LEVEL 42 - THE COMPLETE POLYDOR YEARS VOLUME ONE 1980-1984

CHERRY RED RECORDS

LEVEL 42 - THE COMPLETE POLYDOR YEARS VOLUME ONE 1980-1984 LEVEL 42

£52.99

10CD box set

Condition: Brand New
Release date: Jun 05, 2026
Catalogue number: ROBINBOX45
Barcode: 5013929954526
Format: 10CD Box Set

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Formed in the last embers of the 70s 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 80s 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.

Track List:

DISC ONE
LEVEL 42
1. TURN IT ON
2. "43"
3. WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
4. ALMOST THERE
5. HEATHROW
6. LOVE GAMES
7. DUNE TUNE
8. STARCHILD
9. HOURS BY THE WINDOW

DISC TWO
THE EARLY TAPES
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 THREE
THE PURSUIT OF ACCIDENTS
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 FOUR
STANDING IN THE LIGHT
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 FIVE
TRUE COLOURS
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

DISC SIX
7” SINGLES
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) (FIRST TIME ON CD)
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 SEVEN
B SIDES
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")
11. CAN'T WALK YOU HOME
12. TURN IT ON (LIVE)
13. ALMOST THERE (EDITED VERSION)

DISC EIGHT
12” SINGLES & RARITIES
1. (FLYING ON THE) WINGS OF LOVE (U.S. MIX)
2. (FLYING ON THE) WINGS OF LOVE (REMIX '81)
3. LOVE GAMES (FULL LENGTH)
4. TURN IT ON (FULL LENGTH)
5. STARCHILD (REMIX - LONG VERSION)
6. ARE YOU HEARING (WHAT I HEAR)? – (EXTENDED VERSION)
7. WEAVE YOUR SPELL (EXTENDED)
8. THE CHINESE WAY (EXTENDED)
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 NINE
12” SINGLES
1. MICRO KID (EXTENDED VERSION)
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 TEN
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)
6. LAST CHANCE (EXTENDED)
7. HEATHROW (LIVE)
8. TURN IT ON (LIVE)
9. EYES WATERFALLING (THE PRODIGY) (LIVE)
10. THE PURSUIT OF ACCIDENTS (LIVE)
11. ARE YOU HEARING (WHAT I HEAR)? (LIVE)
12. STANDING IN THE LIGHT (7")
13. GOODBYE RAY SCHMIDT-VOLK
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