The Police - Every Breath You Take (7" Vinyl Single | 1983)

The Police – Every Breath You Take is the first single from the album Synchronicity (1983). Written by Sting, it was recorded between December 1982 and February 1983 at AIR Studios, Montserrat, and produced by Hugh Padgham and the band. It spent eight weeks at No. 1 in the US and four in the UK and won two Grammys, including Song of the Year. This copy is the 1983 German pressing on A&M (AMS 9287) with “Murder By Numbers” on the B-side.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: A&M Records AMS 9287
• Format: Vinyl 7″ single, 45 RPM
• Pressing: German pressing
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1983
• Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock, 7″ Singles

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (seam split on top spine)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Every Breath You Take (Sting)

Side B

1. Murder By Numbers (Andy Summers/Sting)

Personnel

The Police: Sting (vocals, bass, keyboards), Andy Summers (guitar), Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion). Produced by Hugh Padgham and The Police.

FAQ

Is this an original pressing?
Yes, it is a 1983 pressing for the German market (labels marked “Made in Germany”, distributed by CBS Schallplatten).

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG mean?
Record: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. Sleeve: VG (Very Good) means clear signs of use, but the record or sleeve is fully usable. The sleeve has a seam split on the top spine. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records by The Police?
Yes, for example the album The Police – Synchronicity, the single King Of Pain or another copy of Every Breath You Take (sleeve VG+).