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once upon a time: lp
tracks
A1. Once Upon A Time(5:44)
A2. All The Things She Said(4:16)
A3. Ghost Dancing(4:46)
A4. Alive And Kicking(5:24)
B1. Oh Jungleland(5:12)
B2. I Wish You Were Here(4:42)
B3. Sanctify Yourself(5:00)
B4. Come A Long Way(5:08)
catalogue
Virgin V 2364
MASTERDISK V 2364 A-1U-1-1-1//MASTERDISK V 2364 B-1U-1-1-1



format
LP with colour labels with colour inner sleeve in a full colour picture sleeve.


release date
October 1985


credits
Michael MacNeil piano and synthesisers
Charles Burchill guitars
Mel Gaynor drums and vocals
John Giblin bass guitars
Jim Kerr lead vocals

additional lead singer Robin Clark
backing vocals Michael Been of The Call, The Simms Brothers, Carlos Alomar
extra percussion on All The Things She Said Sue Hadjopoulos

produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
engineered by Moria Marquis and Mark McKenna
assisted by Martin White
technical assistance Bob Schwall Judy Reeves and Bob Tis
studio crew Dougie Cowan and Paul Kerr
coordination Gemma Corfield and Debbi Caponetta

recorded at Townhouse Studios, London
mixed at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York and Right Track Studios, New York City Summer '85
mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, New York City

nourishment Dora Carllyn, Randy Michaels and Albert Grossman

art by Mick Haggerty
photography by Anton Corbijn

thanks to Simon Draper, Jordan Harris, Ian Flooks Ian Copleland, Dave Hill and The Pretenders, Alfred Bos, Keith Forsey, Anton Corbijn, Barwell Court Rehearsal Studios and all at Virgin Records Britain, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and to Everyone at A&M Records USA

special thanks to Gemma Corfield, Mark Harvey and Steve Bramberg

very special thanks to Big Dan Yer Man and to Bruce Findlay, Robert White and Jane Alison and all at Schoolhouse Management.




additional information
The glossy inner sleeves include all the lyrics, credits and additional information.

This design of sleeve was most popular with the CD's design being similar. A different version (which reversed the sleeve design) was also available but was rarer (see below).



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once upon a time: lp (alternative sleeve)
tracks
A1. Once Upon A Time(5:44)
A2. All The Things She Said(4:16)
A3. Ghost Dancing(4:46)
A4. Alive And Kicking(5:24)
B1. Oh Jungleland(5:12)
B2. I Wish You Were Here(4:42)
B3. Sanctify Yourself(5:00)
B4. Come A Long Way(5:08)
catalogue
Virgin V 2364
MASTERDISK V 2364 A-1U-1-1-1//MASTERDISK V 2364 B-1U-1-1-1



format
LP with colour labels with colour inner sleeve in a full colour picture sleeve.


release date
October 1985


credits
Michael MacNeil piano and synthesisers
Charles Burchill guitars
Mel Gaynor drums and vocals
John Giblin bass guitars
Jim Kerr lead vocals

additional lead singer Robin Clark
backing vocals Michael Been of The Call, The Simms Brothers, Carlos Alomar
extra percussion on All The Things She Said Sue Hadjopoulos

produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
engineered by Moria Marquis and Mark McKenna
assisted by Martin White
technical assistance Bob Schwall Judy Reeves and Bob Tis
studio crew Dougie Cowan and Paul Kerr
coordination Gemma Corfield and Debbi Caponetta

recorded at Townhouse Studios, London
mixed at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York and Right Track Studios, New York City Summer '85
mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, New York City

nourishment Dora Carllyn, Randy Michaels and Albert Grossman

art by Mick Haggerty
photography by Anton Corbijn

thanks to Simon Draper, Jordan Harris, Ian Flooks Ian Copleland, Dave Hill and The Pretenders, Alfred Bos, Keith Forsey, Anton Corbijn, Barwell Court Rehearsal Studios and all at Virgin Records Britain, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and to Everyone at A&M Records USA

special thanks to Gemma Corfield, Mark Harvey and Steve Bramberg

very special thanks to Big Dan Yer Man and to Bruce Findlay, Robert White and Jane Alison and all at Schoolhouse Management.




additional information
This version of the album was exactly the same as the one above except the sleeve design was different. The face montage was swapped (so the back cover was now the front) and the graphic blocks for the album's name and contents were also repositioned.

