Pop Singer

"Pop Singer" is the debut single from London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp. It was released in February, 1996 through WEA. The single was released as a 2 track CD single and limited edition pink 7" vinyl of 1000 copies. A promo video was also made for the single's release.

"Pop Singer"
Single by Rachel Stamp
from the album Fight the Force of Evil (unreleased album recorded for WEA)
B-side	"Sluts & Sharks"
Released	February 26, 1996 (UK)
Genre	Alternative rock, glam rock
Length	5:42
Label	WEA
Songwriter(s)	Rachel Stamp
Producer(s)	Dave Eringa & Rachel Stamp
Rachel Stamp singles chronology
"Pop Singer" (1996) "Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic" (1996)

"Pop Singer 7" Single"
Single by Rachel Stamp
Released	February 26, 1996 (UK)
Length	5:43
Label	WEA

"Pop Singer (radio edit) Promo CD"
Single by Rachel Stamp
Length	2:50
Label	WEA

CD single and 7" Vinyl

Released February 26, 1996
(WEA036CD/WEA036)

Track listing

1. Pop Singer
2. Sluts & Sharks

Facts

• The band’s debut single through WEA Records
• Released on CD and Limited Edition Pink 7" Vinyl of 1000 copies
• The CD’s label has a special print, which makes it look glittery under the light
• The 7” features an extended intro to “Pop Singer”
• The 7" also has "Lick It Up Baby, Lick It Up" etched on to the center ring of Side A and "Christ On A Bike" on Side B!

"Pop Singer" Promo CD single

Released February 1996
(WEA036CDDJ)

Track listing

1. Pop Singer (radio edit)

Facts

• The promo single features a radio edit of "Pop Singer" featuring a slightly different mix of the song as well as all of the swearing removed
• Received one airplay on Virgin Radio when Chris Evans mistook the single for a Spice Girls CD on his morning radio show

Promotional video

• The promotional video for "Pop Singer" was directed by Max and Dania and filmed in early 1996.
• The video was rarely played on TV and remains in the WEA vaults
• David Ryder-Prangley: "Pop Singer" was directed by MAX and DANIA who also made FIVE's 'everybody get up'. As far as i know this never got shown anywhere and features myself, will, cliff harris and mike rowe. i don't have a copy. i generally hate our videos..." (taken from a Rachel Stamp fansite interview, 2004)

External links

• Pop Singer Promo Video on Facebook