The Orb – Perpetual Dawn

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Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Reggae
Year:	1991

Tracklist

		Perpetual Dawn (Solar Flare Extended Mix)	6:35
		Star 6 & 7 8 9 (Phase II)	4:48
		Perpetual Dawn (Ultrabass 1)	8:06

Credits (6)

David Parker (14)
Artwork [Europium Silver Iron & Silicon Orbitals By]
Bazza*
Lacquer Cut By
Michiko
Other [Clothing]
Rainbow Paterson*
Painting [Perpetual Painting]
Dr Alex Paterson*
Performer [The Orb Are]
Thrash
Performer [The Orb Are]

Notes

UK release dates:
June 1991 (7", 12", CD)
July 1991 (remix 12": Orb In Dub (Perpetual Dawn & Towers Of Dub, The Remix))

UK reissue dates:
24 January 1994 (12", CD, cassette)
31 January 1994 (remix 12")

The cover of the "Perpetual Dawn" single is credited to Rainbow Paterson, and is a still from the "Perpetual Dawn" promotional video. It was part of a series of abstracted colorful paintings used as an animation of the dawning Sun that appears in the video.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Perpetual Dawn 12", 45 RPM	Big Life – 867 223-1	UK	1991	UK — 1991
	Orb In Dub (Perpetual Dawn & Towers Of Dub, The Remix) 12", 45 RPM, EP	Big Life – 867 225-1	UK	1991	UK — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn CD, Single	Mercury – 867 547-2	US	1991	US — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn 7", 45 RPM, Single	Big Life – 867 222-7	UK	1991	UK — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Stereo	Big Life – ORB PICTURE 3	UK	1991	UK — 1991
	Perpetual Dawn 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	Mercury – 867 547-1	US	1991	US — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn 12", 45 RPM, Promo	Big Life – ORB PROMO 3	UK	1991	UK — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn CD, Single, Stereo	WAU! Mr. Modo Recordings – 867 223-2	UK	1991	UK — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Big Life – BLR 46	Europe	1991	Europe — 1991
	Perpetual Dawn 12", Promo, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Mispress	Big Life – BLR 46 R-A1	UK	1991	UK — 1991
	Perpetual Dawn 7", Promo, White Label, Single Sided	Big Life – BLR 46 PROMO	UK	1991	UK — 1991	New Submission
	Perpetual Dawn CD, Single	Big Life – BLR CD46	Europe	1991	Europe — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn 12", Promo, White Label	Big Life – ORB PROMO 3	UK	1991	UK — 1991	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn U-matic, Single, Promo, NTSC	PolyGram – none	US	1991	US — 1991	New Submission
	Perpetual Dawn 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label	Big Life – BLR 46	UK	1991	UK — 1991	New Submission
	Orb In Dub 12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label	Big Life – 867 225-1	UK	1991	UK — 1991	New Submission
	Perpetual Dawn 7", Single Sided, Single, Promo, White Label	Big Life – BLR 46 PROMO	UK	1991	UK — 1991	New Submission
	Perpetual Dawn 12", 45 RPM, White Label	Big Life – 867 223-1	UK	1991	UK — 1991	New Submission
	Perpetual Dawn - 12" Cassette, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo, SR, Chrome, Non-Dolby	Mercury – 867 547-4	US	1991	US — 1991	New Submission
	Perpetual Dawn Cassette, Maxi-Single, 35, Dolby HX Pro	Mercury – 422 867 547-4	US	1991	US — 1991
	Perpetual Dawn Cassette, Single Sided, Promo	Polydor – BLR46/T/R/CD	UK	1991	UK — 1991	New Submission
	Perpetual Dawn CD, Single, Reissue	Big Life – 867 223-2	UK	1994	UK — 1994
	Perpetual Dawn Cassette, Single, Reissue	Big Life – 867 222-4	UK	1994	UK — 1994	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing	PolyGram – 867-547-1	US		US	Recently Edited
	Perpetual Dawn 12", 45 RPM	Big Life – 867 223-1	Europe		Europe	New Submission

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Reviews

tobymessy Apr 7, 2025
referencing Perpetual Dawn (12", 45 RPM) BLR T46

Star 6 & 7, 8, 9 is so great. Andy Weatherall mix of Perpetual Dawn is cool too
Booj1Boy Feb 19, 2025
referencing Orb In Dub (Perpetual Dawn & Towers Of Dub, The Remix) (12", 45 RPM, EP) BLR R46

Excellent EP, especially the A-side. No CD release though, so you'll have to find them digitally here:

Towers Of Dub (Ambient Mix):
https://discogs.librosgratis.biz/release/42849-Various-Ambient-Senses-The-Vision
The U.F.Orb 2xCD remaster uses a noisy vinyl rip that runs too fast. Avoid that one for sure.

Perpetual Dawn (Ultrabass 2):
https://discogs.librosgratis.biz/release/730292-The-Orb-The-Orbs-Adventures-Beyond-The-Ultraworld
Also appears on the 2xCD versions of U.F.Off, but mixed with other tracks. Avoid for that reason.
tdisc Jan 20, 2025
referencing Perpetual Dawn (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 867 222-7

One of the best finds in the dollar-bin in 2024. Perpetual Dawn is monster.
mrlumpy Jun 10, 2020
referencing Perpetual Dawn (12", 45 RPM) BLR T46

Enjoyable, but kinda dated, release by The Orb. My copy is pressed off-center and has noticeable horizontal wobble, but it doesn't seem to impact playback. I prefer the originals to the remixes pretty much across the board here, though the remix of Star 6, & 7 8 9 is quite lovely.
philipondroid Dec 8, 2019
referencing Orb In Dub (Perpetual Dawn & Towers Of Dub, The Remix) (12", 45 RPM, EP) BLR R46

timing on b-side is wrong and there is only one UB2 mix of PDawn , same as other releases it's 7:10 or thereabouts
ChancersParadise Nov 27, 2017
referencing Perpetual Dawn (CD, Single) 867 547-2

Reminds me of youthclub it was on a tape I nicked off one of the older blokes there, it had human nature by Gary Clail on it too
widdz Feb 2, 2017
referencing Perpetual Dawn (12", Promo, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Mispress) ORB PICTURE 3

does anybody know the number of mispresses there are ?
doctorg Jun 16, 2015
referencing Perpetual Dawn (12", 45 RPM) BLR T46

What a charming ep from The Orb. Sweet happy vibes. ~*~
Parf Mar 9, 2004
referencing Perpetual Dawn (7", 45 RPM, Single) BLR 46

Forget the title track. What makes this release something to is the B-side. A floaty, dreamy melody and some nice slow beats make up for some really sweet chill music. Even if it was released in 1991, it still feels fresh enough to be played today. Play this one on a warm summer evening and you'll see what I mean.
Jooles May 4, 2003
referencing Orb In Dub (Perpetual Dawn & Towers Of Dub, The Remix) (12", 45 RPM, EP) BLR R46

Or like the car sticker in the Assassin³: "Don't Leave Earth Without One"...

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