This cover was preferred in the USA where it was used for the A&M version of the album.



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once upon a time: limited edition picture disc lp
tracks
A1. Once Upon A Time(5:44)
A2. All The Things She Said(4:16)
A3. Ghost Dancing(4:46)
A4. Alive And Kicking(5:24)
B1. Oh Jungleland(5:12)
B2. I Wish You Were Here(4:42)
B3. Sanctify Yourself(5:00)
B4. Come A Long Way(5:08)
catalogue
Virgin VP 2364
GRAMPIAN VP 2364 A Barry Woodward//GRAMPIAN VP 2364 B



format
Picture LP in plastic sleeve housed in a picture die-cut gatefold sleeve with lyric sheet insert.


release date
October 1985


credits
Michael MacNeil piano and synthesisers
Charles Burchill guitars
Mel Gaynor drums and vocals
John Giblin bass guitars
Jim Kerr lead vocals

additional lead singer Robin Clark
backing vocals Michael Been of The Call, The Simms Brothers, Carlos Alomar
extra percussion on All The Things She Said Sue Hadjopoulos

produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
engineered by Moria Marquis and Mark McKenna
assisted by Martin White
technical assistance Bob Schwall Judy Reeves and Bob Tis
studio crew Dougie Cowan and Paul Kerr
coordination Gemma Corfield and Debbi Caponetta

recorded at Townhouse Studios, London
mixed at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York and Right Track Studios, New York City Summer '85
mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, New York City

nourishment Dora Carllyn, Randy Michaels and Albert Grossman

art by Mick Haggerty
photography by Anton Corbijn

thanks to Simon Draper, Jordan Harris, Ian Flooks Ian Copleland, Dave Hill and The Pretenders, Alfred Bos, Keith Forsey, Anton Corbijn, Barwell Court Rehearsal Studios and all at Virgin Records Britain, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and to Everyone at A&M Records USA

special thanks to Gemma Corfield, Mark Harvey and Steve Bramberg

very special thanks to Big Dan Yer Man and to Bruce Findlay, Robert White and Jane Alison and all at Schoolhouse Management.




additional information
This limited edition was pressed in sufficient quantities to make it relatively common today. All the face montage graphics were substituted for the marbled gold graphic on the gatefold sleeve and on the lyric sheet.



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once upon a time: mc
tracks
1-1. Once Upon A Time(5:44)
1-2. All The Things She Said(4:16)
1-3. Ghost Dancing(4:46)
1-4. Alive And Kicking(5:24)
2-1. Oh Jungleland(5:12)
2-2. I Wish You Were Here(4:42)
2-3. Sanctify Yourself(5:00)
2-4. Come A Long Way(5:08)
catalogue
Virgin TCV 2364


format
Cassette with black labels with colour sleeve.


release date
October 1985


credits
Michael MacNeil piano and synthesisers
Charles Burchill guitars
Mel Gaynor drums and vocals
John Giblin bass guitars
Jim Kerr lead vocals

additional lead singer Robin Clark
backing vocals Michael Been of The Call, The Simms Brothers, Carlos Alomar
extra percussion on All The Things She Said Sue Hadjopoulos

produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
engineered by Moria Marquis and Mark McKenna
assisted by Martin White
technical assistance Bob Schwall Judy Reeves and Bob Tis
studio crew Dougie Cowan and Paul Kerr
coordination Gemma Corfield and Debbi Caponetta

recorded at Townhouse Studios, London
mixed at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York and Right Track Studios, New York City Summer '85
mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, New York City

nourishment Dora Carllyn, Randy Michaels and Albert Grossman

art by Mick Haggerty
photography by Anton Corbijn

thanks to Simon Draper, Jordan Harris, Ian Flooks Ian Copleland, Dave Hill and The Pretenders, Alfred Bos, Keith Forsey, Anton Corbijn, Barwell Court Rehearsal Studios and all at Virgin Records Britain, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and to Everyone at A&M Records USA

special thanks to Gemma Corfield, Mark Harvey and Steve Bramberg

very special thanks to Big Dan Yer Man and to Bruce Findlay, Robert White and Jane Alison and all at Schoolhouse Management.




additional information
Unlike the other versions of the album, the sleeve didn't include the lyrics.



