Artist: Nik Kershaw
Genre: Synth-Pop
Nik Kershaw is a British singer-songwriter who achieved major success in the mid-1980s with his intelligent synth-pop sound. Hits including 'Wouldn't It Be Good,' 'The Riddle,' 'I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me,' and 'Human Racing' showcased his melodic gifts and sophisticated production. Kershaw played most instruments on his recordings, demonstrating exceptional musicianship. His music combined electronic textures with genuine songwriting craft. After his performing peak, Kershaw became a successful songwriter for other artists, including Chesney Hawkes' 'I Am the One and Only.' His influence on synth-pop demonstrated that the genre could accommodate genuine musical complexity. Kershaw represented the thoughtful end of 1980s pop.
Nik Kershaw vinyl records (33)
NIK KERSHAW When A Heart Beats (1985 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Wild Horses glossy picture sleeve NIK9) Track Listing: 1. When A Heart Beats 2. Wild Horses
£7.99 used
NIK KERSHAW Wouldnt It Be Good (1984 UK 7 vinyl single also including Monkey Business picture sleeve NIK2) Track Listing: 1. Wouldnt It Be Good 4:35 2. Monkey Business 3:28
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW When A Heart Beats (1985 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Extended Mix plus Wild Horses [Extended Mix] picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played NIKT9) Track Listing: 1. When A Heart Beats 6:21 2. Wild Horses - Extended Mix 6:48
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW One Step Ahead (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring the 8:14 Industrial Mix Album Version & When I Grow Up . Both sleeve & vinyl are excellent NIKT12) Track Listing: 1. One Step Ahead - Industrial Mix 2. One Step Ahead 3. When I Grow Up
£7.99 used
NIK KERSHAW Human Racing (1984 UK 7 single also including Faces card picture sleeve. The sleeve has some minor wear and aside from a few very light paper scuffs the vinyl is in excellent condition NIK5)
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW I Wont Let The Sun Go Down On Me (1983 UK 7 vinyl single also including Dark Glasses picture sleeve NIK4) Track Listing: 1. I Wont Let The Sun Go Down On Me 2. Dark Glasses
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW Human Racing (1984 German wide centre 7 vinyl single also including Faces paper picture sleeve. The sleeve has minimal wear whilst the vinyl shows little evidence of play)
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW Wide Boy (1985 German wide centre 7 vinyl single also including So Quiet paper picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl has little evidence of play) Track Listing: 1. Wide Boy 2. So Quiet
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW Dancing Girls (1984 UK limited edition 7 K-Shaped Picture Disc single featuring an image of Nik including a Remixed Version of the title track plus She Cries issued in a clear PVC sleeve. There is some tea-staining evident which occurs due to over-heating during the pressing process but does not affect play
£12.00 used
NIK KERSHAW I Wont Let The Sun Go Down (1983 UK silver injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Dark Glasses issued in the glossy alternate picture sleeve featuring an image of Nik in a box. MCA816)
£9.00 used