Talk TalkThe Colour Of Spring

Label:

Parlophone – 5099932778519

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo , 180g
DVD , DVD-Video, NTSC, Album, Reissue

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Experimental

Tracklist

LP-A1 Happiness Is Easy
Acoustic BassDanny Thompson
DrumsLee Harris
Electric BassAlan Gorrie
GuitarRobbie McIntosh
OrganSteve Winwood
PercussionPhil Reis
Piano, Electric Piano [Kurzweil]Tim Friese-Greene
Vocals, Performer [Instrumental]Mark Hollis
LP-A2 I Don't Believe In You
BassPaul Webb
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarRobbie McIntosh
HarpGaynor Sadler
OrganSteve Winwood
PercussionMorris Pert
Performer [Instrumental]Ian Curnow
PianoTim Friese-Greene
Soprano SaxophoneDavid Roach
VocalsMark Hollis
LP-A3 Life's What You Make It
Backing VocalsPaul Webb
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarDavid Rhodes
Organ, MellotronTim Friese-Greene
PercussionMartin Ditcham
Vocals, PianoMark Hollis
LP-A4 April 5th
DobroRobbie McIntosh
Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon]Tim Friese-Greene
Soprano SaxophoneDavid Roach
Vocals, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon], Organ, PianoMark Hollis
LP-B1 Living In Another World
Bass, Backing VocalsPaul Webb
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarRobbie McIntosh
HarmonicaMark Feltham
OrganSteve Winwood
PercussionMorris Pert
Soprano SaxophoneDavid Roach
Vocals, PianoMark Hollis
LP-B2 Give It Up
BassPaul Webb
DobroRobbie McIntosh
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarDavid Rhodes
OrganTim Friese-Greene
PercussionMartin Ditcham
Performer [Instrumental]Ian Curnow
Vocals, Piano, MellotronMark Hollis
LP-B3 Chameleon Day
Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon]Tim Friese-Greene
Vocals, Piano, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon]Mark Hollis
LP-B4 Time It's Time
Acoustic GuitarRobbie McIntosh
BassPaul Webb
ChoirAmbrosia Choir*
DrumsLee Harris
PercussionMorris Pert
Piano, OrganTim Friese-Greene
Vocals, Melodica, GuitarMark Hollis
DVD-1 Happiness Is Easy
Acoustic BassDanny Thompson
DrumsLee Harris
Electric BassAlan Gorrie
GuitarRobbie McIntosh
OrganSteve Winwood
PercussionPhil Reis
Piano, Electric Piano [Kurzweil]Tim Friese-Greene
Vocals, Performer [Instrumental]Mark Hollis
DVD-2 I Don't Believe In You
BassPaul Webb
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarRobbie McIntosh
HarpGaynor Sadler
OrganSteve Winwood
PercussionMorris Pert
Performer [Instrumental]Ian Curnow
PianoTim Friese-Greene
Soprano SaxophoneDavid Roach
VocalsMark Hollis
DVD-3 Life's What You Make It
Backing VocalsPaul Webb
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarDavid Rhodes
Organ, MellotronTim Friese-Greene
PercussionMartin Ditcham
Vocals, PianoMark Hollis
DVD-4 April 5th
DobroRobbie McIntosh
Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon]Tim Friese-Greene
Soprano SaxophoneDavid Roach
Vocals, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon], Organ, PianoMark Hollis
DVD-5 Living In Another World
Bass, Backing VocalsPaul Webb
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarRobbie McIntosh
HarmonicaMark Feltham
OrganSteve Winwood
PercussionMorris Pert
Soprano SaxophoneDavid Roach
Vocals, PianoMark Hollis
DVD-6 Give It Up
BassPaul Webb
DobroRobbie McIntosh
DrumsLee Harris
GuitarDavid Rhodes
OrganTim Friese-Greene
PercussionMartin Ditcham
Performer [Instrumental]Ian Curnow
Vocals, Piano, MellotronMark Hollis
DVD-7 Chameleon Day
Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon]Tim Friese-Greene
Vocals, Piano, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon]Mark Hollis
DVD-8 Time It's Time
Acoustic GuitarRobbie McIntosh
BassPaul Webb
ChoirAmbrosia Choir*
DrumsLee Harris
PercussionMorris Pert
Piano, OrganTim Friese-Greene
Vocals, Melodica, GuitarMark Hollis
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DVD-9 It's Getting Late In The Evening

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Parlophone Records Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Parlophone Records Ltd.
  • Published ByUniversal/Island Music Ltd.
  • Published ByZomba Music Publishers Ltd.
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BC63930
  • Manufactured ByOptimal Media GmbH – DE69649
  • Record CompanyWarner Music Group

Credits

  • EngineerPete Wooliscroft*
  • Illustration [Front Illustration]James Marsh
  • ManagementKeith Aspden
  • Photography ByRichard Haughton
  • ProducerTim Friese-Greene
  • Written-ByTim Friese-Greene

Notes

This reissue set includes:
- a heavyweight 180gm vinyl LP pressing.
- an audio only DVD-Video (NTSC, Region 0) containing the album delivered as a 96kHz/24 bit LPCM stereo mix.

