Level 42 - Later Years 2001-2020 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This 2CD set celebrates Level 42's 1987 third Top 10 album InchRunning In The FamilyInch, produced with Wally Badarou. The Album entered the chart at #2, in a race with U2's InchThe Joshua TreeInch. InchRunning In The FamilyInch features five hit singles, with four of them reaching the UK Top 10, led by 'Lessons In Love' which was their highest charting UK single and their biggest hit, reaching #1 in five countries including Germany and Spain, plus 'Running In The Family', 'To Be With You Again', 'It's Over' and 'Children Say'. CD1 contains the original album, while CD2 features a selection of 7Inch edits, 12Inch extended versions, remixes and B sides. Includes a foreword written by Simon Carson and Paul Waller, with the latter being the author of the book InchLEVEL 42 - A Worldwide Visual DiscographyInch. The booklet contains album lyrics, as well as photos of the singles released from the album. Level 42 remain one of the greatest draws on the live circuit and continue to perform worldwide, 45 years after forming. Founded in late 1979 Level 42 rose from the burgeoning UK Jazz Funk scene to international stardom. Signed by the small independent tag, Elite Records in 1980 whilst still a mainly instrumental group, Level 42 were encouraged to widen their appeal with their songwriting and quickly established themselves as a powerful live band on the budding British and European jazz funk scene. Their single 'Love Meeting Love' attracted the attention of Polydor Records, with whom they signed their second recording contract, which launched their chart success with twenty UK Top 40 Singles and twelve Top 40 Albums.

Limited seven CD box set. Featuring all of the Level 42 albums from 1991 - 1994 in all their original glory. Discs 3 -7 contain all the B-Sides, 7Inch mixes, remixes and rare versions from those eras. Compiled in conjunction with Level 42 and band experts Paul Wallace, Paul Waller and Simon Carson. With sleeve notes by Record Collector's Daryl Easlea who has spoken to band members current and past, in a booklet containing full track annotation and rare memorabilia. Housed in a sturdy box. The band are fully involved with the of this box set. 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.

This 2 CD set celebrates their 1983 Top 10 album InchStanding In The LightInch, produced by Earth, Wind Fire's Larry Dunn and Verdine White. Features the singles 'Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind' the band's first Top 10 hit 'The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)' and 'Micro Kid' co written with GRAMMY Award winning songwriter/producer Allee Willis. CD 1 contains the original album, while CD 2 features a selection of 7 edits, 12 extended versions, remixes and B sides. Includes a foreword written by Simon Carson and Paul Waller, with the latter being the author of the book InchLEVEL 42 - A Worldwide Visual DiscographyInch. The booklet contains album lyrics, as well as photos of the singles released from the album. Level 42 remain one of the greatest draws on the live circuit and continue to perform worldwide, 45 years after forming. Founded in late 1979 Level 42 rose from the burgeoning UK Jazz Funk scene to international stardom. Signed by the small independent tag, Elite Records in 1980 whilst still a mainly instrumental group, Level 42 were encouraged to widen their appeal with their songwriting and quickly established themselves as a powerful live band on the budding British and European jazz funk scene. Their single 'Love Meeting Love' attracted the attention of Polydor Records, with whom they signed their second recording contract, which launched their chart success with twenty UK Top 40 Singles and twelve Top 40 Albums.