Simply Red – Recollections – Deluxe 2LP Vinyl Record

Rediscover the smooth, unmistakable sound of Simply Red with Recollections – Deluxe 2LP Vinyl Record—a beautifully presented collection that brings together the band’s signature blend of soul, pop, and sophisticated songwriting in rich analogue form.

Pressed across two LPs for enhanced audio performance, this deluxe edition benefits from wider groove spacing, allowing greater dynamic range, improved detail retrieval, and reduced distortion. The result is a refined and spacious presentation that perfectly complements the band’s polished production style and emotionally expressive performances.

Mick Hucknall’s iconic vocals are reproduced with exceptional warmth and clarity, revealing every subtle inflection and emotional nuance. The instrumentation is equally engaging, with smooth bass lines, natural piano textures, and delicately layered arrangements presented across a wide, immersive soundstage. High frequencies remain clean and controlled, while the analogue midrange delivers the organic richness that makes vinyl so rewarding for soul and pop recordings.

On a high-resolution system, Recollections becomes a superb showcase for tonal balance, vocal realism, and musical coherence. High-quality interconnects, carefully shielded mains cables, and effective grounding solutions help uncover deeper levels of separation and low-level detail—allowing the full emotional depth of these recordings to emerge naturally.

Whether enjoyed as a nostalgic revisit or discovered for the first time on vinyl, this deluxe 2LP edition offers a captivating listening experience that scales beautifully with system upgrades. In true MCRU style, it demonstrates how analogue playback can bring warmth, intimacy, and realism to every performance—making it an essential addition to any carefully curated vinyl collection.

Track Listing

A1 Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)
A2 Come To My Aid
A3 Jericho
A4 The Right Thing
A5 Holding Back The Years

B1 If You Don’t Know Me By Now
B2 It’s Only Love
B3 A New Flame
B4 You’ve Got It
B5 Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye

C1 Stars
C2 Something Got Me Started
C3 Your Mirror
C4 For Your Babies
C5 Fairground

D1 Mellow My Mind
D2 Say You Love Me
D3 You Make Me Feel Brand New