Artist: Level
Genre: Synth-Pop/R&B
Level 42 are a British band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979, known for their sophisticated fusion of pop, jazz-funk, and synth-rock. Led by vocalist and bassist Mark King, whose slap bass technique became their sonic trademark, the band achieved significant success throughout the 1980s. Hits including 'Lessons in Love,' 'Something About You,' 'Running in the Family,' and 'It's Over' showcased their tight musicianship and accessible jazz-influenced pop. King's virtuosic bass playing influenced countless musicians. Level 42 demonstrated that complex musicianship could achieve mainstream success without sacrificing artistic credibility. The band continued performing with various lineups, and their sophisticated approach to pop remains influential among musicians who value technical excellence within commercial formats.
Level vinyl records
125 Level new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE SWEET Level Headed (1978 US Capital 10-track vinyl LP including the single Love Is Like Oxygen gatefold picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve displays just a little light general wear whilst the vinyl shows a little light signs of play and is otherwise excellent. SKAO-11744) Track Listing: 1
£45.00 used
THE SWEET Level Headed (1978 UK Polydor 10-track promo vinyl LP including the single Love Is Like Oxygen fully laminated gatefold picture sleeve with a Promotional-Not For Sale sticker attached to the label. The sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition. This item does not include the inner but makes agreat play copy POLD5001) Track Listing: 1
£45.00 used
LEVEL 42 Standing In The Light (1983 UK 9-track LP including Micro Kid & the smash hit Sun Goes Down (Living It Up). Complete with the illustrated lyric inner and scarce merch insert the picture sleeve shows minimal edge wear & the vinyl appears barely played POLD5110) Track Listing: A1. Micro Kid A2
£23.00 used
LEVEL 42 Running In The Family - Shrink (1987 UK 8-track LP including the classic Lessons In Love the fan favourite Children Say plus the hit title track. Complete with the illustrated lyric inner housed in a glossy card picture sleeve. The sleeve retains its opened factory shrinkwrap whilst the vinyl is Excellent condition with a few light surface makrs/hairlines with no real impact on play POLH42) Track Listing: A1
£28.00 used
STATUS QUO On The Level (1975 US 10-track LP including the classic Quo track Down Down the groups first British number one housed in a picture sleeve with large promo punch-hole top right. The sleeve shows a little light wear and the disc is graded Excellent with only play ST-11381) Track Listing: A1 Little Lady 3:00 A2 Most Of The Time 3:17 A3 I Saw The Light 3:38 A4 Over And Done 3:51 A5 Nightride 3:50 B1 Down Down 5:23 B2 Broken Man 4:11 B3 What To Do 3:05 B4 Where I Am 2:40 B5 Bye Bye Johnny 5:18
£17.00 used