Simply Red – Picture Book (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1985 | NM-/VG+)

Simply Red – Picture Book is the 1985 debut album by Mick Hucknall’s band. Blue-eyed soul with funk and pop touches – featuring the breakthrough hit "Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)", the worldwide hit "Holding Back The Years", "Come To My Aid" and "Jericho".

On offer is the original European pressing from 1985 on Elektra (EKT 27), with the original inner sleeve (OIS) and insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Elektra – EKT 27
• Format: Vinyl LP - Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Soul, Funk, Pop, Rock, Rhythm & Blues – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: original inner sleeve (OIS), insert

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. Come To My Aid (4:04)
2. Sad Old Red (4:32)
3. Look At You Now (3:02)
4. Heaven (4:33)
5. Jericho (6:04)

Side B

1. Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (4:14)
2. Holding Back The Years (4:28)
3. Red Box (3:55)
4. No Direction (3:40)
5. Picture Book (5:48)

Personnel

Simply Red (Arranged By), Tony Bowers (Bass), Chris Joyce (Drums, Percussion), Fritz McIntyre (Keyboards, Vocals), Sylvan Richardson (Guitar), Femi Jiya (Engineer, Mixed By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original European pressing from 1985 on Elektra (EKT 27).

Are the big hits on it?
Yes, "Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)" and "Holding Back The Years" are both on side B.

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 Soul / Funk collection.