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World Machine is the sixth studio album by the English jazz-funk band Level 42, released on 18 October 1985 by Polydor Records. It was the band's breakthrough album internationally and features one of their most successful singles, "Something About You".
Tracklist
Disc 1 — 12" Vinyl
A1
5:125:12World Machine
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5:275:27Physical Presence
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4:224:22Something About You
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4:584:58Leaving Me Now
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Disc 2 — 12" Vinyl
B1
4:054:05I Sleep On My Heart
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4:344:34It's Not The Same For Us
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4:354:35Good Man In A Storm
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3:353:35Coup D'etat
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5:365:36Lying Still
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Questions about the credits
- Who produced World Machine by Level 42?
- World Machine by Level 42 was produced by Level 42 and Wally Badarou.
- Who handled the recording of World Machine by Level 42?
- The recording of World Machine by Level 42 was handled by Julian Mendelsohn.
- Who mixed World Machine by Level 42?
- World Machine by Level 42 was mixed by Julian Mendelsohn.
- Who wrote World Machine by Level 42?
- The writing on World Machine by Level 42 is credited to Boon Gould, Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phil Gould, and Wally Badarou.
- Who performed vocals on World Machine by Level 42?
- Vocals on World Machine by Level 42 were performed by Mark King and Mike Lindup.
Credits & Production
Credits
18 roles · 27 credits- Vocals
- Guitar
- Bass
- Drums
- Keyboards
- Saxophone
- Producer
- Recording
- Mixing
- Art Direction
- Design Sleeve Design
- Management
- Photography By Back Cover
- Photography By Front Cover
- Producer Assistant
- Synth Synclavier
- Vocals Additional
Companies & Places
7 companies · 10 relationships- Copyright (c)
- Made By
- Pressed By
- Distributed By
- Lacquer Cut At
- Marketed By
- Phonographic Copyright (p)
Available Releases
53 releases (Vinyl) · Page 1 of 3World Machine
Universal Music Recordings
“Copies bought from The Sound Of Vinyl as a bundle with the Running In The Family 2025 reissue included a print of the World Machine cover signed by Mark King.”
Cat#: UMCLP097
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Released exclusive to the Universal Music Online Store www.thesoundofvinyl.com”
Cat#: 378 944-2
World Machine
Polydor Records
“"53" printed on labels denotes a Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd. pressing. 53 located in the label text ring. This pressing has a barcode on the back cover. Also issued without the barcode: World Machine Other label details: -"Man...”
Cat#: 422-827 487-1 Y-1 · 827 487-1 Y-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“"53" printed on labels denotes a Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd. pressing. This pressing has NO barcode on the back cover. "53" WITH a barcode found here > World Machine. Other label details: -"Manufactured & Marketed by Polygram......”
Cat#: 422-827 487-1 Y-1 · 827 487-1 Y-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“"70" on labels denotes a RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis pressing; but unlike World Machine or World Machine, this edition has a barcode on the back cover, but also has "Manufactured By Polydor Incorporated..." in the perimeter ...”
Cat#: 422-827 487-1 Y-1 · 827 487-1 Y-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“"70" on labels denotes a RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis pressing; no barcode on back cover. The labels on this variant have the following: -"Manufactured & Marketed by Polygram..." perimeter text. -Publishers credits are not...”
Cat#: 422-827 487-1 Y-1 · 827 487-1 Y-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“"70" on labels denotes a RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis pressing and has no barcode on back cover. The labels on this variant have "Manufactured Under License From Polydor Inc..." in the perimeter text. Other label different...”
Cat#: 422-827-487-1 Y-1 · 827 487-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“"72" printed on labels denotes a PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN pressing. This pressing has a barcode on the back cover. Other label details: -Labels have "Manufactured & Marketed by Polygram..." in the perimeter text. -No publish...”
Cat#: 422-827 487-1 Y-1 · 827 487-1 Y-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Limited edition 1986 French doublepack. The album came shrinkwrapped with a bonus 'Lessons In Love' 7" single (885 737-7). Inner sleeve: Lyrics, photo. Diffusé par POLYDOR 2,rue Cavallotti 75018 Paris glory Imprimé en France”
Cat#: 827 487-1 · 885 737-7
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Limited Edition 1986 Dutch doublepack. The album came shrink-wrapped with a bonus 'Lessons In Love' 7" single (883 956-7). sleeve-info: ℗ 1985 Polydor Ltd. (London) © 1985 Polydor Ltd. (London) Level 42 use: Trace Elliot Amplification ...”
Cat#: 827 487-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Code "422-827 487-1 Y-1" on Labels, "827 487-1 Y-1" on Spine. B1 & B4: Produced for Kosmos Productions. A1, A2, A4, B1, B2 & B5: ASCAP/BMI A3, B3 & B4: ASCAP”
Cat#: 422-827 487-1 Y-1 · 827 487-1 Y-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Limited edition 1986 Dutch LP doublepack. The album came shrinkwrapped with a bonus 'Lessons In Love' 7" single (883 956-7). Came with hype sticker on front cover: PRO 42 EXTRA (LIMITED EDITION) BONUSSINGLE "LESSONS IN LOVE / HOT WATER...”
Cat#: 827 487-1 · 883 956-7 · PRO 42
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Hype sticker: Special Limited Edition U.S. Version includes Hot Water & The Chant Has Begun. LP was sold in the UK as an import from the US. Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 422-827 487-1 Y-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“All titles in Spanish on labels, sleeve and inner sleeve.”
Cat#: 827 487-1
World Machine
Polydor Records
“No printed inner sleeve. (C) 1986 on back cover. Marketed & Distributed by Trutone Music on back cover. 'ARTONE' printed on back cover. Orange Polydor labels. Cat# "827 487-1" appears only on labels. No country of manufacture or ma...”
Cat#: 827 487-1 · POLH 25
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Sample Not For Resale. Comes in Zimbabwe Music Corporation company sleeve.”
Cat#: 827 487-1 · POLH 25
World Machine
Polydor Records
“No printed inner sleeve. (C) 1986 on back cover. Marketed & Distributed by Trutone Music on back cover. 'ARTONE' printed on back cover. Orange Polydor labels. Cat# "827 487-1" appears only on labels. No country of manufacture or ma...”
Cat#: 827 487-1 · POLH 25
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Manufactured by Polydor K.K. Japan”
Cat#: 28MM 0465
World Machine
Polydor Records
“Inner sleeve: lyrics, photo May come with sticker on sleeve front: "INCLUDES SOMETHING ABOUT YOU AND LEAVING ME NOW POLH 25 Removeable Sticker" ℗ 1985 Polydor Ltd. (London) © 1985 Polydor Ltd. (London) Cat# "827 487-1" appears only on ...”
Cat#: 827 487-1 · POLH 25