ABC – The Lexicon Of Love (40th Anniversary Edition) [Vinyl Box set]

ABC – The Lexicon Of Love (40th Anniversary Edition)

180g Vinyl 4×LP + Blu‑ray in Hard‑Back Book Sleeve

Details

Format: 4×LP, Album, 40th Anniversary Edition, 180g + Blu‑ray, Hard‑Back Book Sleeve
Catalogue Number: NTRS 40X1
Barcode: 602445227310
Genre: New Wave / Synth‑Pop / Art Pop
Label: Universal Music / Neutron
Released: 4th August 2023 (40th Anniversary Edition)
Condition: New & Sealed

Description

This deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition of ABC’s The Lexicon Of Love presents one of the most iconic and lavish pop albums of the 1980s in a premium archival format. Originally released in 1982 and produced by Trevor Horn, the album remains a landmark of sophisticated pop, blending orchestral arrangements, sharp lyricism, and glossy new‑wave production.

This anniversary edition is housed in a hard‑back book sleeve and includes four 180g LPs plus a Blu‑ray featuring Steven Wilson’s acclaimed Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround mixes, alongside high‑resolution stereo audio. The vinyl content includes the original album, instrumental versions, rare B‑sides, and live recordings, offering the most comprehensive presentation of The Lexicon Of Love to date.

Tracklist

LP 1 – The Original Album

1. Show Me
2. Poison Arrow
3. Many Happy Returns
4. Tears Are Not Enough
5. Valentine’s Day
6. The Look of Love (Part One)
7. Date Stamp
8. All of My Heart
9. 4 Ever 2 Gether
10. The Look of Love (Part Four)

LP 2 – Instrumentals

1. Overture
2. Show Me (Instrumental)
3. Poison Arrow (Instrumental)
4. Many Happy Returns (Instrumental)
5. Tears Are Not Enough (Instrumental)
6. Valentine’s Day (Instrumental)
7. The Look of Love (Part One) (Instrumental)
8. Date Stamp (Instrumental)
9. All of My Heart (Instrumental)

LP 3 – B‑Sides & Rarities

1. Overture (Live at Hammersmith Odeon)
2. S.O.S.
3. The Look of Love (Part Three)
4. Theme from “Mantrap”
5. Tears Are Not Enough (12" Version)
6. Poison Arrow (Jazz Mix)
7. The Look of Love (Part Two)

LP 4 – Live at Hammersmith Odeon 1982

1. Show Me
2. Many Happy Returns
3. Tears Are Not Enough
4. Valentine’s Day
5. The Look of Love
6. All of My Heart
7. 4 Ever 2 Gether
8. Poison Arrow

Blu‑ray – Steven Wilson Mixes

• Dolby Atmos Mix
• 5.1 Surround Mix
• 96/24 Stereo Mix
• Instrumental Mixes
• Additional archival content

Credits

• Martin Fry – Vocals
• Trevor Horn – Producer
• Anne Dudley – Orchestral Arrangements
• Steven Wilson – Atmos & 5.1 Mixes
• ABC – Songwriting
• Universal Music – Release & Packaging