The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta (Vinyl LP) Half-Speed Mastering

The Police – Zenyatta Mondatta is the third album by The Police, released in October 1980 and recorded at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands. With "Don't Stand So Close To Me" and "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" it contains two of the band's biggest hits; in the UK it reached No. 1. On offer is the audiophile half speed mastered "Superdisc" by Nautilus Recordings from the US (1981) – with both inserts.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Nautilus Recordings – NR 19
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Half Speed Mastered
• Pressing: US – Remastered
• Country: USA
• Year: 1981 (original: 1980)
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave
• Inserts: both inserts included

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Don't Stand So Close To Me (4:03)
2. Driven To Tears (3:21)
3. When The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of What's Still Around (3:33)
4. Canary In A Coalmine (2:24)
5. Voices Inside My Head (3:51)
6. Bombs Away (3:07)

Side B

1. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (4:09)
2. Behind My Camel (2:53)
3. Man In A Suitcase (2:15)
4. Shadows In The Rain (5:09)
5. The Other Way Of Stopping (3:21)

Personnel

Sting (vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar), Stewart Copeland (drums). Produced by Nigel Gray and The Police. Half speed mastering: Bruce Leek and Richard Donaldson (IAM).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out on A&M in 1980. This 1981 Nautilus "Superdisc" is an audiophile half speed remaster that collectors seek out for its sound.

What does "half speed mastered" mean?
The master tape and cutting lathe run at half speed during cutting – this allows a more precise cut, especially in the high frequencies.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve shows light wear. Details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more like this?
Yes – browse our Pop Rock collection.