Simple Minds - Once Upon A Time (Picture Disc Vinyl LP)

Simple Minds – Once Upon A Time is the Simple Minds album released by Virgin in October 1985, produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain. It features well-known songs such as “Alive And Kicking”, “Sanctify Yourself”, “All The Things She Said” and “Ghost Dancing”. On offer is the UK original picture disc (Virgin VP 2364) in a gatefold sleeve with a die-cut window that shows the disc’s artwork.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin VP 2364
• Format: Vinyl, LP, album, picture disc, gatefold
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1985
• Genre: Synth-pop, Pop rock, Picture disc
• Inserts: Insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Once Upon A Time
2. All The Things She Said
3. Ghost Dancing
4. Alive And Kicking

Side B

1. Oh Jungleland
2. I Wish You Were Here
3. Sanctify Yourself
4. Come A Long Way

Personnel

Jim Kerr (vocals), Charlie Burchill (guitar), Michael MacNeil (piano, synthesizer), John Giblin (bass), Mel Gaynor (drums, vocals), Robin Clark (vocals). Produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 1985 UK picture disc edition on Virgin (VP 2364).

Can a picture disc be played normally?
Yes, it plays on any turntable. Picture discs are mainly collected for their looks, though – sonically they can sit slightly behind a black vinyl pressing.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
Media NM-: the record is near mint minus – very close to new, barely any signs of use. Sleeve VG+: very good plus – light signs of use that don’t affect playback. Full details of how we grade are on our Vinyl Grading page.

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