Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (song)
"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" | ||||
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Single by Eurythmics | ||||
from the album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother) | ||||
B-side | "I Did It Just the Same" (LP version) | |||
Released | 22 October 1984 | |||
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Label | Virgin | |||
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Producer(s) | David A. Stewart | |||
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"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" on YouTube |
"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" is a song written and performed by the British duo Eurythmics. It was released as the first single from their album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother), which served as the soundtrack to the film Nineteen Eighty-Four, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by George Orwell. The song was produced by Dave Stewart.
Background and performance
"Sexcrime" is a song which features heavy
The song was originally intended to appear in the film 1984, but was dropped prior to the film's release. However, it was used as background music for the film's trailer, and the song's promotional video was included on home video releases of the film.
In addition to the standard 7" and 12" formats, the song was also released as a limited edition 12" picture disc.
Chart performance
The single peaked at number 4 on the
"Sexcrime" met with strong resistance on United States radio and on video outlets such as MTV – the song's title was particularly controversial to those who were not aware of the meaning of the word in Orwell's novel. The
Track listings
7"
- A: "Sexcrime (1984)" (LP Version) – 3:57
- B: "I Did It Just the Same" (LP Version) – 3:32
12"
- A: "Sexcrime (1984)" (Extended Mix) – 8:01
- B1: "Sexcrime (1984)" (LP Version) – 3:57
- B2: "I Did It Just the Same" (LP Version) – 3:32
3" CD reissue
- A: "Sexcrime (1984)" (Extended Mix) – 8:01
- B1: "Julia" (LP Version) – 6:38
- B2: "I Did It Just the Same" (LP Version) – 3:32
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[4] | Silver | 250,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ "Reviews". Billboard. 24 November 1984. p. 64. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
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- ^ a b "British single certifications – Eurythmics – Sexcrime". British Phonographic Industry. 1 December 1984. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 9577." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- OCLC 29800226– via World Radio History.
- Les classement single. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sex Crime (1984)". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
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- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 2, 1985" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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- ^ "Eurythmics – Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ "Eurythmics Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Eurythmics Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Eurythmics – Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1984 – Singles" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1984" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ISSN 0265-1548– via World Radio History.
- ^ "National Top 100 Singles for 1985". Kent Music Report. No. 599. 30 December 1985 – via Imgur.
- ^ "TOP – 1985". Top-france.fr (in French). Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts – 1985" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 20 October 2016.