Simple Minds
Once Upon A Time
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1985 US Original. Saw Cut And Shrink Tear. Pressing Unknown. "Once Upon A Time" Is The Seventh Studio Album By Scottish Rock Band Simple Minds, Released On October 21, 1985. It Was Produced By Jimmy Iovine And Bob Clearmountain, And Recorded At The Townhouse Studios In London.

The Album Marked A Change In The Band's Sound, Moving Away From Their Earlier Post-Punk And New Wave Influences And Toward A More Polished, Anthemic Sound That Incorporated Elements Of Pop And Rock. It Spawned Several Hit Singles, Including "Alive And Kicking," "Sanctify Yourself," And "All The Things She Said."

The Album Was A Commercial Success, Reaching Number One In The Uk And Number 10 In The Us. It Was Certified Gold In The Uk And Platinum In The Us. Critics Praised The Album For Its Grandiose, Stadium-ready Sound And Catchy Hooks. It Remains One Of Simple Minds' Most Popular And Enduring Albums To This Day, And A Landmark Of 1980s Pop-Rock.