The Power Station’s self-titled 1985 debut brings together Robert Palmer on vocals, Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor on guitar and John Taylor on bass, and CHIC drummer Tony Thompson. Produced by CHIC’s Bernard Edwards, the album blends muscular rock guitar, funk rhythms and Palmer’s soulful delivery for a distinctive mid-1980s sound.

Highlights include the driving Some Like It Hot, the band’s energetic take on T. Rex’s Get It On (Bang a Gong), and Communication. Named after the New York recording studio where they worked, the group turned a side project into a memorable meeting of rock, pop and funk.

Record details

• Artist / album: The Power Station – The Power Station
• Format: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM
• Catalog number: SJ-12380
• Side A matrix: SJ-1-12380-INTL-1 DM- MASTERDISK

Condition and care

The record has been carefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean and placed into a new plastic sleeve. The vinyl has minor scuffs. Play-tested on a quality turntable, it played through flawlessly with no skips; minor pops and crackles were noticed.

The jacket is in fair condition with ring wear.