Out of Space explained

Out of Space
Cover:	Out of Space.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	the Prodigy
Album:	Experience
Released:	^[1]
Recorded:	Essex, UK
Genre:	Rave^[2]
Producer:	Liam Howlett
Prev Title:	Fire/Jericho
Prev Year:	1992
Next Title:	Wind It Up (Rewound)
Next Year:	1993

"Out of Space" is the fourth EP/single released by English electronic music group the Prodigy in 1992. The song is also featured on their debut album, Experience (1992), and is the fourth single from it. The song samples the 1976 song "Chase the Devil" by Max Romeo as well as some lines by rapper Kool Keith on the 1988 track "Critical Beatdown" by Ultramagnetic MCs.^{[3] [4]}

The song is arguably the most successful of the Prodigy's early period and was often played live by the band.^[5] The British Phonographic Industry certified the single platinum in June 2024.

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 .

Critical reception

In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton said, "This track is by far their most commercial yet. It may not progress much further but is their 4th Top 20 entry this year, not a feat to be sniffed at."^[6] Charles Aaron from Spin wrote, "Swirling and constantly transforming, this here's techno that bends your mind and tickles your belly."^[7]

Music video

The colour-negative music video for the song, 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.^[8] The video received heavy rotation on MTV Europe.^[9]

Track listing

XL

• 7" vinyl record

A. "Out of Space"

B. "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4:17)

• 12" vinyl record

1. "Out of Space" (Original Mix) (5:07)
2. "Out of Space" (Techno Underworld Remix) (4:48)
3. "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4:20)
4. "Music Reach" (1/2/3/4) (Live) (4:21)

• Cassette Single

1. "Out of Space" (3.41)
2. "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4.20)

• CD single

1. "Out of Space" (Edit) (3:41)
2. "Out of Space" (Techno Underworld Remix) (4:48)
3. "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Remix) (4:20)
4. "Music Reach" (1/2/3/4) (Live) (4:21)

Elektra

• CD single

1. "Out of Space" (Edit) (3:41)
2. "Out of Space" (Techno Underworld Remix) (4:48)
3. "Out of Space" (Millenium Mix) (6:25)
4. "Out of Space" (Celestial Bodies Mix) (5:44)
5. "Ruff in the Jungle Bizness" (Uplifting Vibes Mix) (4:20)
6. "Jericho" (Live Version) (4:22)

Tracks 2 and 5 remixed by Liam Howlett.Tracks 3 and 4 remixed by Mark Picchiotti and Teri Bristol.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1992–1993)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[10]	167
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[11]	33
Europe (European Dance Radio)^[12]	15
Greece (Pop + Rock)^[13]	6

Year-end charts

Chart (1993)	Position
Germany (Official German Charts)^[15]	62
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[16]	43

Certifications

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Notes and References

1. New Releases: Singles . . 7 November 1992 . 19.
2. Book: Crawford, David. Robert . Dimery . 2015 . 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die. The Prodigy - "Out of Space. Universe. New York. 690.
3. Web site: Neil . Kulkarni . One Step Forward Two Steps Backward: 1976, Reggae & Critical Amnesia . . 26 April 2016 . 9 May 2020 .
4. News: Ian . McCann . Chase the Devil — when Max Romeo declared war on Lucifer . . 16 September 2019 . 20 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190917200732/https://ig.ft.com/life-of-a-song/chase-the-devil.html . 17 September 2019.
5. Web site: The Prodigy Setlist at Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland . Setlist.fm . 30 November 2009 . 7 January 2014 .
6. Web site: James . Masterton . James Masterton . Week Ending November 21st 1992 . Chart Watch UK . 16 November 1992 . 12 September 2021 .
7. Charles. Aaron. Singles. Spin. April 1993. 100. 25 January 2023. Charles Aaron.
8. Book: Roach, Martin . 2010 . The Prodigy: The Official Story – Electronic Punks . Chapter 6 . 9781784189648 . https://books.google.com/books?id=3PxBCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT73.
9. Station Reports > MTV Europe/London. Music & Media. 13 March 1993. 20. 12 December 2022.
10. Web site: Re: ARIA Charts Peak . 5 June 2015 . . 29 July 2015 .
11. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles . . 9 . 50 . 23 . 12 December 1992 . 30 October 2020 .
12. European Dance Radio . . 10 . 4 . 20 . 23 January 1993 . 2 November 2021 .
13. Top 10 Sales in Europe . . 10 . 2 . 12 . 9 January 1993 . 30 October 2020 .
14. Year End Charts: Top Singles . . 16 January 1993 . 8.
15. Web site: Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 1993 . . 13 February 2021 . de.
16. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1993 . Single Top 100. Hung Medien . 13 February 2021 . nl.