Level 42 - World Machine (Vinyl LP | Original German Pressing | 1985)

Level 42 – World Machine was released in 1985 on Polydor and shows the British band around bassist Mark King on its way from jazz-funk to elegant pop. Slap bass, crystal-clear keyboards by Mike Lindup and the production with Wally Badarou shape the sound. Tracks include World Machine, Something About You, Leaving Me Now and Coup D'Etat.

On offer is the 1985 German original pressing on Polydor (827 487-1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 827 487-1
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Pressing: Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Pop, Jazz-Funk – more in Soul / Funk

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. World Machine (5:13)
2. Physical Presence (5:26)
3. Something About You (4:22)
4. Leaving Me Now (4:59)

Side B

1. I Sleep On My Heart (4:05)
2. It's Not The Same For Us (4:34)
3. Good Man In A Storm (4:35)
4. Coup D'Etat (3:37)
5. Lying Still (5:40)

Personnel

Mark King (Bass, Vocals), Mike Lindup (Keyboards, Vocals), Boon Gould (Guitar), Phil Gould (Drums), Wally Badarou (Producer), Level 42 (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1985 German original pressing on Polydor (827 487-1).

Which well-known songs are included?
For example Something About You, Leaving Me Now and World Machine.

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.

• 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.