M|A|R|R|S – Pump Up The Volume

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Genre:	Electronic
Style:	House
Year:	1987

Tracklist

		Pump Up The Volume	5:08
		Anitiиa (The First Time I See She Dance)	6:38

Credits (2)

Vaughan Oliver
Art Direction, Design
Panni Charrington
Photography By, Set Designer [Set Constuction]

Notes

Pump Up The Volume samples:

Main vocal hook from Eric B. & Rakim - I Know You Got Soul
"Brothers and sisters" taken from Various - Wattstax: The Living Word I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, White labels	4AD – AD 707	Netherlands	1987	Netherlands — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume (Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Single, Black Labels	4AD – BAD 707 R	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Single	4AD – BAD 707	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Specialty Pressing	4th & Broadway – B'WAY 452	US	1987	US — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume CD, Single	4AD – BAD 707 CD	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM	Rough Trade – RTD 029T		1987	— 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 7", Single, 45 RPM	Rough Trade – RTD 029		1987	— 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Specialty Pressing	4th & Broadway – BWAY7452C	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	4AD – 90365		1987	— 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	4AD – 80327		1987	— 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 12", White Label, Promo, Stamped	4AD – BAD 707	UK	1987	UK — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM	Vertigo – SOVX 2400	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Promo	4th & Broadway – PRO 452	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Single, Colour labels	Blanco Y Negro (2) – MX - 191	Spain	1987	Spain — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume Cassette, Maxi-Single, ∆, 100 0, Dolby System	4th & Broadway – ZCBY 452	US	1987	US — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single	Virgin – AD 707	Australasia	1987	Australasia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume (Remix) 12", Promo	4AD – BAD 707 R	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Single	4AD – YW-7440	Japan	1987	Japan — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Stereo	4AD – INT 10764	Italy	1987	Italy — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM	4AD – BAD 707	Australia	1987	Australia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single	MNW – AD 707	Scandinavia	1987	Scandinavia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM	MNW – BAD 707	Scandinavia	1987	Scandinavia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single, Black Labels	4AD – AD 707	UK	1987	UK — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM	4AD – SOV 2400	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo	Blanco Y Negro (2) – BNS - 191	Spain	1987	Spain — 1987	New Submission
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Single, Colour labels	4AD – BAD 707	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume CD, Single	4AD – CY-5012	Japan	1987	Japan — 1987	New Submission
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Company Sleeve	4th & Broadway – BWAY 452	US	1987	US — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Stereo	4AD – INT 15335	Italy	1987	Italy — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM	4AD – BAD 707	Greece	1987	Greece — 1987	New Submission
	Pump Up The Volume Cassette, EP	4AD – 834 123-4	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987	New Submission
	Pump Up The Volume 7", Single, 45 RPM	4AD – AD 707	Portugal	1987	Portugal — 1987	New Submission
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Promo	4th & Broadway – BWAY 7452-A	US	1987	US — 1987	New Submission
	Pump Up The Volume CD, Maxi-Single, Cardboard Sleeve	4th & Broadway – CCD 452	US	1987	US — 1987	New Submission
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM	4AD – BAD 707	Benelux	1987	Benelux — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single	4AD – BAD 707	Netherlands	1987	Netherlands — 1987
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single, Black labels	4AD – AD 707 R	UK	1987	UK — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 12", 45 RPM, Single	4th & Broadway – WAY 452	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint	Rough Trade – RTD 029		1987	— 1987	Recently Edited
	Pump Up The Volume 7", 45 RPM, Single	4th & Broadway – BWAY 7452C	US	1987	US — 1987	New Submission

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Reviews

marchill Apr 26, 2025
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM, Single, Colour labels) BAD 707

I know we were all excited when "Pump Up the Volume" came out (the 7:10 version on the US 12" is the best, IMO), but the real gem here is the 12" versions of "Anitina" (found on the UK 12"s). If you like danceable alternative music with melody and , the perfect blend of beauty and brutality, this one is for you. Easily one of my top ten tracks of all time and my favorite end-of-the-night closer from my DJ days.
musicjunky1967 Mar 4, 2025
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM, Specialty Pressing) BWAY 452

One of the better dance tracks from the later 80's.This one sounds great, as is usually the case with the 45rpm 12" singles.
FlatWaxAU Jan 31, 2025
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM, Specialty Pressing) BWAY 452

Exceptional track from an exceptional period of dance music. Specialty Pressing is as always, first-rate. Clean, flat and beautifully mastered. This release deserves a home in your collection.
fine_art_selling Aug 30, 2024
referencing Pump Up The Volume (Remix) (12", 45 RPM, Single, Black Labels) BAD 707 R

The 45rpm ‘Remix’ is the best sounding version of this classic. Not a exaggerate bass inflated version, with a well shaped soundstage, with clear mids and highs.
Allan-Collectables Jul 6, 2024
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM) BAD 707

Great track, timeless, hasn't dated, still as pumpy as the first time I heard it, and a very clever track.
neilkelly Feb 1, 2024
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM, Single, Colour labels) BAD 707

I currently have M/A/R/R/S 39 times on my iTunes. There's a version on https://www.discogs.sitioby.com/release/388771-Various-Deejay-Millenium that starts something like 'Yo you homeboys here in front - this ones for you' (Female voice). All the other versions start with the words 'Pump up the volume' or 'That's right dude gotta be the greatest record of the year'. Of course the UK and USA versions are different plus the UK almost immediately had the 'Remix'. I'd love to have all the versions most weren't named that appear over the many compilations i do have the CD single with a number of mixes on but i've yet to add and check that one to my iTunes
AG4T Dec 31, 2023
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM, Specialty Pressing) BWAY 452

Anitina. That's why I love B-side.It's very soulful and peaceful track.
SSFGP Aug 4, 2023
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM, Single, Colour labels) BAD 707

We all know the A side but the flip side is pure quality. Only reason to buy this record
REENO Sep 6, 2022
referencing Pump Up The Volume (12", 45 RPM, Single, Colour labels) BAD 707

Well, if you are only going to be known for ONE song, make sure it's a good one--and they sure delivered here. One of the most important odball dance records to come out of the 80's...and one of the earliest examples of hip-hop being sampled by dance producers.
DJFUNK2DJPHUNK Mar 10, 2022
referencing Pump Up The Volume (Remix) (12", 45 RPM, Single, Black Labels) BAD 707 R

My favourite version of this classic ...
No doubt ......

B side are good too ....