Tina Turner – What You Get Is What You See (12" Maxi-Single | DE Original | Pepsi Promo | 1987)

Tina Turner – What You Get Is What You See is a single from her album “Break Every Rule” (1986), written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle – with Eric Clapton on guitar. The single was released on Capitol in early 1987 and reached No. 17 in Germany and No. 30 in the UK. On offer is the German 12" promo maxi single from March 1987 (Capitol 12CL 439), which was distributed during the Pepsi-sponsored 1987 tour – with Extended Dance Mix, Extended Rock Mix and live version.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Capitol Records – 12CL 439 / 12 CL 439
• Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, maxi single, promo
• Pressing: DE promo (Pepsi tour 1987), manufactured in the UK by EMI Records Ltd.
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1987
• Genre: Pop Rock, Rock, 12" Maxi-Singles

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. What You Get Is What You See (Extended Dance Mix) (6:26)

Side B

1. What You Get Is What You See (Extended Rock Mix) (5:56)
2. What You Get Is What You See (Live Version) (4:47)

Personnel

Tina Turner (vocals), Eric Clapton (guitar on the Extended Dance Mix). Written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten, produced by Terry Britten; live version produced and engineered by John Hudson. Design: Stylorouge, photos: Bettina Rheims (front), Paul Cox (back).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the promo edition from the year of release, 1987. It was made for the German market by EMI in the UK – hence the British catalogue number 12CL 439.

What does Pepsi have to do with it?
Pepsi sponsored Tina Turner's 1987 tour. This maxi single was distributed as a promo during the tour – not a regular retail release and an interesting piece for collectors.

Does Eric Clapton play on it?
Yes, according to the credits Eric Clapton plays guitar on the Extended Dance Mix (side A).

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means almost like new with barely visible signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) shows light wear. More at Vinyl Grading. More records are in our 12" Maxi-Singles collection.