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Standing In The Light re-issue – gold LP

Release Date Friday 19th January 2024
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Pre-order link: https://level42.lnk.to/standinginthelight

Standing In The Light, the much loved third album by Level 42, is available again on LP as a strictly limited audiophile gold vinyl pressing.

Level 42 – bassist and vocalist Mark King, keyboard player/vocalist Mike Lindup, guitarist Boon Gould, drummer/lyricist Phil Gould and studio-only whizz kid Wally Badarou – were, by 1983, well-respected survivors of the early 80s Britfunk explosion, but had yet to really break big. An unmissable live draw, they had yet to enjoy proper commercial success. Polydor could sense this and sent the group to LA to work with Larry Dunn and Verdine White from Earth, Wind & Fire, to add an extra dimension to their sound.

However, it was not to be an EWF horn and mysticism fest; Standing In The Light tweaked and commercialised the group’s sound without losing their uniquely British take on jazz-funk. Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind was the first single taken from the album and just missed the UK Top 40; however, the next release gave the group their first Top 10 hit and a taste of the success they would savour in the coming years. Living It Up (The Sun Goes Down) was their first Top 10 hit in the UK, and is a funk-based scorcher. As a result, Standing In The Light was Level 42’s first Top 10 album. It also contains the intense, political I Want Eyes, drummer Phil Gould’s favourite writing collaboration with Mark King, and five other examples of the group’s unique groove.

Standing In The Light is presented with scrupulous attention to the detail of the original UK first pressings and available in audiophile 180gm gold vinyl. Whether replacing much-loved originals, or adding to a collection afresh, these are a superior way to enjoy such enduring and influential music.

St. David’s Hall Closure: Level 42 Concert Cancellation

Unfortunately Level 42’s / The Hollies’ show at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff – originally postponed for safety reasons due to RAAC in the venue – cannot be rescheduled with the venue remaining shut for at least 18 months. Refunds are available from point of purchase.

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING LEVEL 42 CARDIFF SHOW

Due to a temporary venue closure to undertake additional checks on the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) unfortunately The Level 42, Cardiff St Davids Hall show cannot now take place as planned on 21ST October 2023 . Please hold on to your tickets as we are working hard with the venue to reschedule the date. More information will be announced very soon.

LIVING IT UP ON TOUR 2023

JUST ANNOUNCED | Level 42 ‘Living It Up’ UK Tour with support from The Christians| The band will have an amazing 22 show date run in Oct/Nov 2023 | Tickets on sale Friday 2 at 10am. aegp.uk/lvl42