MARK KING Influences (1984 UK 5-track vinyl LP. A fascinating and often overlooked solo statement from Mark King, best known as the unmistakable voice and thumb-slap bass innovator behind Level 42. Influences sees King stepping away from the pop-funk sheen of his parent band to deliver a far more personal, musician-driven record—one that wears its inspirations proudly while showcasing his formidable technical and compositional range.
True to the album’s title, Influences draws deeplyfrom the jazz-fusion, funk and sophisticated soul records that shaped King’s musical DNA. The bass sits front and centre throughout, fluid and percussive yet remarkably melodic, while tight rhythmic interplay and tasteful keyboards give the album a polished but exploratory feel. There’s a sense of freedom here, as if King is using the solo format to stretch beyond commercial expectations and indulge his love of groove-heavy, player-led music.
Production is clean and punchy, typical of mid-80s British fusion, allowing every nuance of King’s playing to cut through with clarity. Fans of Level 42’s more instrumental moments, along with collectors of British jazz-funk and fusion LPs, will find Influences a rewarding and historically important listen.
Increasingly hard to track down on vinyl, this album stands as a compelling snapshot of Mark King in reflective, experimental mode—an essential addition for collectors seeking depth beyond the hits and a genuine insight into the influences behind one of the UK’s most distinctive bass players. Complete with the album credit inner, the picture sleeve is Excellent with minimal shelf wear & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with little play - Recommended MKLP1)
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATIONA1. The Essential 18:30
B1. Clocks Go Forward 5:19
B2. I Feel Free 4:46
B3. Pictures On The Wall 4:50
B4. There Is A Dog 6:25
Artist -
Mark King (click link for complete listing)
Title -
Influences (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 1984
Original Year of Release - 1984
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - Polydor
Catalogue No -
MKLP1 (click link for more)
Country of Origin -
United Kingdom (UK)Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info - Deleted, Picture Sleeve
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) - 5052795027088
Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Related Artists -
64 Spoons,
Boon Gould,
Frost (Prog),
Jakko M. Jakszyk,
Leisure Process,
Level 42,
Mike Lindup,
Pink Rhythm,
The Nightcatchers,
Thunderthumbs & The Toetsenman,
Wally Badarou.
GENRES90's Pop,
Male Solo,
POP.
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