B-sides and Remixes
The b-side to "Skin Trade" was the only original b-side released during the Notorious era. Entitled "We Need You", it was written and recorded in 1986 while the band awaited the return of Andy Taylor for a recording session. It was the first recording to feature just the three remaining members of Duran Duran - Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Simon LeBon.
Two further mixes of "Skin Trade" were completed, but not released commercially during the "Skin Trade" release cycle. They appeared on a US promo 12" backed with remixes of the next single "Meet El Presidente". The Parisian Mix was also released on the promo-only Master Mixes EP.
The Parisian Mix was finally released commercially first in the UK on the "All She Wants Is" (1989) 3" CD and in the US on the "Come Undone" (1993) CD single.
In total, there are five official remixes of "Skin Trade":
- Album Version 5:58 - original mix
- 7"/Radio Cut 4:29
- Stretch Mix 7:45
- Parisian Mix 8:10
- S.O.S. Dub 7:16
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