Simple Minds - Life In A Day (Vinyl LP)

Simple Minds – Life In A Day is the Scottish band's 1979 debut album, produced by John Leckie. Still far from their later stadium sound: this is early, nervy new wave with songs like the title track, Chelsea Girl and the eight-minute Pleasantly Disturbed.

On offer is the 1979 German original pressing on Zoom Records / Arista (201 159).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Zoom Records, Arista – 201 159
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: New Wave – more in New Wave

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. Someone (3:40)
2. Life In A Day (4:00)
3. Sad Affair (2:45)
4. All For You (2:50)
5. Pleasantly Disturbed (8:00)

Side B

1. No Cure (3:38)
2. Chelsea Girl (4:33)
3. Wasteland (3:44)
4. Destiny (3:36)
5. Murder Story (6:18)

Personnel

John Leckie (Producer), Jim Kerr (Written-By), Charlie Burchill (Written-By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1979 German original pressing on Zoom Records / Arista.

Who produced the album?
John Leckie; the songs were written by Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill.

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 New Wave 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.