Big Country - King Of Emotion (Vinyl 7" | EU Original | 1988)

Big Country – King Of Emotion was released in 1988 as the lead single for the album Peace In Our Time. Catchy, poppy rock with Stuart Adamson's distinctive vocals – a solid entry from the Scottish band's later period. The B-side is The Travellers.

On offer is the original European pressing of the 7" single from 1988 on Mercury (870 617-7 / BIGC 5) – black paper labels.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mercury – 870 617-7 / BIGC 5
• Format: Vinyl 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Black Paper Labels
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Alternative Rock – more in Classic Rock 80s
• Features: Black paper labels

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. King Of Emotion (4:50)

Side B

1. The Travellers (3:16)

Personnel

Stuart Adamson (Performer, Lyrics By), Bruce Watson (Performer), Tony Butler (Performer), Mark Brzezicki (Performer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the original European pressing from 1988 on Mercury – black paper labels.

What's on the B-side?
The B-side features The Travellers.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Classic Rock 80s collection.