5013929954526

The Complete Polydor Years: Volume One (Boxset) (10cd)

Level 42

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Format: 10CD

Cat No: ROBINBOX45

Release Date:  26 March 2021

Label:  Robinsongs / Cherry Red

Packaging Type:  Box Set

No of Units:  10

Barcode:  5013929954526

Genres:  Dance  Pop  

  • Description

    • Formed in the last embers of the 70’s, Level 42 started as a Jazz Fusion band before embracing dance rock for which they would be best known.
    • The band’s first single Love Meeting Love was released in 1980 to much critical acclaim which led to the debut album, the self-titled Level 42 which charted in the top 20.
    • Throughout the 80’s the band released numerous albums and toured regularly building a large and devoted fan base – these early years are featured here
    • Volume One contains all the Level 42 albums from 1981 – 1984 in their original glory.
    • Discs 6 -10 contain all the B-Sides, 7” Mixes, remixes and rare versions from those eras. Compiled in conjunction with Level 42 and band experts Paul Wallace, Paul Waller and Simon Carson.
    • Sleeve notes by Record Collector’s Daryl Easlea who has spoken to band members current and past.
    • Housed in a sturdy box to fit 10 CDs and booklet containing a full track annotation and rare memorabilia
    • The band go out on a major tour in 2021 and are fully involved with the release of this box set.
    • This beauty is PART ONE! PART TWO to follow…

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Turn It On
      • 2. "43"
      • 3. Why Are You Leaving?
      • 4. Almost There
      • 5. Heathrow
      • 6. Love Games
      • 7. Dune Tune
      • 8. Starchild

      Disc 2

      • 1. Sandstorm
      • 2. Love Meeting Love
      • 3. Theme To Margaret
      • 4. Autumn (Paradise Is Free)
      • 5. Wings Of Love
      • 6. Woman
      • 7. Mr. Pink
      • 8. 88

      Disc 3

      • 1. Weave Your Spell
      • 2. The Pursuit Of Accidents
      • 3. Last Chance
      • 4. Are You Hearing (What I Hear)?
      • 5. You Can't Blame Louis
      • 6. Eyes Waterfalling (The Prodigy)
      • 7. Shapeshifter
      • 8. The Chinese Way

      Disc 4

      • 1. Micro Kid
      • 2. The Sun Goes Down(Living It Up)
      • 3. Out Of Sight Out Of Mind
      • 4. Dance On Heavy Weather
      • 5. A Pharaoh's Dream (Of Endless Time)
      • 6. Standing In The Light
      • 7. I Want Eyes
      • 8. People
      • 9. The Machine Stops

      Disc 5

      • 1. The Chant Has Begun
      • 2. Kansas City Milkman
      • 3. Seven Days
      • 4. Hot Water
      • 5. A Floating Life
      • 6. True Believers
      • 7. My Hero
      • 8. Kouyate
      • 9. Hours By The Window

      Disc 6

      • 1. Love Meeting Love – (7" Version) (First Time On Cd)
      • 2. (Flying On The) Wings Of Love (U.S. Mix - 7" Edit)
      • 3. Love Games (7" Version)
      • 4. Turn It On (7" Version)
      • 5. Starchild (7" Remix)
      • 6. Are You Hearing (What I Hear)? (7" Version)
      • 7. Weave Your Spell (7" Remix)
      • 8. The Chinese Way (7" Version)
      • 9. Out Of Sight Out Of Mind (7" Version)
      • 10. The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) (7" Version)
      • 11. Micro Kid (7" Version)
      • 12. Hot Water (7" Version)
      • 13. The Chant Has Begun(7" Edit)

      Disc 7

      • 1. Instrumental Love
      • 2. Forty-Two
      • 3. Beezer One
      • 4. Foundation And Empire (Parts 1 & 2)
      • 5. The Return Of The Handsome Rugged Man
      • 6. Dune Tune (Live)
      • 7. Love Games (Live)
      • 8. 88 (Live)
      • 9. You Can't Blame Louis (Remix - 7" Version) (First Time On Cd)
      • 10. Can't Walk You Home (7" Version)
      • 11. Can't Walk You Home
      • 12. Turn It On (Live)
      • 13. Almost There (Edited Version)

      Disc 8

      • 1. (Flying On The) Wings Of Love (U.S. Mix)
      • 2. (Flying On The) Wings Of Love (Remix '81)
      • 3. Love Games (Full Length Version)
      • 4. Turn It On (Full Length Version)
      • 5. Starchild (Remix - Long Version)
      • 6. Are You Hearing (What I Hear)? – (Extended Version)
      • 7. Weave Your Spell (Extended Version)
      • 8. The Chinese Way (Extended Version)
      • 9. Out Of Sight Out Of Mind – (Extended Version)
      • 10. You Can't Blame Louis (Extended Remix)
      • 11. The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) (Extended Version)

      Disc 9

      • 1. Micro Kid (Extended Version) (First Time On Cd)
      • 2. Micro Kid (I-Level Remix)
      • 3. The Chinese Way (New York Remix)
      • 4. The Chinese Way (Dub)
      • 5. Hot Water (Mastermix)
      • 6. Standing In The Light (Extended Version)
      • 7. Micro Kid (Specially Remixed Version)
      • 8. Micro Kid (Dub Version)
      • 9. The Chant Has Begun (Power Mix)
      • 10. The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) (Upfront Mix)

      Disc 10

      • 1. Love Games (U.S. Remix)
      • 2. Sandstorm (Live May 1982)
      • 3. Mr. Pink (Live May 1982)
      • 4. It's A Happening
      • 5. The Chinese Way (Dub – Edit) (First Time On Cd)
      • 6. Last Chance (Extended Version)
      • 7. Heathrow(Live At Regal Theatre, Hitchin)
      • 8. Turn It On (Live At Regal Theatre, Hitchin)
      • 9. Eyes Waterfalling (The Prodigy) (Live At Regal Theatre, Hitchin)
      • 10. The Pursuit Of Accidents (Live At Regal Theatre, Hitchin)
      • 11. Are You Hearing (What I Hear)? (Live At Regal Theatre, Hitchin)
      • 12. Standing In The Light (7" Version)
      • 13. Goodbye Ray Schmidt-Volk