Tracklist
Spirits In The Material World | 2:58 | ||
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic | 4:20 | ||
Invisible Sun | 3:43 | ||
Hungry For You (J'Aurais Toujours Faim De Toi) | 2:52 | ||
Demolition Man | 5:54 | ||
Too Much Information | 3:42 | ||
Rehumanize Yourself | 3:10 | ||
One World (Not Three) | 4:45 | ||
Ωmegaman | 2:47 | ||
Secret Journey | 3:32 | ||
Darkness | 3:11 |
Credits (7)
- Jeffrey Kent AyeroffArt Direction
- Mick HaggertyDesign [Album Design], Art Direction, Artwork [Art]
- Hugh PadghamEngineer, Co-producer
- TJ*Mastered By
- Hugh PadghamProducer
- The PoliceProducer
Notes
Fourth studio album by English rock band The Police, originally released on 2 October 1981 by A&M Records and recorded between January and September 1981 at AIR Studios, Montserrat and Le Studio, Quebec, assisted by record producer Hugh Padgham.
The album reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart and No. 2 in the U.S. Billboard 200, with four successful singles: "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "Invisible Sun", "Spirits In The Material World" and, in the U.S, "Secret Journey" in place of "Invisible Sun". It went multi-platinum in the U.S and was listed at No. 323 in the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
The album reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart and No. 2 in the U.S. Billboard 200, with four successful singles: "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "Invisible Sun", "Spirits In The Material World" and, in the U.S, "Secret Journey" in place of "Invisible Sun". It went multi-platinum in the U.S and was listed at No. 323 in the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Stereo | A&M Records – AMLK 63730 | Europe | 1981 | Europe — 1981 | ||||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – RML 53011, A&M Records – SP-3730 | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Don Mills Pressing | A&M Records – SP-3730, A&M Records – SP-03730 | Canada | 1981 | Canada — 1981 | ||||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Electrosound Pressing | A&M Records – SP-3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Reissue | A&M Records – NR 40, Nautilus Recordings – NR 40 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album | A&M Records – CS 3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, 281 CB + circled 57 | A&M Records – AMLK 63730 | Europe | 1981 | Europe — 1981 | ||||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album | A&M Records – CKM 63730 | Greece | 1981 | Greece — 1981 | ||||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Stereo | A&M Records – AMLK 63730 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – AMLK 63730 | Spain | 1981 | Spain — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album | A&M Records – RMC 53011, Festival Records – RMC 53011 | Australia | 1981 | Australia — 1981 | ||||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Stereo, Half-Speed Mastered, Audiophile Pressing | A&M Records – HAM 8 | Europe | 1981 | Europe — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Stereo | A&M Records – AMLK 63730 | Italy | 1981 | Italy — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Club Edition | A&M Records – SP-3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album, Dolby System, CrO₂ | A&M Records – CKM63730 | Europe | 1981 | Europe — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album | A&M Records – CKM 63730 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Foot Print – S-2299A | Malaysia | 1981 | Malaysia — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album | A&M Records – SP-3730 / SC 200 104, Sung Eum Limited – SC 200 104 | South Korea | 1981 | South Korea — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | Max (3) – LP. 8109, Max (3) – 8109 | Turkey | 1981 | Turkey — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing | A&M Records – SP-3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Police Enquiry (Roger Scott Talks To Sting) LP, Limited Edition, Promo | A&M Records – SAMP 13 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – SEL-200 522 | South Korea | 1981 | South Korea — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – SPJ 3730 | Canada | 1981 | Canada — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Club Edition | A&M Records – SP-3730 | Canada | 1981 | Canada — 1981 | ||||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – SP-3730 | Philippines | 1981 | Philippines — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Unofficial Release | 佳佳唱片 – JLB 6387 | Taiwan | 1981 | Taiwan — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – AMLK 63730 | Israel | 1981 | Israel — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine 8-Track Cartridge, Album | A&M Records – 8T-3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album, Club Edition | A&M Records – CS-3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, Stereo, Album, Club Edition | A&M Records – 1R1 7322 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, Stereo | A&M Records – 2PSP-3730, A&M Records – 2PSP-03730 | Portugal | 1981 | Portugal — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – A&M-7.061 | Venezuela | 1981 | Venezuela — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album | A&M Records – CS-3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album, 1st Obi | A&M Records – AMP-28043 | Japan | 1981 | Japan — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – AMLH 63730 | South Africa | 1981 | South Africa — 1981 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – 20.241, A&M Records – SP-03730 | Argentina | 1981 | Argentina — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album, Club Edition | A&M Records – CS 3730 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – AM 20.241 | Uruguay | 1981 | Uruguay — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine LP, Album | A&M Records – AMLK 63730 | Greece | 1981 | Greece — 1981 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Ghost In The Machine Cassette, Album, Club Edition, Dolby | A&M Records – CS 3730 | Canada | 1981 | Canada — 1981 | New Submission |
Recommendations
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referencing Ghost In The Machine (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo) 457 324-8
I add my complaint with the rest of reviewers.
Abominable noise caused by the pvc sleeve.
The sleeve stuck to the record imprinting its irregular surface onto the disc.
Why record companies still do this is beyond me.
Same issue with my copy of Ðavid Bowie's Blackstar which came inside an acrylic inner sleeve that hazed and ruined the record.
As for the sound, it's ok.
I wished they reissued this record in normal black vinyl, but I doubt it because we're living in the age of incompetence and mediocrity.
The track sequencing is interesting, that's why it deserves a proper reissue.
Heck, my Beatles Abbey Road picture disc from decades ago doesn't have that problem and that's because it was packed inside a carton sleeve with cutout to appreciate the disc and then wrapped in cellophane which doesn't leaked any chemicals on it.
Unbelievable.
- “not as consistent”, Sumogirl? What the hell does that mean?🤦♂️ Anyway, this is, imho, their best album, start-to-finish. I like the ebb & flow, the imaginative compositions, and great playing by the entire band. The less-interesting follow-up, Synchronicity, was evidence of the new, downward trajectory of the band.
- Edited 21 days ago
referencing Ghost In The Machine (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo) 457 324-8
Well my Picture Disc plays excellent with a very good sound. There's a only a hiss before the music starts at the beginning of each side. The pvc-sleeve didn't stick to the record. The extra tracks are nice! - I can only echo what the other folks are saying about this pressing--bloody fantastic! I've always liked this album but not the sound, but this pressing changed that!
- This sounds awful good... I think this is also available RCA Indianapolis pressing on translucent vinyl, like some of the early REM albums. Sleeve is kind of beat on my copy but the vinyl is pristine and isn't that one really matters?
- Sounds fantastic, the bass and snare are so powerful, the instruments burst out of the speakers. Every track is great, highly highly recommended!
- Edited one month agoUnfortunate about the opening to Spirits, because otherwise this is a nice full-bodied pressing.
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