Björk – Violently Happy

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Genre:	Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Vocal
Year:	1994

Tracklist

		Violently Happy (7" Edit)	3:37
		Anchor Song (Acoustic Version)	3:15
		Come To Me (Acoustic Version)	5:20
		Human Behaviour (Acoustic Version)	3:14

Credits (3)

Jean Baptiste Mondino*
Photography By
Gudmundsdottir*
Written-By
N. Hooper*
Written-By

Notes

The 5th single from "Debut".

Debut singles:
▪ Human Behaviour ▪ Venus As A Boy ▪ Play Dead ▪ Big Time Sensuality ▪ Violently Happy ▪

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34 versions

Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Björk Meets The Masters At Work 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	One Little Indian – BJ DJ 102	UK	1993	UK — 1993	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy (Remixes By Masters At Work) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	Elektra – ED 5668	US	1993	US — 1993	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo	One Little Indian – 2349		1993	— 1993	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	One Little Indian – 142 tp 12	UK	1994	UK — 1994
	Violently Happy CD, Single	One Little Indian – 142 tp 7 cd	UK	1994	UK — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single	One Little Indian – 142 tp7cdl	UK	1994	UK — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Promo, Card Sleeve	One Little Indian – 1740		1994	— 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy 2×12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo	One Little Indian – BJDJ127	UK	1994	UK — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single	Mother Records – 855611-2	Europe	1994	Europe — 1994
	Violently Happy 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	Mother Records – 855 841-1	Italy	1994	Italy — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Card Sleeve	Mother Records – 859 840-2		1994	— 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Promo	Polydor – PO-1426	Japan	1994	Japan — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single	Polydor – PO-1426	Japan	1994	Japan — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Card Sleeve	Mother Records – 855610-2	Europe	1994	Europe — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo	Mother Records – 2413		1994	— 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Card Sleeve	Polydor – 855611-2	Australasia	1994	Australasia — 1994
	Violently Happy 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	Mother Records – 859 841-1		1994	— 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Limited Edition	Mother Records – 859 841-2		1994	— 1994
	Violently Happy Cassette, Single	PolyGram – 855 611-4	Thailand	1994	Thailand — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy Cassette, Single	One Little Indian – 142 tp7c	UK	1994	UK — 1994	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy Cassette, Single, Card Sleeve	Mother Records – 859 840-4		1994	— 1994	New Submission
	Violently Happy VHS, Advance	One Little Indian – none	UK	1994	UK — 1994	New Submission
	Violently Happy VHS, Promo, SECAM	Island Records – BC093172		1994	— 1994	New Submission
	Violently Happy Cassette, Advance, Single	One Little Indian – none	UK	1994	UK — 1994	New Submission
	Violently Happy CD, Single	One Little Indian – 142 tp 7 cd	UK	1994	UK — 1994	New Submission
	Violently Happy Acetate, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	One Little Indian – BJDJ127	UK	1994	UK — 1994	New Submission
	Violently Happy Acetate, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	One Little Indian – 142TP12	UK	1994	UK — 1994	New Submission
	Björk Meets The Masters At Work 2×File, WAV, Single, Reissue	One Little Independent Records – none	Worldwide	2024	Worldwide — 2024	New Submission
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Repress	One Little Indian – 142 tp7cdl	UK		UK	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Reissue, EMI Swindon	One Little Indian – 142 tp 7cd	UK		UK	New Submission
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Repress	One Little Indian – 142 tp 7cd	UK		UK	Recently Edited
	Violently Happy CDr	Not On Label (Björk) – 142tp12				New Submission
	Violently Happy CD, Single, Reissue, DOCdata UK	One Little Indian – 142 tp 7 cd	UK		UK	New Submission
	Violently Happy 4×File, AAC, Single, Reissue, 256 kbps, CD1	One Little Indian – none	Worldwide		Worldwide	New Submission

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Reviews

simontreal Feb 8, 2025
referencing Violently Happy (2×12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo) BJDJ126

Is the Organ & Vocal mix the same as the Domestic mix ?
SC725 Sep 1, 2024
referencing Björk Meets The Masters At Work (10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) BJ DJ 102

One of the great Masters At Work Dubs, clearly heavily led by Kenny Dope with thumping skippy Garage drums, and a huge sample (lifted off a very crispy vinyl from KD) from Larry Dunn's masterful keyboard work in the interlude of Earth, Wind & Fire - All About Love. A Sunday Scene classic, which was also released digitally in 2024 (up until then the mix was vinyl only).
bertrandjp90 May 16, 2024
referencing Björk Meets The Masters At Work (2×File, WAV, Single, Reissue) none

There's a small glitch right at the beginning of the Masters At Work 12" on this which isn't on the UK CD single. The dub sounds great though!
umberto1 Mar 20, 2023
referencing Violently Happy (Remixes By Masters At Work) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) ED 5668

widely regarded as one of Kenny & Louie's more sought after remixes from that golden era. There is also a 10" pressing that was officially released back then that's worth a look. Absolutely Slamming!!!
parabolica Jan 4, 2023
referencing Violently Happy (Remixes By Masters At Work) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) ED 5668

" Violently Happy (Basso Hitto Dubbo) " The Masters at the peak of their dominance !!!! My favorite of all times together with Shanice " I Like "and Nene Cherry " Buddy X " , three timeless monsters !!!!
DameFerlando Jan 19, 2022
referencing Violently Happy (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single) 859 841-1

I'd love to get a copy of this record. Putting energy out there.
Austin409 Apr 8, 2021
referencing Violently Happy (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single) 859 841-1

Does anyone know why this release was cancelled? Thanks in advance.
FunkyBeak Dec 4, 2020
Edited 4 years ago

referencing Violently Happy (CD, Single) 142 tp 7cd

There are 2 different Masters At Work dubs that were released: The "Basso Hitto Dubbo" which is on some of these releases here, and also the one simply titled "Masters At Work Dub" which is similar, and is on this release. IMHO that dub is way better, but from what I understand that BTS double promo is the only place that has it?
futurespast Jul 16, 2015
referencing Violently Happy (Remixes By Masters At Work) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) ED 5668

Basso Hitto Dubbo is a weapon.
brb2323 Jun 25, 2015
referencing Violently Happy (Remixes By Masters At Work) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) ED 5668

This record is amazing. Classic MAW without a doubt. Beautiful vocals from Bjork. Fantastic programming on drums, great synth bass lines. Basso Hitto Dubbo!!!!!