Simply Red – Picture Book (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1985)

Simply Red – Picture Book is Simply Red's debut album, released in 1985 on Elektra. Mick Hucknall's remarkable voice carries an elegant mix of soul, funk and pop – with “Holding Back The Years”, “Money's Too Tight (To Mention)” and “Come To My Aid”. A classic of 80s blue-eyed soul.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Elektra (EKT 27 / 960 452-1) with the original inner sleeve; the cover still carries the hype sticker.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Elektra – EKT 27 / 960 452-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop – more in Soul / Funk
• Features: Original inner sleeve, hype sticker

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (hype sticker)

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

Mick Hucknall (Lyrics By, Music By), Fritz McIntyre (Keyboards, Vocals), Tony Bowers (Bass), Chris Joyce (Drums, Percussion), Sylvan Richardson (Guitar), Femi Jiya (Engineer, Mixed By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Elektra with the original inner sleeve.

Is “Holding Back The Years” on it?
Yes, “Holding Back The Years” is on the album – as is “Money's Too Tight (To Mention)”.

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.