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once upon a time: cd
tracks
1. Once Upon A Time(5:44)
2. All The Things She Said(4:16)
3. Ghost Dancing(4:46)
4. Alive And Kicking(5:24)
5. Oh Jungleland(5:12)
6. I Wish You Were Here(4:42)
7. Sanctify Yourself(5:00)
8. Come A Long Way(5:08)
catalogue
Virgin CDV 2364
CDV 2364 B



format
CD in jewel case with 16 page booklet.


release date
October 1985


credits
Michael MacNeil piano and synthesisers
Charles Burchill guitars
Mel Gaynor drums and vocals
John Giblin bass guitars
Jim Kerr lead vocals

additional lead singer Robin Clark
backing vocals Michael Been of The Call, The Simms Brothers, Carlos Alomar
extra percussion on All The Things She Said Sue Hadjopoulos

produced by Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain
engineered by Moria Marquis and Mark McKenna
assisted by Martin White
technical assistance Bob Schwall Judy Reeves and Bob Tis
studio crew Dougie Cowan and Paul Kerr
coordination Gemma Corfield and Debbi Caponetta

recorded at Townhouse Studios, London
mixed at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York and Right Track Studios, New York City Summer '85
mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, New York City

nourishment Dora Carllyn, Randy Michaels and Albert Grossman

art by Mick Haggerty
photography by Anton Corbijn

thanks to Simon Draper, Jordan Harris, Ian Flooks Ian Copleland, Dave Hill and The Pretenders, Alfred Bos, Keith Forsey, Anton Corbijn, Barwell Court Rehearsal Studios and all at Virgin Records Britain, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and to Everyone at A&M Records USA

special thanks to Gemma Corfield, Mark Harvey and Steve Bramberg

very special thanks to Big Dan Yer Man and to Bruce Findlay, Robert White and Jane Alison and all at Schoolhouse Management.




additional information
The booklet included all the album credits and lyrics.



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once upon a time: daily mail cd
tracks
1. Once Upon A Time(5:44)
2. All The Things She Said(4:16)
3. Ghost Dancing(4:46)
4. Alive And Kicking(5:24)
5. Oh Jungleland(5:12)
6. I Wish You Were Here(4:42)
7. Sanctify Yourself(5:00)
8. Come A Long Way(5:08)
catalogue
Virgin 0102690508
www.the-practice.com 0102690508



format
CD in colour card sleeve.


release date
September 2008


credits
Tracks 1-8 written by Mike MacNeil, James Kerr and Charlie Burchill.
Tracks 1-8 published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.




additional information
In September 2008, the Daily Mail in association with EMI gave away twelve complete albums by artists from the 1980s. On the 12th September, the promoted album was Once Upon A Time.

"Today you can pick up the next FREE CD in our brilliant new 80s Colletion - Once Upon A Time by Simple Minds"

"Hailing from Glasgow, the group evolved from a post-punk art-work band influenced by Roxy Music into a grand, epic-sounding pop group along the lines of U2. They produced several critically acclaimed albums in the early 1980s, and later some significant, politically inspired work."

"Simple Minds have secured a string of successful hit singles over the years, the best known being their No. 1 woirldwide hit single Don't You (Forget About Me)."

"Founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), along with drummer Mel Gaynor, are the core of the band which currently features Mark Taylor/Andy Gillespie on keyboards and Eddie Duffy on bass guitar."

The full album was packaged in a flimsy card sleeve which reproduced the LP's artwork (along with Daily Mail in the bottom right corner). None of the original credits nor lyrics were included.

As it was a free CD, all copies were marked as promos.

An almost identical version was given away with the Daily Irish Mail.



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