Sting - The Dream Of The Blue Turtles (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1985)

Sting – The Dream Of The Blue Turtles is the 1985 solo debut by The Police's frontman. Backed by a band of jazz musicians, Sting combines catchy pop rock with jazz-rock elements. Best known are If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Russians, Moon Over Bourbon Street and Fortress Around Your Heart.

On offer is the original 1985 European pressing on A&M Records (393 750-1) in stereo – still in shrink and with the hype sticker.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: A&M Records – 393 750-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz Rock – more in Pop / Rock
• Features: Hype sticker, still in shrink

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (with hype sticker, still in shrink)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (4:14)
2. Love Is The Seventh Wave (3:30)
3. Russians (3:57)
4. Children's Crusade (5:00)
5. Shadows In The Rain (4:56)

Side B

1. We Work The Black Seam (5:40)
2. Consider Me Gone (4:21)
3. The Dream Of The Blue Turtles (1:15)
4. Moon Over Bourbon Street (3:59)
5. Fortress Around Your Heart (4:48)

Personnel

Dolette McDonald (Backing Vocals), Janice Pendarvis (Backing Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1985 European pressing on A&M (393 750-1), still in shrink with the hype sticker.

Which hits are on the album?
Among others If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Russians, Fortress Around Your Heart and Love Is The Seventh Wave.

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 Pop / Rock collection.