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Level 42 - World Machine Vinyl

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Description

Level 42 – World Machine

1985 UK Original Vinyl Pressing – Polydor Records

Artist: Level 42
Title: World Machine
Label: Polydor Records
Catalogue Number: POLH 25
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1985
Pressing Year: 1985
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Stereo / Mono: Stereo
Genre: Funk / Soul / Pop / Synth-Pop

Description

World Machine is Level 42's hugely successful fifth studio album, released in 1985. Featuring the classic singles Something About You, Leaving Me Now and World Machine, it became one of the band's defining releases and reached No.3 in the UK Albums Chart.

Pressing Notes

This is the original 1985 UK Polydor vinyl pressing, catalogue POLH 25. The original UK LP contains the nine-track UK album configuration and was issued with a printed lyric inner sleeve.

This UK edition differs from the US version, which has a different track sequence and includes tracks such as Hot Water and The Chant Has Begun.

Track Listing

Side One

  1. World Machine

  2. Physical Presence

  3. Something About You

  4. Leaving Me Now

Side Two

  1. I Sleep On My Heart

  2. It's Not The Same For Us

  3. Good Man In A Storm

  4. Coup D'Etat

  5. Lying Still

Additional Information

  • Original 1985 UK pressing

  • Polydor Records

  • Catalogue number: POLH 25

  • 12" Vinyl LP

  • 33⅓ RPM

  • Stereo

  • 9-track UK album

  • Original printed lyric inner sleeve

  • Produced by Level 42 and Wally Badarou

  • Recorded and mixed by Julian Mendelsohn

  • Features Something About You

  • Features Leaving Me Now

  • Features World Machine

  • UK Albums Chart peak: No.3

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Overall Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

The sleeve remains in very good plus condition with only minor signs of handling and storage. The vinyl is also VG+, showing only light evidence of previous play while retaining a clean overall appearance. The original printed inner sleeve is present.

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, with little or no evidence of handling or play.

Excellent (EX): Extremely well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with only minor signs of handling or play.

Very Good (VG): Noticeable signs of use, but still a strong and enjoyable copy.

Good Plus (G+): More pronounced wear and surface marks, but remains playable.

Good (G): Significant signs of use and wear, but still playable.

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