Level 42 – Collected – 2LP Vinyl Record

Rediscover the unmistakable musicianship and groove-driven sound of Level 42 with Collected on premium 2LP vinyl—a superb retrospective celebrating the band’s greatest recordings in richly engaging analogue form.

Spanning their most iconic hits and standout tracks, this carefully curated collection showcases the extraordinary blend of jazz-funk precision, pop sophistication, and technical musicianship that made Level 42 one of the defining British bands of the 1980s. Spread across two LPs for enhanced audio performance, this edition benefits from wider groove spacing, delivering improved dynamic range, greater detail retrieval, and reduced distortion.

At the heart of the recording is Mark King’s legendary slap bass technique, reproduced here with exceptional articulation, speed, and low-frequency control. The analogue format preserves the natural warmth and rhythmic fluidity of the performances, allowing bass lines, percussion, keyboards, and guitars to lock together with remarkable coherence and timing precision.

Vocals are presented with clarity and presence across a spacious soundstage filled with subtle studio textures and layered instrumentation. Tracks such as “Lessons In Love,” “Something About You,” and “Running In The Family” highlight the collection’s polished production quality, making this LP an excellent showcase for stereo imaging, transient attack, and musical balance on revealing audio systems.

On a finely tuned setup, premium interconnects, effective shielding, and carefully optimised mains delivery help uncover deeper layers of detail, improve instrument separation, and lower the overall noise floor—perfectly aligning with the MCRU philosophy of extracting maximum realism and engagement from analogue playback.

Whether revisiting these timeless classics or discovering them anew on vinyl, Collected delivers an energetic and highly immersive listening experience packed with groove, atmosphere, and analogue sophistication. A must-have addition for collectors, jazz-funk enthusiasts, and discerning audiophiles alike.

Track Listing

Side 1
Love Games
The Chinese Way
Hot Water
Something About You
Leaving Me Now

Side 2
Lessons In Love
Running In The Family
To Be With You Again
It’s Over
Children Say

Side 3
Heaven In My Hands
Take A Look
Tracie
Guaranteed
Forever Now

Side 4
All Over You
Running In The Family (Single Version)
Love Meeting Love
Starchild
The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)