INXS
Listen Like Thieves
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1985 Gatefold Original With Printed Inner Sleeve. Contains The Hit "What You Need" Which Popped Them Into The Mainstream. INXS’s 1985 album Listen Like Thieves represents a critical turning point for the Australian rock band, marking their evolution from regional new wave hopefuls to international chart contenders. Produced by Chris Thomas, the album showcases a more assertive, funk-infused rock sound that merges catchy hooks with the band’s characteristic rhythmic sophistication. Tracks like “What You Need” and the title song “Listen Like Thieves” exemplify the group’s ability to blend infectious melodies with tight, groove-driven instrumentation. Michael Hutchence’s charismatic vocals, paired with the band’s sharpened songwriting, helped INXS carve a distinct identity amid the mid-80s music landscape, paving the way for their subsequent commercial breakthrough with Kick.