a-ha – Take On Me

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Genre:	Pop
Style:	Synth-pop
Year:	1985

Tracklist

		Take On Me	3:46
		Love Is Reason	3:04

Credits (7)

Candace Reckinger
Illustration
Michael Patterson (5)
Illustration
Robert Erdmann
Photography By
Alan Tarney
Producer [Produced By]
Magne Furuholmen
Written-By
Morten Harket
Written-By

Notes

The second single from the debut studio album a-ha was released on April 5, 1985 (UK) and June 17, 1985 (US). It was reissued on September 16, 1985 (UK).

The album including this re-recorded version of "Take On Me" was produced by Tony Mansfield.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Cream Paper Labels	Warner Bros. Records – 929006-7	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – 920336-0	UK	1985	UK — 1985
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Stereo	Warner Bros. Records – W 9006 T	Europe	1985	Europe — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Warner Bros. Records – W 9006	Europe	1985	Europe — 1985
	Take On Me 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-2291	US	1985	US — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – 92 9006-7		1985	— 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me = テイク・オン・ミー 7", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – P-1985	Japan	1985	Japan — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", Single, 45 RPM, Allied Pressing	Warner Bros. Records – 9 29011-7	US	1985	US — 1985
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – 7-29011	Australia	1985	Australia — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM	Warner Bros. Records – 92 0336-0	Italy	1985	Italy — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 7", Promo, Booklet/Gatefold	Warner Bros. Records – 7-29011	US	1985	US — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture sleeve	Warner Bros. Records – 92 90117	Canada	1985	Canada — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – 929 006-7		1985	— 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Booklet cover	Warner Bros. Records – 929006-7	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – 0-20336	Australia	1985	Australia — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", Single, 45 RPM	Warner Bros. Records – 92 9006-7	Italy	1985	Italy — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", Single, 45 RPM, Blue Injection Labels	Warner Bros. Records – 929006-7	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", Single, Promo	Warner Bros. Records – 9 29011-7	Spain	1985	Spain — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Made In	Warner Bros. Records – W9006(T)	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Black/White Cover	Warner Bros. Records – 929 006-7	Europe	1985	Europe — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Silver Injection Labels	Warner Bros. Records – 929006-7	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Cream Paper Labels and Original Picture sleeve	Warner Bros. Records – 929006-7	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 12", Promo, Limited Edition	Warner Bros. Records – 92 033 6	Greece	1985	Greece — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	Warner Bros. Records – 920 336-0	Greece	1985	Greece — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Promo	Warner Bros. Records – 92 0336-0	Spain	1985	Spain — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Gatefold	Warner Bros. Records – 929006-7	Europe	1985	Europe — 1985
	Tomame = Take On Me (Remix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Warner Bros. Records – SLDB-3071	Mexico	1985	Mexico — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 7", Single, 45 RPM	Reprise Records – 92 9006-7	Italy	1985	Italy — 1985
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – 920336-0	UK	1985	UK — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	Warner Bros. Records – MS 920336-0	Spain	1985	Spain — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", Single, Promo	Warner Bros. Records – 9 29011-7	US	1985	US — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – 7-29011	South Africa	1985	South Africa — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Specialty Pressing	Warner Bros. Records – 7-29011	US	1985	US — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me (Extended Version) 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Warner Bros. Records – 920336-0	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	Warner Bros. Records – 9 29011-7	US	1985	US — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 7", Single	Warner Bros. Records – 9 29011-7	Spain	1985	Spain — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me = Tomame 7", 45 RPM, Single	Warner Bros. Records – SWB-209	Mexico	1985	Mexico — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Cream Paper Labels	Warner Bros. Records – 929006-7	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Love Is Reason / Take On Me 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Warner Bros. Records – 7-29011	Philippines	1985	Philippines — 1985	New Submission
	Take On Me 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition	Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-2291	Philippines	1985	Philippines — 1985	New Submission

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Reviews

OldRusty May 1, 2025
referencing Take On Me (7", 45 RPM, Single) 92 9006-7

Incredible sounding 45, just exploding out of the speakers, pounding propulsive with deep bass and terrific fidelity. Totally bitchin' in every possible way...
selfstarter Mar 10, 2025
Edited 2 months ago

referencing Take On Me (7", Promo, Booklet/Gatefold) 7-29011

i fixed the 1984/1985 issue... BUT... for sure this is just one of the "promos with booklet" version missing the cover/booklet. i just don't know whether to merge this with the vinyl version or the styrene version. perhaps just flip a coin?
newmusicmark Jan 28, 2025
referencing Take On Me (CD, Mini, Single, Promo) WQSE-1001

Must have been some weird promotion with 7-Eleven in Japan! "Relax with a beer and a great song to see how wonderful life can be". I wonder what it was??!
Keelannn Jan 14, 2025
Edited 2 months ago

referencing Take On Me (7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc) R7 547285

Sounds really good! My only complaint is the image quality of the picture disc. It looks awful. I’m certain this was pressed before the 4K remaster of the music video, so high-quality images were not available.
soul65 Sep 20, 2024
referencing Take On Me (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 929 006-7

Was it meant to be "Take Me On" but got lost in translation?!
kaibomo Jul 13, 2023
Edited 2 months ago

referencing Take On Me (7", Promo, Booklet/Gatefold) 7-29011

Is this really the original 1984 version of the song?
beau96080 Apr 12, 2023
referencing Take On Me (Extended Version) (12", 45 RPM, Single) W9006T

I prefer this version to the original single. The intro is so much cooler and it just sounds right for the song. There is an extended middle and ending section, too.
attractiveco Oct 11, 2022
referencing Take On Me (7", 45 RPM, Single, Cream Paper Labels and Original Picture sleeve) W 9006

AKA 'The second pressing' - in between the silver ink printed sleeve and the booklet no.2 'hit' release.
danny_Natsk Feb 10, 2021
referencing Take On Me (7", Single, 45 RPM, Allied Pressing) 7-29011

Cannot find my copy . US
WEA records limited
https://youtu.be/gpA_CYTQg4g
If interest anyone.
ckkdragon May 23, 2020
referencing Take On Me (Robert Nickson Remix) (File, MP3, Unofficial Release, 320 kbps) none

Rarely I like an 80es Anthem like this remixed, but this is another planet, as a Trance lover this is pure joy for the ears and the song is perfect with the beat and the new harmony, one of the best pop songs ever in a amazing trance version...thx Robert!!! I would love an official vinyl version or even better a PDK!