Out of Space
"Out of Space" is the fourth EP/single released by the English band the Prodigy on 9 November 1992. The song is also featured on the Prodigy's 1992 debut album Experience and is the fourth single from it. The song samples 1976 reggae song "Chase the Devil" by Max Romeo.[1]
"Out of Space" | ||||
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Single by the Prodigy | ||||
from the album Experience | ||||
Released | 9 November 1992 | |||
Recorded | Essex, UK | |||
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Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Liam Howlett | |||
Producer(s) | Liam Howlett | |||
The Prodigy singles chronology | ||||
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Music Video
The colour-negative video, directed by Russell Curtis, featured the band raving in a rural setting. Keith Flint was dressed up in a "raver's outfit", wearing white overalls, a face mask and fluorescent gloves, sniffing Vicks VapoRub. It also featured footage of the band's live shows at the time and ostriches.[2]
Popularity
The song is arguably the most successful of the Prodigy's early period and was often played live by the band.[3]
In 2005 "Out of Space" was released as a remix by Audio Bullys in the single "Voodoo People / Out of Space" from the greatest hits compilation Their Law: The Singles 1990–2005. The British Phonographic Industry certified the single as "silver".[4]
Charts
Chart (1992–93) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[5] | 167 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 32 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] | 33 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[8] | 15 |
Greece (Pop + Rock)[9] | 6 |
Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 6 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] | 5 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] | 3 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] | 24 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 30 |
UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 5 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Silver | 723,000[17] |
Track listing
7" vinyl record
- A. "Out of Space"
- B. "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4:17)
12" vinyl record
- "Out of Space" (Original Mix) (5:07)
- "Out of Space" (Techno Underworld Remix) (4:48)
- "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4:20)
- "Music Reach" (1/2/3/4) (Live) (4:21)
Cassette Single
- "Out of Space" (3.41)
- "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4.20)
CD single
- "Out of Space" (Edit) (3:41)
- "Out of Space" (Techno Underworld Remix) (4:48)
- "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4:20)
- "Music Reach" (1/2/3/4) (Live) (4:21)
Elektra CD single
- "Out of Space" (Edit) (3:41)
- "Out of Space" (Techno Underworld Remix) (4:48)
- "Out of Space" (Millenium Mix) (6:25)
- "Out of Space" (Celestial Bodies Mix) (5:44)
- "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Mix) (4:20)
- "Jericho" (Live Version) (4:22)
Tracks 2 and 5 remixed by Liam Howlett. Tracks 3 and 4 remixed by Mark Picchiotti and Teri Bristol.
References
- Kulkarni, Neil (26 April 2016). "One Step Forward Two Steps Backward: 1976, Reggae & Critical Amnesia". The Quietus. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- Roach, Martin (2010). "Chapter 6". The Prodigy: The Official Story – Electronic Punks.
- "The Prodigy Setlist at Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland". Setlist.fm. 30 November 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- "Certified Awards". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- "Re: ARIA Charts Peak". Imgur.com. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- "Ultratop.be – The Prodigy – Out Of Space" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 50. 12 December 1992. p. 23. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – The Prodigy – Out of Space". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 2. 9 January 1993. p. 12. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Out of Space". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – The Prodigy - Out Of Space" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – The Prodigy – Out Of Space" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- "Swedishcharts.com – The Prodigy – Out Of Space". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- "Swisscharts.com – The Prodigy – Out Of Space". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- "British single certifications – Prodigy – Out of Space". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- Copsey, Rob (5 March 2019). "The Prodigy's biggest singles and albums on the Official Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 March 2019.