Level 42 - Level 42 (Vinyl LP)

Level 42 – Level 42 is the British band's 1981 debut album, produced by Mike Vernon. Mark King's distinctive slap bass, Mike Lindup's keyboards and guest Wally Badarou shape the elegant jazz-funk sound. Included are “Turn It On”, “Love Games” and “Starchild”.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1981 on Polydor (2383 612), with original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 2383 612
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Jazz-Funk – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

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. Turn It On (4:42)
2. "43" (7:04)
3. Why Are You Leaving? (4:36)
4. Almost There (5:45)

Side B

1. Heathrow (4:43)
2. Love Games (5:20)
3. Dune Tune (4:52)
4. Starchild (5:58)

Personnel

Mark King (Vocals, Bass, Percussion), Mike Lindup (Keyboards, Vocals), Phil Gould (Drums, Backing Vocals), Boon Gould (Guitar), Wally Badarou (Synthesizer), Mike Vernon (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1981 on Polydor (2383 612).

Which songs are on the record?
Eight tracks, including “Turn It On”, “Love Games”, “Heathrow” and “Starchild”.

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 Soul / Funk collection.