Midge Ure - If I Was (Extended Mix) (Vinyl 12" | EU Original | 1985)

Midge Ure – If I Was (Extended Mix) was released in 1985 on Chrysalis and is taken from the solo album The Gift. The Ultravox frontman and co-writer of “Do They Know It's Christmas?” scored one of his biggest solo successes with this polished, atmospheric synth-pop song. The 12" offers the Extended Mix, plus “Piano” and his version of David Bowie's “The Man Who Sold The World”.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Chrysalis (601 948) as a 12" maxi single.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Chrysalis – 601 948
• Format: Vinyl 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
• Pressing: Europe
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-Pop – more in 12" Maxi-Singles

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. If I Was (Extended Mix) (6:45)

Side B

1. Piano (2:27)
2. The Man Who Sold The World (5:30)

Personnel

Midge Ure (Instrumentation, Producer), Peter Saville Associates (Design), Trevor Key (Photography By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Chrysalis.

Which tracks are on the maxi?
Side A has “If I Was (Extended Mix)”, side B has “Piano” and “The Man Who Sold The World”.

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 12" Maxi-Singles collection.