Mike + The Mechanics* – Mike + The Mechanics
Tracklist
| A1 | Silent Running | 6:10 | |
| A2 | All I Need Is A Miracle | 4:10 | |
| A3 | Par Avion | 3:36 | |
| A4 | Hanging By A Thread | 4:40 | |
| B1 | I Get The Feeling | 4:27 | |
| B2 | Take The Reins | 4:18 | |
| B3 | You Are The One | 3:41 | |
| B4 | A Call To Arms | 4:38 | |
| B5 | Taken In | 4:17 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Recorded At – AIR Studios, Montserrat
- Recorded At – Air Studios
- Recorded At – The Farm
- Mastered At – Specialty Records Corporation
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
- Published By – Michael Rutherford Ltd.
- Published By – Pun Music Inc.
- Published By – Bar Music Ltd
- Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- Published By – 63 Songs Ltd.
- Published By – Chappell & Co., Inc.
- Published By – Anthony Banks Ltd.
- Published By – Philip Collins Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright © – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Copyright © – WEA International Inc.
Credits
- Backing Vocals – Linda Taylor
- Design [Cover] – Lewis Moberly
- Design [Designer] – Geoff Halpin
- Drums – Peter Van Hooke
- Engineer – Simon Hurrell
- Guitar – Allan Murphy*
- Guitar, Bass – Mike Rutherford
- Keyboards – Ian Wherry
- Mastered By – Geoff Sykes
- Percussion – Louis Jardin*
- Photography By – Peter Anderson (5)
- Producer – Christopher Neil
- Saxophone – Ray Beavis
- Vocals – Paul Young (2)
- Written-By – Michael Rutherford*
Notes
℗ & © 1985 Atlantic Recording Corporation
℗ & © 1985 WEA International Inc.
Original Specialty Pressing, denoted by label matrix suffix (SP) - Pressed at Specialty Records Corporation.
An "E A S T" embossed around the center hole (sourced from metal parts that were originally made for use at Allied Record Company based on the etchings).
NOTE that usually the "T" is the most visible, sometimes the only really visible letter.
Recorded at Air Studios Monserrat,
Thank you - Yvonne, Matt Butler, George, Desmond & Carlton
Air London,
Matt Howe & Paul
The Farm,
Geoff Callingham
Thanks to:
Tony Smith, Carol Willis, Vicky, Stuart and especially Angela R
Some copies of this pressing were sent out for promotional purposes. Indicated by gold stamping and sent with hype sticker, “INCLUDES THE SINGLE SILENT RUNNING” affixed to the front.
℗ & © 1985 WEA International Inc.
Original Specialty Pressing, denoted by label matrix suffix (SP) - Pressed at Specialty Records Corporation.
An "E A S T" embossed around the center hole (sourced from metal parts that were originally made for use at Allied Record Company based on the etchings).
NOTE that usually the "T" is the most visible, sometimes the only really visible letter.
Recorded at Air Studios Monserrat,
Thank you - Yvonne, Matt Butler, George, Desmond & Carlton
Air London,
Matt Howe & Paul
The Farm,
Geoff Callingham
Thanks to:
Tony Smith, Carol Willis, Vicky, Stuart and especially Angela R
Some copies of this pressing were sent out for promotional purposes. Indicated by gold stamping and sent with hype sticker, “INCLUDES THE SINGLE SILENT RUNNING” affixed to the front.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Barcode (Text): 0 7567-81287-1
- Barcode (Scanned): 0075678128714
- Pressing Plant ID (Side A&B Lbels): SP
- Pressing Plant ID (Side B "E A S T" embossed near spindle hole): EAST
- Matrix / Runout (Sides A/B Runouts Stamped): (Specialty Records Logo)
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): ST-A-855789-SP
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): ST-A-855790-SP
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-A 1-1 gs
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-A 1-4
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-A 1-5 gs
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-A 1-4
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-A 1-3 gs
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-A 1-3
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-A 1-1 gs
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-A 1-3 SP-AR
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-C Ψ 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-C 1-1 Ψ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-A 1-3 SP-AR
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-A 1-3 SP-AR
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-C Ψ 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-A 1-4
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 Side A Runout, Etched): ST-A-855789-C Ψ 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 Side B Runout, Etched): ST-A-855790-A 1-3 SP-AR
Other Versions (5 of 109)
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Mike + The Mechanics (CD, Album) | Atlantic | 7 81287-2, 81287-2 | US | 1985 | ||
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Recently Edited
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Mike + The Mechanics (LP, Album) | WEA | 252 496-1 | Europe | 1985 | ||
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Recently Edited
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Mike + The Mechanics (LP, Album) | Atlantic | 78 12871 | Canada | 1985 | ||
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New Submission
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Mike + The Mechanics (LP, Album) | WEA | WX 49, 252 496-1 | UK | 1985 | ||
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Recently Edited
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Mike + The Mechanics (Cassette, Album, SR, Dolby HX Pro, Clear) | Atlantic | 81287-4, 7 81287-4 | US | 1985 |
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Well produced record of the 80’s. Great vocal talent shared between 3 lead vocalists. Pressing is also very good. Highly recommended. -
Stumbled across this LP in a bin. I always liked the tune Silent Running, and the vinyl looked to be in NM condition. It plays very quiet, bright, and clear...with plenty of attention to the bass too.
I really enjoyed some of the lesser known (to me) tunes on the B side; the 80s riffs and vibe is truly present. This LP is iconic to my youth, and will be a very enjoyable "keeper."
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