The Style Council - Speak Like A Child (Vinyl 7" | DE Original | 1983)

The Style Council – Speak Like A Child is the first single by the project Paul Weller founded with Mick Talbot after the end of The Jam. Instead of raw mod punk you get soulful, elegant pop with organ, horns and backing vocals by Tracie Young. The starting shot for one of the most stylish bands of the 80s.

On offer is the original German pressing of the 7" single from 1983 on Polydor (810 873-7).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor (810 873-7)
• Format: Vinyl 7", Single, 45 RPM
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Mod – more in Pop / Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (some tape residue on one side)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Speak Like A Child (3:15)

Side B

1. Party Chambers (3:20)

Personnel

Paul Weller (Vocals, Guitar, Written-By), Mick Talbot (Keyboards), Tracie Young (Backing Vocals), Zeke Manyika (Drums), Paul Weller (Producer), Peter Wilson (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the original German pressing from 1983 on Polydor.

What's on the B-side?
The B-side features Party Chambers.

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.