Simply Red – Recollections (4LP Black) Vinyl Record Box Set
Recollections offers a comprehensive, career-spanning portrait of Simply Red, tracing their journey from early chart breakthroughs to later, more reflective work. Built on Mick Hucknall’s unmistakable voice and a deep appreciation of soul, funk and pop traditions, the collection reveals a band defined by consistency, taste and emotional clarity. This 4LP black vinyl box set presents their catalogue in a format that rewards both focused listening and long-term enjoyment.
Spreading the music across four records allows each track the space it deserves. Groove spacing is improved, inner-groove distortion reduced, and dynamics allowed to unfold naturally. On vinyl, Hucknall’s vocals sound warm and expressive, sitting comfortably within the mix rather than dominating it. Horns, strings and rhythm sections gain body and cohesion, reinforcing the band’s smooth but purposeful sound.
From upbeat, rhythm-led favourites to more restrained, soulful ballads, the analogue presentation enhances flow and musical balance. The collection feels less like a playlist and more like a considered body of work, encouraging side-by-side listening and rediscovery of familiar material in a more engaging context.
Housed as a premium box set, Recollections is ideal for collectors and fans who want a complete, high-quality vinyl overview of Simply Red’s career. It’s a reminder that understated songwriting, strong musicianship and emotional honesty never go out of style — especially when given the space and care that vinyl provides.
Features
- 4LP black vinyl box set spanning Simply Red’s essential recordings
- Expanded format improves dynamics, clarity and groove spacing
- Warm analogue sound enhances vocals, bass and orchestral detail
- Ideal for side-long listening and immersive playback
- Comprehensive overview of the band’s career and musical evolution
- High-quality pressing suited to modern turntables and hi-fi systems
- A premium collector’s edition from one of the UK’s most successful bands
Track Listing
Side 1
1. Come To My Aid
2. Sad Old Red
3. Look At You Now
4. Heaven
5. Jericho
Side 2
1. Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)
2. Holding Back The Years
3. Picture Book
4. Open Up The Red Box
5. The Right Thing
Side 3
1. To Be With You
2. It’s Only Love
3. A New Flame
4. You’ve Got It
5. Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye
Side 4
1. More
2. If You Don’t Know Me By Now
3. Enough
4. Something Got Me Started
5. Thrill Me
Side 5
1. Stars
2. Your Mirror
3. For Your Babies
4. Angel
5. Fairground
Side 6
1. Never Never Love
2. So Beautiful
3. The Air That I Breathe
4. Mellow My Mind
5. Say You Love Me
Side 7
1. Night Nurse
2. Ain’t That A Lotta Love
3. Home
4. Fake
5. Song For You
Side 8
1. Sunrise
2. You Make Me Feel Brand New
3. So Not Over You
4. Thinking Of You
5. Just Like You
