{"title":"Mike + The Mechanics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMike + The Mechanics Official Vinyl \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d417f635585911-143\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the sophisticated adult-contemporary songwriting, lush 80s and 90s pop-rock craftsmanship, and brilliant vocal harmonies of Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford's legendary project with the official \u003cb\u003eMike + The Mechanics collection\u003c\/b\u003e at Universal Music Store South Africa. \u003cspan class=\"citation-312 citation-end-312\"\u003eFounded as a stellar side project that evolved into a global chart-topping powerhouse, the band defined soft-rock radio with their immaculate melodies, poignant lyricism, and dual-frontman dynamic featuring Paul Carrack and Paul Young.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Whether you are a dedicated classic-pop audiophile or building a cornerstone physical music library, our curated selection of their iconic records is an absolute essential. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusing polished production, driving pop hooks, and deeply emotional storytelling, Mike + The Mechanics mastered the art of both stadium-filling anthems and heartbreaking ballads. Experience their timeless catalog on the highest quality analog formats, masterfully pressed to bring maximum clarity and warmth to your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Mike + The Mechanics Vinyl \u0026amp; Essential Albums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your definitive soft-rock and pop catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights of the collection include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d417f635585911-144\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiving Years:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-311 citation-end-311\"\u003eThe monumental 1988 international multi-platinum blockbuster.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Driven by exquisite production and profound emotional resonance, this classic record features the soaring global chart-topper and GRAMMY-nominated title track \u003ci\u003e\"The Living Years\"\u003c\/i\u003e, alongside favorites like \u003ci\u003e\"Seeing Is Believing\"\u003c\/i\u003e. An absolute holy grail for any vinyl collector, available in heavyweight pressings. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d417f635585911-145\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike + The Mechanics (1985 Self-Titled Debut):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-310 citation-end-310\"\u003eThe breakthrough album that established their signature sound.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-309\"\u003ePacked with polished synth-rock arrangements, this essential release features massive international hit singles like the atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-309\"\u003e\"Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-309\"\u003e and the soaring, Grammy-nominated anthem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-309\"\u003e\"All I Need Is A Miracle\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-309 citation-end-309\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d417f635585911-146\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeggar on a Beach of Gold:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-308 citation-end-308\"\u003eThe acclaimed 1995 masterpiece that captured the band at their melodic peak.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-307\"\u003eDrop the needle on heavyweight wax to experience the smooth, sun-drenched pop perfection of the international hit single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-307\"\u003e\"Over My Shoulder\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-307 citation-end-307\"\u003e alongside stellar deep cuts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c5d417f635585911-147\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWord of Mouth \u0026amp; Modern Eras:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-306\"\u003eExplore their brilliant 1991 continuation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-306\"\u003eWord of Mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-306 citation-end-306\"\u003e alongside comprehensive career-spanning anthologies capturing the full breadth of Rutherford's incredible songwriting journey.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop Mike + The Mechanics at UMG Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (\u003cb\u003eumg.africa\u003c\/b\u003e), we are your definitive home for authentic Atlantic Records and classic pop-rock physical media. Shopping direct-to-consumer (D2C) guarantees 100% genuine products, premium heavyweight audiophile vinyl pressings, and first access to highly sought-after reissues and milestone anniversary pressings that often sell out instantly at standard retailers. Enjoy secure, reliable delivery right to your door anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the Mike + The Mechanics collection below and bring the ultimate sophisticated soft-rock atmosphere to your turntable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mike-the-mechanics-looking-back-living-the-years-international-exclusive-2lp","title":"Mike + The Mechanics - Looking Back - Living The Years (International Exclusive 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2LP - Black Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking Back – Living The Years\u003c\/em\u003e is a best of compilation encapsulating singles from the forty year career of supergroup \u003cstrong\u003eMike + The Mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will be released to coincide with the tour of the same name. Starting with their debut hit ‘\u003cem\u003eSilent Running\u003c\/em\u003e’ the tracklist showcases the bands biggest hits – featuring Grammy Nominated ‘\u003cem\u003eAll I Need is a Miracle\u003c\/em\u003e,’ Ivor Novello Award winning and Grammy nominated ‘\u003cem\u003eLiving Years\u003c\/em\u003e,’ the international smash hit ‘\u003cem\u003eOver My Shoulder\u003c\/em\u003e,’ through to their final and fifth top 10 UK album.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compilation features vocals from all Mike + The Mechanics vocalists through the years – \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Young\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Carrack\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Roachford\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTim Howar\u003c\/strong\u003e – and is by far the most comprehensive ‘best of’ from the legendary band to date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1    Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)\u003cbr\u003e2    All I Need Is A Miracle '96\u003cbr\u003e3    The Living Years\u003cbr\u003e4    Word Of Mouth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1    Over My Shoulder\u003cbr\u003e2    A Beggar On A Beach Of Gold\u003cbr\u003e3    Another Cup Of Coffee\u003cbr\u003e4    Taken In\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1    Nobody's Perfect\u003cbr\u003e2    Everybody Gets A Second Chance\u003cbr\u003e3    Nobody Knows\u003cbr\u003e4    Seeing Is Believing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1    The Road\u003cbr\u003e2    The Best Is Yet To Come\u003cbr\u003e3    Don't Know What Came Over Me\u003cbr\u003e4    Out Of The Blue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45425452548292,"sku":"088807267872","price":900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/files\/5a64a54630430e8819b43a32021b0134.png?v=1787345526"}],"url":"https:\/\/umg.africa\/collections\/mike-the-mechanics.oembed","provider":"UMG Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}