Steve Hillage - Open (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1979)

Steve Hillage – Open was released in 1979 on Virgin and recorded at Ridge Farm in August 1979. Hillage produced the album himself, pairing his shimmering guitar with Miquette Giraudy's synthesizers – a blend of psychedelic rock, space rock, experimental and ambient textures. Tracks include "Day After Day", "Getting In Tune" and "Earthrise".

On offer is the German original pressing from 1979 on Virgin (201 050) with original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – 201 050
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Experimental, Ambient – more in Psychedelic Rock
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (some wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Day After Day (6:17)
2. Getting In Tune (3:16)
3. Open (5:16)
4. Definitive Activity (4:43)

Side B

1. Don't Dither Do It (5:04)
2. The Fire Inside (6:15)
3. Earthrise (8:34)

Personnel

Steve Hillage (Producer, Guitar, Vocoder), Miquette Giraudy (Synthesizer, Voice, Vocoder), Andy Anderson (Drums, Percussion), Paul Francis (Bass Guitar), Dave Stewart (Slide Guitar, Voice).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the first German issue from 1979 on Virgin (201 050).

Who produced the album?
Steve Hillage produced it himself.

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 Psychedelic Rock collection.