Level 42 – True Colours (Vinyl LP)

Level 42 – True Colours is the British band's album from 1984 – high-energy jazz-funk with a pop sensibility, driven by Mark King's slap bass. It includes The Chant Has Begun, Hot Water and Kansas City Milkman.

On offer is the 1984 German original pressing on Polydor (823 542-1) with the original inner sleeve (which has a seam split).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 823 542-1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Jazz, Jazz-Funk – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS) with seam split

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. The Chant Has Begun (5:23)
2. Kansas City Milkman (5:31)
3. Seven Days (4:26)
4. Hot Water (5:41)

Side B

1. A Floating Life (5:14)
2. True Believers (5:08)
3. Kouyaté (4:52)
4. Hours By The Window (5:10)

Personnel

Mark King (Bass, Vocals, Percussion), Mike Lindup (Keyboards, Vocals), Boon Gould (Guitar), Phil Gould (Drums, Percussion), Wally Badarou (Keyboards), Bernie Grundman (Mastered By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1984 German first pressing on Polydor.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others The Chant Has Begun, Hot Water, Kansas City Milkman and A Floating Life.

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.