Tears For Fears - The Seeds Of Love (Blue Marbled Vinyl) 2LP

Tears For Fears – The Seeds Of Love (Blue Marbled Vinyl) 2LP

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Tears For Fears – The Seeds Of Love is one of the most ambitious and celebrated pop albums of the 1980s. Originally released in September 1989, it is the third studio album by British duo Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. Featuring lush arrangements, sophisticated production and a remarkable blend of pop, rock, soul and jazz, the album has become a timeless classic.

Following the worldwide success of Songs From The Big Chair in 1985, Tears For Fears pursued an even more ambitious musical direction. The result was a richly layered album filled with powerful melodies, intricate compositions and outstanding instrumental performances.

The Seeds Of Love features some of the band's most celebrated recordings, including “Sowing The Seeds Of Love”, “Woman In Chains”, “Advice For The Young At Heart” and “Badman's Song”.

The emotional “Woman In Chains”, featuring a memorable vocal performance by Oleta Adams, remains one of the album's defining moments. The international hit “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” reflects the influence of 1960s psychedelic pop, while tracks such as “Badman's Song” and “Standing On The Corner Of The Third World” demonstrate the band's remarkable musical versatility.

The album became a major commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart.

Special Blue Marbled Vinyl Deluxe Edition

This special 2026 reissue is presented as a Limited Deluxe Edition on Blue Marbled Vinyl, spread across two LPs.

The first record contains the complete original 1989 album. The second LP features a fascinating collection of B-sides, demos and rare recordings, including “Tears Roll Down”, “Always In The Past”, “Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams” and several demo versions of familiar album tracks.

Several of these rare recordings are appearing on vinyl for the very first time.

The double album is housed in a sleeve featuring alternative artwork, making this edition an attractive addition for collectors and fans of Tears For Fears.

A wonderful combination of the original masterpiece and a carefully selected collection of rare recordings.

Tracklist

LP 1 – Original Album

Side A
A1 Woman In Chains
A2 Badman's Song
A3 Sowing The Seeds Of Love
A4 Advice For The Young At Heart

Side B
B1 Standing On The Corner Of The Third World
B2 Swords And Knives
B3 Year Of The Knife
B4 Famous Last Words

LP 2 – B-Sides, Demos & Rarities

Side C
C1 Tears Roll Down
C2 Always In The Past
C3 My Life In The Suicide Ranks
C4 Music For Tables
C5 Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams

Side D
D1 Rhythm Of Life (Demo)
D2 Advice For The Young At Heart (Demo)
D3 Swords And Knives (Demo)
D4 Famous Last Words (Demo)
D5 Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Instrumental / Demo)

Specifications

Artist: Tears For Fears

Title: The Seeds Of Love

Format: 2LP

Colour: Blue Marbled Vinyl

Vinyl weight: 140 grams

Edition: Limited Deluxe Edition / Coloured Vinyl

Original release: 1989

Reissue year: 2026

Release date: October 16, 2026

Label: Mercury / Universal Music

Catalogue number: 5781233

EAN: 0199957812337

Genre: Pop Rock / Sophisti-Pop / New Wave / Art Pop

Number of tracks: 18

Number of records: 2

Packaging: Sleeve with alternative artwork

Extra: Second LP featuring B-sides, demos and rare recordings

Type: Studio album / Deluxe reissue

Highlights

The classic third studio album by Tears For Fears, originally released in 1989

Special Limited Deluxe Edition on Blue Marbled Vinyl

Two LPs featuring 18 tracks

Complete original album plus a bonus LP of rare recordings

Includes the international hits “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” and “Woman In Chains”

Featuring “Advice For The Young At Heart” and “Badman's Song”

Bonus LP with B-sides, demos and rarities

Several demo recordings appearing on vinyl for the first time

Special sleeve featuring alternative artwork

An essential release for Tears For Fears collectors and fans of classic 1980s music