Despite this song's irresistible hook, Level 42's 'Out of sight, out of mind' only managed to get to number 41 in the UK singles chart, just missing the top 40. The song was released as the first single from their 1983 album 'Standing in the light', the album that gave them their first top 10 hit in the shape of 'The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)'.
It would take the band two more years to become world famous with the album 'Running in the family'. Compared to some of their later singles, this one sounds fresher and more innovative... but that's just my opinion.
My collection: 7" single no. 5436
Found: unknown
Tracks: 'Out of sight, out of mind' / 'You can't blame Louis (remix)'
Showing posts with label Level 42. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Level 42. Show all posts
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Take care of yourself - Level 42
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The track was released as a single to promote the album. 'Take care of yourself' reached number 39 in the UK singles chart and number 11 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4912
Found: Record fair, Den Haag, June 5, 2010
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Take care of yourself' / 'Silence (live)'
Monday, 24 May 2010
Hot water - Level 42
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At the time of its release, Level 42 were at the verge of becoming a supergroup, a status they achieve a year later when they released their album 'Running in the family'. 'Hot water' was taken from its predecessor, 'True colours'.
My collection: 12" single no. 418
Found: Record Exchange, London,
Cost: 50p
Tracks: 'Hot water (Mastermix)' / 'Standing in the light (extended version)'
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
It's over - Level 42
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When I did, I only bought it because it was very cheap. The extended version isn't that extended and I already had the B-side, a live track. The instrumental version of 'It's over' is a nice bonus, though. Instrumental versions are ideal to make you own extended versions with.
My collection: 12" single no. 262
Found: Record Exchange, London, 1998
Cost: 30p
Tracks: 'It's over (extended version)' / 'Physical presence (live version)', 'It's over (instrumental)'
Sunday, 16 May 2010
The Chinese way - Level 42
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It became Level 42's first top 30 single in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 24.
My collection: 7" single no. 4862
Found: Da Capo, Utrecht, May 14, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'The Chinese way' / '88 (live)'
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Tracie - Level 42
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The song was released as a single near the end of 1988. It peaked at number 24 in the UK singles chart and number 14 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4854
Found: Grammfoonwinkel, Utrecht, May 14, 2010
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Tracie' / 'Three words'
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Love games - Level 42
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According to a blurb on the back of the sleeve, 'Having grown up with influences such as Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, Stevie Wonder, John McLaughlin plus George Benson the blend was right for one of the most exciting developments in British music for years.'
My collection: 12" single no. 428
Found: Record Exchange, London, 2002
Cost: 50p
Tracks: 'Love games (full length version)' / 'Forty two'
Saturday, 8 May 2010
Something about you - Level 42
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'Something about you' was released in 1985. The 'Sisa mix' on this 12" single was uncredited, but one can presume that producer Julian Mendelsohn had something to do with it.
My collection: 12" single no. 301
Found: Plaatboef, Rotterdam, 1991
Cost: 2,5 guilders
Tracks: 'Something about you (Sisa mix)' / 'Coup d'etat (version)'
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Heaven in my hands - Level 42
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The track was taken from the album 'Staring at the sun'. It was the first single not to feature the Gould brothers, Boon and Phil, following their departure the previous year. The single reached number 12 in the UK singles chart and number 7 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 3101
Found: Record fair, May 13, 1999
Cost: 5 guilders
Tracks: 'Heaven in my hands' / 'Gresham blues'
Monday, 1 March 2010
Children say - Level 42
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The song was more successful than expected in the Netherlands, peaking at number 9 in the Dutch Top 40. In the UK singles chart, the single peaked at number 22.
My collection: 7" single no. 2305
Found: May 27, 1995
Cost: 3 guilders
Tracks: 'Children say (remix)' / 'Starchild (remix)'
Thursday, 25 February 2010
To be with you again - Level 42
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'To be with you again' reached number 6 in the Dutch Top 40 and number 10 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 2752
Found: House of Rhythm, London, October 29, 1996
Cost: 1 pound
Tracks: 'To be with you again' / 'Microkid (live)'
Friday, 19 February 2010
It's over - Level 42
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The single reached number 10 in the UK singles chart and number 7 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 1392
Found: All that music, Leiden, February 22, 1991
Cost: 3 guilders
Tracks: 'It's over' / 'Physical presence (live)'
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Running in the family - Level 42
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The single release peaked at number 6 in the UK singles chart and number 3 in the Dutch Top 40. In the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, the single stalled at number 83.
My collection: 7" single no. 2821
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, February 1, 1997
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'Running in the family' / 'Dream crazy'
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Lessons in love - Level 42
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For the first time they reached the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at number 12 in 1987. In the UK, the single reached number 3, while in the Dutch Top 40 it got to number 2. Level 42 scored their first hit with this in Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Indonesia and other countries.
My collection: 7" single no. 1333
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 17, 1990
Cost: 50p
Tracks: 'Lessons in love' / 'Hot water (live)'
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Microkid - Level 42
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When it was released as a single in October 1983, it reached number 37 in the UK singles chart. The single was unsuccessful in other territories.
My collection: 7" single no. 3064
Found: House of Rhythm, London, May 9, 1999
Cost: 50p
Tracks: 'Microkid' / 'Turn it on (live version)'
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Something about you - Level 42
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Upon its release, the single reached number 10 in the UK singles chart and number 32 in the Dutch Top 40. I guess the poster really helped.
My collection: 7" single no. 1473
Found: Parkpop, Den Haag, June 30, 1991
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: "Something about you' / 'Coup d'etat (version)'
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Leaving me now - Level 42
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In the Netherlands, 'Leaving me now' reached number 33 in the Dutch Top 40. In the UK singles chart, it peaked at number 15.
My collection: 7" single no. 1015
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 17, 1989
Cost: 1 pound
Tracks: 'Leaving me now' / 'I sleep on my heart'
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Love games - Level 42
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Although the band was not yet a household name, this early single already had all the hallmarks that would make them one of the hottest bands around in the second half of the Eighties: a bouncing bassline, lively vocals and a funky rhythm.
My collection: 7" single no. 1627
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, April 18, 1992
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'Love games' / 'Forty two'
Monday, 9 November 2009
Starchild - Level 42
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The single peaked at number 57 on the UK singles chart and number 24 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4148
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, November 7, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Starchild' / 'Foundation and empire part 1'
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Are you hearing (what I hear)? - Level 42
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This single didn't become an international hit, and only reached number 49 in the UK singles chart. The B-side is an interesting non-album track.
My collection: 7" single no. 4120
Found: Kringloop, Den Haag, October 24, 2009
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Are you hearing (what I hear)?' / 'The return of the handsome rugged man'
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