Phil Collins – Face Value (Vinyl LP, EU Reissue, 1981)

Phil Collins – Face Value is the Genesis drummer's 1981 solo debut – a very personal album written after the end of his first marriage. The opener "In The Air Tonight" with its legendary drum break is world-famous. Add pop rock, soul influences and songs such as "I Missed Again" and "If Leaving Me Is Easy".

On offer is the EU reissue from 1981 on Atlantic (WEA 99 143) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic – WEA 99 143
• Format: Vinyl LP – Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: EU – Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Pop Rock, Rock – more in Pop / Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. In The Air Tonight (5:32)
2. This Must Be Love (3:55)
3. Behind The Lines (3:53)
4. The Roof Is Leaking (3:16)
5. Droned (2:55)
6. Hand In Hand (5:12)

Side B

1. I Missed Again (3:41)
2. You Know What I Mean (2:33)
3. Thunder And Lightning (4:12)
4. I'm Not Moving (2:33)
5. If Leaving Me Is Easy (4:54)
6. Tomorrow Never Knows (4:46)

Personnel

Phil Collins (Producer, Engineer), Hugh Padgham (Engineer, Assistant Producer), Daryl Stuermer (Guitar), John Giblin (Bass), Alphonso Johnson (Bass).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to the listing this is an EU edition from 1981 on Atlantic in a gatefold sleeve, listed as a reissue.

Which songs stand out?
"In The Air Tonight", "I Missed Again" and "If Leaving Me Is Easy".

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 Pop / Rock collection.