Talk Talk – The Colour Of Spring

Name: Talk Talk - The Colour Of Spring
Rating: 4.48 (221 reviews)

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Label:	EMI America – ST-17179
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Allied Pressing
Country:	US
Released:	1986
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Art Rock

Tracklist

A1	Happiness Is Easy Acoustic Bass – Danny Thompson Drums – Lee Harris Electric Bass – Alan Gorrie Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Organ – Steve Winwood Percussion – Phil Reis Piano, Electric Piano [Kurzweil] – Tim Friese-Greene Vocals – Children From The School Of Miss Speake Vocals, Performer [Instrumental] – Mark Hollis Acoustic Bass – Danny Thompson Drums – Lee Harris Electric Bass – Alan Gorrie Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Organ – Steve Winwood Percussion – Phil Reis Piano, Electric Piano [Kurzweil] – Tim Friese-Greene Vocals – Children From The School Of Miss Speake Vocals, Performer [Instrumental] – Mark Hollis	6:29
A2	I Don't Believe In You Bass – Paul Webb Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Harp – Gaynor Sadler Organ – Steve Winwood Percussion – Morris Pert Performer [Instrumental] – Ian Curnow Piano – Tim Friese-Greene Soprano Saxophone – David Roach Vocals – Mark Hollis Bass – Paul Webb Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Harp – Gaynor Sadler Organ – Steve Winwood Percussion – Morris Pert Performer [Instrumental] – Ian Curnow Piano – Tim Friese-Greene Soprano Saxophone – David Roach Vocals – Mark Hollis	5:00
A3	Life's What You Make It Backing Vocals – Paul Webb Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – David Rhodes Organ, Mellotron – Tim Friese-Greene Percussion – Martin Ditcham Vocals, Piano – Mark Hollis Backing Vocals – Paul Webb Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – David Rhodes Organ, Mellotron – Tim Friese-Greene Percussion – Martin Ditcham Vocals, Piano – Mark Hollis	4:26
A4	April 5th Dobro – Robbie McIntosh Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon], Piano – Tim Friese-Greene Soprano Saxophone – David Roach Vocals, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon], Piano, Organ – Mark Hollis Dobro – Robbie McIntosh Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon], Piano – Tim Friese-Greene Soprano Saxophone – David Roach Vocals, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon], Piano, Organ – Mark Hollis	5:49
B1	Living In Another World Bass, Backing Vocals – Paul Webb Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Harmonica – Mark Feltham Organ – Steve Winwood Percussion – Morris Pert Soprano Saxophone – David Roach Vocals, Piano – Mark Hollis Bass, Backing Vocals – Paul Webb Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Harmonica – Mark Feltham Organ – Steve Winwood Percussion – Morris Pert Soprano Saxophone – David Roach Vocals, Piano – Mark Hollis	6:54
B2	Give It Up Bass – Paul Webb Dobro – Robbie McIntosh Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – David Rhodes Organ – Tim Friese-Greene Percussion – Martin Ditcham Performer [Instrumental] – Ian Curnow Vocals, Piano, Mellotron – Mark Hollis Bass – Paul Webb Dobro – Robbie McIntosh Drums – Lee Harris Guitar – David Rhodes Organ – Tim Friese-Greene Percussion – Martin Ditcham Performer [Instrumental] – Ian Curnow Vocals, Piano, Mellotron – Mark Hollis	6:15
B3	Chameleon Day Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon] – Tim Friese-Greene Vocals, Piano, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon] – Mark Hollis	3:19
B4	Time It's Time Acoustic Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Bass – Paul Webb Choir – Ambrosia Choir* Drums – Lee Harris Percussion – Morris Pert Piano, Organ – Tim Friese-Greene Vocals, Melodica, Guitar – Mark Hollis Acoustic Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Bass – Paul Webb Choir – Ambrosia Choir* Drums – Lee Harris Percussion – Morris Pert Piano, Organ – Tim Friese-Greene Vocals, Melodica, Guitar – Mark Hollis	8:07

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – EMI Records Ltd.
Copyright © – EMI Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Hollisongs
Published By – Island Music, Inc.
Published By – Zomba Music Enterprises, Inc.
Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
Mastered At – Sheffield Lab Matrix – △11593
Pressed By – Allied Record Company – B-22625
Pressed By – Allied Record Company – B-22626

Credits

Artwork – The Artful Dodgers
Engineer – Peter Woolliscroft
Illustration – James Marsh
Lacquer Cut By – Wally*
Management – Keith Aspden
Photography By – Richard Haughton
Producer – Tim Friese-Greene
Written-By – Tim Friese-Greene

Notes

Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits.

Copyright © 1986 by Hollisongs. All rights in the USA & Canada controlled by Island Music Inc. (BMI) / Zomba Music Publishers LTD. All rights for Zomba Music Publishers LTD. controlled by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP) in the USA & Canada. Printed in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Scanned): 077771717918
Barcode (Text): 0 7777-17179-1
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: ASCAP
Pressing Plant ID (Allied 'ɑ' logo stamped in runouts, sides A & B): ɑ
Matrix / Runout (Side-A, etched exc MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped): ST-1-17179 Z-1 ɑB-22625-Z1 △11593 1- MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally
Matrix / Runout (Side-B, etched exc MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped): ST-2-17179 Z-1 ɑB-22626-Z1 △11593-X 1- MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	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
Recently Edited	The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album, DMM)	EMI	2404911, 24 0491 1, 062 24 0491 1		1986
Recently Edited	The Colour Of Spring (CD, Album, EMI Swindon)	EMI	CDP 7462282	UK	1986
	The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album, Stereo)	EMI	062-2450491	Greece	1986

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Reviews

benjamminreimer Apr 21, 2025
Found the original pressing for a steal at a used book/record store. This is instantly my most cherished vinyl in my collection. A PERFECT album.
ghoulishboy Dec 25, 2023
I have to agree with what everyone else here is saying. Full, clear, and just a sublime pressing of some of the most sublime music ever put to tape.
arievandam May 23, 2023
Oh my god, this has got to be one of the best sounding records in my collection of 800+. So punchy and clear that you’ll swear the band is in the room with you. Talk Talk would go on to create two undeniable masterpieces following this release but for what it’s worth this is one of the most creative and downright fun pop albums of the 80s. While Spirit Of Eden and Laughing Stock will have you rethinking your entire existence, this one is perfect for throwing on during a lazy Saturday morning to fix an unwavering smile on your face for the rest of the day. Wonderful album, unreal pressing, worth every cent.
ParadaStudios May 21, 2023
Edited one year ago

Wow. What a find! Fantastic album, production, music and soundstage, very dynamic. This has become my go to album to test equipment and show people what analog can do. If you balance your system correctly it’ll be like the band is in the room circa 1987.

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matricola Dec 9, 2022
dear sellers,
why these price for this album?
Mah.... .
dreamritual Dec 4, 2021
Superb pressing. Do not hesitate if you come across one. Amazing full dynamic sound. Incredible. Wish all albums were produced and pressed this good.

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