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Hib-Tone

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Hib-Toneis an Americanrecording label,based inAtlanta, Georgia,founded by Jonny Hibbert, a law student at Woodrow Wilson College of Law, in 1981.[1]The label has released eight records, including two full-length albums by the bands Design and RF and the Radar Angels. The most recent release is by singer-songwriter Noёl Hamilton.

The label is notable because it releasedR.E.M.'s debut single "Radio Free Europe"and its B-side"Sitting Still"."Radio Free Europe "was re-recorded and released on the band's first full-length album,Murmur."Sitting Still" was remixed byMitch Easterand also included onMurmur.[2]The mix produced by Hibbert and engineered by Easter of the "Hib-Tone" version of "Radio Free Europe" was subsequently released on R.E.M.'s 1988 compilation albumEponymous.The original Hibbert mixes of both songs were collected on 2006'sAnd I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S Years 1982–1987.

Singles

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EPs

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  • The Neuz – Understand? 7 "(1982)
  • Design – Dancing in a Trance 12 "(1984)

Albums

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  • R.F. & The Radar Angels – Pictures of Linda (1982)

See also

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References

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  1. ^Nabors, Gary (1993).Remnants: The R.E.M. Collector's Handbook and Price Guide.Bala Cynwyd, PA: Eclipse Publishing.ISBN0-9636241-4-8.
  2. ^Rosen, Craig (1997).R.E.M. Inside Out: The Story Behind Every Song.Thunder's Mouth Press.ISBN9781560251774.
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