Today, Mötley Crüe releases a newly remastered version of “Take Me To The Top (Leathür Records Version)” on all streaming services, from the special 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set of their legendary debut album Too Fast For Love, out October 30, via BMG. One of their Top 10 streaming tracks across their iconic catalog, “Take Me To The Top” returned to the band’s setlist for the first time in 42 years during the recently completed 33-date The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour.
One of the best debut albums of all time, Too Fast For Love was the first great Los Angeles hard rock album of the ’80s, helping kick open the doors for that decade’s fertile Hollywood rock scene, as well as the signing frenzy and imitators that followed. Originally self-released in November 1981 in a pressing of just 900 LPs on the band’s own Leathür Records imprint, Too Fast For Love was a true DIY statement. Fueled by the Crüe’s explosive live shows, the album quickly became a sought-after underground release and Elektra Records signed the band less than six months later.
With a retooled tracklist, a remixed and remastered version of Too Fast For Love was issued in August 1982. Lead single “Live Wire” hit the airwaves and the classic music video coincided with the then-recent launch of MTV, which gave many hard rock fans their introduction to the Crüe. The band’s punk attitude, glam-rock swagger, and explosive live presence quickly separated them from the pack. Too Fast For Love was certified PLATINUM in the US and GOLD in Canada and marked the band’s first of many chart appearances, hitting #77 US, #17 UK Rock & Metal, #77 Scottish Albums, & #95 Swiss Albums. Opening track “Live Wire” has been a cornerstone of the band’s live set over the past 45 years and has found a new audience via high-energy, fast-paced uses in video games, TV shows, movies and commercials. The band’s recent tour setlist also includes “Too Fast For Love” and “Take Me To The Top” proving the enduring love from the fans for the album. The filth and fury of those tracks contrast with the more reflective “On With The Show”, “Starry Eyes” and “Merry-Go-Round,” showcasing the vast songwriting range behind the album.
The centerpiece of the 45th anniversary celebration is a limited edition deluxe box set that includes the 1981 Leathür Records version (which sells for thousands of dollars when one becomes available), the 1982 Elektra Records version, live recordings from the legendary Perkins Palace shows in 1982 (previewing tracks from 1983’s epic Shout At The Devil), never-before-released 5-track 1LP featuring demos from the band’s first-ever studio sessions from March 1981, replica demo cassette, replica 7″ single, 100-page photo book, replica poster and more.
Too Fast For Love 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Contents:
● 1LP Black Vinyl remastered 1981 Leathür Records 10-track version
● 1LP Black Vinyl remastered 1982 Elektra Records 9-track version
● 2LP Black Vinyl Rare live recording from the legendary Perkins Palace performances in 1982
● 1LP Black Vinyl first-ever studio session, March 1981
● 100-page book featuring rare and previously unpublished early-band photographs
● Replica original demo cassette
● Replica original 7-inch single
● CD 1981 Leathür Records 10-track version
● Replica Poster
● Lyric Book
WATCH The Too Fast For Love Limited Edition Deluxe Unboxing HERE
Pre-Order Limited Edition Sets HERE
An ultra-limited, hand-numbered version with additional elements was made available exclusively at the Crüeseum and is already SOLD OUT.
Standard Editions of Too Fast For Love will be available on CD and LP, alongside physical retail-exclusive editions at Walmart (CD and LP), Independent Retail (LP), Amazon (LP) and Revolver (LP).
For the first time ever, Too Fast For Love (Leathür Records Version) will be available on streaming services. Pre-save/pre-add now and listen to and watch lyric video for “Take Me To The Top (Leathür Records Version)” HERE
Too Fast For Love 45th Anniversary Deluxe Limited Edition Box Set Tracklist:
1981 Leathür Records Version LP & CD (ONLY AVAILABLE IN BOX SET)
Side A Side B
1. Live Wire 1. Starry Eyes
2. Public Enemy #1 2. Stick To Your Guns
3. Take Me To The Top 3. Come On And Dance
4. Merry-Go-Round 4. Too Fast For Love
5. Piece Of Your Action 5. On With The Show
1982 Elektra Records Version:
Side A Side B
1. Live Wire 1. Piece Of Your Action
2. Come On And Dance 2. Starry Eyes
3. Public Enemy #1 3. Too Fast For Love
4. Merry-Go-Round 4. On With The Show
5. Take Me To The Top
Live At Perkins Palace 1982 2LP Tracklist (ONLY Available in Box Set):
Side A Side B
1. Take Me To The Top 1. Starry Eyes
2. Looks That Kill 2. Piece Of Your Action
3. Public Enemy #1 3. Shout At The Devil
4. Red Hot
Side C Side D
1. Merry-Go-Round 1. Live Wire
2. Running Wild In The Night 2. Knock ‘Em Dead, Kid
3. Hotter Than Hell 3. Helter Skelter
March 1981 Demos Tracklist (ONLY Available in Box Set)
Side A Side B
1. Nobody Knows What It’s Like To Be Lonely 1. Take Me To The Top
2. Public Enemy #1 2. Tonight
3. Stick To Your Guns
Stick To Your Guns/Toast Of The Town 1981 7″ Single Tracklist (ONLY Available in Box Set):
Side A
1. Stick To Your Guns
Side B
1. Toast Of The Town
Original Demo Cassette 1981 Tracklist (ONLY Available in Box Set):
Side A & B (Program Repeats On Both Sides)
- Public Enemy #1
- Take Me To The Top
- Stick To Your Guns
- Toast Of The Town
Mötley Crüe recently completed The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins tour across North America. Their first full tour in three years spanned 33 cities and drew nearly half a million fans. The tour marked the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking 2006 Carnival Of Sins tour, featuring a reimagined show and updated setlist. A portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold was donated to ASAP! (After School Arts Program) through the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative to support students with hands-on programs in music and the arts.
Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Mötley Crüe has commandeered the rock pantheon for 40+ years. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and has amassed 7 USA Platinum and Multi-Platinum albums, 8 Gold, Platinum or Multi-Platinum singles, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, 6 Top 20 pop singles, 3 GRAMMY® nominations, 5 New York Times Best Selling books, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a hit Netflix movie. The quartet has amassed nearly 10 billion streams and has over 9.5 million followers on social media. Known for their iconic live performances, Mötley Crüe has sold out countless tours around the world in front of millions of fans and pioneered the Las Vegas rock residency with a sold-out run in 2012. Hit songs, like “Kickstart My Heart” and “Home Sweet Home,” are frequently licensed by major brands such as NASCAR, Dodge, Coldwell Banker, Carl’s Jr., and KIA, and their music can be heard on hit TV shows like Stranger Things and Cobra Kai, among others. The band’s biography, The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band, became a New York Times Best Seller in 2001 and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Members of the band have authored 5 additional New York Times Best Selling books since. In 2019, Netflix premiered The Dirt, a biopic based on the bestselling book. Mötley Crüe remains a huge global draw 43 years into their career, wrapping up a two-year stadium world tour in late 2023. In 2024, the band ushered in a brand-new era, signing to Big Machine Records and releasing the single “Dogs of War.” 2025 saw Mötley Crüe return to the Las Vegas Strip for the band’s third Sin City residency – the first one since 2013 – with ten nights at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Mötley Crüe celebrated their 45th anniversary in 2026 with a massive North American Tour between July and September.
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