Tight Fit – Tight Fit (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1982)

Tight Fit – Tight Fit was released in 1982 on Jive and is the album by the British pop group that scored a huge international hit with their version of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. Produced by Tim Friese-Greene, the record offers glossy, danceable early-80s synth-pop – alongside the hit, for example “Fantasy Island”.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1982 on Jive (6.25309 AO).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Jive – 6.25309 AO
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Electronic, Pop, Synth-Pop – more in Synth-Pop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube) (3:18)
2. Fantasy Island (3:26)
3. Hearts Of Stone Break Hearts Of Glass (3:58)
4. One Two Three (3:09)
5. Secret Heart (3:44)

Side B

1. I'm Undecided (3:52)
2. Just A Moment Away (4:04)
3. One Thing Leads To Another (3:46)
4. Baby I'm Lost For Words (3:37)
5. Magic Eyes (3:34)

Personnel

Tim Friese-Greene (Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1982 on Jive.

Is “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” on it?
Yes, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)” opens side A, followed by “Fantasy Island”.

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 Synth-Pop collection.