Simple Minds - Sons And Fascination (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1981)

Simple Minds – Sons And Fascination was released in 1981 and is regarded as one of the band's strongest albums before their mainstream breakthrough. Produced by Steve Hillage, dense, atmospheric synths are layered over driving rhythms – post-punk intensity meets new wave shine, as in “Love Song”, “In Trance As Mission” and “70 Cities As Love Brings The Fall”.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1981 on Virgin (203 959 / 203 959-320).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – 203 959 / 203 959-320
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop, Synth-Pop, New Wave, Post-Punk – more in New Wave

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 Trance As Mission (6:50)
2. Sweat In Bullet (4:29)
3. 70 Cities As Love Brings The Fall (4:48)
4. Boys From Brazil (5:29)

Side B

1. Love Song (5:03)
2. This Earth That You Walk Upon (5:26)
3. Sons And Fascination (5:23)
4. Seeing Out The Angel (6:10)

Personnel

Charlie Burchill (Guitar), Derek Forbes (Bass), Michael MacNeil (Keyboards), Brian McGee (Drums), Malcolm Garrett (Design, Art Direction).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1981 on Virgin.

Which songs stand out?
“Love Song”, “In Trance As Mission”, “Sweat In Bullet” and “This Earth That You Walk Upon”.

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.