A similar edition, The Colour Of Spring, has the same barcode as this release but has a different catalog# and different labels.

The LP is housed in a regular spined sleeve including an inner bag with lyrics.
The DVD is housed in a cardboard sleeve, tucked inside the vinyl cover.

The DVD includes an additional track, "It's Getting Late In The Evening", originally released in 1986 as B-side of "Life's What You Make It".

On spine: TALK TALK THE COLOUR OF SPRING CX 3506

On back cover (LP & DVD): ℗2012 The copyright in this compilation is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2012 Parlophone Records Ltd.
©2012 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company. Printed in the EU.

On label (LP): ℗ 1986 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2012 Parlophone Records Ltd.
©2012 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.
Made in the EU.

On label (DVD) : ℗ 2012 The copyright in this compilation is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2012 Parlophone Records Ltd.
© 2012 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.
Made in the EU.

LP runouts are etched with Optimal plating symbols mirrored
DVD runouts are stamped

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 099932 778519
  • Barcode (Scanned): 5099932778519
  • Other (Individual Catalogue Number, LP & DVD): 5099932778519
  • Other (Individual Catalogue Number, LP): 5099932778618
  • Other (Individual Catalogue Number - DVD): 5099932778595
  • Rights Society: SDRM BIEM
  • Label Code: LC0542
  • Matrix / Runout (LP runout A, variant 1): BC63930-01 A1 VT 3277851
  • Matrix / Runout (LP runout B, variant 1): BC63930-01 B1 3277851 TT
  • Matrix / Runout (LP runout A, variant 2): 3277851 BC63930-01 A1 1IX
  • Matrix / Runout (LP runout B, variant 2): 3277851 BC63930-01 B1 1I=
  • Matrix / Runout (DVD): DE69649-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
  • Mastering SID Code (DVD): ifpi L574
  • Mastering SID Code (DVD): ifpiL574
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, variant 1): IFPI 9738
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, variant 2): IFPI 9733
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, variant 3): IFPI 9747
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, variant 4): IFPI 9729

Other Versions (5 of 111)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album, Stereo, Allied Pressing) EMI America ST-17179 US 1986
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The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album, Stereo, EMI Pressing) EMI EMC 3506, 24 0491 1 UK 1986
The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album, DMM) EMI 1A 062-24 0491 1, 062 24 0491 1, 24 0491 1 Europe 1986
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The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album, DMM) EMI 2404911, 24 0491 1, 062 24 0491 1 1986
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The Colour Of Spring (CD, Album, EMI Swindon) EMI CDP 7462282 UK 1986

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Reviews

  • jiricervenka's avatar
    jiricervenka
    Excellent album, great sounding, pressing is excellent.

    Played on:
    Technics SL-100C, Audio-Technica VM-95ML, Rega Fono Mini A2D MK2, Technics SU-G700M2, Yamaha NS-777
    • francoiswalhain's avatar
      francoiswalhain
      It’s still around 25€ on Amazon in and and it’s a steal !
      • tinyelvis1's avatar
        tinyelvis1
        Edited 2 months ago
        This is a fantastic pressing. No noise, great separation, and superb clarity. I was relieved at how good this sounds because this stunning transitional album deserves it. This is the record that found the band moving from new wave synth-pop into something new, which would be fully embraced on their next two albums (Spirit of Eden & Laughing Stock). While the Colour of Spring moves away from synthetic sounds, pop songwriting still sporadically underpins the album. But you can also hear the embrace of atmospheric soundscapes that would dominate on Spirit of Eden & Laughing Stock. Two albums that would define the birth of post rock. In reality, you can hear the subgenre's true beginnings here.
        • SoundFisher's avatar
          SoundFisher
          If you like this group, Grab it !
          Amazing quiet pressing, recommended.
          • kevjarrett's avatar
            kevjarrett
            Excellent pressing. Can hear every beautiful note of this wonderful album. Stunning.
            • Planetofnoise's avatar
              Planetofnoise
              Edited 2 years ago
              I'll add to the pile of 5 star reviews. This pressing sounds and plays excellent. Mine unfortunately has some decent warping, but that appears to have been caused by overtight packaging during shipping. Please seek this out if you're looking for a fairly priced copy of this masterpiece.
              • jondkent's avatar
                jondkent
                Totally silent, perfect vinyl and sleeve good quality. I was plesently suprised, and is perfectly master. Highly recommend
                • stpaulywalnuts's avatar
                  stpaulywalnuts
                  Mostly dead quiet. One of the best I own. 10/10.
                  • pshico87's avatar
                    pshico87
                    Beautiful pressing ! I didn't expect a surprise like this... Clear, dynamic, well balanced... Superb !
                    • analogUS2020's avatar
                      analogUS2020
                      Nothing more to say, thats a really outstanding pressing.
                      Music and artwork is fantastic.

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