Starship - We Built This City (Vinyl 12" Maxi | EU Original | 1985)

Starship – We Built This City was released in 1985 on Grunt and is one of the best-known – and most debated – hits of the mid-80s. The slick pop rock with synth sheen and a huge hook reached No. 1 in the US and was all over the radio. The 12" features the “Special Club Mix”, the regular version and “Private Room (Instrumental)”.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Grunt (FT49930 / FT 49930) as a 12" at 45 RPM in stereo.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Grunt – FT49930 / FT 49930
• Format: Vinyl 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop Rock, Synth-pop – more in 12" Maxi-Singles

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. We Built This City (Special Club Mix) (7:00)

Side B

1. We Built This City (4:49)
2. Private Room (Instrumental) (4:54)

Personnel

Peter Wolf (Producer), Jeremy Smith (Producer), Dennis Lambert (Executive-Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1985 on Grunt.

Which versions are on the maxi?
Side A: “We Built This City (Special Club Mix)”, side B: the regular version and “Private Room (Instrumental)”.

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 12" Maxi-Singles collection.