Icehouse
2 LP Vinyl Lot:
Measure For Measure - Chrysalis BFV 41527
Man Of Colours - Chrysalis OV 41592
VG+ First Pressings
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Covers. Both records were play-tested on both sides and both play beautifully with good fidelity. Covers are solid with good color, no splits or writing, and include original inner sleeves. Each cover has a small cutout mark.
Measure for Measure is the fourth album by Icehouse, released in April 1986 in the United States by Chrysalis Records. It was one of the first three albums to be recorded entirely digitally.
The album, which peaked at number eight in Australia, features the singles "No Promises", "Baby, You're So Strange", "Mr. Big", "Cross the Border" and "Paradise". "No Promises" had been released as a 7-inch vinyl single in October 1985, it peaked at number 30 on the Australian singles chart.
Tracklist
A1 No Promises 4:39
A2 Cross The Border 4:22
A3 Spanish Gold 4:15
A4 Paradise 4:44
A5 The Flame 4:45
B1 Regular Boys 3:31
B2 Mr. Big 3:32
B3 Angel Street 4:44
B4 Lucky Me 4:37
B5 Baby, You're So Strange 3:58
Icehouse
Iva Davies ? vocals, guitar, keyboards (Fairlight CMI), drum programming, bass guitar
Simon Lloyd ? reeds, brass, trumpet, keyboard programming, Fairlight CMI
Robert Kretschmer ? guitar
Guy Pratt ? bass guitar, fretless bass guitar
Andy Qunta ? keyboards, backing vocals
Steve Jansen ? drums, percussion (on "No Promises", "Cross the Border" and "The Flame")
Masaki Tanazawa ? drums, percussion
Additional musicians
Brian Eno ? backing vocals, piano, keyboards
Stuart Gordon ? strings
Maurice Green ? backing vocals
Gasper Lawal ? percussion
David Lord ? keyboards, string arrangement, percussion
Shena Power ? female voices
Glen Tommey ? percussion
Man of Colours is the fifth studio album by Icehouse, released in 1987 by Chrysalis Records. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Australian album charts for 11 weeks and has sold over 700,000 copies. "Electric Blue" was their only Australian No. 1 single, the release of the album and its five singles marked the zenith of Icehouse's commercial success, both locally and internationally. Several other songs from the album also charted well.
It was the first Australian album to supply five top 30 hit singles "Crazy" (No. 4), "Electric Blue" (No. 1), "My Obsession" (No. 12), "Man of Colours" (No. 28) and "Nothing Too Serious" (No. 29). Man of Colours reached No. #43 on the Billboard 200.
Tracklist
A1 Crazy 4:48
A2 Electric Blue 4:38
A3 My Obsession 4:07
A4 Man Of Colours 5:09
A5 Heartbreak Kid 5:18
B1 The Kingdom 4:51
B2 Nothing Too Serious 3:25
B3 Girl In The Moon 4:00
B4 Anybody's War 4:05
B5 Sunrise 5:44
Icehouse members
Iva Davies ? vocals, guitars, keyboards, Fairlight CMI, cor anglais
Robert Kretschmer ? guitars
Simon Lloyd ? reeds, brass, keyboards, programming
Stephen Morgan ? bass guitar
Andy Qunta ? keyboards, piano, backing vocals
Paul Wheeler ? drums, percussion
Additional musicians
Andy Cichon ? bass guitar
Stuart Gordon ? strings
David Lord ? additional keyboards
Glenn Tommey ? guitar, percussion
John Oates ? backing vocals on "Electric Blue"
Shena Power ? backing vocals
Tommy Dassolo ? triangle
Karl Chandler ? tuba
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.
MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.
NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear.
VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits.
GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.
GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.
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