Level 42

The Early Tapes

The Pursuit Of Accidents

Standing In The Light

True Colours

A Physical Presence

World Machine

Running In The Family

Platinum Edition

Staring At The Sun

Level Best

Guaranteed

Forever Now

Forever Now (Resurgence)

Live At Wembley

The Very Best Of Level 42

Level 42 & The Early Tapes Re-issues

The Pursuit Of Accidents & Standing In The Light Re-issues

A Physical Presence Re-issue

True Colours & World Machine Re-issues

Running In The Family & Staring At The Sun Re-issues

" A Physical Presence" (Polydor Records)
A Physical Presence
Release Date: June 1985
Format: Catelog #
2xLP: POLH 23
Cassette: POLHC 23
Compact Disc: 825 677-2

More Detailed info:
Credits/Notes
© 1985 Polydor Limited (London)

Album Notes:
Mark King - Vocals, Bass
Mike Lindup - Vocals, Keyboards
Phil Gould - Drums, Backing Vocals
Boon Gould - Guitars
Special Guest:
Krys Mach - Saxophones

This album was recorded in England by the Rolling Stones Mobile during March 1985 at The Coronet Woolwich, The Hexagon, Reading and Goldiggers, Chippenham.
Engineer: Mick McKenna Assistants: Charlie MacPherson and John Irving
Lighting Designer: Paul Selwood
Lighting Assistant: Ian Bracewell
Sound Engineer: Nick Atkins
Monitor Engineer: Ray Furze
Backline: Mick Taylor and Phil Billinge
Production Manager: Dave Plunkett
Mixed by Greg Jackman and Level 42 at the Workhouse, London Assisted by Roger Howorth
Sleeve design and screenprint by Rob O'Connor for Stylo Rouge from photographs by Simon Fowler
Back sleeve photography by Alex Madjitey

Thanks to the crew and everyone who took part in these recordings and all our previous live performances. We are truly grateful for all your hard worrk and friendship. This album is dedicated to all the people who came to see us play. Thanks for listening!
Chart Performance

UK US Japan
#28 (5 weeks on chart) Not known Not known
Track Song Title Version Writers Length
1 Almost There (live) (M.King/P.Gould/R.Gould) 6:47
2 Turn It On* (live) (W.Badarou/M.King/P.Gould/R.Gould) 5.47
3 Mr. Pink* (live) (M.King/W.Badarou) 6:08
4 Eyes Waterfalling (live) (M.King/P.Gould/M.Lindup/R.Gould) 5:20
5 Kansas City Milkman (live) (M.King/P.Gould/M.Lindup/W.Badarou) 7:17
6 Follow Me (live) (M.King/R.Gould) 5:01
7 Foundation And Empire (live) (M.King) 8:39
8 The Chant Has Begun (live) (M.King/P.Gould) 6:12
9 The Chinese Way (live) (M.King/P.Gould/W.Badarou) 4:47
10 The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up) (live) (W.Badarou/M.King/P.Gould/M.Lindup) 4:59
11 Hot Water (live) (M.King/P.Gould/M.Lindup/W.Badarou) 6:24
12 Love Games (live) (M.King/P.Gould) 9:44
13 "88"* (live) (M.King) 12:33

* NOT available on the CD release due to time constraints
Reviews

  • Some of my better "live" moments have been had with the mad 42-ers and on this - their first live album and a double package to boot - the chaps are heard in the usual fine fettle doing lotsa their well-known stuff as well as some new toons - all of the standard you would expect and certainly get. (Rating:6 by MW) Blues & Soul 1985.

  • Those who've seen Level 42 tend to know exactly what they're getting for their cash: a smooth accomplished show full of good musicmanship, and played in a cocktail bar-like atmosphere

    Well this LP captures that experience beautifully and will be one for fans to savour at leisure. For the rest of us a double album is simply too much of the same thing and it gradually dulls the brain. To retain sanity I heartily recommend you go no further than halfway through side two. You have been warned. No.1 - 1985.



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