Tracklist
World Machine | 5:12 | ||
Physical Presence | 5:27 | ||
Something About You | 4:22 | ||
Leaving Me Now | 4:58 | ||
I Sleep On My Heart | 4:05 | ||
It's Not The Same For Us | 4:34 | ||
Good Man In A Storm | 4:35 | ||
Coup D'etat | 3:35 | ||
Lying Still | 5:36 |
Credits (25)
- Alwyn ClaydenArt Direction
- Mark KingBass
- Red RanchDesign [Sleeve Design]
- Phil GouldDrums
- Boon*Guitar
- Mike LindupKeyboards
Versions
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108 versions
Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
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![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 422-827 487-1 Y-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album, Stereo | Polydor – POLH 25, Polydor – 827 487-1 | UK | 1985 | UK — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album, Stereo | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine CD, Album, Stereo | Polydor – 827 487-2 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Spain | 1985 | Spain — 1985 | ||||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album, Stereo | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Italy | 1985 | Italy — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 827 487-4 | France | 1985 | France — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – POLR 2009 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | ||||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | France | 1985 | France — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album, Limited Edition | Polydor – POLHX 25 | UK | 1985 | UK — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Europe | 1985 | Europe — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album, Black Shell, White Labels, No Indent | Polydor – POLHC 25, Polydor – 827 487-4 | UK | 1985 | UK — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 827 487-4 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album, Limited Edition, Partially Mixed | Polydor – 827 880-4 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827487-1 | Greece | 1985 | Greece — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 827 487-4 Y-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – POLR4 2009 | Canada | 1985 | Canada — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – LPR 16569 | Mexico | 1985 | Mexico — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Netherlands | 1985 | Netherlands — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album, Alternate Artwork | Polydor – 827 487-4 Y-1, Polydor – 422 827 487-4 Y-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album, 35 on tape | Polydor – 827 487-4 Y-1, Polydor – 422 827 487-4 Y-1 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – POLH 25, Polydor – 827 487-1 | Ireland | 1985 | Ireland — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 827 487-4, Balet Plak – 827 487-4 | Turkey | 1985 | Turkey — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Something About You Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Gl Record – G. 1580, Golden Lion Record – 1580 | Indonesia | 1985 | Indonesia — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label | Polydor – 827487-1 | Greece | 1985 | Greece — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Portugal | 1985 | Portugal — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 28MM 0465 | Japan | 1985 | Japan — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – POLHC 25, Polydor – 827 487-4 | Germany | 1985 | Germany — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Australasia | 1985 | Australasia — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Israel | 1985 | Israel — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Turkey | 1985 | Turkey — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album, Promo | Polydor – 28MM 0465 | Japan | 1985 | Japan — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – POLH 25, Polydor – 827 487-1 | Philippines | 1985 | Philippines — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 827 487-4 | Australia | 1985 | Australia — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 28CM 0465 | Japan | 1985 | Japan — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 827 487-4, Siegfried – SF-2032 | Taiwan | 1985 | Taiwan — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Spain | 1985 | Spain — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | A Private Collection – J 7198 | Indonesia | 1985 | Indonesia — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine Cassette, Album | Polydor – 827 487-1 | Israel | 1985 | Israel — 1985 | New Submission | |||
![]() | World Machine LP, Album | Polydor – 28MM 0465 | Japan | 1985 | Japan — 1985 | New Submission |
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Reviews
referencing World Machine (LP, Album, Stereo) POLH 25
The UK version has to be the thinnest album and cover I have ever held. That being said it has a great and very dynamic sound.referencing World Machine (LP, Album) POLR 2009
After many years sitting on my shelf, I revisited this album and yet it sounded just as great as when I purchased this way back in '85. A definite album to have from Level 42 and a timeless classic......don't get fooled by the 'wobbly' vinyl as the mastering is excellent!referencing World Machine (LP, Album, Stereo) POLH 25
This is a great funky, British blue-eyed soul groover of an album. If you like huge bass lines and 80s synth pop along the line of ABC and Thompson Twin, the snatch it up because it sounds fantastic.- Edited 7 months ago
referencing World Machine (LP, Album, 70 - Indianapolis Pressing, Mfd. By Polydor Text) 422-827 487-1 Y-1
I have this vinyl, but my album cover has the larger "Level 42" graphic as pictured here: https://www.discogs.com/release/6609188-Level-42-World-Machine. That said, it likely got swapped around sometime in the past. Would be interesting to know more about the jacket and different sizes of the "Level 42" graphic. Edit... Vinyl is semi-translucent. It's very dark, but bright LEDs do barely shine through. referencing World Machine (CD, Album, Stereo) 827 487-2
This original CD sounds incredible and far better than any of the remasters.- My copy is an EMW pressing and is translucent gunmetal blue when held to a bright light. Really nice dynamics on this album with some pure 80’s electronic/new wave songs. A welcome addition to my collection.
referencing World Machine (CD, Album, US Version) 829 627-2
Funny how the U.S. release as 2 tracks from the previous album True Colours. It’s like the 60s when The Beatles albums were doctored for by Capitol in the U.S.- Edited 11 months ago
referencing World Machine (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, All Media, Deluxe Edition) 9843543
Great album. This edition is unfortunately botched because live tracks from 2000 and 2003 don’t cut the mustard and are lazy filler. The modern remix is lazy too. A Deluxe Edition needs to stick to the era, 1985-86 and even demos are better than live tracks from more recent years.
Sound wise, the original CD sounds fantastic compared to this remaster.
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