gibbard*
Recorded By [Guitars]Chris Walla
A4 Nothing Better
PianoChris Walla
Recorded By [Vocals & Piano]Chris Walla
VocalsJen Wood
A5 Recycled Air
Backing VocalsJenny Lewis
GuitarBenjamin Gibbard*
Recorded By [Guitars]Chris Walla
B1 Clark Gable
Backing VocalsJenny Lewis
DrumsBenjamin Gibbard*
Recorded By [Drums]Chris Walla
B2 We Will Become Silhouettes
Backing VocalsJenny Lewis
Keyboards [Additional]Benjamin Gibbard*
B3 This Place Is A Prison
Accordion, Keyboards [Additional]Jimmy Tamborello
Electric Piano, DrumsBenjamin Gibbard*
B4 Brand New Colony
Backing VocalsJenny Lewis
Guitar, DrumsBenjamin Gibbard*
Recorded By [Guitars]Chris Walla
B5 Natural Anthem
Give Up: The B-Sides
C1 There's Never Enough Time
Backing VocalsJenny Lewis
Recorded By [Guitars]Chris Walla
Recorded By, ProducerThe Postal Service
C2 We Will Become Silhouettes
PerformerThe Shins
Recorded By, ProducerJames Mercer
C3 Such Great Heights
PerformerIron And Wine
Recorded By, ProducerSam Beam
D1 Suddenly Everything Has Changed
Recorded By [Guitars]Chris Walla
Written-ByWayne Coyne
D2 The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (DJ Downfall Persistent Beat Mix)
Remix, Producer [Additional Production]DJ Downfall
D3 Such Great Heights (John Tejada Remix)
Backing VocalsJen Wood
Remix, Producer [Additional Production]John Tejada

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Sub Pop Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Sub Pop Records
  • Published ByDying Songs
  • Published ByFake Songs
  • Published ByEMI Blackwood Music Inc.
  • Published ByLovely Sorts Of Death Music
  • Recorded AtDying Songs, Los Angeles, CA
  • Recorded AtComputerworld, Seattle, WA
  • Recorded AtThe Hall Of Justice
  • Produced AtDying Songs, Los Angeles, CA
  • Produced AtComputerworld, Seattle, WA
  • Mixed AtDying Songs, Los Angeles, CA
  • Mixed AtComputerworld, Seattle, WA
  • Remastered AtHit Factory Mastering
  • Produced AtBlack Cat Fireworks
  • Remixed AtBlack Cat Fireworks
  • Mastered AtRecord Technology Incorporated – 13626

Credits

  • Artwork [Booklet (Images)]Al Columbia
  • Artwork [Booklet (Such Great Heights & The District Sleeps Alone Tonight EP Art)]Kozyndan
  • Band [The Postal Service Is]Jimmy Tamborello
  • Cover [Front Cover, Back Cover]Al Columbia
  • DesignJeff Kleinsmith
  • Illustration [Poster]Kozyndan
  • Lyrics ByBenjamin Gibbard*
  • Photography By [Band Photo]Brian Tamborello
  • Programmed By [All Songs]Jimmy Tamborello
  • Written-By, Recorded By, Mixed ByThe Postal Service

Notes

© ℗ 2004 Sub Pop Records

Give Up
All songs programmed by Jimmy Tamborello (Dying Songs, BMI)
Lyrics, guitars, drums, piano by Benjamin Gibbard (Fake Songs, BMI)
Written, recorded, and mixed at Dying Songs (L.A.) and Computerworld (Seattle) by The Postal Service
Additional recording by Chris Walla at The Hall of Justice, Spring 2002 and Spring 2003 (see tracklist)

Give Up: The B-Sides
All songs written by Jimmy Tamborello and Benjamin Gibbard, Dying Songs / Fake Songs (BMI)
[C1] Recorded and produced at Dying Songs (L.A.) and Computerworld (Seattle)
[C2] Recorded and produced 12/2002, Portland, OR
[C3] Recorded and produced 11/2002, Miami, FL
[D1] Published by EMI Blackwood Music, Inc / Lovely Sorts of Death Music (BMI)
[D2] Additional production and remixed at Black Cat Fireworks, London E2

~150g vinyl
Gatefold sleeve
Inner sleeves are die cut, glossy, and white with tiled Sub Pop logo
Includes 12" x 24" poster and booklet with artwork, lyrics, and credits
Includes digital code

[From hype sticker on front cover shrink wrap:]
THE POSTAL SERVICE
Includes:
★ Bonus 12" featuring all B-sides and remixes from the singles
★ 16-page booklet
★ 2-sided poster of EP art

This is the 3rd pressing. Distinctions from Give Up:
Sub Pop inner sleeves, code, and no "FIRST TIME ON VINYL" on hype sticker

Due to trademark issues, the following appears in small print on back cover:
The name POSTAL SERVICE is used with permission of the United States Postal Service

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 098787059519
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): SP595-1A 13626.1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): SP595-1B 13626.2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): SP595-1C 13626.3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): SP595-1D 13626.4
  • Rights Society: BMI

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Give Up (CD, Album) Houston Party Records HPR 070 Spain 2003
Give Up (CD, Album, Promo, Cardboard Sleeve) Sub Pop SPCD 595 US 2003
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Give Up (CD, Album) Sub Pop SPCD 595 Europe 2003
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Give Up (CD, Album) P-Vine Records PCD-23415 Japan 2003
Give Up (CD, Album) Sub Pop SPCD 595 US 2003

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Reviews

  • evan.vincent's avatar
    evan.vincent
    Does anyone not like the way this pressing sounds? I like the bonus tracks, but the album is flat, over compressed, bass thin and just lacking punch. Are there better versions?
    • spinlps's avatar
      spinlps
      Does anyone else have a pressing on clear red vinyl?

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