Scritti Politti – Cupid & Psyche 85 (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1985)

Scritti Politti – Cupid & Psyche 85 is the second studio album by Green Gartside's band, released in 1985 on Virgin. Crystal-clear, funky synth-pop with the singles “Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)”, “Absolute”, “Hypnotize”, “The Word Girl” and “Perfect Way”.

On offer is the 1985 German original pressing on Virgin (206 616) on vinyl LP.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – 206 616
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo, 33 rpm
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Synth-pop, pop – more in Synth-Pop

Condition

• Condition: Used
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). (The images are scans of the item for sale, taken by us)

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Word Girl (Flesh & Blood) (4:21)
2. Small Talk (3:36)
3. Absolute (4:21)
4. A Little Knowledge (4:57)
5. Don't Work That Hard (3:56)

Side B

1. Perfect Way (4:40)
2. Lover To Fall (4:10)
3. Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) (4:45)
4. Hypnotize (3:33)

Production

Arif Mardin as well as Green Gartside, David Gamson and Fred Maher.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1985 German original pressing on Virgin (206 616).

Which hits are on the album?
Among others “Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)”, “Absolute”, “Hypnotize”, “The Word Girl” and “Perfect Way”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade vinyl and sleeve to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ down to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Synth-Pop collection.