Name: The Lexicon Of Love
Brand: ABC

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

NTRS40X1

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r27872418]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Four LP Set plus Blu-Ray.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602445227310

Total Cap

Black LPx4

NTRS401

[r27862968]

Extended format: No

Half Speed Master. Housed in Gatefold Sleeve with OBI

0602445227396

Black LP

Artist

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

ABC is a British pop band from Sheffield, UK, formed in 1980. They are best known for their hits "The Look of Love" and "When Smokey Sings" in the 1980s. Since 1997, ABC has been the solo project of singer and founder Martin Fry, who collaborates with various musicians.

Originally starting as Vice Versa, Mark White (guitar) and Stephen Singleton (saxophone) released an EP called "Music 4" in 1979. Later on, they invited Martin Fry to join the band, which then transformed into ABC.

In his early days at Sheffield University, Fry ran his own fanzine called Modern Drugs. It was during this time that he interviewed members of Vice Versa and eventually became their vocalist. The lineup also included David Robinson on drums and Mark Lickley on bass.

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Few albums define a particular era as does The Lexicon Of Love. It’s embedded deep in the fabric of popular culture. Namechecked, referenced and, now, frequently in “best of all time” polls, the album opened up the 80s wide, in full, glorious Technicolor. In 1982, ABC became the toast of the world with this album. It also launched the production career of Trevor Horn. Like the greatest landmark albums, it has transcended its origins and is simply there, an ever-evolving testament to its marriage of youth, wit, creativity, technology, emotion, masterplan and happy accident.

LP - Half Speed Mastered at Abbey Road by Miles Showell. In new Gatefold sleeve with Abbey Road Obi strip and certificate of authenticity.

4LP - A commemoration of the album that kickstarted the 80s. With rare tracks and concert performances never before on vinyl, plus the original album half-speed mastered at Abbey Road by Miles Showell; a first time HD restoration on Blu-Ray of ABC’s feature film,&nbsp;Mantrap, plus a brand new Atmos and 5.1 surround mix of the album (individual and continuous mix) by Steven Wilsonplus notes from Martin Fry himself, and essay by&nbsp;Record Collector’s&nbsp;Daryl Easlea,&nbsp;this is a suitably sumptuous celebration of one of the most perfect pop albums ever.

Double-gatefold packaging including outtakes of the cover photo session by Gered Mankowitz.

The Lexicon Of Love

Music GB