{"product_id":"george-michael-careless-whisper-picture-disc","title":"George Michael - Careless Whisper [40th Anniversary]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field custom-field__track-listing custom-field__type--html teaser rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"custom-field--value\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGeorge Michael's Careless Whisper is one of the most iconic songs of all time and this year it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Hailed as a pop masterpiece, it topped the charts in 25 countries when it was released in 1984. The track has since been certified multiple times Platinum around the world. To mark this incredible milestone, the limited-edition Careless Whisper EP brings together all the versions in one special release. It features instrumental and extended mixes and a previously unreleased live version recorded at Madison Square Garden, New York. This EP was cut at 45rpm at half speed and pressed on exclusive Picture Disc vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTopping the charts in 25 countries back in 1984, today 'Careless Whisper' is certified 7 x Platinum in The United States and has sold over 1.5 million copies in the UK alone. It has also been certified Platinum and Diamond in a further 20 countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten with Wham! band mate Andrew Ridgeley when George Michael was just 17 years old, and widely remarked as a masterpiece of contemporary songwriting, today it is hailed as a modern-day classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCareless Whisper holds a truly unparalleled legacy that resulted in George becoming the youngest recipient of an Ivor Novello Award at just 21 years old, propelling him into global superstardom. Also making him the first artist ever to top the charts as both a soloist and as a member of a group\/duo in the same calendar year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, 40 years after its release, 'Careless Whisper' resonates even more with new generations of listeners, with TikTok currently surpassing 700 million views, while on YouTube the video averages close to half a million views every day. It is also a member of YouTube's and Spotify's exclusive Billions Club.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Michael Entertainment says:\u003cbr\u003e- \"As we celebrate 40 years of 'Careless Whisper', we are proud to share something truly special with George's millions of fans around the world. This EP is a heartfelt 'thank you' from us to you for your unwavering support and love. We are truly grateful. Thank you”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40th Anniversary 12\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-Speed Remastered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture Disc in Die-Cut Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTracklist\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-field custom-field__track-listing custom-field__type--html teaser rte\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1. Careless Whisper (Remastered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Careless Whisper (Extended Mix) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1. Careless Whisper (Live From Madison Square Garden)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Careless Whisper (Instrumental)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_3ky-r\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"product__description rte custom__description complete\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte custom__description complete\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSony Music\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRelease Date: October 18, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"The Audio Co","offers":[{"title":"40th Anniversary 12\" Vinyl Single [45RPM] [HSM] [Picture Disc] in Die-Cut Sleeve","offer_id":50441408806995,"sku":null,"price":5990.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1867\/3055\/files\/image_2026-09-22_233832669.png?v=1790113116","url":"https:\/\/theaudio.co\/products\/george-michael-careless-whisper-picture-disc","provider":"The Audio Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}