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Phil Collins - No Jacket Required - on 180g Black Vinyl. To Be Released 13th November.
The writing and recording of No Jacket Required found Phil Collins moving away from the heavy, melancholic themes of his previous divorce-inspired records to embrace an uptempo, dance-oriented pop sound. Written throughout 1984 following touring with Genesis and production work for Eric Clapton, the album was recorded at The Farm in Surrey and London’s Townhouse Studios.
Working alongside co-producer and engineer Hugh Padgham, Collins used the technological pulse of the mid-1980s, building tracks from his own high-quality home demos using innovative gear like Roland drum machines, sequencers, and Simmons electronic drums. The creative sessions relied heavily on spontaneous studio improvisations, giving birth to iconic tracks like "Sussudio" and "Don't Lose My Number". To complement this vibrant, punchy style, Collins brought in a stacked lineup of guest backing vocalists, including Helen Terry, Peter Gabriel, and Sting.
on its release in February 1985, No Jacket Required exploded into an absolute commercial juggernaut and received widespread acclaim for its masterful, accessible pop craftsmanship. Critics and audiences warmly embraced the record's balancing act between explosive, horn-driven grooves and deeply emotional, polite soul ballads like "One More Night".
The album topped the UK charts for five consecutive weeks and reigned at number one on the US Billboard 200 for seven weeks, eventually achieving a rare Diamond certification for selling over 12 million copies in the US. Its unparalleled cultural dominance was officially cemented at the 1986 Grammy Awards, where the record won three trophies, including the prestigious Album of the Year. It remains celebrated as one of the best-selling albums of all time, perfectly capturing the definitive, pristine sonic landscape of the 1980s
Tracklist
Side One
"Sussudio" – 4:23
"Only You Know and I Know" – 4:20
"Long Long Way to Go" – 4:20
"I Don't Wanna Know" – 4:12
"One More Night" – 4:43
Side Two
"Don't Lose My Number" – 4:46
"Who Said I Would" – 4:01
"Doesn't Matter Anymore" – 4:44
"Inside Out" – 5:02
"Take Me Home" – 5:51
Craft Cat. No. PCLP85 2026
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required - on 180g Black Vinyl. To Be Released 13th November.
The writing and recording of No Jacket Required found Phil Collins moving away from the heavy, melancholic themes of his previous divorce-inspired records to embrace an uptempo, dance-oriented pop sound. Written throughout 1984 following touring with Genesis and production work for Eric Clapton, the album was recorded at The Farm in Surrey and London’s Townhouse Studios.
Working alongside co-producer and engineer Hugh Padgham, Collins used the technological pulse of the mid-1980s, building tracks from his own high-quality home demos using innovative gear like Roland drum machines, sequencers, and Simmons electronic drums. The creative sessions relied heavily on spontaneous studio improvisations, giving birth to iconic tracks like "Sussudio" and "Don't Lose My Number". To complement this vibrant, punchy style, Collins brought in a stacked lineup of guest backing vocalists, including Helen Terry, Peter Gabriel, and Sting.
on its release in February 1985, No Jacket Required exploded into an absolute commercial juggernaut and received widespread acclaim for its masterful, accessible pop craftsmanship. Critics and audiences warmly embraced the record's balancing act between explosive, horn-driven grooves and deeply emotional, polite soul ballads like "One More Night".
The album topped the UK charts for five consecutive weeks and reigned at number one on the US Billboard 200 for seven weeks, eventually achieving a rare Diamond certification for selling over 12 million copies in the US. Its unparalleled cultural dominance was officially cemented at the 1986 Grammy Awards, where the record won three trophies, including the prestigious Album of the Year. It remains celebrated as one of the best-selling albums of all time, perfectly capturing the definitive, pristine sonic landscape of the 1980s
Tracklist
Side One
"Sussudio" – 4:23
"Only You Know and I Know" – 4:20
"Long Long Way to Go" – 4:20
"I Don't Wanna Know" – 4:12
"One More Night" – 4:43
Side Two
"Don't Lose My Number" – 4:46
"Who Said I Would" – 4:01
"Doesn't Matter Anymore" – 4:44
"Inside Out" – 5:02
"Take Me Home" – 5:51
Craft Cat. No. PCLP85 2026