{"product_id":"mark-king-influences-uk-vinyl-lp-album-record-mklp1-44292","title":"Mark King Influences UK Vinyl LP","description":"MARK KING Influences (1984 UK 5-track vinyl LP. A  fascinating and often overlooked solo statement from Mark  King, best known as the unmistakable voice and thumb-slap  bass innovator behind Level 42. Influences sees King stepping  away from the pop-funk sheen of his parent band to deliver a  far more personal, musician-driven record—one that wears its  inspirations proudly while showcasing his formidable  technical and compositional range.\n\nTrue to the album’s title, Influences draws deeplyfrom the  jazz-fusion, funk and sophisticated soul records that shaped  King’s musical DNA. The bass sits front and centre throughout,  fluid and percussive yet remarkably melodic, while tight  rhythmic interplay and tasteful keyboards give the album a  polished but exploratory feel. There’s a sense of freedom  here, as if King is using the solo format to stretch beyond  commercial expectations and indulge his love of  groove-heavy, player-led music.\n\nProduction is clean and punchy, typical of mid-80s British  fusion, allowing every nuance of King’s playing to cut through  with clarity. Fans of Level 42’s more instrumental moments,  along with collectors of British jazz-funk and fusion LPs, will  find Influences a rewarding and historically important listen.\n\nIncreasingly hard to track down on vinyl, this album stands as  a compelling snapshot of Mark King in reflective,  experimental mode—an essential addition for collectors  seeking depth beyond the hits and a genuine insight into the  influences behind one of the UK’s most distinctive bass  players. Complete with the album credit inner, the picture  sleeve is Excellent with minimal shelf wear \u0026amp; the vinyl is  clean \u0026amp; in Excellent condition with little play - Recommended  MKLP1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-stretch: 100%; color: #999; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1. The Essential 18:30\u003cbr\u003eB1. Clocks Go Forward 5:19\u003cbr\u003eB2. I Feel Free 4:46\u003cbr\u003eB3. Pictures On The Wall 4:50\u003cbr\u003eB4. There Is A Dog 6:25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/mark-king\" title=\"Click to see complete listing of Mark King\"\u003eMark King\u003c\/a\u003e (click link for complete listing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/search-results-page?q=Mark+King+Influences\" title=\"Click to see more products with the title Influences\"\u003e Influences\u003c\/a\u003e (click link for more of the same title)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Release\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Year of Release\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e - vinyl LP album (LP record)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/strong\u003e - Polydor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue No\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/search-results-page?q=MKLP1\" title=\"Click to see more products with the catalogue number MKLP1\"\u003eMKLP1\u003c\/a\u003e (click link for more)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/uk-imports\" title=\"Click to see more items from United Kingdom (UK)\"\u003eUnited Kingdom (UK)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional info\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deleted, Picture Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Trade Item Number (GTIN)\u003c\/strong\u003e - 5052795027088\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). 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