"1998" is the second single by Australian musician Chet Faker from his debut studio album Built on Glass (2014). The song was released in Australia as a digital download on 5 May 2014 through Future Classic. It was voted No. 8 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2014.[1]
A remix featuring Banks was released on 29 July 2015.[2]
The song was shortlisted for Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards of 2015.[3]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "1998" was first released on YouTube on 16 April 2014.[4]
Use in media
The song was used in the 2014 snowboarding film Shredbots: The Movie (director Leo Cittadella).
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1998" | 3:43 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1998" (album version) | 6:05 |
| 2. | "1998" (Reshaped by Homework) | 5:13 |
| 3. | "1998" (Roland Tings remix) | 6:47 |
| 4. | "1998" (NTEIBINT remix) | 4:44 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1998" (Nick Murphy remix) | 7:55 |
| 2. | "1998" (Andras Morning mix) | 5:14 |
| 3. | "1998" (Roland Tings remix) | 6:47 |
| 4. | "1998" (Otologic remix) | 7:17 |
| 5. | "1998" (Amateur Dance remix) | 5:22 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1998" (featuring Banks) | 3:44 |
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 55 |
| Australian Independent Singles (AIR)[8] | 6 |
| France (SNEP)[9] | 95 |
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[10] Featuring Banks |
31 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 May 2014 | Digital download | Single version | Future Classic |
| 29 July 2015 | Remix (featuring Banks) |
References
- ^ "chet-faker-takes-out-triple-j-hottest-100-2014". www.news.com.au. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "1998 feat Banks - Single". iTunes Australia. Archived from the original on November 9, 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "APRA's Shortlist Of The Top Aussie Songs Of 2014 Is Hereng of the Year!". Music Feeds. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ Chet Faker - "1998" [Official Video] - YouTube
- ^ "Chet Faker – 1998 – Remixes". Discogs.com. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "1998 (Melbourne Edition) by Chet Faker". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 21, 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Issue 1261 (Week Commencing 28 April 2014)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 April 2014. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-05-16. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^ "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 28 Apr 2014". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Chet Faker – 1998" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Banks Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Chet Faker feat. Banks – 1998". Radioscope. Retrieved 10 February 2025. Type 1998 in the "Search:" field.